The Residences at Greenbelt - Manila Tower
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The Residences at Greenbelt - Manila Tower is a residential condominium skyscraper
Skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, often designed for office and commercial use. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper...

 under construction in Makati City
Makati City
The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...

, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

. It is the third of three buildings being constructed as part of The Residences at Greenbelt (TRAG) complex, and has a similar dimension to the already completed The Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower
The Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower
The Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower is a residential condominium skyscraper in Makati City, Philippines. It is the first of three buildings being constructed as part of The Residences at Greenbelt complex, and is the basis of the now being constructed The Residences at Greenbelt - Manila...

. It is expected to be one of the tallest skyscraper
Skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, often designed for office and commercial use. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper...

 in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

 with a height of 170.75 metres from the ground to its architectural top.

The building has 48 floors above ground, which includes a 4-level podium with commercial establishments, and 3 basement levels for parking. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious residential building in the Philippines when completed.

Location

The Residences at Greenbelt complex is located along Antonio Arnaiz Avenue (formerly known as Pasay Road), and the entire complex block is bounded by Paseo de Roxas Avenue, Greenbelt Drive and Esperanza Street. The complex was formerly the site of the old Coronado Lanes bowling center and parking lot. Being inside the Makati Central Business District, it is strategically located near malls, hotels, offices, schools, and entertainment areas. As with its name, it is part of the Greenbelt Complex which includes the Greenbelt Mall. Just right across Greenbelt Drive is the Renaissance Makati City Hotel.

The Project Team

The Residences at Greenbelt - Manila Tower was masterplanned and designed by Architecture International, in cooperation with local architectural firm GF & Partners Architects, which also made the Space Planning consultancy services. Structural design for the building was provided by Aromin & Sy + Associates, and reviewed by international engineering firm Skilling Ward Magnusson Berkshire.

The buildings mechanical engineering works was designed by R.J. Calpo & Partners; electrical engineering works design & security consultancy was provided by R.A. Mojica & Partners. Sanitary / plumbing engineering design and fire protection design was provided by NBF Consulting Engineers.

Other members of the design team are E.A. Aurelio + ADI Ltd. Inc. (Landscape design); ALT Cladding & Design Philippines (Exterior Cladding); and Master Charlie Chao (Feng Shui Consultant).

The construction team is composed of Jose Aliling & Associates (Project / Construction Management); Davis Langdon & Seah Philippines Inc. (Quantity Surveying); and SKI Construction Group Inc. (General Constractor).

Property management is provided by Ayala Property Management Corporation.

During the construction phase, it is also known as the TRAG-3 Project.

See also

  • The Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower
    The Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower
    The Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower is a residential condominium skyscraper in Makati City, Philippines. It is the first of three buildings being constructed as part of The Residences at Greenbelt complex, and is the basis of the now being constructed The Residences at Greenbelt - Manila...

  • The Residences at Greenbelt - San Lorenzo Tower
    The Residences at Greenbelt - San Lorenzo Tower
    The Residences at Greenbelt - San Lorenzo Tower is a residential condominium skyscraper under construction in Makati City, Philippines. It is the second of three buildings being constructed as part of The Residences at Greenbelt complex, and will be the highest of the three...


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