News and Features
11/14/08 Best Amenities at One Central
10/17/08 Lifestyle of the Successful
10/03/08 One Central Continues Trailblazing Success
09/06/08 One Central An Avant Garde Makati Address
07/04/08 The Grand Address of the Elite Set
05/30/08 A Sales Success Story Unfolds
05/09/08 A Life of Success at One Central
04/25/08 Success is Hallmark of Megaworld's P5.5B One Central
04/02/08 Megaworld Buys Ayala Land Subsidiaries
03/07/08 Scaling the Heights of Success at One Central
02/23/08 Megaworld Launches One Central Project for the Ultra Successful
02/21/08 Turnover of One Central Units Set for 2012
02/16/08 RP's Most Luxurious Residential Enclave Rises in Makati
12/13/07 Megaworld to Build P5.5B Residential Tower in Makati
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Best in Amenities at One Central
Philippine Star
11/14/08
The Makati Financial District remains the undisputed address for successful living. Near the axis of two of its most important thoroughfares – Ayala and Gil Puyat avenues – a residential project is redefining the meaning of “height of luxury.”
One Central is a 50-storey dual-bladed high-rise earmarked to become a landmark for unparalleled cosmopolitan living. With opulent residential units having panoramic views of the Makati skyline and an enviable location that places owners into the mind and soul of the business district, One Central’s innate qualities endow it with a uniqueness the discriminating few always search for.
Topping it all are the common areas that befit the urban, privileged lifestyle of its residents. Its vast lobby conceptualized by the renowned Gettys Chicago interior design firm provides the grand welcome to impress incoming guests. At the podium level, One Central residents can avail of an endless selection of activities for rest and recreation.
For example, there is the state-of-the-art in-house gym that has a flexing station, a weights station and a speed-cardio station where you can improve each and every muscle group. One can also swim at the outdoor pool, or sign up for one of the many fitness classes.
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Lifestyle of the Successful
Philippine Star
10/17/08
Units are flying off the shelves at One Central, Megaworld’s unparalleled two-winged residential tower near the juncture of Ayala and Gil Puyat avenues in Makati. Set to redefine the meaning of the phrase “height of luxury,” the project is nearly sold out and has become a pure statement of success in more ways than one.
Conceptualized by Megaworld Corporation — the country’s leading developer of upscale condominiums and world-class townships such as Eastwood City — One Central is a 50-storey glass and steel high-rise that is set to add sparkle to the Makati skyline. It is the latest architectural gem set to join a line-up of impressive buildings straddling the northern lip of Salcedo Village — the capital’s new Embassy Row — an area housing representations of France, China, Spain, Canada, Australia, Germany and the United Nations.
Aside from its impressive, dual-bladed architecture, One Central’s enviable location makes it a sought-after address for the city’s successful executives working at the country’s most important financial and industrial companies.
This cosmopolitan lifestyle is also reflected by the interior of One Central itself. Without doubt, the tower is distinguished urban elegance incarnate.
Whether it is a studio or a three-bedroom, each unit at One Central is built around the vision of a sophisticated urban way of life. Its graciously appointed, fully-furnished units take design cues from Zen, mixing glass, wood, metal and stone to create a true sanctuary away from the city’s hustle and bustle.
The new one-bedroom model unit in the new One Central showroom at the project site showcases the lifestyle of success that Megaworld envisions for its residents. The model unit has a spacious dual-countered kitchen, complete with an opulent modular shelving system, where you can prepare your dazzling meals when you have friends over. Tucked behind it is a compact service quarters.
The dining area, with its chandelier and intimate modern table ensemble, leads to a spacious living area where you can retire after a hearty meal.
The cherrywood laminate flooring and lambskin sofa adds to the soothing mood of the area as you relax and gaze through the floor-to-ceiling window or the flatscreen TV.
Right behind is the opulent bedroom, accented with glass, darkwood and amber – making it a cocoon of luxury and tranquility.
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One Central Continues Trailblazing Success
Philippine Star
10/03/2008
Since its launch early this year, Megaworld Corp.’s most ambitious condominium project to date – One Central — has continued its trailblazing run. Now, about 90 percent of its units are already sold. And it’s still raking in huge sales, especially with the launch of its new avant garde showroom at the project site. This only confirms that it is indeed “The Philippines’ Grand Address of Success.”
“We are delighted at our target market’s overwhelming response. But I can’t say that we are surprised at how successful it became. After all, One Central is truly a grand address with a prime location and amenities that answer to its elite residents’ every need. It is an investment well worth its price tag, as can be gleaned with a visit to our new showroom,” said Megaworld VP for marketing and project head Clifford Legaspi.
According to Legaspi, buyers of One Central units come from the most exclusive set — millionaire entrepreneurs, lawyers, doctors, high-powered executives and investors who want extreme value for their money.
Sure enough with One Central, they will be getting more than they bargained for. The word “grand” is actually an understatement. Located at the corner of Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. and Dela Costa-Geronimo streets, One Central is right at the heart of the Makati Financial District. The Philippine Stock Exchange, embassies and offices along Ayala Ave. are mere blocks away. Restaurants and other places of leisure are also very near with the Greenbelt Mall just five minutes away.
Its iconic Art Deco façade inspired by the Empire State Building in New York and opulent lobby interiors lined with Old English artworks are the height of luxury. At night, its crystal blue exteriors glitter against the dark skies. With its lush greens, flowering plants and water fountain, the Forest Park outside affords the eye with a welcome respite from the concrete and glass that fill the streets.
Its 7th floor is filled with all the amenities its elite residents can ever need—lap pools to conference rooms, library to a mini-theater, exercise studio to bar lounges. Those who want to escape the stress of the corporate world will find a haven in its spa and sauna rooms. There is no need to even worry about the kids.
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One Central An Avant Garde Makati Address
Philippine Daily Inquirer
09/06/2008
Vertical communities are emergent and continue to reshape the urban landscape with designs slewing from traditional to innovative as a response to the shifting cultural trend of the times. Megaworld Corporation, today’s leading player in residential and business process outsourcing (BPO) office condominiums and led by visionary chairman and president Andrew Tan, saw this movement and took the bold step to partner with design geniuses to create an avant garde community called One Central right in the heart of Makati financial district.
One Central rises at the last remaining prime location in Makati’s premier financial district to become an iconic figure of modern design fitted to the elite circle of trendsetters, discriminating entrepreneurs who enjoy ultimate high-style living. This architectural marvel fuses excellent design and well-planned engineering that demonstrate Megaworld’s defying move to provide paramount luxury and comfort to its residents, responsive to the current change in lifestyle, fashion and cultural trend.
It was planned and executed by international architectural firm Preben Kent and world renowned structural consultant Ove Arup + Partners, the structural engineering genius behind the impressive 2008 Beijing Olympic stadiums “The Bird’s Nest” and “The Water Cube.”
“One Central is a P5.5-billion high-rise residential enclave, and to this point, Megaworld’s most ambitious residential undertaking. Its avant garde design and premium offerings rapidly attracted an elite audience, and we are proud to have sold more than 90% of its units in just a few months,” Megaworld VP for marketing and project head Clifford Legaspi proudly declared.
Modern appealOne Central, located on the block bounded by Sen. Gil Puyat and HV Dela Costa and Geronimo streets in Salcedo Village, breaks the visual monotony of modern skyscrapers taking over the Makati skyline with its well-tucked man-made mini rainforest and well-manicured greens.
Its striking geometrical shape, a marriage of two towers wholly shaped like a boomerang, is covered entirely with glass. The eastern tower rises 42 stories high while the western tower reveals 50 stories, both reflecting the opulent, functional and modern style pronounced by the Art Deco movement, mimicking New York’s iconic Chrysler and Empire State.
To complement One Central's imposing five-star hotel look, Megaworld tapped Gettys Chicago, a globally recognized interior design firm. Gettys Chicago has enclosed One Central's main atrium with floor-to-ceiling glass and adorned the interiors with intricately designed chandelier that dramatically illuminates a display of Old English paintings, a stately reception that greets anyone who steps inside it.
Its lavish facade and opulent lobby imposed by the Art Deco design is toned by warm, earthly atmosphere as it dedicated 60 percent of its total area to sprawling well-manicured greens that are divided into four gardens: palm tree court, flower garden, meditation garden and sculpture garden with a reflexology path.
This upscale project offers a selection of fully furnished units from executive studios to five bedroom suites, all reflecting a home of warm luxury. All residences come with modern-luxe interiors to match the state of success of investors and homebuyers.
High-end amenitiesA plethora of indoor and outdoor recreational amenities will be placed at the seventh-level play deck to host individual pampering, family getaways and business affairs. A lap pool and kiddie pool with a waterfall feature are sure to enliven anyone's child-like spirit. An outdoor function area can host huge al fresco gatherings.
This vertical community will also house a spa and sauna room where one can enjoy head-to-toe rejuvenating pampering experience, a mini theater where one can lounge on a featured film, and a sound and motion library where one can rent new CDs and DVDs. Health buffs have a special corner for workout at the multistation gym or keep trim at the yoga/dance, aerobics studio. Meanwhile, executives and businessmen will find the conference room and two interconnected function rooms ideal for corporate events and assemblies.
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The Grand Address of the Elite Set
Philippine Star07/04/2008
Right at the heart of Makati Central Business District in the bustling city that never sleeps, rises a massive and impressive address enclosed by a towering, man-made mini rainforest — a private luxury world that opens its doors to the notably affluent executives, elite circle of trendsetters, discriminating entrepreneurs who enjoy the comforts of ultimate high-style living.
Megaworld Corporation, today’s robust player in residential and business process outsourcing (BPO) condominium developments and by far the country’s largest in these segments, has embarked in providing a spectacular address of success called One Central at the last remaining prime location in the Makati CBD. This P5.5-billion high-rise residential enclave rises on the block bounded by Sen. Gil Puyat and HV dela Costa and Geronimo Streets in Salcedo Village.
“One Central, Megaworld’s most ambitious residential undertaking to date, rises to become a spectacular centerpiece on a premier business district. This Triple A project has attracted an elite audience,” Megaworld VP for marketing and project head Clifford Legaspi disclosed.
Paradigm of Success
This massive edifice is a collaboration of excellent design and well-planned engineering that demonstrates Megaworld’s bold move to provide ultimate comfort to its privileged residents. It was planned and executed by international architectural firm Preben Kent; and world renowned structural consultant Ove Arup + Partners, the genius behind the Beijing 2008 Olympics intricately and uniquely designed stadiums popularly dubbed “The Water Cube” and “The Bird’s Nest.”
One Central has a striking geometrical shape that opens to various perspectives of Makati’s attractive cityscape. The structure is a marriage of two wings, wholly shaped like a boomerang which will be covered entirely with glass. The eastern wing rises 42 stories high while the western wing towers at 50 stories, both reflecting the opulent, functional and modern style pronounced by the Art Deco movement, mimicking New York’s iconic Chrysler and Empire State buildings.
To complement One Central’s imposing five-star hotel look, it has tapped Gettys Chicago, a globally recognized interior design firm. Gettys Chicago has enclosed One Central’s main atrium with floor-to-ceiling glass and adorned the interiors with intricately designed chandelier that dramatically illuminates a display of Old English paintings, a stately reception that greets anyone who steps inside it.
Its lavish façade and opulent lobby imposed by the Art Deco design is toned by warm, earthly atmosphere as it dedicated 60 percent of its total area to sprawling well-manicured greens that are divided into four gardens: palm tree court, flower garden, meditation garden, and sculpture garden with a reflexology path.
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A Sales Success Story Unfolds
Philippine Star
05/30/2008
For a real estate project headlined as “The Grand Address of Success,” One Central – the most ambitious, most expensive project to date of #1 residential and business process outsourcing (BPO) condominiums developer Megaworld Corporation – has become a winner in itself.
“We are thrilled that the AB market has responded strongly to One Central. They have validated that its prime location in the Makati CBD, iconic Art Deco architecture and wonderful mix of luxurious amenities altogether combine for a Triple A investment,” declared Megaworld VP for Marketing and project head Clifford Legaspi.
After only three months since its launch last March, One Central has already sold more than 40% of its units, according to Legaspi. “This is a strong indicator that One Central will be the ultimate marketing success story in a few months’ time,” he predicted. Moreover, he revealed that One Central buyers only come from the most exclusive set: millionaire entrepreneurs, prominent lawyers and doctors, high-flying executives and discriminating investors.
Located at the corner of Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. and De la Costa and Geronimo Streets, One Central puts residents right at the thick of the action within the Makati central business district (CBD). They are also just a stone’s throw away from embassies, a short walk to bustling AyalaAve., and within five minutes to the Greenbelt mall.
Megaworld’s longtime collaborator, architectural firm Preben Kent, was once again tapped to design the P5.5-billion single towerof One Central. Its boomerang-shaped architecture pays homage to the groundbreaking Art Deco movement in NewYork City during the 1920s – the most famous exemplars of which are the Chrysler and Empire State buildings. At night, once One Central’s decorative apex is illuminated, the true star status of the building and its Triple A residents becomes more eminent.
Meanwhile, the amenities have been designed to dazzle residents. As they approach the building, they will be greeted by the only ForestPark in the Makati CBD. It will feature tall trees, flowering plants and a cascading water feature. Megaworld envisions it as a welcome respite for its residents once they leave the urban jungle’s confines and be embraced by the comforts of One Central.
International design firm Gettys Chicago designed the grand lobby with a centerpiece chandelier and Old English paintings to give residents an opulent welcome at nightfall. A concierge service operating 24 hours fulfills even the most demanding wishes of its elite residents.
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A Life of Success at One Central
Philippine Star
05/09/2008
Leading property developer Megaworld Corporation pegs a private and spacious habitat in the heart of the Makati central business district (CBD) where top executives, lawyers, doctors, and elite circle of trendsetters can enjoy the comforts of ultimate high-style living in a soaring tower while owning either a compelling view of cityscape or refreshing lush man-made rainforest below. The Treetop View residences and ultra spacious loft-style suites at One Central, Megaworld’s latest upscale project, offer such an overwhelming on top of the world experience.
This mega twin-residential architecture visibly shaped like a boomerang rises on a block bounded by Sen. Gil Puyat and HV dela Costa and Geronimo streets — probably the only remaining ultra prime real estate area in Makati City. By day, One Central’s 52-storey left wing facing the business and financial center’s main artery, Ayala Avenue, is brushed with striking blue shade while the 42-storey right wing paints a bluish green hue. And by night, the building top, with its Art Deco detail, is dramatically lit, illuminating the skyline.
“We set sights in providing a luxury address to the ever active and successful cityphiles: from opening an impeccably-appointed Art Deco grand lobby to surrounding their homes by lushness of finely manicured gardens,” pledged Megaworld AVP for marketing and project head Clifford Legaspi.
One Central breaks the visual monotony of modern skyscrapers taking over the CBD skyline as it dedicated 60 percent of its total area to sprawling well-manicured greens that are divided into four gardens: palm tree court, flower garden, meditation garden, and sculpture garden with a reflexology path.
Forest park view
Residents at The Treetop View Residences at the third to sixth levels get to own the tranquil sight of towering trees from the well-tucked Forest Park perfectly just outside their windows. From the stunning view of waterfalls and lush vegetation, tranquility is ensured to stream freely inside the floor-to-ceiling windows allowing generous light to fill in the room. Each luxurious unit has an individual intercom with security camera, two internet-ready telephone lines and provision for cable interface TV.
The Lofts at the sixth and penthouse levels open up to ultra spacious well-planned areas that promise unequalled personal living cocoon experience in a luxury address. The double-height ceiling typical to loft architecture is magnified in each unit by the cantilevered second floor dramatically suspended over a spacious living area. The room height allows glorious sunlight to swathe into large windows, making the area a tranquil lounging enclave.
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Success is Hallmark of Megaworld's P5.5B One Central
Philippine Star
04/25/2008
A future landmark that serves as a gleaming tribute to people of success is now winning the hearts of winners and achievers everywhere. One Central, the last remaining ultra prime piece of real estate in Makati and the crowning glory of leading developer Megaworld Corporation’s condominium projects, is created and built around one theme: success.
Accomplished people know that the rewards of success far outweigh its price, and so One Central is created to serve only the most discriminating people who want more out of life. The P5.5-billion tower located at the corner of Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. and Geronimo St. will house the country’s most exclusive and trendy set, and which will feature amenities that echo their much coveted lifestyle.
Satisfying the artistic inclinations of people with good taste, One Central is built with Art Deco sensibilities, echoing the designs of prominent structures such as the legendary Empire State and Chrysler buildings. It is made by architectural firm Preben Kent in the shape of a boomerang, with the 52- and 42-storey wings curving gracefully, with gradations of color varying from blue to blue green. The building top lights up at night, revealing a form unique to those of its neighbors. Old English paintings and an impressive chandelier further the Art Deco mood in the grand lobby.
Luxury to the hilt
Living the high life comes with very exacting demands, that is why Megaworld Chairman & CEO Andrew Tan saw to it that One Central belongs to a class entirely all its own.
“We are redefining urban luxury and toasting to great character with this property. One Central will be the standard by which high rollers and achievers live, because it will exceed all expectations in terms of amenities and services,” Tan declared.
Understanding the intricacies of ultra luxury living himself, Tan made it a point to infuse facilities and options that successful people will enjoy.
Units are made in varying sizes, from executive studios to five-bedroom suites to loft units. Each unit comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, wood plank flooring, marble countertops, built-in closets and large bathrooms that are a must for people on top of their game. For those who wish an expansive view, choose from among the Treetop View, Pool View and Loft residences that afford landscapes that refresh and replenish.
A-list of amenities
The most expensive luxury of the modern world is space, that is why Megaworld has dedicated almost 60 percent of the property dedicated to greenery and open space. A development highlight that testifies to this love for open space is The Forest Park, a man-made mini rainforest in the city. Residents and families can go here, relax among the towering trees, flowering plants and the cascading water feature.
People of success feel that they are entitled to their private amenities, that is why One Central’s amenities are incomparable. Adding to the usual amenities seen in common condominium properties, Megaworld goes a step further by adding a spa pavilion where residents can indulge in the latest beauty treatments. Not one but three gardens—the flower, sculpture and meditation gardens—let the soul rest easy after a hard day’s work. For water lovers, the falls, bubble bath and tea-infused thermal dip pools harness the curative properties of water. Indoor amenities are not limited to the usual gym, spa, sauna, function rooms and business center. More activities with amenities such as the book club and library, game room with interactive Internet game studio, sound and motion library, wine and bar storage and a bar lounge mean a world of difference to busybodies who love shaping their well-rounded lifestyles.
First-class service
Service takes new meaning at One Central. Valuing safety and privacy to the hilt, residents are protected with high-tech security systems and trained security personnel. The concierge is also at hand 24 hours a day to assist with dinner reservations, flower deliveries and just about every whim one can think of.
Business and leisure are two important facets of a successful person’s life. One Central puts you right where it all happens. From Greenbelt’s flashy dining, shopping and entertainment establishments, to the centers of financial power across the street at Ayala Avenue, living at One Central makes you feel that the world revolves around you and you alone.
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Megaworld Buys Ayala Land Subsidiaries
Manila Times
04/02/2008
Megaworld Corp. told the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday that it bought out three units of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) so the acquirer can develop a property in Makati.
In a disclosure, Megaworld said it bought 100 percent equity shareholdings in the three ALI subsidiaries for P902 million on March 31.
In a telephone interview, Alfonso Reyes, ALI spokesperson, said the subsidiaries sold to Megaworld are Stonehaven Land Inc., Piedmont Property Ventures Inc. and Streamwood Property Inc.
John Hao, Megaworld investor relations officer, told The Times that Megaworld opted to buy the subsidiaries that own the property along Valero and Dela Costa Sts. in Salcedo Village, rather than buy the property alone. The property is currently used as a public parking lot.
Upon development of the former Ayala property, Megaworld said it would make provisions for public parking to replace the existing facility.
Megaworld said it plans to construct a mixed-use development on that site, which is near its One Center project located at the junction of Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Extension and Ayala Avenue also in Salcedo Village. One Central used to be named The Trumps before American property developer Donald Trump threatened to take “immediate legal action” against Megaworld for allegedly using his name without consent .
One Central is a high-end residential project touted to become the most expensive single-tower residential condominium in the Makati Central Business District as it is estimated to cost P5.5 billion to build. It was conceptualized and executed by American design consultant Preben Kent and international structural consultant Ove Arup + Partners. The tower will be covered with glass from the top down while its lobby will be designed by Gettys Chicago to carry a five-star hotel look, Megaworld said.
At end-September, the property firm said its profit jumped 52 percent to P2.29 billion as real estate sales continue to drive revenues, which grew 53 percent to P10.07 billion year on year. During the nine-month period, real estate sales from various residential projects went up 68 percent to P7.25 billion as its mixed-use projects continue to be in high demand. Reservation sales reached P14.25 billion, surpassing the full-year sales of P10.3 billion in 2006.
Megaworld is developing McKinley Hill and targets to finish at least two new business process outsourcing (BPO) office buildings within a year. The firm is pouring P12 billion in investments in McKinley Hill within the next few years to transform it into a BPO hub. About P3 billion has already been allocated for the project’s commercial component while another P18 billion was allotted for development of residences, including McKinley Hill Village.
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Scaling the Heights of Success at One Central
Philippine Star
03/07/2008
There are doors that life only opens to the successful — a reward for their hard work, determination and brilliance. One of these ultra exclusive doors is Megaworld’s One Central, the newest home for people who are on the top of their game.
Towering above the Makati City skyline, One Central is poised to become the ultimate symbol of success. With its opulent design and luxurious amenities, this Triple A residential condominium is sure to capture the interest of those who want and deserve the good life.
Megaworld, the country’s largest residential and business process outsourcing (BPO) office condominiums developer, has certainly pulled all the stops to make One Central a landmark of luxury and convenience. After all, it is created with the ultra successful set in mind.
“Prime location. Art Deco architecture. World-class amenities. Top-of-the-line services and features. We’ve prepared the best for the very best. One Central is the one place that they will be truly proud to call home,” notes Megaworld AVP for marketing & project head Clifford Legaspi.
#1 Address in CBD
One Central is located right at the heart of the Makati CBD. Its enviable name literally means “#1 residential address in the Central Business District (CBD).” It is nestled at the junction of Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. and HV Dela Costa and Geronimo streets, putting it right smack into where the action is— at work or in play.
Once you live at One Central, your corner penthouse office at Ayala Avenue is just walking distance while Glorietta and Greenbelt malls are just around the area. The best schools are also but a short drive away from One Central— Colegio De San Agustin, Assumption, Don Bosco, Mapua Institute of Technology, Ateneo Professional Schools and of course Asian Institute of Management. You don’t even have to go far for your everyday needs. Just step outside and you will find a variety of shops at the ground level.
World-class Architecture
One Central will not be so hard to miss with its boomerang-shaped architecture reminiscent of the Chrysler and Empire State buildings in New York. Its 50-storey and 42-storey wings glisten like blue-green gemstones during the day. Outside, trees, flowering plants and cascading water greet onlookers and residents. Even the glass-sheathed grand lobby is designed by no less than Gettys Chicago. It features a centerpiece chandelier and several Old English paintings that line up the reception counter.
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Megaworld Launches One Central Project for the Ultra Successful
Philippine
Daily Inquirer
02/23/2008
For a company that was only started by businessman Andrew Tan in 1989, Megaworld Corporation has grown to become the country’s second most valuable property company in terms of market value. It is also the country’s largest residential and business process outsourcing (BPO) office condominiums developer.
Close to two decades later, Tan is the country’s newest billion-dollar taipan. It is only fitting then that the highly successful entrepreneur and his powerhouse real estate company conceptualize a project that connotes the golden symbol of success all throughout – and thereby stamp the company’s zeal for more success in the future.
Lasting symbol of success
This new high-rise project is no other than One Central. The branding pays homage to its central location, right at the heart of the Makati Central Business District. The site straddles three main thoroughfares, at the corners of Sen. Gil Puyat Ave and HV Dela Costa and Geronimo streets. It is literally a stone’s throw away from the financial center’s main artery, Ayala Avenue.
“This is probably the last remaining ultra prime piece of real estate in Makati, and we exerted all efforts to make it a lasting symbol of success – from its Art Deco architecture to its grand lobby, from its endless list of top amenities to its especially designed units found nowhere else,” Megaworld Chairman & CEO Andrew Tan declared.
Boomerang-shaped architecture
Megaworld tapped its longtime collaborator, architectural firm Preben Kent, to design the P5.5-billion single tower of One Central. The boomerang-shaped architecture pays homage to the 1920s era of the groundbreaking Art Deco movement in New York City – the most famous exemplars of which are the Chrysler and Empire State buildings.
During the day, One Central’s 50-storey left wing facing Ayala Ave. gives off a bright blue vibe, while the 42-storey right wing lends a bluish green hue. All the more, One Central becomes a fitting, welcome neighbor to two office landmarks nearby: the RCBC Plaza and GT Tower. “When One Central is turned over to our unit owners, they will certainly be proud to live in such an avant garde building,” Tan promised.
Best amenities
Since Megaworld has positioned the project to cater only to the ultra successful – millionaire entrepreneurs, prominent lawyers and doctors, high flying executives and discriminating investors among others – Tan was very hands on in leading the design of the project and its amenities. “Megaworld has pulled out all the stops in designing a residential condominium that offers only the best amenities – it’s in a class of its own,” according to the taipan.
From the outside, one such amenity that will be clearly visible and awe-inspiring will be the Forest Park. It will feature tall trees, flowering plants and a cascading water feature. Megaworld envisions it as a welcome respite for its residents once they leave the urban jungle’s confines and into the nature amenities of One Central.
The grand lobby, designed by Gettys Chicago, features a centerpiece chandelier and Old English paintings to give residents a warm send-off in the morning or an opulent welcome at nightfall. A concierge is also on hand 24 hours a day to fulfill the demanding wishes of its elite residents-from arranging pickup of the kids to reserving a romantic dinner for two at the nearest 5-star hotel, to even getting last minute tickets to a sold out concert.
More than 30 other amenities planned at the 7th floor play deck are sure to make the residents’ leisure schedule packed all week long. A lap pool and kiddie pool with waterfall feature are recommended for those with affinity for water. Green thumbs will find the flower garden, palm court and sculpture garden highly beneficial.
The spa and sauna will be tops for busy executives who want to keep their bodies in tip-top shape; a business center, bar lounge, mini theater and library are also ideal for their private meetings and gatherings. Meanwhile, families will find the game room, daycare center, tot lot and play areas suited to their needs.
“These are just some of the many amenities by which we at Megaworld intend to pamper our privileged residents. Best of all, we are giving them plenty of prime residential options: standard units with views of the CBD or of the playdeck, standard and loft units with tranquil views of the forest park from the 3rd to 5th floors, and spacious loft-style suites at the 6th and penthouse floors. On top of that, all units will be delivered fully furnished. Residents will have everything they crave for in a luxurious home once it’s turned over. Truly, One Central elevates luxury living to the highest level,” Tan concluded.
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Turnover of One Central Units Set for 2012
Business World
02/21/2008
Andrew Tan-led Megaworld Corp. is targeting the turnover of its P5.5-billion high-end residential condominium on the corner of Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. and Ayala Ave. in Makati on December 2012, an official of the company said.
In an interview, Clifford Legaspi, Megaworld head for marketing and sales for theMakati central business district group, said the company has already started selling One Central.
"We are on the soft-selling of the project. This project will be the biggest project of Megaworld ever," he said.
He clarified that the project has not been launched, but said that pre-selling started mid-January. "We can say we are doing good. It is very competitive especially here in Makati but Megaworld always gets the best location," he added.
Megaworld, however, has yet to secure a selling license for the project.
Mr. Legaspi said Megaworld expects to sell 80% to 100% of
the units within eight months.
The listed property firm has sold more than 20 units amounting to P170 million
ahead of the launching.
Originally conceptualized as The Trumps, One Central was renamed after real estate mogul Donald J. Trump filed a complaint with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) for the use of his name. The despite is now being settled by the local IPO.
Megaworld earlier said it chose The Trumps as the brand for the development because the word "trump" means "to excel, surpass or outdo."
Mr. Legaspi said that the rebranding did not hurt sales.
One Central will stand on the former Shell Maya gasoline station and will cater to the high-end market.
Mr. Legaspi said target markets are young, upwardly mobile professionals, balikbayans, and businessmen.
A 46-square-meter one-bedroom unit costs P4.5 million while
a 105-square-meter two-bedroom unit costs P8 million. The 135-square-meter
three-bedroom unit costs P13 million.
"It is a triple A project of Megaworld. It is the very first time we are
doing a 50-storey building. We want to be the tallest building in that area.
Because of the location, it will be one of the best addresses in Makati.
It has the best amenities. Our target is to wipe out the project in eight
months," Mr. Legaspi added.
Mr. Legaspi said selling abroad was not a priority since
balikbayans keep on coming back.
"We don’t need to go out of the country to be able to sell [our projects].
You will never go wrong in Makati.
It is there already. The return on investment for sure won’t go down," he
said.
Megaworld Chairman and President Andrew Tan earlier said
One Central was Megaworld’s way of paying tribute to the property’s
"unmatched central location" and its "unique" positioning
as the "no.1 residential address" in the Makati
central business district.
Megaworld, he added, has put together a world-class development team to
conceptualize, plan and execute the project.
The team includes American design consultant Preben Kent and international structural consultant Ove Arup + Partners.
Glass house
The high-rise residential tower will be covered from top to bottom with glass.
Its lobby will be interior-designed by Gettys Chicago, and it will have the look of a five-star hotel. The boomerang-shaped architecture pays homage to the 1920s era, Megaworld said in a statement.
"During the day, One Central’s 50-storey left wing facing Ayala Ave. gives off a bright blue vibe, while the 42-storey right wing lends a bluish green hue," the firm said.
The grand lobby will feature a centerpiece chandelier and old English paintings.
A concierge is present 24 hours a day from arranging pick-up of the kids to reserving a dinner for two at the nearest five-star hotel.
At the third to sixth levels, Treetop View Residences overlook trees at the forest park.
At the seventh to 10th levels, Pool View Residences gives residents "tranquil vistas" of the pool.
Lofts, located at the sixth and 50th floors, offer more space.
Mr. Legaspi said all the units at One Central would be pre-furnished with a 21-inch LCD TV, DVD player, cook top, range hood, washing machine, microwave oven, air-conditioning unit/s, sofa and center table, dining set, bed frames, and kitchen cabinets.
"Our neighbors RCBC Plaza and GT Tower are landmarks on their own. To be a fitting neighbor, we have to design a very good building," Megaworld Assistant Vice-President for marketing communications Rommel R. Orbigo said.
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RP's Most Luxurious Residential Enclave Rises in Makati
Philippine
Daily Inquirer
02/08/2008
For a city known for its posh villages and pricey high-rise condominiums, the announcement of a P5.5-billion high-rise residential project rising at the intersections of Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Geronimo Street and HV dela Costa Street in Salcedo Village (formerly the site of Shell Maya fuel station) is certainly a big news.
Even its developer, Megaworld Corp. is very excited considering this will be its most ambitious project of its type to date.
“We could regard One Central as the country’s most expensive high-rise residential project to date. The fact that this development will rise in one of the country’s premier business districts will all the more make One Central’s future residents most privileged,” said Clifford Legaspi, Megaworld AVP for marketing and project head.
Exemplar
One Central, as Legaspi described it, will be an exemplar of modern
architecture. From atop, the structure looks like conjoined wings with the
eastern side rising 46 stories high while the western side boasting 50 stories.
“Megaworld has assembled a world-class development team in the conceptualization, planning and execution of this project namely, American design consultant Preben Kent and international structural consultant Ove Arup Partners,” Legaspi said.
He also informed that Gettys Chicago will take charge of One Central’s lobby interior.
“Once finished, One Central will be a breathtaking
sight—with its glass exterior skin gleaming blue to blue green in daytime while
during the night, the building’s topmost structure, with its art deco detail,
will be illuminated,” Legaspi shared.
749 units
Legaspi informed that One Central will offer a total of 749 residential units—from executive studios (a 30.5-sq-m area sells at P2.8 million) to one-bedroom units (a 46-sq-m area sells at P4.3 million), two-bedroom units (a 105-sq-m area sells at P9.79 million at the 8th floor or P12.39 million at the 42nd floor) to five-bedroom suites to loft units.
Those living in the third to sixth levels facing the corners of Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue and Geronimo Street (called Treetop View Residences) will have the view of the Forest Park, a man-made mini rainforest that will be built at the junction of Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue and Geronimo Street.
On the other hand, those living in the seventh to the 10th levels facing HV dela Costa street (called Pool View Residences) will provide its residents tranquil vistas of the pool at the amenity deck.
“Moreover, One Central will offer bigger floor space at its lofts located at the sixth and 50th levels,” Legaspi added.
Spectacular
“Whatever floor or unit our future residents will choose, it will definitely be
spectacular. Moreover, our future residents will only have to move in with
their personal belongings since all the units come complete with a 21-inch LCD
television with DVD player, cook top, range hood, washing machine, microwave
oven, air-conditioning unit(s), sofa with center table, dining set, bed frames
as well as kitchen cabinets,” Legaspi promised.
He also added that each room features wood plank flooring, marble countertops, built-in closets and large bathrooms.
“Everything is meant to provide our residents with the best pampering possible,” he said.
In fact, Megaworld has decided to place only the best amenities within the development, most of which will be located at the seventh floor. “We have seen how other high-rise residential developments have designed theirs and all I could say now is that we intend to raise the bar even further up,” Legaspi promised.
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Megaworld to Build P5.5B Residential Tower in Makati
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12/13/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Megaworld Corp., the Philippines' second-biggest property developer by market value, will construct the most expensive residential tower in the country, valued at P5.5 billion.
The high-end residential condominium building, to be called One Central, will rise in the country's premier business district of Makati, Megaworld chairman Andrew Tan said in a statement.
Tan controls Allied Global Group Inc., a listed company that holds his interests in Megaworld, brandy maker Emperador Distillers, and Golden Arches Development Corp., franchise holder for McDonald's restaurants in the Philippines.
"For a single-tower project to be valued at P5.5 billion, that makes it the most expensive project of its kind anywhere in the country," Tan said.
"Megaworld had planned to name the project 'The Trumps' after the word 'trump', which means 'to excel, surpass or outdo'," Tan said.
But US tycoon and television personality Donald Trump protested and has taken action against the Philippine company. The case is now pending at the country's Intellectual Property Office (IPO), Megaworld said.
Trump was quoted in a recent local newspaper report as saying that he took action against Megaworld for its "outrageous attempt to mislead buyers into thinking that my name and company is affiliated with Megaworld's project."
"In opting to use 'One Central', we are by no means relinquishing our right to use the mark 'The Trumps' in any of our real estate projects in the Philippines," he said.
Tan said "Megaworld has a strong legal position, but we are prepared to abide by the IPO's decision, whichever way it goes."
"We'd like to thank Mr. Trump for generating a lot of interest in One Central in the last few days. We are now seriously considering launching it ahead of schedule," he said.
In late trade, Megaworld shares were up five centavos or 1.3 percent at P4.00.
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