Sunday Lifestyle

Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack: More time for things that matter

- Joy Angelica Subido, Joy Angelica Subido, Karla Alindahao - The Philippine Star

September 2, 2012 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The aspiration is to have more time to be able to explore more meaningful pursuits. This is one thing that many of us generally hope for. Whether it is to enjoy longer bonding time with family, indulge in hobbies or sports, or have more time for quiet meditation and reflection, there are times when we wish that there were more hours in a day.However, the reality is that one gets caught up with the pace and requirements of urban living. As we are held in shackles by city life and its attendant difficultiesof packed schedules and frenzied work timetables, time becomes even more precious. It doesn’t help that this lack of time is aggravated by crowds, traffic standstills and other minor annoyances. Thus, a comfortable home that is also highly accessible becomes even more desirable.

A great location This is one of Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack’s primary draws. Its excellent location is hard to beat. Situated in the prime area of barangay Wack Wack in Mandaluyong City, Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack is at the midpoint of Metro Manila. This makes it readily accessible for those whose work requires them to be in Makati, Ortigas, Quezon City and The Fort. For them, the daily commute from home to work (and vice versa) will not be too nerve-wracking. The first-rate location, too, is great for families with school-aged children. The development is in close proximity to firstrate schools like OB Montessori, UA&P, La Salle Greenhills, Poveda College, Xavier School, Immaculate Conception Academy, Lourdes School Mandaluyong and a host of other educational institutions. And while children seem to have boundless energy, a shorter commute will also serve them well. By eliminating the need to travel considerable distances and freeing up time for our children,

they may be encouraged to take up whatever pursuits or hobbies that interest them such as sports, art, learning to play a musical instrument, or even mastering their technical know-how with the latest gadgets. For our energetic children, time is too precious to be wasted wallowing in a sluggish, molasses-like pace of a traffic jam. What makes Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack even more attractive is its proximity to a diverse choice of shopping and leisure centers.

The development features a well-appointed, climate-controlled grand lobby.

A History of Excellence

Vista Residences is the condominium development arm of Vista Land, which is at the forefront of community development as the country’s largest homebuilder. From 2006, Vista Residences condominiums built in accessible and attractive sites have been a top choice for those who favor the convenience of living in a multilevel development. Currently, Vista Residences has numerous projects under the Crown Asia Residences brand that caters to the upper-middle income market segment of homebuyers. “Crown Asia Residences delivers more than projects, but markers of progress,” says Elizabeth Kalaw, division head for north projects. “It is our belief that by improving the quality of life of its market profiles, we contribute to the country a ballast of hope and an impetus for sustained economic growth.” With its commitment to build “an upgraded line of community projects through a combination of strategic location and wisely planned land use,” Crown Asia Residences seeks to offer homes that feature designs with enduring excellence and recognized value. “The end-goal, of course, is to create cohesive communities where a balanced, active and healthy community life fosters values and goodwill among homeowners,” says Kalaw.The commitment surely applies to Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack.

Thoughtfully Master-planned spaces

Staying true to the values of its developer, Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack features thoughtfully master-planned spaces in a twotower, mixed-used (commercial and residential) building. The development follows a modern contemporary look that is designed to make efficient use of space. The ground floor has been designated to house a good mix of cafés and specialty stores, a wellappointed, climate-controlled grand lobby, and a drop-off bay along Shaw Boulevard that will feature a landscaped entrance and rotunda. The second floor has been earmarked as a space where various amenities will be located. These will include a basketball court, swimming pool, playground, fitness gym, interactive game room and function halls. Residential units have been designated to suit the requirements of individual occupants. There is a choice of studio units, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units. Of course, those who prefer bigger homes have the option to buy and merge adjacent units. Three high-speed elevators will service each tower. Recognizing that efficient property management is essential both for the convenience and comfort of residents, as well as to maintain real estate property values, professional property management will be in place to ensure that services will be managed well. There will be 24-hour security and CCTV monitors of selected common areas to promote safety of residents, an elevated water tank and underground water cistern, adequate emergency power, centralized garbage depository and state-of-the-art fire detection system. In addition, there will be two basement parking levels with provisions for car lifts in basement two.

A Panoramic View

Of course, the bonus is that the site is home to the one of the country’s oldest and finest golf courses, the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club. Because of this, residents of units on upper levels facing north will be able to appreciate the refreshing view of the golf course’s expansive greenery. On the east will be sweeping views of the Ortigas skyline and Antipolo, the Makati skyline on the south, and Manila Bay on the west. But that is just the visible panorama. What the great English statesman Winston Churchill once said comes to mind. “We shape ourdwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us.” With the conveniences that come with living at the Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack, we are liberated from the usual time constraints of urbanliving so that we have more time to improve our personal landscapes — our inner selves.