The Pearl - a project of Robinsons Communities under the Robinsons Land Corporation Residential Buildings division.

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Location
Pearl Drive cor Gold Loop, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
General Description
• Two tower residential development with 4 level
podium and basement
• 37-storey buildings
• Levels 5-32 (24 units per tower); 33 – 37 (14
units/tower)
• Flat units
• Modern Art Deco inspired Architectural Design
• Concrete façade with glass windows

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More details to follow..:)

Eto yung project sa bakanteng lote sa gitna ng pic below...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4909368429_648c33482d_b.jpg

construction of Sonata is in full swing and here comes RLC with a pair of twin towers - Pearl and Sapphire. keep it coming... hope all drives/roads in Ortigas Center will be dotted by RLC's gem towers... :nocrook:

construction of Sonata is in full swing and here comes RLC with a pair of twin towers - Pearl and Sapphire. keep it coming... hope all drives/roads in Ortigas Center will be dotted by RLC's gem towers... :nocrook:

RLC making Ortigas as their turf in terms of properties development of mall, hotels and residential condominiums.

horrible render. no better than cityland design wise.

horrible render. no better than cityland design wise.

True. Very unimaginative. I reckon The Sapphire's alot better.

True. Very unimaginative. I reckon The Sapphire's alot better.

From the price per square you could see the difference..Pearl is approximately P 66K per sq while Sapphire is P 92K per square, Its just that RLC is tapping market which is supposedly for Cityland and units are bare.

Art-Deco my @$#... They could at least make the color scheme better...

Typical Floor plan lay-out
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Typical unitized lay-out
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This is an architect’s rendering of the featured unit, to serve as a guide to how buyers can finish can finish and customize their units. All partitions, finishing, furniture, appliances, and accessories shown herein are for illustrative, purposes only and are not part of the developer’s standard deliverables.

according to RLC's dictionary, art deco = concrete facade with tiny windows ;)

Art Deco? Where?

Trion. Iconic? How?

Signa....

:|

that's still expensive, coz it'l be delivered bare...

sapphire nalang for a fully finished unit and better location... it's from them din naman :)

that's still expensive, coz it'l be delivered bare...

sapphire nalang for a fully finished unit and better location... it's from them din naman :)

Other may opt to get sapphire in a different objective and so with the The pearl, from what I have heard, sale in Pearl in doing good so far.

ART DECO???

LOL. Looks like this one's getting the bad vibes. Well, in fairness, the Sapphire looks really nice. Can be passed off as a high end building IF constructed well.

What's the big fuss about Art Deco?

3 of the most famous structures here in my place are of Art Deco designs

Vancouver City Hall
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt236/SCUD_1970/ad5.jpg

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt236/SCUD_1970/ad4.jpg

Burrard Street Bridge

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And my personal favorite, one of the greatest Art Deco in the world, which was designed by an architect and an engineer - The Marine Building (http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/archives_marine_building.htm).

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt236/SCUD_1970/ad3.jpg
* I personally snapped this shot during the Vancouver Winter Olympics :) *

scud: love art deco. it feels very rich. i think the others had a beef at RLC's characterizing their building (see rendering above) as "modern art deco."

My post on the Sapphire thread..

Art Deco - Also called art moderne; it is a modernization of many different artistic styles and themes from the past. It Emphasizes abstraction, distortion, and simplification by use of geometric shapes and intense colors.

FEU and Metropolitan Theater which is both in Manila are inspired by art deco architecture

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Chysler Building and Empire State both in NY are Art Deco inspired..

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Sapphire%20from%20powerpoint/chyslerbldg.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/Sapphire%20from%20powerpoint/empirestate.jpg

New buildings in FEU designed by Arch. Pablo Antonio, Jr. can also be classified as "Modern Art Deco", they blended perfectly with Art Deco-styled FEU Main Building of National Artist Pablo Antonio Sr. Some might say "modern art deco" and "new art nouveau" are redundancy, pero ganun naman talaga ang styles, pabalik balik lang..hence the redundancy.

Speaking of National Artist Pablo Antonio, Sr. , he said "buildings should be planned with austerity in mind and its stability forever as the aim of true architecture, that buildings must be progressive, simple in design but dignified, true to a purpose without resorting to an applied set of aesthetics and should eternally recreate truth"

New buildings in FEU designed by Arch. Pablo Antonio, Jr. can also be classified as "Modern Art Deco", they blended perfectly with Art Deco-styled FEU Main Building of National Artist Pablo Antonio Sr. Some might say "modern art deco" and "new art nouveau" are redundancy, pero ganun naman talaga ang styles, pabalik balik lang..hence the redundancy.

Speaking of National Artist Pablo Antonio, Sr. , he said "buildings should be planned with austerity in mind and its stability forever as the aim of true architecture, that buildings must be progressive, simple in design but dignified, true to a purpose without resorting to an applied set of aesthetics and should eternally recreate truth"

I'm seriously curious how they're going to treat the creek that passes thru all of the lot's road access along Pearl Drive and Goldloop. It's a major one in Ortigas Center. Hope they exercise a lot of caution when construction time comes.

IMHO, this maybe a major factor why the project is packaged cheaper than the one in Sapphire Street.

Art Deco has strong vertical lines with subtle details... It also makes use of certain materials. Over all, it has a strong "classic" feel.

There's no such thing as "modern" art deco as it is supposed to reflect a certain period.

If you call it modern, it's not Art Deco.

Sapphire would pass as art deco but The Pearl lacks both the art and the deco. You just cant claim all "simplified" architecture as deco or modern.

Cost Cutting is the better term, seriously.

Art Deco has strong vertical lines with subtle details... It also makes use of certain materials. Over all, it has a strong "classic" feel.

There's no such thing as "modern" art deco as it is supposed to reflect a certain period.

If you call it modern, it's not Art Deco.

Sapphire would pass as art deco but The Pearl lacks both the art and the deco. You just cant claim all "simplified" architecture as deco or modern.

Cost Cutting is the better term, seriously.

Thanks for the intelligent and correct explanation redriverads!

Eh di ART DECO nga pala itong Robinsons Pearl Towers?

ART DECOst Cutting !!! :nuts: :banana: :lol: :banana: :nuts:

66k per sqm! this one is affordable considering that this is in the heart of Ortigas Business District. Remember that location is a primary importance in buying a condo, and having an art deco architecture is not too bad after all, at least you could forgive RLC for this. but the location and the price, not too bad!

I am interested of getting a unit here, 32sqm. PM me the details.

Under construction na po ba to? di pa kasi ako nadaan ulit sa gold loop:)

hmmm...meron ka ng nabili sa Light...then planning to buy sa Flair....then planning to buy sa Pearl.......
interesting.....


wink!

I am interested of getting a unit here, 32sqm. PM me the details.

PM sent Athens223..Willing to give special discount:)

Just curious, when the developer says "unit will be delivered bare", what exactly does it mean? Will the walls be painted? Will the bathroom have tiles, faucets and sink? Will the floors be just unpainted cement or will there be basic flooring material? Will there be a kitchen sink and kitchen cabinet?

Also, how much would it cost to fix up the place if ever to make a 24 sqm studio unit livable? Hope someone can enlighten me. Thanks.

Just curious, when the developer says "unit will be delivered bare", what exactly does it mean? Will the walls be painted? Will the bathroom have tiles, faucets and sink? Will the floors be just unpainted cement or will there be basic flooring material? Will there be a kitchen sink and kitchen cabinet?

Also, how much would it cost to fix up the place if ever to make a 24 sqm studio unit livable? Hope someone can enlighten me. Thanks.

Inn response to your questions...Walls will be painted with 1 coat of white, T&B will NOT have tiles, faucet & sink but there will be ready provisions for those finishes meaning the holes and piping will be ready for installations, Floor have no tiles but will be delivered in cement finish only, there will also NO kitchen sinks & cabinets but provisions will also be provided for your flexibility..T&B will have partitions BTW..

To finish the unit, I think 100K or less will more or less be enough.

Inn response to your questions...Walls will be painted with 1 coat of white, T&B will NOT have tiles, faucet & sink but there will be ready provisions for those finishes meaning the holes and piping will be ready for installations, Floor have no tiles but will be delivered in cement finish only, there will also NO kitchen sinks & cabinets but provisions will also be provided for your flexibility..T&B will have partitions BTW..

To finish the unit, I think 100K or less will more or less be enough.

Thanks Bevepi. Seriously interested in this project but just concerned about the cost and time I'll be spending to fix it up as a rental unit. Pearl's location and pricing are attractive... it's just the "bare" unit that's making me hesitate.
It's just a hassle to look for a good contractor and supervise construction details. Hope they have the option for purchasing finished unit if it's just 100k more.

Eto yung project sa bakanteng lote sa gitna ng pic below...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4909368429_648c33482d_b.jpg

Location is good....

Thanks Bevepi. Seriously interested in this project but just concerned about the cost and time I'll be spending to fix it up as a rental unit. Pearl's location and pricing are attractive... it's just the "bare" unit that's making me hesitate.
It's just a hassle to look for a good contractor and supervise construction details. Hope they have the option for purchasing finished unit if it's just 100k more.

I can send you good option payments if you want. We can also contact good contractor to finish the unit when turn-over comes..As posted before, I give "special rebate" for SSC members..

I can send you good option payments if you want. We can also contact good contractor to finish the unit when turn-over comes..As posted before, I give "special rebate" for SSC members..

Thanks, Bevepi. I'm still deciding whether to go for Pearl or Flair as I can only choose 1 at this point. Please pm me details. Thanks :)

Thanks, Bevepi. I'm still deciding whether to go for Pearl or Flair as I can only choose 1 at this point. Please pm me details. Thanks :)

Please PM me email address so I can forward proposal..

They've started their work on the lot... I think Soil test ang ginagawa nila kanina...

^^The name should be changed to THE PEARL PLACE.
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Robinsons Land’s new project targets young professionals

By Paolo Montecillo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:10:00 10/18/2010

Filed Under: Construction & Property

MANILA, Philippines—Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. has launched a new 1,170-unit high-rise condominium building targeting young professionals who prefer to live near the Ortigas business district.

Called The Pearl Place, the building will rise on a 3,000-square-meter lot along Pearl Drive beside the University of Asia and the Pacific. It is a few minutes away from the Philippine Stock Exchange, other learning institutions, three major malls, hotels, hospitals and the St. Francis Church.

“The Pearl Place appeals mostly to young career professionals and businessmen who prefer to be independent and to have their own space. Starting families will also find this exclusive community suitable to build their homes,” said Robinsons Communities vice president for sales and marketing Rouen Raz.

He said the new project’s target clientele were people who prefer condo living because of its affordability, accessibility, and its various amenities.

The two towers will have 1,502 residential condominium units priced at about P66,000 per square meter.

Of the total, 1,176 units will be 24 square meter studio units. There will also be 226 one-bedroom units and 100 two-bedroom units for sale.

Expected to be completed in 2014, the project will be turned over to buyers as bare units so as to give them the maximum option for customization and the freedom to personalize their own units.

The ground floor will have 800 sqm of space allotted for commercial leasing with tenants ranging from small restaurants and fast-food chains, convenience stores and laundry shops. Parking spaces will also be available for residents of The Pearl Place.
http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20101018-298292/Robinsons-Lands-new-project-targets-young-professionals

Just curious, when the developer says "unit will be delivered bare", what exactly does it mean? Will the walls be painted? Will the bathroom have tiles, faucets and sink? Will the floors be just unpainted cement or will there be basic flooring material? Will there be a kitchen sink and kitchen cabinet?

Also, how much would it cost to fix up the place if ever to make a 24 sqm studio unit livable? Hope someone can enlighten me. Thanks.

To make a 24 sqm livable, if the walls are not painted, probably around 150 to 200k for the paints, flooring and ceiling works plus some kitchen cabinets

To make a 24 sqm livable, if the walls are not painted, probably around 150 to 200k for the paints, flooring and ceiling works plus some kitchen cabinets

Walls will be painted with 1 coat..

1 coat paint on walls is good because you may have the final coats at your choice of paint. Whats important is that you don't need to treat and put plaster on raw walls. But a wall with finished paint is much much better.

1 coat paint on walls is good because you may have the final coats at your choice of paint. Whats important is that you don't need to treat and put plaster on raw walls. But a wall with finished paint is much much better.


can someone send me the pricelist, unit cut and the parking price?

when is the turn over date?

Turnover date is in September 2014, if I remember correctly.

can someone send me the pricelist, unit cut and the parking price?

when is the turn over date?

Email sent na..Thanks

Turnover date is in September 2014, if I remember correctly.

Yes correct..Thanks

Yes correct..Thanks

anyone who got a unit here?
what are your reasons? and prospects?
How do you guys came up with a decision? to which development did you compare this too?

Im confused with the color? Is this blue? or green? looks blue in some renders...

anyone who got a unit here?
what are your reasons? and prospects?
How do you guys came up with a decision? to which development did you compare this too?

Im confused with the color? Is this blue? or green? looks blue in some renders...

closest competitor is my place and flair I guess..:)

what's the issue on the creek along Pearl Drive?

binaha ba to nung ondoy?

what's the issue on the creek along Pearl Drive?

binaha ba to nung ondoy?

I didn't heard that the creek have overflown..

what's the issue on the creek along Pearl Drive?

binaha ba to nung ondoy?

That area is literally on top of the hill and at the highest peak in all of Metro Manila, so no chance of flooding even if you clog the drain the water will find it's way down to Pasig river thru gravity.

The creek is also 40 to 50 ft. below surface.

That area is literally on top of the hill and at the highest peak in all of Metro Manila, so no chance of flooding even if you clog the drain the water will find it's way down to Pasig river thru gravity.

The creek is also 40 to 50 ft. below surface.

wow SCUD. galing-galing sa topography.
thanks!

^ You are welcome. I did the resurvey of Metro Manila when I was at DENR-NAMRIA. :)

That area is literally on top of the hill and at the highest peak in all of Metro Manila, so no chance of flooding even if you clog the drain the water will find it's way down to Pasig river thru gravity.

The creek is also 40 to 50 ft. below surface.

Nice inputs SCUD. Thanks:)..

This area is actually high pala, i didnt know this. Thats good for the ortigas' to have owned this big chunk of property, it is blessed with a high elevation

Yikes, hope the renders aren't true. RLC can surely do better.

im thinking of reserving na...actually the price is super nice with its location...

im thinking of reserving na...actually the price is super nice with its location...

reserved!

ako pa lang ba ang forumer na nagreserve dito? so wala pa akong makakausap ng masinsinan?

i went to Robinsons office in cybergate pioneer to see the scale model.

It actually looks like "east of galleria" priced cheaper than cityland with the location just as superb.

Robinsons hasn't really delivered a building with iconic aspirations. So this falls to that category. Seeing the scale model - i thought it was pretty.

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reserved!

ako pa lang ba ang forumer na nagreserve dito? so wala pa akong makakausap ng masinsinan?

Not that I've known of..:cheers: Thanks for considering this project

ganon? ako ang first buyer na forumer? hehehe.

i think this project is waaay underrated...
(1) TCP is a steal
(2) discounts are good
(3) low down for 48 months
(4) robinsons has a good track record
(5) location is just perfect, right at the center with a bit of suburb feel...
(6) malapit sa mga office spaces and buildings and just right beside UAP

ganon? ako ang first buyer na forumer? hehehe.

i think this project is waaay underrated...
(1) TCP is a steal
(2) discounts are good
(3) low down for 48 months
(4) robinsons has a good track record
(5) location is just perfect, right at the center with a bit of suburb feel...
(6) malapit sa mga office spaces and buildings and just right beside UAP

Paki elaborate naman yong deal na nakuha mo?
Size by floor area
TCP
Discount

(3) low down for 48 months

todjikid, @0% interest ba ito?

todjikid, @0% interest ba ito?

The 30% DP payable in 48 months is 0% interest..the 70% when you bank-finance it that's the time that you will have interest sa bank

Paki elaborate naman yong deal na nakuha mo?
Size by floor area
TCP
Discount

Please share your experience in dealing with my agent:):)

(5) location is just perfect, right at the center with a bit of suburb feel...
(6) malapit sa mga office spaces and buildings and just right beside UAP

Yes, location is really good. I have a condo unit at the green building at the back. Quite easy to lease out at a decent rental price. Di nababakante, paminsan may waiting list pa. Congrats on your purchase :)

guys, ill give you tess' number...my agent is really nice and she's been with robinsons land since 2003. she is one of bevepi's senior staff.

after the discount I got it for 68,500 per sq meter at 24 units per floor (only!). i got the one of the "primer" units facing pearl drive. yung pinakamadaling maubos.

im paying a little over 9K per month for 48 months. easy on the pocket.

well Mplace ortigas (from SM) might be a little cheaper but its located a bit on the outskirts while this is a short walk to san miguel dr where most corporate centers are located and at 56units per floor with only 4 elevators, it made the Pearl look a bit high end...hehehe (24 units with 3 elevators.

The 30% DP payable in 48 months is 0% interest..the 70% when you bank-finance it that's the time that you will have interest sa bank

Nice, this project is better than myplace ortigas for me also and the terms are just as competitive as SMDC's.

@bevepi

Will the units be delivered bare?

Nice, this project is better than myplace ortigas for me also and the terms are just as competitive as SMDC's.

@bevepi

Will the units be delivered bare?

yep its bare. i checked out how a bare unit would look like for Robinsons Land since I have seen the bare unit for Victoria Towers..This one at least has smooth finishes and coated walls (if i am not mistaken) in Robinsons Escalades Cubao. Anyway the agent showed me a bare and a finished unit in cubao since its close to what the pearl will have.

but bevepi can give you more details...

wala pa ngang showroom ang the Pearl eh. Its still a long way to go...

guys, ill give you tess' number...my agent is really nice and she's been with robinsons land since 2003. she is one of bevepi's senior staff.

after the discount I got it for 68,500 per sq meter at 24 units per floor (only!). i got the one of the "primer" units facing pearl drive. yung pinakamadaling maubos.

im paying a little over 9K per month for 48 months. easy on the pocket.

hehe course it na lng through me, baka she can't decide for the additional discount:)..

ayan...go through bevepi...

bengene, kelan ba magkakaron ng showroom ang the pearl?

Nice, this project is better than myplace ortigas for me also and the terms are just as competitive as SMDC's.

@bevepi

Will the units be delivered bare?

Yes bare, if you want to view sample unit of bare we can show you our model unit in Escalade in Cubao.

I already responded in your PM. Let's schedule the meeting, so I can schedule it with my agent.

ayan...go through bevepi...

bengene, kelan ba magkakaron ng showroom ang the pearl?

Thank you very much Roy..I have to update with the business development of RLC communities, Parang bidding pa lang.

Thanks Bevepi. Seriously interested in this project but just concerned about the cost and time I'll be spending to fix it up as a rental unit. Pearl's location and pricing are attractive... it's just the "bare" unit that's making me hesitate.
It's just a hassle to look for a good contractor and supervise construction details. Hope they have the option for purchasing finished unit if it's just 100k more.

dont worry about the contractor, me contact na ako at okay at mura...my life partner is an interior designer. so solve na yun. hehehe...i badly need a neighbor. hehehe.

and i wanted the 10th floor...the next day, someone got hold of it, so with 11th, 12th...tapos wala na rin...good thing bevepi was kind enough to put the last of the S units facing pearl drive on hold even without my reservation check. Nagdalawang isip pa kasi ako kung the Pearl ba o My Place ortigas...weighed all options like location, location, location... design, density, price)...nag decide na rin ako. atleast nakuha ko ang 16th flr. 47K din ang difference ng 16th against 19th...

and just like what bevepi said...sales sa the Pearl even with minor advertisement is brisk.

and i wanted the 10th floor...the next day, someone got hold of it, so with 11th, 12th...tapos wala na rin...good thing bevepi was kind enough to put the last of the S units facing pearl drive on hold even without my reservation check. Nagdalawang isip pa kasi ako kung the Pearl ba o My Place ortigas...weighed all options like location, location, location... design, density, price)...nag decide na rin ako. atleast nakuha ko ang 16th flr. 47K din ang difference ng 16th against 19th...

and just like what bevepi said...sales sa the Pearl even with minor advertisement is brisk.

hi todjikid. just a silent lurker here.got a studio too at pearl place.sobrang,taas na floor facing escriva.having doubts if i should hold on to it and just get a lower floor.i am a newbie condo investor. pearl is my first.mas in demand ba lower vs higher floors? planning to rent or sell mine pagtanda ko. thanks.,neighbor! :o)

hi todjikid. just a silent lurker here.got a studio too at pearl place.sobrang,taas na floor facing escriva.having doubts if i should hold on to it and just get a lower floor.i am a newbie condo investor. pearl is my first.mas in demand ba lower vs higher floors? planning to rent or sell mine pagtanda ko. thanks.,neighbor! :o)

Ayan Roy, meron ka na neighbor..:)

yey! i think halos hindi naman nag mamatter ang floor level sa pag-re-rent ng non-high end/luxury condo. mas issue yan sa mga end user than renters. pag end user ka kasi, you have to consider that you will use it for a very long time, pag renters, its more of convenience and purpose - kasi malapit sa work...than kasi mataas o mababa ang floor.

yey! i think halos hindi naman nag mamatter ang floor level sa pag-re-rent ng non-high end/luxury condo. mas issue yan sa mga end user than renters. pag end user ka kasi, you have to consider that you will use it for a very long time, pag renters, its more of convenience and purpose - kasi malapit sa work...than kasi mataas o mababa ang floor.

True. There are a few renters that are afraid of heights, but there are also some who prefer higher floors because there's less traffic noise and view is better. Higher floors are more expensive though... So usually, ang kinukuha ko sa gitna :)

True. There are a few renters that are afraid of heights, but there are also some who prefer higher floors because there's less traffic noise and view is better. Higher floors are more expensive though... So usually, ang kinukuha ko sa gitna :)
okay! salamat sa mga opinion ninyo. di ko na nga bibitawan. mas matimbang kasi sa akin yung peace & quiet ng floor kesa mga hassle kapag may kalamidad, paminsan-minsan lang naman ang lindol, baha o sunog e. ganda ng iyo, todjikid.. view from pearl drive.

may observation lang ako, minsan masansang yung amoy ng creek. may plano ba RLC dito? araw-araw kong nilalakad kasi ang pearl drive papuntang MRT & back.

pero in fairness, hindi siya umapaw talaga noong ondoy. i was there Sept 27/28 2009. walang baha rin.

^^ I'll reiterate what others have said already that it wouldn't matter whether you get a high floor or low floor for renters. And generally high floors are much more desired not just because of lesser noise but also because of spectacular views. While it is true that there could be renters that are afraid of heights, such prospective renters wouldn't be looking for ads in high rise developments at the first place so no worries there.

I personally have made it a point to seek the highest floor possible when buying and even renting a unit (i.e. in hotels I always request high floors). I myself own a 32nd floor unit in Millenia and currently live in the 26th floor in a high rise in Vancouver and are really loving the feel of living high up in the sky! :cool:

^ especially if you have the snow-capped North Shore mountains as backdrop. Awesomeness!!! :)

the creek forces RLC to not encroach the whole area with building. sa scale model, again sa scale model, they created a bridge (ba yun?) na parang "park" o promenade area ang labas.

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy68/todjikid1/photo33-1.jpg

my agent said they won't touch the trees*daw*
DENR ruling
sana nga hindi lang drawing yung sa scale model. masarap maglakad sa malilim.bihira na rin kasi yung may nakapalibot na malalaking puno ng mangga katulad ng sa pearl place.

my agent said they won't touch the trees*daw*
DENR ruling
sana nga hindi lang drawing yung sa scale model. masarap maglakad sa malilim.bihira na rin kasi yung may nakapalibot na malalaking puno ng mangga katulad ng sa pearl place.


maganda sana kung ganun nga...there are still some vacant lots sa area...hopefully we get more corporate centers than condos.

may starbucks ba na malapit sa area?

maganda sana kung ganun nga...there are still some vacant lots sa area...hopefully we get more corporate centers than condos.

may starbucks ba na malapit sa area?

meron! sa pearl plaza starbucks tapat ng UA&P.meron din pancake house, mc do, jollibee, yellowcab, hotshots, mang inasal down pearl drive.

yun din pinagtatakahan ko e, bakit ang ratio ng corporate bldg. developments hindi kasing bilis/dami ng residential condo bldgs. dito sa atin. saan manggagaling pambayad sa napakaraming condo units kung kulang naman ang nagtratrabaho na can afford? just my observation...

meron! sa pearl plaza starbucks tapat ng UA&P.meron din pancake house, mc do, jollibee, yellowcab, hotshots, mang inasal down pearl drive.

yun din pinagtatakahan ko e, bakit ang ratio ng corporate bldg. developments hindi kasing bilis/dami ng residential condo bldgs. dito sa atin. saan manggagaling pambayad sa napakaraming condo units kung kulang naman ang nagtratrabaho na can afford? just my observation...

simple...OFWs and Foreign Speculators.

yey at ang daming resto sa area. how much ba ang rent sa condo sa area na yan?
Are UAP students possible lessees?

Nga pala babaph, kelan nagstart monthly mo?
Did you issue checks for 4 years?

simple...OFWs and Foreign Speculators.

yey at ang daming resto sa area. how much ba ang rent sa condo sa area na yan?
Are UAP students possible lessees?

Nga pala babaph, kelan nagstart monthly mo?
Did you issue checks for 4 years?

sa monday nov22 magstart na kalbaryo ko! nakakatakot! waaaahh!! hehe.. oo 48 pdc's+1 for the 70% balance.

to give you an idea, nagtanong ako sa angelica manor sa loob ng bgy.san antonio, yung 24sqm studio nila P15,600/mo. yung 57sqm 2br suite P25,000. mid-rise development lang ito kaya wala masyado amenities.katapat nito ang alexandria.

oo pwedeng mga students & working people ng ortigas atbp.kaya nga dumadami yung mga kainan sa pearl drive kasi may demand na. from them, di ba?

sa monday nov22 magstart na kalbaryo ko! nakakatakot! waaaahh!! hehe.. oo 48 pdc's+1 for the 70% balance.

to give you an idea, nagtanong ako sa angelica manor sa loob ng bgy.san antonio, yung 24sqm studio nila P15,600/mo. yung 57sqm 2br suite P25,000. mid-rise development lang ito kaya wala masyado amenities.katapat nito ang alexandria.

oo pwedeng mga students & working people ng ortigas atbp.kaya nga dumadami yung mga kainan sa pearl drive kasi may demand na. from them, di ba?

wow okay na ang 15,600! gusto ko talaga self-liquidating kahit hindi na ganun kalaki ang kita ko from the rent. I just want to have enough investments 35 years from now, when I retire and the corporate world throws me to the trashbin with only my SSS pension to rely on.

Bevepi, kamusta kaya ang sales pick up dito?
may balita na ba sa showroom?

Bevepi, kamusta kaya ang sales pick up dito?
may balita na ba sa showroom?

Well, maganda sales velocity ng The Pearl after Escalade project ng Robinsons Communities.

I will ask the Business development department ng Communities for the updates.

Well, maganda sales velocity ng The Pearl after Escalade project ng Robinsons Communities.

I will ask the Business development department ng Communities for the updates.

thanks bengene...i am yet to give the 48 checks to RLC. so hopefully I can deliver it by wednesday. how long does it take to have the contract to sell?

thanks bengene...i am yet to give the 48 checks to RLC. so hopefully I can deliver it by wednesday. how long does it take to have the contract to sell?

Thanks Roy. I will just ask Tess to contact you regarding the check. I will ask her to follow the CTS for your signature, it should be release by this week.

2nd quarter pa pala ang showroom, im sure by that time --- may kamahalan na to.

2nd quarter pa pala ang showroom, im sure by that time --- may kamahalan na to.

as of the moment 1K per sqm na discount roy.

as of the moment 1K per sqm na discount roy.


ohhhhh that's a bit far from the discount we got.
I delivered the 48 checks.
I find Tess funny and frank and engaging. walang palabok. enjoy lang.
They have promo for studio since the 1 bedroom units daw ang nauubos. So they are pushing for the studio.
Kumbaga eh walang etchoz etchoz. hehehehe.

ohhhhh that's a bit far from the discount we got.
I delivered the 48 checks.
I find Tess funny and frank and engaging. walang palabok. enjoy lang.
They have promo for studio since the 1 bedroom units daw ang nauubos. So they are pushing for the studio.
Kumbaga eh walang etchoz etchoz. hehehehe.

Great to hear that..Tess is one of my tenured agents, but kasabay ko siyang agent when i started with RLC end eventually promoted.. trained ko yan hehe

I think mas saleable nga ang 1BR, though the demand for Studio is still there.

was supposed to reserve a 1BR unit last week kaso binabago daw nila layout ng mga units. im guessing dadamihan nila 1BR, puro kasi studio? i still signed the reservation docs and left a check na din, para daw nakapila na.

im dealing with bevepi too (and ms. tess), and he will give me extra discount! thanks bengene! :D

kamusta ang sales dito bengene?

A good project. An edge over My Place. That's my humble opinion.

was supposed to reserve a 1BR unit last week kaso binabago daw nila layout ng mga units. im guessing dadamihan nila 1BR, puro kasi studio? i still signed the reservation docs and left a check na din, para daw nakapila na.

im dealing with bevepi too (and ms. tess), and he will give me extra discount! thanks bengene! :D

Bosalting, still waiting for some 1BR units. We will let you know asap pag me open floors na. Nice meeting you. No problem sa discount. Email sent na din..

kamusta ang sales dito bengene?

Okay naman Roy, the demand for 1BR are quite high compare to Studio but both are moving well.

salamat bevepi! hear from you the soonest.. :D

I have learned from the business development of Robinsons Communities that they will will not be releasing any 1BR units prior to the sale of those sold 1BR units and will be releasing new lay-out of 2BR's..FYI

I am interested sa studio or 1 bedroom facing front street or ammenities po. Thanks

V/r,
Ellis

I am interested sa studio or 1 bedroom facing front street or ammenities po. Thanks

V/r,
Ellis

Hi PM me your email address..Studio units only..I will give special offer.

Thanks

I am interested sa studio or 1 bedroom facing front street or ammenities po. Thanks

V/r,
Ellis

Email sent..Thanks

dont worry about the contractor, me contact na ako at okay at mura...my life partner is an interior designer. so solve na yun. hehehe...i badly need a neighbor. hehehe.

sir i purchased a unit here in the pearl... care also to share to me your contractor... my unit is on the 8th flr... thanks!

im out of the country right now. will inform you...any update on this?

Ano na po ang price range for a studio unit here? Thanks!

Ano na po ang price range for a studio unit here? Thanks!

70K per sqm for 24sqm studio units..

Sir bevepi, sent you a pm...

it's truly a buyer's market right now!

Sir bevepi, sent you a pm...

email sent Geo.
Thanks

wala pa bang showroom to? if none, any plans in putting up one? thanks.

wala pa bang showroom to? if none, any plans in putting up one? thanks.

RLC communities has planned of putting up The Pearl Place model unit in Go Hotel manda..I don't know if this has pushed through Roy.

I will ask Tess on this..How's your vacation?

RLC communities has planned of putting up The Pearl Place model unit in Go Hotel manda..I don't know if this has pushed through Roy.

I will ask Tess on this..How's your vacation?

hi bengene, was great...can you send me tess' number? i changed my phone and i seem to have lost her contact details...thanks

hi bengene, was great...can you send me tess' number? i changed my phone and i seem to have lost her contact details...thanks

PM sent Roy..I forgot to send my number:)..I will PM it to you if needed. Thanks

Bevepi, marami pa ba units dito?

Bevepi, marami pa ba units dito?

according to my agent dati from RLC, mga 45% sold pero launching of tower 2 late this month or early next month.

i am excited about this, i want to start taking pics of the construction site on a weekly basis...kaya lang hindi pa nagsisimula...

wala pa bang showroom to? if none, any plans in putting up one? thanks.

Pearl client..

as per my former agents from RLC, showroom will be opened either along shaw blvd or along escriva drive very near red ribbon..RLC communities is planning to built thier own grand showroom similar to the GSR of Luxuria/Land brand.

Pearl client..

as per my former agents from RLC, showroom will be opened either along shaw blvd or along escriva drive very near red ribbon..RLC communities is planning to built thier own grand showroom similar to the GSR of Luxuria/Land brand.


got my Contract to Sell today. Looks like only few units from the opened floors are left. RLC seems to market their developments silently but get them sold anyway and they havent even gone full blast. Im excited about the showroom.

I just realized habang nagco-coffee sa Pearl Drive to meet a friend...na maganda talaga ang location ng The Pearl...

A few meters from Sonata, Shangrila.

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Right beside UAP and walking distance to Tektite
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and San Miguel Ave...
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just worried about the CREEK, i know hindi naman bumaha dito, at lalong hindi naman umapaw ang tubig, but aesthetically, pano kaya nila to gagawan ng paraan?

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got my Contract to Sell today. Looks like only few units from the opened floors are left. RLC seems to market their developments silently but get them sold anyway and they havent even gone full blast. Im excited about the showroom.

You are lucky RLC does not spend enormous amount of money for unnecessary marketing gimmicks, dagdag gastos lang yan na ipapasa rin sa mga buyers. Their track record speaks for itself, they know they can sell without resorting to bait & switch tactics, eye catching renderings, and senseless showbiz endorsement.

Trust a developer that deliver their projects ahead of construction, in this business TIME is MONEY, a month's work the developer spends more than a million pesos for labor cost if you base it on P400/pax for 200 workers at 20 working days in a month, labor pa lang yan ha at hindi pa kasama ang machineries (cranes, heavy equipment,tools) , electricity, proffesional fees, office, etc.

So imagine mo na lang kung gaano kalaking pera ang kinikita ng developer na hindi kailangan gumastos ng malaki sa marketing pero nakakatipid sa gastos kapag hindi delayed sa schedule. They can afford to give bonuses, they dont have to scrimp on deliverables and amenities at high quality ang mga materials.

just worried about the CREEK, i know hindi naman bumaha dito, at lalong hindi naman umapaw ang tubig, but aesthetically, pano kaya nila to gagawan ng paraan?

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Exactly my concern on the earlier stage when this project was launched. The creek pases practically the whole stretch of its side along Pearl Drive and Gold Loop. Will they cover the creek with concrete pavement? Their scale-model I saw does not give an idea.... as if it does not exist.

i hope they make it more aesthetically pleasing...

i guess it would look like this, like the scale model they had in the cybergate office... i hope they make it more aesthetically pleasing, more flower pots please....or can't they cover it completely?
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pros and cons in purchasing a unit here? Appreciate any comments.

pros, its cheap and its actually WITHIN the Ortigas CBD, others that are within the same price range (although they still tend to be more expensive), are actually in the outskirts of the CBD. Cross the street and you are in San Miguel Ave, walk along goldloop and you are already along Shaw.

I find to be less dense than the super-dense mid-end condo from other developers.

It's quiet place, did my research on a weekday and weekends and it does have a suburb feel. Although its walking distance to a lot of establishments.

It's right beside University of Asia and the Pacific, NEDA, and across Lourdes School. There's a specialty clinic hospital just across the building and you have medical city.

And of course the Malls. And its right behind a number of Corporate Centers along San Miguel Ave.


Cons
The Design is the usual RLC boxy concrete. although personally, I like it. Better than Cityland and SMDC.
The Creek, although wala namang baha kahit nung Ondoy. It's either they line it with trees and plants and grass or they cover it.
The Amenities I think are basic, lap pool, kiddie pool, gym, etc - but not the eye-candy resort type that others are offering like DMCI, SMDC and AVIDA.


Overall, I got this because of value for money and its location which beats all others within the price range.

pros, its cheap and its actually WITHIN the Ortigas CBD, others that are within the same price range (although they still tend to be more expensive), are actually in the outskirts of the CBD. Cross the street and you are in San Miguel Ave, walk along goldloop and you are already along Shaw.

I find to be less dense than the super-dense mid-end condo from other developers.

It's quiet place, did my research on a weekday and weekends and it does have a suburb feel. Although its walking distance to a lot of establishments.

It's right beside University of Asia and the Pacific, NEDA, and across Lourdes School. There's a specialty clinic hospital just across the building and you have medical city.

And of course the Malls. And its right behind a number of Corporate Centers along San Miguel Ave.


Cons
The Design is the usual RLC boxy concrete. although personally, I like it. Better than Cityland and SMDC.
The Creek, although wala namang baha kahit nung Ondoy. It's either they line it with trees and plants and grass or they cover it.
The Amenities I think are basic, lap pool, kiddie pool, gym, etc - but not the eye-candy resort type that others are offering like DMCI, SMDC and AVIDA.


Overall, I got this because of value for money and its location which beats all others within the price range.

Thanks for the special mention ng SMDC pero ouch! for the comment :lol::lol::lol:

Thanks for the special mention ng SMDC pero ouch! for the comment :lol::lol::lol:

ahahaha...sorry bengene, mas maganda naman talaga ang amenities ng SMDC but dense lang and medyo concrete megastructure ang SMDC and its actually more expensive on a per/sq meter basis. Design-wise, others dont like this boxy, no-nonsense, utilitarian design of The Pearl. At lalo na't its not as glassy.

Grass was breathtaking at first at but they are screwing up the color scheme big time. its bordering sa "eye-sore" level na.

Sun residences render however, is nice. Light is nice din. Berkeley, looks unfinished.

Thanks todjikid for the input. I really appreciate it. I will decide by tomorrow if to purchase or not. Have a good and blessed day to all!

hope you make the right decision (haha, did i sound like an agent?).

No, you do not sound like an agent at all. You did not say "hope you'll buy". You just said "hope you made the right decision". And I have been gathering all info for the past 3 weeks on this project and my decision day will be tomorrow! I really hope I will do make the right decision. Thanks once again....

based sa rendering, mas maganda pa nga ang facade nito kesa sa East of Galleria.

ahahaha...sorry bengene, mas maganda naman talaga ang amenities ng SMDC but dense lang and medyo concrete megastructure ang SMDC and its actually more expensive on a per/sq meter basis. Design-wise, others dont like this boxy, no-nonsense, utilitarian design of The Pearl. At lalo na't its not as glassy.

Grass was breathtaking at first at but they are screwing up the color scheme big time. its bordering sa "eye-sore" level na.

Sun residences render however, is nice. Light is nice din. Berkeley, looks unfinished.

Great! Thanks Roy, My focus project in SMDC is Sun Residences..sorry if OT..Back to Pearl, The bare unit make it flexible to unit owners..We have Bare units in Sun, much cheaper than finished units.

Made a decision, I reserved a unit! Thanks todjikid for the comments regarding this project.

wow congrats neighbor. ngayon, tatlo na tayo:
1. todjikid
2. luisa*name*ko
3. babaph

great, the more the merrier. Anong floor mo babaph? anong size nakuha mo? I am excited for this unit. Sana this project will be a good and a luck one for all of us!

great, the more the merrier. Anong floor mo babaph? anong size nakuha mo? I am excited for this unit. Sana this project will be a good and a luck one for all of us!

hello luisa! 37th na daw ako, sabi ng RLC. used to be 36th. nag-re-layout sila. upgraded for free. ;o) 24sqm lang. congrats neighbor!!

ako kaya? anu anong nire-lay out?

ako kaya? anu anong nire-lay out?
"WHEREAS, the DEVELOPER administered a project re-layout which resulted to the relabelling of units from 36th to 37th...WHEREAS, the parties wish to ammend the Contract to Sell to re-flect the re-labelling of unit. "
-sabi ng amendatory agreement

siguro nadagdagan ang floors for parking? or additional residential floors?
ewan ko. i still have yet to see the newly re-labelled illustration ng floor plans.

hindi ka ba napadalhan ng amendatory agreement ng CTS, todjikid?

wala akong natanggap although text mate naman kami ng butihin kong agent. salamat ke bengene for recommending tess. 2nd week daw ng july ang showroom

Have they started selling units for Tower 2? In case there are agents here, send me a PM.

sent you a PM. Im not an agent but gave you tess' number.

Have they started selling units for Tower 2? In case there are agents here, send me a PM.

No update yet for the T2 launching as per RLC..

sent you a PM. Im not an agent but gave you tess' number.

Pag ke Tess walang "special discount" Roy:lol:..:lol:

ako kaya? anu anong nire-lay out?

sabi ng acct mgr sa grand show room, "lumiit" daw yung bldg. kaya nagkaroon ng re-layout. damay ang akin. yung 24sqm ko na 8x3 naging 23sqm na parang 5something x 4something. base sa drawing, nagaccomodate sila ng maraming 1br tapos insiningit na lang ang 2 studio sa palapag ko. bumaba nga yung halaga ng TCP sa amendment, kaso nawalan ako ng gana pumirma. bad trip ako e. parang gusto ko na umatras tuloy.

well, look at the bright side, they informed you prior to turn over...atleast hindi ka na magugulat pag turn over eh mas maliit ang unit mo wala kang magawa kasi within the tolerable discrepancy/"more or less" clause ka... hehe.

According to my former colleagues, 39th to 40th floors will have an option to upgrade/finish their unit with T&B and Kitchen counter @ 125K. I am still figuring out the materials to be use since, I think this is too much of the price..

8am July 9, 2011 Saturday.
Sighted : May mga nagdadamo na sa Pearl Place!
Tinatabas na nila ang mga halaman!
Nililinis na nila yun lot!

Woot! Woot!

Interested in a 2BR in tower 2. Can anyone send me info on this? Thanks. :)

yey, pero i dont think magsisimula ito until 2012. may showroom na ba? sabi ng agent ko, mga mid or end of july pa?

Interested in a 2BR in tower 2. Can anyone send me info on this? Thanks. :)

Pearl Tower 2 has not been launch yet..

bevepi, ilang percent sold na ba ang tower 1?

may entablado sa gitna ng lote.
groundbreaking ceremony na ba kaya? :o)

yey, panalo kung ground breaking na! siguro okay ang sales nila dito...mura eh.

bevepi, ilang percent sold na ba ang tower 1?

50% sold na todjikid.

may entablado sa gitna ng lote.
groundbreaking ceremony na ba kaya? :o)

maybe..Can you post a picture? Thanks

50% sold na todjikid.

maybe..Can you post a picture? Thanks

okay try ko, pagsikat ng araw.
pagdaan ko kanina lang... mayroon din dalawang white VIP tents na itinayo.

grabe 50% sold na yey! wala pang showroom yan. hehehe. mura kasi talaga. babaph abangan ko ang pic mo a.

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NEDA-creekside gate July 12, 2011 7:00am

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Goldloop Creekside

workers mixing cement as of the moment and 4 cars already parked inside. 2 tents now filled with chairs. i guess ground laying ceremonies about to happen anytime from now...

NEDA-creekside gate July 12, 2011 7:00am

Goldloop Creekside

Thanks for the pictures..my agent didn't know also about the tent..

wow, happy that they are groundbreaking so soon. hopefully they finish the showroom too!

SPAM ALERT!

wow, happy that they are groundbreaking so soon. hopefully they finish the showroom too!

Blessing of The Pearl showroom is on the 28th of July..Clearing na din ng Lot to give way for the groundbreaking..

When is the target completion date of Pearl T1 and Pearl T2???

When is the target completion date of Pearl T1 and Pearl T2???

T1 = September 2014
T2 = Maybe 1 year after T1

thanks bevepi, excited to see the showroom and post the pics here.

thanks bevepi, excited to see the showroom and post the pics here.

Mukhang hindi na ko papayagang makakuha ng picture sa showroom ng RLC :lol:, i will find a way make a shot

When is the target completion date of Pearl T1 and Pearl T2???

not sure lang with the sales group, but construction dates indicate that podium and tower a is scheduled until june 2013. consider design revisions by the early months. we have to coordinate with consultants too.

and tower B shall begin by may 2012. :)

wow, happy that they are groundbreaking so soon. hopefully they finish the showroom too!

Pearl Place Groundbreaking was held last July 12, 2011 at 10am :)
thank God it did not rain that morning! :)

israfil, are you an agent of RLC? atleast we have bengene and you (just in case) to answer our questions. thanks in advance din bengene. san nga ba located ang showroom?

israfil, are you an agent of RLC? atleast we have bengene and you (just in case) to answer our questions. thanks in advance din bengene. san nga ba located ang showroom?

As per Tess, along shaw blvd near red ribbon..

israfil, are you an agent of RLC? atleast we have bengene and you (just in case) to answer our questions. thanks in advance din bengene. san nga ba located ang showroom?

hi todjikid, nope, im not an agent. i work within their construction group. :) i came across this website long ago, and just wanted to "share thoughts" hehhehe....
nice meeting you all :)

yey, you coming from construction group is better for us. yun nga ang sabi ko, the window issue is something that RLC needs to address as it is also an opportunity for them to really exceed their customers' expectation. sayang ang opportunity.

yey, you coming from construction group is better for us. yun nga ang sabi ko, the window issue is something that RLC needs to address as it is also an opportunity for them to really exceed their customers' expectation. sayang ang opportunity.

Window design openings is never an issue for RLC to begin with, dinidesenyo yan ng mga architects and engineers base sa national building code at balance of light and ventilation. Nagiging isyu lang yan ng mga forumers sa SSC na mahilig tumingin sa rendering na hindi alam ang window-to-floor area or window-to-wall ratio.

IRR of PD 1096 (National Building Code of the Phils.)

SECTION 808. Window Openings
1. Rooms intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation system, shall be provided with a window orwindows with a total free area of openings equal to atleast 10% of the floor area of the room, provided thatsuch opening shall be not less than 1.00 sq. meter.

However, toilet and bath rooms, laundry rooms andsimilar rooms shall be provided with window orwindows with an area not less than 1/20 of the floorarea of such rooms, provided that such opening shallnot be less than 240 sq. millimeters. Such window orwindows shall open directly to a court, yard, publicstreet or alley, or open watercourse.

2. Required windows may open into a roofed porchwhere the porch:
a. Abuts a court, yard, public street or alley, or openwater course and other public open spaces;
b. Has a ceiling height of not less than 2.70 meters;
c. Has one of the longer sides at least 65% openand unobstructed.

3. Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media aqua) over
required windows shall not be less than 750millimeters from the side and rear property lines.
4. There shall absolutely be no openingson/at/within/through all types of abutments (such asfirewalls) erected along property lines except forpermitted vent wells. This Rule strictly applies to allnew and existing developments.

5. In locating window openings, it should be borne inmind that in cases of extreme emergencies windowsmust serve as emergency egress to vacate thepremises or access for rescue operations. Suchwindows shall meet the following requirements:
a. They can be opened from the inside without theuse of any tools;
b. The minimum clear opening shall have a width notless than 820 millimeters and a height of 1 meter;
c. The bottom of the opening should not be morethan 820 millimeters from the floor;
d. Where storm shutters, screens or iron grilles areused, these shall be provided with quick openingmechanism so that they can be readily openedfrom the inside for emergency egress and shall beso designed that when opened they will not dropto the ground;
e. All areas immediately outside a fire exitwindow/grille must be free of obstacles and mustlead to a direct access down into the ground or street level

Glass towers and iced tea
By Amado de Jesus
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:12:00 04/15/2011

Filed Under: Architecture, Environmental Issues
MANILA, Philippines—A glass tower is many times a power structure and a symbol of the wealth and prominence of the building’s owners in the business community. Sadly, some of these towers with floor to ceiling glazing are gas-guzzling behemoths that eat up into corporate profits.

“Iced tea buildings” is what architect Ken Yeang calls these energy-consuming buildings.

Why? Iced tea is made by boiling water to make tea. More energy is then used to make ice to cool the tea. Similarly, glass buildings absorb solar heat through floor to ceiling windows. Then we counteract the heat with heavy air conditioning to make the space thermally comfortable for building occupants.

Glass windows have been so much a part of built structures because they allow daylight in. They provide protection from the elements. However, they are a source of unwanted heat especially in hot, humid places like the Philippines. Eliminating or reducing unwanted heat build up through air conditioning is increasingly very expensive.

Strength categories

There are three different strength categories of architectural glass.

Annealed glass is the most common. It is not heat-treated and is not subject to distortion. It breaks into sharp dangerous fragments.

Heat-strengthened glass is twice as strong and resistant as annealed glass but has some distortion.

Fully tempered glass is four times the strength of annealed glass and is resistant to glass breakage.

Types of glass

Laminated glass is made up of two or more layers of glass bound together with a plastic interlayer. It helps prevent breakage of dangerous glass fragments. It is ideal for glazing in skylights.

Coated glass is covered with reflective or low-emissivity (low-E) coatings. The coating improves the thermal performance of the glass by reflecting visible light and infrared radiation.

It is therefore important that the coated side of the glass is placed on the exterior of the building to reflect heat away from the building envelope.

Tinted glass is another popular type of glass. It is a uniformly colored glass that promotes visible light and infrared radiation. Depending on the building orientation, this type of glass may absorb more heat that is released inside the building.

Insulated glass or double paned windows is made up of two or more layers of glass that enclose a sealed air space with argon gas. This type reduces heat gain and loss and has good acoustical properties.

In spite of advancements in glazing, about one-third of the sun’s heat manages to enter, and this affects the size of the air-conditioning equipment needed in a building.

Window to wall ratio

Some experts say that it is important to minimize the size of the window in relation to the wall area. Window to wall ratio is said to be optimum at 30-40 percent. Depending on the thermal performance of the glass windows, the ratio may be adjusted.

Designing glass windows requires a careful balance of thermal comfort, energy efficiency and daylighting. Successful projects have shown that this balance is well achieved in high performance buildings.

With the ever-escalating energy costs, architects and engineers need to design more energy-efficient glass windows.

Green building initiative

We now have the Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI), a green building rating body with a rating system and criteria for designing green buildings.

The PGBI is an objective not-for-profit organization made up of eight professional organizations led by the United Architects of the Philippines, the Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Refrigerating Engineers Inc., Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Inc. and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, Air-Conditioning Engineers.

Singapore’s local green building rating body is called Green Mark. Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are also putting up their local rating systems with criteria suited to the local climate.

good thing we have forumers who are engineers who can actually give us sound advice, as most of us are not engineers, not just the agents who will always prod us to go make a reservation.

good thing we have forumers who are engineers who can actually give us sound advice, as most of us are not engineers, not just the agents who will always prod us to go make a reservation.

its a good read..Thanks to SCUD

On the agents side..OUCH!:lol::lol:

its a good read..Thanks to SCUD

On the agents side..OUCH!:lol::lol:

eeek, bengene, not talking about you. LOL. i have met agents who are so pushy they will promise you heaven and earth, and you arent one of them.

eeek, bengene, not talking about you. LOL. i have met agents who are so pushy they will promise you heaven and earth, and you arent one of them.

hahaha I know..though madami talaga dito sa thread, anyway, lets hope to see the model unit soon.

regards

[QUOTE=SCUD.;81982386]Window design openings is never an issue for RLC to begin with, dinidesenyo yan ng mga architects and engineers base sa national building code at balance of light and ventilation. Nagiging isyu lang yan ng mga forumers sa SSC na mahilig tumingin sa rendering na hindi alam ang window-to-floor area or window-to-wall ratio.

[B]IRR of PD 1096 (National Building Code of the Phils.)

wow, SCUD.! impressive ! hehhehe... well this will bring light to all those (including me) interested. :) thank you!

wow, happy that they are groundbreaking so soon. hopefully they finish the showroom too!

was at the pearl place showroom kanina, it was finished june 1st week, furnitures kanina lang. 1st week ng august pa daw open to public. :)

anong mga unit cuts ang may dress up version?

July 27, 2011 7:06 am
The Backhoe at Pearl Place

THIS IS IT!!!

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yey! panalo, 4 years na lang!!!

yey! panalo, 4 years na lang!!!

hehe. parang 48 years.:nuts:

anong mga unit cuts ang may dress up version?

ung studio unit ung may dressed up version. :)

hehe. parang 48 years.:nuts:

hehehe adik kayo! 24 months lang yan tapos na yan!!! :)

ung studio unit ung may dressed up version. :)

Pictures please?

oo nga pictures. anong studio cut ang meron, 24 or 23 sq meters?

hehehe adik kayo! 24 months lang yan tapos na yan!!! :)

Di ka kaya ma quote dito? good if it can be built in 24 months..

I was in meeting yesterday near the area so I decided to drop by and see The Pearl site..

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Parang decoration lang yung backHoe hehehe No further earth movement yet..

thanks bengene! malinis na pala talaga ang loob. ang tanong ko pa rin eh ano kaya ang gagawin nilang style sa pag conceal ng waterway.

thanks bengene! malinis na pala talaga ang loob. ang tanong ko pa rin eh ano kaya ang gagawin nilang style sa pag conceal ng waterway.

Lets see how construction department would work on it..

di pa rin open ang showroom nito?

di pa rin open ang showroom nito?

According to Tess, this August daw..I will be going to RLC office next week to fix some clients concern, I will try to get some info from my former Sales Director.

Lets see how construction department would work on it..

Same here, we'll be watching. This phase of construction is very interesting!

According to Tess, this August daw..I will be going to RLC office next week to fix some clients concern, I will try to get some info from my former Sales Director.

sorry guys, lam ko ay august din, but due to some beliefs, sa Sept na ata mag open ung showroom.

and while waiting, will need to move the sad plants from the planterbox sa may tapat ng showroom and replace them with prettier ones. :)

Same here, we'll be watching. This phase of construction is very interesting!

seems like there isnt any movement on site yet, because there have been intensive rechecking with plans and habol of other items pa to be bidded out, especially those that involve earthworks :D

desk job muna waiting for the ghost month to pass :)

i got a new set of pictures (brochure) from my agent (tess oquendo - +639228189478 and +639153763988) and there's summit lounge pala at the 40th floor. the lobby looks better than EOG. the showroom will be open on september 1, along shaw blvd, Karina Tower. di ko lang ma post ang pic kasi elongated at maliit ang pic na nakukuha ko.

i got a new set of pictures (brochure) from my agent (tess oquendo - +639228189478 and +639153763988) and there's summit lounge pala at the 40th floor. the lobby looks better than EOG. the showroom will be open on september 1, along shaw blvd, Karina Tower. di ko lang ma post ang pic kasi elongated at maliit ang pic na nakukuha ko.

wow libre plugging ni Tess hahaha..I also got an email from Tess, pero the picture has a big pixel so you can crop it..try ko later.:)

Eto Roy..

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/bevepi/The%20pearl/pearl1.jpg
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thanks bevepi. you're a star talaga. hehe.

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For inquiries about the project or the event,
please call or text, lemuel @ 0926-626-9780

^^ so how do you open the wardrobe in the second interior render? :lol:

haha! slide it? oo nga no...pano nga naman.

yes a sliding door would be better, and also move the bed to the right if possible, but i guess there isnt enough space. not really ideal if you have to stand on your bed to get something from the wardrobe.

hhe mabubuksan yan, ung anggulo lang nung photo ung mejo hindi maayos, pero projection from the wall, may space ung wardrobe and ung kama. :)

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For inquiries about the project or the event,
please call or text, lemuel @ 0926-626-9780

Uy me bago namang agent na member ang Pearl..hehehe Goodluck..
Bro Mukhang galing ka din ng SMDC handling Mplace?

hhe mabubuksan yan, ung anggulo lang nung photo ung mejo hindi maayos, pero projection from the wall, may space ung wardrobe and ung kama. :)

Artist perspective pa lang naman ang design.

Uy me bago namang agent na member ang Pearl..hehehe Goodluck..
Bro Mukhang galing ka din ng SMDC handling Mplace?



Artist perspective pa lang naman ang design.


Hello Bevepi, sa broker's network po ako...Not In-house. :)

^^ so how do you open the wardrobe in the second interior render? :lol:

tingnan mo ang distansiya ng headboard sa wardrobe doon sa wall.

tingnan mo ang distansiya ng headboard sa wardrobe doon sa wall.

You are right there is actually space there, i didnt initially notice the gap between the headboard and the wardrobe, i was looking at the bottom of the bed which looks as if it is right beside the wardrobe. :nuts:

anyone na nakadaan na ng showroom? alam ko ngayon siya magbubukas

stopped by the showroom, as it turned out, if the pearl uses the same window as the one in the showroom, it will be a big one, sufficient and not suffocating, and looks really nice. saw the bare unit and the dress-up unit...ganda ganda...hindi overused ang mirrors, tama lang at hindi mo feeling na dinadaya ka ng illusion na malaki siya. perfect.

stopped by the showroom, as it turned out, if the pearl uses the same window as the one in the showroom, it will be a big one, sufficient and not suffocating, and looks really nice. saw the bare unit and the dress-up unit...ganda ganda...hindi overused ang mirrors, tama lang at hindi mo feeling na dinadaya ka ng illusion na malaki siya. perfect.

Pictures Roy?

Hello! bakit po may CEASE AND DESIST ORDER issued ang HLURB sa The Pearl Place? http://hlurb.gov.ph/uploads/license-sell/projects-with-cdo/CDOENCR.htm

Hello! bakit po may CEASE AND DESIST ORDER issued ang HLURB sa The Pearl Place? http://hlurb.gov.ph/uploads/license-sell/projects-with-cdo/CDOENCR.htm

It says - NO CR/LS, meaning No Certificate of Registration and No License to Sell. The best way is to check this with the developer and get the reasons.

Hello! bakit po may CEASE AND DESIST ORDER issued ang HLURB sa The Pearl Place? http://hlurb.gov.ph/uploads/license-sell/projects-with-cdo/CDOENCR.htm

Ah.... more likely for selling without the required License to Sell. It's an ordinary thing among developers who do pre-selling. It's more of an exception when a developer secures such License before they sell Units.

true, yung iba nagbebenta without license to sell. i dont know how hard it is to get a license to sell.

Could be a red-tape laden process which makes it expensive? I mean if it was a reasonable process, I don't see any reason for developers not to avoid any reason for being technically-illegal, right?

Could be a red-tape laden process which makes it expensive? I mean if it was a reasonable process, I don't see any reason for developers not to avoid any reason for being technically-illegal, right?

The status of development will determine how much a developer needs to spend for the required License to Sell from HLRB. A developer is required to post a Performance Bond to cover the cost to complete the project. Thus, if one will apply when there is only "air" on the location, meaning 100% cost to complete, the cost for the bond is quite substantial. This is the only "flexible" cost, so to speak. All other fees carry the same rates at any stage of development.

The process itself is quite reasonable, and the people at HLRB (I can speak of people on the main office) are one of the few reasonable people in gov't that a developer deal with during the course of any project development. It's a matter of knowing and familiarizing oneself of the whole process.

A few years ago, HLRB even started to allow developers to secure a "Temporary License to Sell" (check each print ads you see on the newspapers - if you see TLTS, this is it) for those who wishes to advertise and sell even without the License to Sell yet, for as long as they have accomplished the minimum preset requirements. But still, many developers violate the requirement. For this, HLRB regularly maintains a list and this can be viewed, I think, on their website.

happy na ako at may ganito:

Intercom per unit connected to the reception counter

nakakatuwa din at may ganito:

Standby power generator for selected outlets in the residential unit

at ganito:

Individual mail boxes

sorry for the OT...baka may interesado lang dito...salamat!


Baka may gusto ng EEL unit ko dito...high floor, above 30/F...
total payments made: 20% P700,000++

willing to give up for:
option 1: Php500,000 + assume balance
option 2: Honda/Toyota car + assume balance


for more details, pls pm me...

Showroom pic

Like the layout but 4 seater dining table is not necessary for a studio unit.

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the window size. i dont know the exact dimension but it looks adequate.

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dressed up kitchen.
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double bed.

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy68/todjikid1/doublebed.jpg

May butas ba for A/C? Saan?

meron, wala lang sa model unit. nasa lay-out yun, pwede mong hingin sa agent.

Thanks for pics Roy, di pa ko nakaka visit sa model unit, I will try to post model unit ng Mplace as same size ng Pearl for comparison..

di ko alam na start na pala ng construction, kita ko na ang mga steel rebars (not sure about the term) na mas mataas na sa fence. yippee! sana wag naman nila masyadong bilisan.

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Baka-mawala ang thread. lol

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di ako agent a...excited lang.

todjikid, i think your floor plan is not updated. Units C & L in the 36th to 40th floors have been removed from the building design as well as Units E & T in the 7th to 35th floors. this is the reason why some buyers who previously bought these units have received amendatory agreements transferring them to other units.

woot woot! does it mean na mas konti na ang unit per floor? 10 units per floor sa upper, and 22 units per floor naman sa lower...

yes, fewer units na per floor. management decided to do this so that the two towers (A & B) will be farther apart. This really benefited the end units in both towers. Robinsons sacrificed their profits by reducing the saleable area of the two towers just to improve the building design and the overall experience of the would-be unit owners. :banana:

if true, good job RLC!

kitang-kita na ang construction sa picture ni Ulalapihan...


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dressed up kitchen.


Nagcheck-in kami kahapon sa 9th floor 2BR 64sqm suite with balcony Summit Ridge sa Tagaytay. Simple pero nagandahan ako sa interior design ng RLC. Malinis at practical ang konsepto. Hanga ako. Siguro kahit paano may hawig sa Sonata ang Summit Ridge, I mean layout/design-wise. Lamang lang nito kasi ang lakas ng sariwang hangin at napakapresko. Di na kailangan mag aircon. Ganda pa ng view of Taal! Nai-imagine ko tuloy nasa loob na ako ng unit ko habang nasa Summit Ridge.

babaph...sana nga elegante...hehe...sana RLC will surprise us in a good way...
magkano na kaya ang updated pricelist nito? may discount pa rin kaya? full blast daw ang construction.

since hindi siya popular sa mga forumers...kamusta kaya ang sales velocity dito? ang alam ko last time na nagcheck ako...ubos na ang 1 BR. puro studio na lang daw at 2 Br.

babaph...sana nga elegante...hehe...sana RLC will surprise us in a good way...
magkano na kaya ang updated pricelist nito? may discount pa rin kaya? full blast daw ang construction.

since hindi siya popular sa mga forumers...kamusta kaya ang sales velocity dito? ang alam ko last time na nagcheck ako...ubos na ang 1 BR. puro studio na lang daw at 2 Br.

Sabi ng agent ko may price increase na starting January 2012. May mga adjacent studio units daw na binebenta as one unit na. Hindi pa rin open ang Tower2 for selling. Inuubos pa muna siguro Tower1. Kung may plan ka kumuha ng loan sa bank, pwede na mag-apply daw by 2013.

Sabi ng agent ko may price increase na starting January 2012. May mga adjacent studio units daw na binebenta as one unit na. Hindi pa rin open ang Tower2 for selling. Inuubos pa muna siguro Tower1. Kung may plan ka kumuha ng loan sa bank, pwede na mag-apply daw by 2013.

Meron na pricelist as of Jan 1, and terms of payment has been decreased in 32 months from 48 months..dami pa din tayo insiders from RLC that give us info..

thanks bengene! parang hindi nila pinuputol ang puno sa tapat...okay lang din naman kung ganun.

I'm not sure if the area where the trees are standing are still part of the lot. I think that area across the creek is already outside the lot so they may not have the authority to cut down trees there. It's a good thing anyway, if that is the case, because I'd like to see those trees preserved.

agree. like ko rin ang trees. the creek i think would discourage foot traffic and is not good for the commercial spaces on the ground floor but good for the residents as it makes it more private.

I love this area since tahimik dito and less polluted.

madalas ako dumaan dito and maglakad parang exercise ko na rin then labas ng Escriva Dr.

what I don't like is the creek, can they do something about it? madalas pag dumadaan ako dito mabaho and amoy canal talaga.

cover it I guess? pero wait and see...mataas-taas na ang crane ng monolith sa loob. di ko pa nasusubukan pero pwede bang lakarin galing dito puntang megamall?