Inviting space and mood

Manila Bulletin
December 7, 2009, 5:49pm


It would be ideal if every homeowner, moving into a new home could acquire the services of a space planner or an interior designer. Not everybody, however, can afford such professional assistance, and, not everybody is willing to forego the sense of accomplishment one derives from fashioning a home according to one’s aesthetic inclinations.

Still, the wise homeowner will always be open to sound advice from experts in the field of space planning and interior design. Experience has armed them with smart, ingenious ways of beautifully resolving problems.

Arch. Lynn Del Rosario, tapped by Robinsons Land Corp. to create models for Escalades at 20th Avenue, a mid-rise residential development in Cubao, Quezon City, gives this advice to those just stepping into condo living: “It is important that the homeowner first defines the different spaces of the condo according to their function. What are your needs for this particular space? Do you need more storage? Are you the type of person who needs to have a space to lounge in and relax?
Do you want the space to be homey and inviting, or minimalist and functional? This way, you will be able to identify requirements and prioritize based on your lifestyle — and also avoid costly mistakes in the design process.”

“Choose a style that speaks best to you,” said Arch. Del Rosario. Recognizing the space limitation inherent in condo living, she also exhorts the homeowner to “get inspiration from nature. Bring the outdoors in — that way, you can visually open up the limited space you have so that coming home after a day at work becomes a refreshing experience every day.”

Of course, you don’t have to be literal about bringing the outdoors in. A thoughtful selection of colors can bring similar experiential benefits. According to her: “Colors can dramatically alter any space within a home, and the color possibilities available today are almost limitless. Colors can convey the feelings or emotions of a room, or of the homeowner. By the clever use of colors, our homes are transformed.”

Here are some color tips: pale colors and white can refresh a tired room, give it a clean look as well as a bright and spacious atmosphere. Rich colors create an intense effect and can make a room more cozy and intimate. Neutral tones work best with almost all types of furniture and are easy to mix and match with different types of fabric.

As a final word on color, Arch. Del Rosario said, “We cannot change the color of our walls and ceilings as often as we change our clothes, thus we must be practical in our color selection.”

She also provides these tips on making space: Find unusual places for storage (built-in wall storage, overhangs, under the bed). Select furniture that are compact, multi-purpose (if you are using painted furniture, painting all the pieces in the same base color pulls the room together visually and avoids the look of having clutter). Maximize light by avoiding single overhead lighting in small spaces as it has a tendency to draw the walls in.

Escalades at 20th Avenue will no doubt appeal to those in the market for a space that will reflect their inner creativity. The units — which come in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom cuts — are turned over to the homeowner in a finish that is ready to receive design inputs from the homeowner, a clean canvas with which one can impress her sense of aesthetic.

More information is at http://www.alrobinsonsland.com/escalades20thavenue.html

This will surely compete with Manhattan Garden City, plus the price per sqm are really competitive. Any sales update on the area?

Kindly contact the real estate broker/s or agent/s in one of their sites, http://www.alrobinsonsland.com/escalades20thavenue.html,

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

http://www.alrobinsonsland.com/escalades20-floor.jpg


STUDIO TYPE

http://www.alrobinsonsland.com/escalades20-studio.jpg

ONE-BEDROOM UNIT

http://www.alrobinsonsland.com/escalades20-1br.jpg

TWO-BEDROOM UNIT

http://www.alrobinsonsland.com/escalades20-2br.jpg

nice. go rlc. this looks like dmci projects though. dare i say copy?!

^^ This project is under RLC's Robinsons Communities Portfolio that will compete with DMCI's midrise condos. Other RLC's Portfolios are Luxuria (highend condos), Robinsons Land (mid), and Robinsons Communities (low end).

^^ i see. thus the similarities. this is interesting.

^^ yup. I guess what will differentiate Robinsons Communities from DMCIs is the retail component that will compliment with the residential projects. Example; Woodsville's Village Mall. Also, not all condos under the Robinsons Communities look like DMCI's, one of which is Gateway Garden Ridge in Cybergate Center - a high rise condo but is also under Robinsons Communities. Basta yung mga affordable Robinsons condos and projects, nasa Robinsons Communities ;).

www.robinsonscommunities.net for more info

^^ yup. I guess what will differentiate Robinsons Communities from DMCIs is the retail component that will compliment with the residential projects. Example; Woodsville's Village Mall. Also, not all condos under the Robinsons Communities look like DMCI's, one of which is Gateway Garden Ridge in Cybergate Center - a high rise condo but is also under Robinsons Communities. Basta yung mga affordable Robinsons condos and projects, nasa Robinsons Communities ;).

www.robinsonscommunities.net for more info


I agree with you TJ, the retail segment relly compliment a condo. Say you need to buy office supplies or buy foodstuffs, will you still went out to commute and go to a mall?

hi everybody, this is my first post! :)

anyway, since i've been renting a place near the area for many years, i'm interested in procuring a unit for myself at Escalades. i would just like to know if there are forum members here who already bought a unit there. if yes, i would like to know if RLC will be able to turnover Tower 2 on time. from what i know, Tower 2 is the first to be constructed (actually construction is already ongoing), while Tower 1 is to follow. also, they're already preselling Tower 3 now.

any first-hand experiences/info from forum members on this project would be highly appreciated. many thanks!

http://www.escalades20th.com/images/escalades/progressphoto2010-01-31.jpg

We will update the image soon.

This is near our office, the road here is kinda tight though

I agree with you zandro, but there are so many alternate routes you can utilized...

I agree with you zandro, but there are so many alternate routes you can utilized...

Yes actually. By the way, do they also have access gates at the back?

Yes actually. By the way, do they also have access gates at the back?

I think when all the towers where already in place, they will have an entrance along Aurora Blvd., passing there proposed Cybergate Malls or Supermarket(?)

Construction Updates - Black Saturday 2010

All exteriors of Escalades Tower 2 were completed already.

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Photo taken April 05,2010 while on LRT2 ride going to Araneta Center Cubao station

looks like they built the building farthest from aurora boulevard first?

not really, tower 2 was built first based on their feng shui beliefs,

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/36/74/19014763/2_695260849l.jpg
Photo taken April 05,2010 while on LRT2 ride going to Araneta Center Cubao station

thanks for the post, Igsuonnimo

April 12,2010
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@ ppastorjr,

ok lang yun bro/sis, no problem :)

if you will notice in the background, "summitsuperbikes', this property was still owned by robinsons homes, we can conclude(?) they will provide an exit along aurora blvd.,

if you will notice in the background, "summitsuperbikes', this property was still owned by robinsons homes,we can conclude(?) they will provide an exit along aurora blvd.,

If u get a chance to check one of the exhibits of Escalades, andun sa brochure ang site plan. L shape ang buong project site. So an exist along Aurora is really possible.

http://images01.olx.com.ph/ui/2/38/67/32833167_3.jpg

Part of the future development plan is also a commercial component within the community. Although this is not yet definite.

thanks for the info, kung sino man po ang agent ng robinson communities, who happened to read this post, may i know when will the target rfo for tower 2 and what tower will be constructed next,

are units here turned over with paint and flooring?

are units here turned over with paint and flooring?

it depends on what delivery you choose, whether bare or fully furnished,

its been almost two months, can someone post some updates on Tower 2 and its amenities, thanks

any agents of robinsons communities to tell us when will be the schedule rfo of tower 2, thanks,

Any updates about this project?

Tower 2 had been turn-over already to unit owners. However, entrance to the tower are not yet fully finished and accessible. Contractors say they will complete it by end of October.

Tower 1 is structurally complete and Tower 3 adjacent to Tower 2 is in full swing. Kindly visit the site for more updates and post it here.

Thanks.

Crawling traffic, busy sidewalks, the smell of gasoline and the frenetic pace of commuters hurrying to catch the bus — these are scenes one gets accustomed to when living in the metropolis.

The urban dweller, though, looks for a spot of breathing space to come home to. This is what Robinsons Land Corporation aims to offer with Escalades at 20th Avenue, a project designed to be one’s escape from the hectic pace of the city, while living in the middle of the city.

Located on 20th Avenue in Cubao, Quezon City, this residential complex is in the midst of a lifestyle and commercial hub. It’s the ideal haven for shopaholics and foodies, as the area is next to retail shops, supermarkets and dining outlets. It is also the place to be for one who prefers to relax with a concert or sporting event at the Araneta Center.

The property is a stone’s throw from Aurora Boulevard, the main artery from Cubao to Manila, as well as to Diliman and Marikina. From there one can take the jeep or the LRT.

Composed of six towers clustered around a central courtyard, Escalades at 20th Ave. is a mesh of residential buildings and wide open spaces that allows homeowners to relax. The main road, which measures more than 80 meters down the centerline to Tower 2, creates a buffer that keeps away the noise of city traffic.

Each building boasts a lobby and two central elevators, as well as closed circuit cameras to maintain a tight watch on security. All six towers open up to the central courtyard, landscaped to simulate a park, where residents can sit and unwind at the end of a long day.

Listed under the Robinsons Communities brand, the property offers cuts of studio (22 sqm), one-bedroom (32 sqm) and two-bedroom (49 sqm) configurations, ranging in price from P1.3 million to P3 million. Two-bedroom units also come with balconies and a view of the city.

http://www.alrobinsonsland.com/escalades20thavenue.html

Will Robinsons also use the old LTO compound since the agency transferred already to a nearby building?

Escalades is located in the 20th Avenue. It's in between Anonas and Cubao LRT Stations.

If I may suggest, another option worth looking into is Bright City Center. It's located just 3 minutes away from both Araneta Center Cubao MRT and LRT stations. With other condominium giants around the area, Bright City Center offers the best deal. It's almost half the usual condominium price in the area.

They sell condominium units that go as low as Php888,000 for 1 BR and Php1.2-1.5 for 2-3 BR condominium units. They also provide an in house financing plan to make the payment more flexible for buyers.

888,000? may pag ibig ba?

Tower 2 - RFO and Tower 1 - Almost Complete

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Guardhouse and Landscaping on Entrance

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Nice Photos PPastor!

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Overlooking the Araneta Coliseum and Tower 3

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The Eastwood Skyline at Libis, QC

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hi guys, anybody renting out their units here? please PM me.

thanks!

shown here is the Tower 3, almost finished, and the pool, sparkling green!! (it was being cleaned that time) being readied for Tower 6's Topping-Off ceremony :)

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last two buildings, Tower 4 and 5 on it's way! ...watch out for a 7th...soon :D

are units here turned over with paint and flooring?

all units will have paint. no flooring for bare units. up to you to dress it up! :)

but, robinsons is offering option if you would like to buy it "finished", then you shall have our standard deliverables like nice laminated flooring for your bedroom, etc.. :)

san ang main office nito?

Escalades at 20th Avenue office located at 20th Ave. near Aurora Blvd. just beside the project entrance...

Escalades tower 1, 2, 3 & 6

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ilang floors??

ilang floors??

tower 1 = 12 floors
tower 2 to 6 = 10 floors

I live here now, at Tower 2. Everything seems to be okay. They're going to build the East Tower in front of Tower 1. Their ads say that it will have commercial spaces. I hope they will open a Robinsons Bank branch there. It's quite a hassle to go all the way to Morato Ave. to pay the association dues. Also, a MiniStop branch will be helpful to the residents. =)

hi! i bought a unit in bldg 6. does anyone know if they will turn over on time? target date is late aug - early sept 2012.
thanks!

hi! i bought a unit in bldg 6. does anyone know if they will turn over on time? target date is late aug - early sept 2012.
thanks!

I believe it will be turned-over on time. Robinsons will furnish you move-in guidelines and require you additional advance payment for three (3) months of association dues over and above your contract price.

totoo bang may bldg 07 pa?

totoo bang may bldg 07 pa?

alam ko hanggang 6 lang eh.... pero may reserved area ata sila for future development. if so, that would be the area for bldg.7...

Building/Tower 7 will be built in the future development area parallel to the entrance road and along 20th Avenue. Commercial spaces will be accommodated in the building, also.

http://images01.olx.com.ph/ui/2/38/67/32833167_3.jpg

sana mas mataas sa mga unang towers ^^

Maybe Robinsons agents will confirm to us if they are on pre-selling building/tower 7 and tell us how many floors will be allotted for residential and commercial spaces. :wave:

What are the list of amenities on this property development?

What are the list of amenities on this property development?

Amenities:

• Escala Verde Courtyard
• Swimming Pool
• Gym
• Multi Purpose Function Room
• Children's Playground
• Jogging Path
• Picnic Areas
• Day Care Center
• Circulo Grande Gazebo Luna

Unit Amenities

• Individual Electric And Water Meter
• Provisions For Cable TV Line
• Provision For Telephone Line Per Unit
• Opening For Owner Supplied Window Type Air Conditioners
• Sprinkle System In All Units
• Provisions For Washing Machine Connections For Units

Building Facilities

• Entrance Lobby With Reception/Security Counter
• Annunciator Panel With Emergency Speaker On All Floors
• Standby Power Generator For Common Areas And Selected Outlets

In The Residential Units

• Individual Mailboxes
• Central Garbage Room
• Building Administration Office
• Fire Exits
• Water Reservoir/Tank/Cistern
• Gated Community
• Automatic Smoke Detectors And Fire Alarm
• Utility Cages At The Front Roof Deck

Hi!

I'm currently an agent for Robinsons Communities and, yes, we are already pre-selling units for tower 7 of the Escalades @ the 20th. Again we'd have a mix of studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units for sale.

For further inquiries you may reach me via the details on my signature. I'd be more than happy to attend to you!

Tower 7 (East Tower) will have 14 floors. :)

I live here now, at Tower 2. Everything seems to be okay. They're going to build the East Tower in front of Tower 1. Their ads say that it will have commercial spaces. I hope they will open a Robinsons Bank branch there. It's quite a hassle to go all the way to Morato Ave. to pay the association dues. Also, a MiniStop branch will be helpful to the residents. =)

You may now pay your association dues and water bills at the admin office at the ground floor of tower/building 1.

For the Ministop branch, we will wait until the completion of the east tower (Building 7).

Tower/building 7 mobilization commenced and demolitions/clearing operations underway.

alam ko hanggang 6 lang eh.... pero may reserved area ata sila for future development. if so, that would be the area for bldg.7...

correct. we are currently undergoing with the plan review, estimate and selection of contractors. construction group is excited and ready to begin this week, hopefully, construction will begin in a month or so, depending on Friday's meeting. will update you guys later. :D

The East Tower construction has started. They just demolished the old building that used to hold the showroom. I wonder what they will build at the north end of the compound. Some people told me the south end, fronting Mirasol St., will be developed into a Phase 2 project. I hope they will build townhomes too.

I bought a unit at the East Tower and I was wondering if the construction will be finished on time/as scheduled on Dec. 2014. Can't wait to move in to my own new place.... :-)

Hi everyone. Our unit is finally for turnover. We bought a 2BR unit at Building 6. I am excited to move in, however; there is still the prospect of designing/constructing the unit. I was wondering if anyone could share a pic of their completed bedrooms for design "inspiration." Maybe the 42sqm living space is actually too small for two bedrooms. I'm kinda worried about that. Maybe we should have bought another studio unit earlier. By the time we realized it, the other units were already sold. :(

And can you guys suggest a contractor/designer? Thanks!

You can contact the building manager regards with your concern.

anybody know when Towers 4 & 5 will be finished?

Not true at all.... Unfortunately...as of March 30, 2013, the East Tower has not started construction, only construction materials are present on the site and green-colored steel fences can be seen surrounding the site or area. The guard even mentioned that there is no groundbreaking yet... I just hope and pray that despite the delay... the supposed turnover on December 2014 will still push through or even better... earlier as the developer claim most of their projects are finished way ahead of schedule... that's why I chose this developer to invest in one of their projects because I know they are supposed to be a well-established and trusted developer company.... I hope I'm right....

The East Tower construction has started. They just demolished the old building that used to hold the showroom. I wonder what they will build at the north end of the compound. Some people told me the south end, fronting Mirasol St., will be developed into a Phase 2 project. I hope they will build townhomes too.
Not true at all.... Unfortunately...as of March 30, 2013, the East Tower has not started construction, only construction materials are present on the site and green-colored steel fences can be seen surrounding the site or area. The guard even mentioned that there is no groundbreaking yet... I just hope and pray that despite the delay... the supposed turnover on December 2014 will still push through or even better... earlier as the developer claim most of their projects are finished way ahead of schedule... that's why I chose this developer to invest in one of their projects because I know they are supposed to be a well-established and trusted developer company.... I hope I'm right...

Not true at all.... Unfortunately...as of March 30, 2013, the East Tower has not started construction, only construction materials are present on the site and green-colored steel fences can be seen surrounding the site or area. The guard even mentioned that there is no groundbreaking yet... I just hope and pray that despite the delay... the supposed turnover on December 2014 will still push through or even better... earlier as the developer claim most of their projects are finished way ahead of schedule... that's why I chose this developer to invest in one of their projects because I know they are supposed to be a well-established and trusted developer company.... I hope I'm right...

Based on experience with RLC's other project (Trion tower 1), turn over date was two months ahead of schedule :)

Ground breaking ceremony of Escalades

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Ground breaking ceremony of Escalades

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2009 ni launch ang project ngayon lang mag ga groung breaking? ANg bagal talaga ng Robinsons Land

6 towers na ang kumpleto, groundbreaking ng East Tower yan. Backread muna bago magreact.

At long last.... natuloy rin ang groundbreaking... been waiting to hear this news for the past months.... hope everything will go on smoothly and that the East Tower will eventually be turned over on time... or even better ... ahead of time ....

May pics po ba?

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