The Aura at the Civic Center (SM Project) from "Architecture@11"

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i love it. :banana:

Nice design indeed! :)

wow! parang di SM. :lol:

Looks like the Superman ride at six flags...

FUCK YES!

That looks really good. I was wondering how they were gonna fit anything in that weirdly shaped lot, but this works well.:okay:

Is this project already in the pipeline? Or just a student's perspective? Coz it looks... unique. I remember SM used to have that kind of a contest, wherein they submit their best renderings. I saw it once being displayed in SM Manila sometime last year yata.. A lot of outlandish and stylish designs were there. Some were realistic and some were futuristic. But if this one gets to be built, this will definitely be a talk of the town.

Wow ! awesome project !

now SMDC's talking :D hope this gets done though. One of the things that we all are looking forward to.

SERIOUSLY !?

FINALLY!!!! This is flippin' amazing !!!! It's about time we build something besides a painted block of concrete. Hahahaha ... three cheers for revolutionary design!

holy moly! grabe ang ganda! :eek2: ito yung sa tapat ng market! market!, right?

Maganda siya, yet sa totoo lang di mahirap i-build. It's just a variation of a box, a curvy box. Cant wait for this to be built!

me likes it. boxy but with a little twist... *fantabulous* building.

ang hirap humanap ng ibang word for iconic bakit kasi pinagbawal :lol:

Is it just me or what? I find the building ugly. It looks like a melted concrete box. I like the concept, but the rendering is not right. They could have designed it better imho.

The view from street level, and this is where it will be normally viewed by everybody once constructed, is not all that impressive. It is quite ordinary and mostly concrete specially at the sides.

this will be replacing the taguig convention or civic center project? this is at the back ph3 of serendra two. near red oak and aston right?

Whenb is the groundbreaking for this project? I hope it gets built soon, another Iconic building at BGC

http://62.0.5.134/i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn71/ricsumabat/2746a4ea.jpg This lot at the back of aston and red oak, right?

Hope they have plans for parking.

Hope they have plans for parking.

Actually it does look like a giant carpark building

With the slope at that corner, i hope water run-off and leaks wont be a problem for them..

The Aura at the Civic Center (SM Project) from "Architecture@11"

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MakatiBoy,
Thank u for sharing. Can u share the source of the rendering? Do u have any authoritative info that can confirm SM is going to build a mall on the civic ctr lot or confirmation that SM has chosen a design yet. Would u or anyone else happen to known when this new mall will be built? Where did u find this rendering and what can u say about it's status? Sorry for all the questions, but that's what happens when u start a new thread on a new mall with nothing other than a sketch.

Although he did state that it's from "architecture@11" so the drawing must have come from a student..

Although he did state that it's from "architecture@11" so the drawing must have come from a student..

That's what I suspected... a rendering from some student. Was hoping for something more definitive than that. Sure wish we could get SM to comment on it... thanks. BTW, who is "architecture11"?

looks like they also bought all the west bicutan property across sampaguita bridge on C5 and made it into a forest...fantastic ??????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!

Although he did state that it's from "architecture@11" so the drawing must have come from a student..

architecture@11 is an annual magazine released by BCIAsia. renderings are not from students but from architectural firms. for more info, http://www.bciasia.com/yearbook/

looks like they also bought all the west bicutan property across sampaguita bridge on C5 and made it into a forest...fantastic ??????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol:

I like the design though.

A recent article from Business World talks about SM projects in BGC for the next 20 years... interestingly, it cites a SM land development official as saying that SM will not build a mall in BGC. Here's the link to the article...

http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=16991

So much for this reported Aura @ the Civic Center... nothing to see here people, just move along...

I think that article is for the South Bonifacio lot. If I am not mistaken this project (if it's for real) is for the lot south of market market beside the serandra high rise condos.

The Aura at the Civic Center (SM Project) from "Architecture@11"

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:cheers::banana:
Different from the REST!

A recent article from Business World talks about SM projects in BGC for the next 20 years... interestingly, it cites a SM land development official as saying that SM will not build a mall in BGC. Here's the link to the article...

http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=16991

So much for this reported Aura @ the Civic Center... nothing to see here people, just move along...

That is a different lot - SM submitted a bid to develop this "South Bonifacio" of Taguig...a bit far from the planned SM in BGC.

This new mall in BGC has been in the pipeline by SM, thus it looks credible.

That is a different lot - SM submitted a bid to develop this "South Bonifacio" of Taguig...a bit far from the planned SM in BGC.

This new mall in BGC has been in the pipeline by SM, thus it looks credible.

Has SM actually purchased the lot?
Has SM made any official public announcement of intent to build a mall on this lot?
Has SM released to the public any details on ground-breaking, etc?
Is there any official press releases which would confirm all the speculation that SM is going to build a mall in BGC?
Without any of the above, the credibility of the reporting everyone is referring
to is somewhat lacking...
Sorry, I am just being real here and looking for credible details...
Thanks

Has SM actually purchased the lot?
Has SM made any official public announcement of intent to build a mall on this lot?
Has SM released to the public any details on ground-breaking, etc?
Is there any official press releases which would confirm all the speculation that SM is going to build a mall in BGC?
Without any of the above, the credibility of the reporting everyone is referring
to is somewhat lacking...
Sorry, I am just being real here and looking for credible details...
Thanks

Yes, SM has bought a lot for their mall in BGC. There were articles and map posted here before on the exact location.

I found a related article to this P2B mall in BGC.

Ayala Land says SM mall project to complement Global City devt
The shopping center alone will occupy around 1.8 hectares. A hotel, to be developed by another entity, would also be built within the complex.

“SM is leasing the property from the Taguig government for 25 years,” the source said.

The design of the shopping center is still being finalized but the source said it would more or less cater to the upper market because of its proximity to ALI’s residential and commercial developments Serendra and Bonifacio High Street. Meanwhile, ALI’s mall development Market! Market! mostly attracts low- to middle-income customers.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/04/20/09/ayala-land-says-sm-mall-project-complement-global-city-devt

So, this mall is near to High Street....the article you posted is different. It's far, near McKinley Hill of Megaworld.

Ask and you shall receive... :lol:

Yes, SM has bought a lot for their mall in BGC. There were articles and map posted here before on the exact location.

I found a related article to this P2B mall in BGC.

Ayala Land says SM mall project to complement Global City devt
The shopping center alone will occupy around 1.8 hectares. A hotel, to be developed by another entity, would also be built within the complex.

“SM is leasing the property from the Taguig government for 25 years,” the source said.

The design of the shopping center is still being finalized but the source said it would more or less cater to the upper market because of its proximity to ALI’s residential and commercial developments Serendra and Bonifacio High Street. Meanwhile, ALI’s mall development Market! Market! mostly attracts low- to middle-income customers.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/04/20/09/ayala-land-says-sm-mall-project-complement-global-city-devt

So, this mall is near to High Street....the article you posted is different. It's far, near McKinley Hill of Megaworld.

Thanks RonnieR,
This is precisely what I was hoping to see... appreciate your research. I'll be at Trion Towers, so I look forward to a very short walk to the new SM mall to shop, hit the food court and catch a movie.
Maraming salamat... !

Thanks RonnieR,
This is precisely what I was hoping to see... appreciate your research. I'll be at Trion Towers, so I look forward to a very short walk to the new SM mall to shop, hit the food court and catch a movie.
Maraming salamat... !

Welcome....good things are coming to BGC. I saw that Mind Museum is in its "excavation stage". :cheers:

Am I the only one who finds the design really weird?

Am I the only one who finds the design really weird?

Nope. there's two of us now. :lol:

Wierd in what way?

Well, weird looking structure. basically it. it reminds me of plasticman lol. i honestly wouldnt know how they would execute it, but a boxy and mostly concrete structure that looks stretched wouldnt work. its just my opinion. but i give thumbs up to SM for effort. lol.

Wierd in what way?

It's weird in that the horizontal part of the complex looks longer than the vertical part is tall. Plus the vertical part looks like a low budget concrete building. Like a 3 star hotel or something.

I do agree with Maczilla that at least SM is trying something new.

Nope. there's two of us now. :lol:

Make that 3

Just found this in google about SM project at the Fort. Can't upload it. This corresponds with the SM mall and other complex to built on the site.

https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfr8qhbw_135gbczhgdf

The picture isn't showing.

Thanks.

Looks encrypted, that's why the picture is not showing. If you click the site, the project is at par with other nice projects around the metro.

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Thanks Maxxclip, I owe you one.



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Total Project

Lease Term : 25 + 25 years
Area : 2,700 sqm
FAR : 18
GFA : 49,000sqm
Rent Free : 3 years for construction
3 Storey Car Park

4 Storey Podium

Retail and office spaces

Ballroom, function and meetings

City Club amenities floor




International Hotel

300 rooms
23 storeys



International Serviced Residences

200 rooms
20 storeys

^^np:okay:

nice.. SSC always ahead on info.. Thanks for the head's up @maxxclip. :cheers:

Am I the only one who finds the design really weird?

Nope. there's two of us now. :lol:

^^ I like it though. SM signature boxy architecture is evolving ie Two Ecom ctr in SM Bay City.

The Aura at the Civic Center (SM Project) from "Architecture@11"

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^^ Thanks @MakatiBoy, I have been waiting for this, my clients will be happy since I placed them at the right location/height at Aston and Red Oak. Good thing info was right that its a low-rise as per last consensus and that SMDC will not build against Serendra development.

this will be replacing the taguig convention or civic center project? this is at the back ph3 of serendra two. near red oak and aston right?

^^ correct. It will be on this lot...

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Is the same one in Architecture@11?

is this the same project as the AURA civic center thread?

Is the same one in Architecture@11?

is this the same project as the AURA civic center thread?

Based on the description, and rendering, they all the same project that fit the description of the building complex: lifestyle mall, office, civic center, hotel, and residential under SM management and GPrime.
More detail on the website: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfr8qhbw_135gbczhgdf

Seems like they will be back to back with each other.

nice concept, kelan kaya ang start ng construction? yung hotel sa serendra 2 side ba o sa american memorial cem side ba ang location?

Hataw!

Looks like BGC's really on the rise!

Mukhang asa american cem side ang hotel. talagang hinarap ni henry sy ang mall nya sa parking lot ng market market. battle for mall supremacy! lol.

Looks nice, too bad it's a leasehold.

Yung form concept ng building eh parang foot na may sapatos. A perfect symbol for ShoeMart. Hehe.

^^ is the lot in the Palar village where there are suppose to be many informal settlers?

super excited!!:banana:

This looks promising ha.. nice..

BCDA opens Boni South to more bids


MANILA, Philippines—The Bases Conversion and Development Authority has given a 30-day extension on the submission of eligibility requirements to bidders seeking to challenge SM Land Inc.’s bid to develop the 33.1-hectare Bonifacio South property.

In a statement Thursday, BCDA executive vice president Aileen Zosa said the Oct. 20 deadline had been moved to Nov. 19 to give more time to the BCDA, Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines to resolve issues concerning certain aspects of the property’s development.

Part of the contract to develop the Bonifacio South property is the relocation and replication of military facilities within the parcels of land covered by the development contract.

This aspect of the deal, Zosa said, was crucial to the bidding process since this would reduce the risks associated with the development of the property once awarded to a specific proponent.

“This will certainly result in a more competitive selection process and will maximize the yield for the government,’’ she said.

The property up for development is composed of parcels of land currently occupied by the Army Support Command (Ascom) and Special Services Unit (SSU) of the Philippine Army and the Bonifacio Naval Station (BNS) and Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) of the Philippine Navy.

The Bonifacio South master plan provided for the development of the BNS/PMC/Ascom/SSU area into a medium- to high-density residential and mixed-use complex, with a strong institutional component and a maximum allowable gross floor area of 1.355 million square meters.

The entire property is located on Lawton Avenue, separated from the Jusmag property by the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority area and a six-hectare strip of land retained by the Philippine Army.

Six firms—Ayala Land Inc., Filinvest Land Inc., Jones Lang La Salle Leechiu, Megaworld Corp., Robinsons Land Corp. and Rockwell Land Corp.—had expressed interest in challenging the unsolicited bid of SM Land to develop the property.

All bought bidding documents for the project.

Zosa said these six firms would be advised of the new timetable of activities for the bidding process, in light of the 30-day deadline extension.

This was the second time that the BCDA moved the deadline for the submission of eligibility documents for the Bonifacio South property.

The original September 20 deadline was moved to Oct. 20 to give way to the request of one of the bidders for more time to complete its documentary requirements from government offices.

BCDA opens Boni South to more bids


MANILA, Philippines—The Bases Conversion and Development Authority has given a 30-day extension on the submission of eligibility requirements to bidders seeking to challenge SM Land Inc.’s bid to develop the 33.1-hectare Bonifacio South property.

In a statement Thursday, BCDA executive vice president Aileen Zosa said the Oct. 20 deadline had been moved to Nov. 19 to give more time to the BCDA, Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines to resolve issues concerning certain aspects of the property’s development.

Part of the contract to develop the Bonifacio South property is the relocation and replication of military facilities within the parcels of land covered by the development contract.

This aspect of the deal, Zosa said, was crucial to the bidding process since this would reduce the risks associated with the development of the property once awarded to a specific proponent.

“This will certainly result in a more competitive selection process and will maximize the yield for the government,’’ she said.

The property up for development is composed of parcels of land currently occupied by the Army Support Command (Ascom) and Special Services Unit (SSU) of the Philippine Army and the Bonifacio Naval Station (BNS) and Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) of the Philippine Navy.

The Bonifacio South master plan provided for the development of the BNS/PMC/Ascom/SSU area into a medium- to high-density residential and mixed-use complex, with a strong institutional component and a maximum allowable gross floor area of 1.355 million square meters.

The entire property is located on Lawton Avenue, separated from the Jusmag property by the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority area and a six-hectare strip of land retained by the Philippine Army.

Six firms—Ayala Land Inc., Filinvest Land Inc., Jones Lang La Salle Leechiu, Megaworld Corp., Robinsons Land Corp. and Rockwell Land Corp.—had expressed interest in challenging the unsolicited bid of SM Land to develop the property.

All bought bidding documents for the project.

Zosa said these six firms would be advised of the new timetable of activities for the bidding process, in light of the 30-day deadline extension.

This was the second time that the BCDA moved the deadline for the submission of eligibility documents for the Bonifacio South property.

The original September 20 deadline was moved to Oct. 20 to give way to the request of one of the bidders for more time to complete its documentary requirements from government offices.

i hope rockwell gets it :(

^^ is the lot in the Palar village where there are suppose to be many informal settlers?

I pass by everymorning here via C-5 road to my office. The shanty area was demolished a month ago already and there are barricades in place. The developer has already secured that area though I still see few informal settlers near Petron station side towards McKinley Hill but not sure if that area is own by SMDC.

About the design, I hope SMDC would NOT use cheap finishing for the building and hopefully, they should revise the side part of the mall development to use glass wall instead. The front part looks upscale and reminds me of some malls in HongKong and Beijing

any ideas guys how SM will position its residential condo here in FBDC compared to its other projects? and if ever, do you guys have any news re SM condo in this lot?

I pass by everymorning here via C-5 road to my office. The shanty area was demolished a month ago already and there are barricades in place. The developer has already secured that area though I still see few informal settlers near Petron station side towards McKinley Hill but not sure if that area is own by SMDC.

About the design, I hope SMDC would NOT use cheap finishing for the building and hopefully, they should revise the side part of the mall development to use glass wall instead. The front part looks upscale and reminds me of some malls in HongKong and Beijing

are you refering to the shanties next to american memorial cemetery and the fenced vacant lot behind serendra 2?

are you refering to the shanties next to american memorial cemetery and the fenced vacant lot behind serendra 2?

yes

@justin.. check out VVVV


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Thanks JP! appreciate it! :)

ano na nangyari sa project ng sm?????????
any updates????????
may movement na ba sa construction dito??????

^^ wala pa po, last week i drove by..

surely an exciting development.

Beneficial to Serendra, really.

^^ wala pa po, last week i drove by..

surely an exciting development.

Beneficial to Serendra, really.


I asked a sales agent of Serendra if the bonifacio civic center is truly
an SM project. I was told it is not true?

wow,kumg ganun yung moa ng sm at taguig gov't to lease the land for 25 years pwedeng hindi totoo at ayala land nga ang may right dyan???

why was the shanties demoliton stopped?

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nice shots!!!

^^ nice. its starting. thanks for sharing photos. :applause:

Great Job! Thanks for sharing!

Target completion date is 2012 right?

almost 1,000 families are legally settled in their concrete and shanty houses, we hope that city government of taguig will act responsibly, they were the one who leased this property to sm for 25 years....

great photos, missionary! thanks!

hope the mall doesn't block all of the view from my red oak unit, though...

@ boy turista, is it going to be completed in 2012? that would be great news indeed!

@ boy turista, is it going to be completed in 2012? that would be great news indeed!

that i would like to find out as well as i'm unsure of its completion. hopefully, it'll be next year as bonifacio high street extension will open by end of this year. :cheers:

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Total Project

Lease Term : 25 + 25 years
Area : 2,700 sqm
FAR : 18
GFA : 49,000sqm
Rent Free : 3 years for construction
3 Storey Car Park

4 Storey Podium

Retail and office spaces

Ballroom, function and meetings

City Club amenities floor




International Hotel

300 rooms
23 storeys



International Serviced Residences

200 rooms
20 storeys


^^ ^^ Just wondering... Is the residential component like a long-term condotel type project or a to be owned full-service residence? Just wondering since if SM will be marketing this for Sale, will the land in which this building will be on be on a 25 year lease as well? Hopefully someone in the know can shed some light to this. Much Thanks!

^^ ^^ Just wondering... Is the residential component like a long-term condotel type project or a to be owned full-service residence? Just wondering since if SM will be marketing this for Sale, will the land in which this building will be on be on a 25 year lease as well? Hopefully someone in the know can shed some light to this. Much Thanks!


I think this is a joint venture between SM (for the mall, office tower and Civic Center) and Gravitas Prime (for the Hotel and Service Residences). Thou SM will probably be the marketing arm for Gravitas Prime as well?

^^ Thanks for the info. Guess the Service Residence is not really going to be sold to the public but instead will serve as a sort of a Hotel alternative for those who will need a place for a longer time period at a discounted rate compared to typical Hotel rates.


Btw here's an aerial view of the lot where this project will rise originally posted by darknyt in the Fort Boni thread...
by Clyde_Uy
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/clyde_uy/


The Aura at the Civic Center (SM Project) from "Architecture@11"
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Construction will start next month april on this project of SM,,, As the general contractor is on its final stages of preparation for the LEEDS requirement on the construction and most if not all problems with regards to the past occupants or illegal settlers had been done, or should I say paid by all parties concerned.

This will really be a much awaited mall from SM if they really can offer a high end mall like the Ayala's did.

I hope they plans for lots and lots of parking

dapat hukayin nila ang lupa,stick to the original plan na yung sa ilalim ng fly over ay gawing transport terminal

If you will pass by the construction site parang ganun nga eh pero I am not sure though Ill try to ask my insiders, kasi its seems na kalaevel na nya yun road and nasa baba na sya ng flyover.

I'll be surprised if this project starts in april.

what is the status of this project? I heard that it was put on hold?

they're digging the site. i think what's on hold is the residential components of the project.

may hold kaagad? taguig city has a limit of 25 high rise per year lang...in 10 years time puno na lahat ang the fort ng 250 buildings...baka this 2011 pang 26 ang sm civic center...

may hold kaagad? taguig city has a limit of 25 high rise per year lang...in 10 years time puno na lahat ang the fort ng 250 buildings...baka this 2011 pang 26 ang sm civic center...

why the magic number of 25? is it because of the traffic , noise and air pollution it will bring?

para 25 lang yung kokotongan nila,mahirap na pag biglaan,baka ma huli sa anomalya...

para 25 lang yung kokotongan nila,mahirap na pag biglaan,baka ma huli sa anomalya...

LOL

no news yet?

..

I'll be surprised if this project starts in april.

April na and it is starting na rin.. are you surprised yet?:banana:

April na and it is starting na rin.. are you surprised yet?:banana:

kid the people I speak with are from Ayalaland and Taguig City Hall. If they've found a way to circumvent the legal restrictions regarding that development as planned, then that news for me.

save you smart-ass comments for the GW developments.

:nuts:

btw SM has already spent between 35-45 M for what you see. they won't give up the fight.

kid the people I speak with are from Ayalaland and Taguig City Hall. If they've found a way to circumvent the legal restrictions regarding that development as planned, then that news for me.

save you smart-ass comments for the GW developments.

:nuts:

btw SM has already spent between 35-45 M for what you see. they won't give up the fight.

yikes, so sensitive, I just asked you a question, dang!:bash: mahilig ka mang away noh? panget ang serendra! maganda lang tignan pag malayo. pag pasok mo sa unit panget! parang "mababang paaralan ng taguig" lol

ay sorry may mga friends pala ako na nakatira sa serendra..hehehe inaaway kasi ako eh..yun kanya lang pala ang panget..panget kasi ugali..panget panget.

Wonderful addition to the area. Should enhance the value of both Serendra and Trion Towers.

yikes, so sensitive, I just asked you a question, dang!:bash: mahilig ka mang away noh? panget ang serendra! maganda lang tignan pag malayo. pag pasok mo sa unit panget! parang "mababang paaralan ng taguig" lol

ay sorry may mga friends pala ako na nakatira sa serendra..hehehe inaaway kasi ako eh..yun kanya lang pala ang panget..panget kasi ugali..panget panget.

:applause: :applause: bravo ! bravo ! another excellent display of boorishness by the fatboy.

baboy kasi ugali . . baboy baboy

:lol:

:applause: :applause: bravo ! bravo ! another excellent display of boorishness by the fatboy.

baboy kasi ugali . . baboy baboy

:lol:

lol! look who's talkin?

CEASEFIRE please...! You can all share your opinions without getting personal. Aloha..!

Such class being displayed.
To think we are talking about high end stuff and you get people calling other people "baby baboy" "fatboy"

What is this 2nd grade forum?

Passed by this this evening and the area is busy with construction activity. They've already dug a really deep hole! I was surprised that they've been working quietly all this time.

:banana: :banana: :banana: I love BGC

WooHoo this is great news! Looks like the unified public transport hub that's been originally proposed as part of the Bonifacio Civic Center project may finally come to fruition sooner instead of later. Let's hope this monorail project actually pushes through asap. :banana: :banana: :banana:


http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20110517-337073/Train-line-to-connect-Naia-3-Fort-Makati

Monorail project may be done through PPP program

By Paolo Montecillo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:21:00 05/17/2011

Filed Under: Railway, transportation, Infrastructure, Investments

MANILA, Philippines—A new commuter train line may soon connect the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) terminal 3 to the Fort Bonifacio and Makati central business districts, according to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).

BCDA Chairman Felicito Payumo said the government firm was recently approached by a foreign group that was studying the construction of a new monorail system.

Speaking before members of the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), Payumo said the project would be implemented through the public-private partnership concept being espoused by the Aquino administration.

If it pushes through, the new train line would be called the Makati-Taguig-Pasay Monorail Alignment, which is meant to address the growing demand for efficient mass transport systems over the next five years.

Payumo said the projected monorail system would link up with the Metro Rail Transit (Taft to North Avenue), the Light Rail Transit line 1 (Baclaran to Roosevelt) and the Philippine National Railways (PNR) system, which cuts across Metro Manila toward the Southern Luzon regions.

“The interconnection is envisioned to form a loop around the projected service areas covered by the three rail transit systems,” a BCDA statement issued Monday quoted Payumo as saying.

The BCDA said it would like to spearhead the project’s implementation since most of the areas it would cover—the Villamor Air Base in front of Naia 3 and the Fort Bonifacio area—were BCDA developments.

Payumo said designers for the proposed project favored an elevated monorail because of the narrow streets of Makati and Taguig City.

But the BCDA said the project was still being studied and more details would be announced once a more definite deal with the project’s proponents has been signed. The BCDA likewise declined to name the foreign company that proposed to build the new train line.


BCDA plans elevated monorail to link railways (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=687050)

MANILA, Philippines - The state-run Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) plans to construct an elevated monorail that would interconnect with existing rail transit systems in the metropolis.

Addressing a gathering of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. (AmCham Philippines), BCDA chairman Felicito Payumo said the project would be implemented through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concept being espoused by the Aquino administration.

To be called the Makati-Taguig-Pasay Monorail Alignment, the medium-term project is meant to address the growing demand for efficient mass transport systems over the next five years.

Payumo said the projected monorail system would link up with the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) servicing the EDSA route, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) traversing the entire length of Taft Avenue from Baclaran, Paranaque City to Monumento in Caloocan City, and the Philippine National Railways (PNR) that cuts across Metro Manila towards the Southern Luzon regions.

The interconnection is envisioned to form a loop around the projected service areas covered by the three rail transit systems.

Payumo indicated that civil engineers of the project opted for an elevated monorail because of the narrow streets of Makati and Taguig.

The BCDA chairman also hinted that completion of the elevated monorail would possibly be followed by the relocation of the country’s international gateway to the Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga.

In the same business forum, Payumo outlined key BCDA strategic directions for 2011 to 2016. These include continuing development initiatives and funding of conversion projects through the disposition of Metro Manila military camps; performing its key role as a catalyst and transforming agent in Metro Manila, North and Central Luzon, and Southern Luzon which represent 46 percent of total Philippine population; pushing infrastructure programs of President Aquino by promoting major PPP projects, among others.

Payumo stressed that through the completion of PPP-funded projects such as the Tarlac-La Union Expressway Extension and the plan for the NLEX-SLEX connector road, the government effectively demonstrates the role of the private sector in the government’s infrastructure development program.

“We are on the right track,” Payumo said, adding that BCDA has raised some P51 billion for the Armed Forces modernization and countrywide development.

^^ wow, thanks for the info, 3cr! this is going to be great! :banana:

does that mean those of us in serendra can take that line straight to the airport? (assuming, of course, that you don't have heavy luggage :nuts:)

does it go up to NAIA 3 only? or will it eventually service I and II?

re: the SM mall in front of the Aston, Red Oak, etc, what's the timeline on this? and how many bove-ground floors does it have?

What will happen if "rumored" move of the NAIA airport to Pampanga comes true?

di papayag si pinoy na ang ninoy aquino airport ay isara at ang macapagal airport ang maging prime airport....kayat imposible yan, sa malabon at obando malalaking area sa may manila bay pwedeng paglagyan ng airport at monorail connecting new manila cbd sa south harbor then to bagong nayon pilipino and mall of asia, mas maganda

Ang tagal na ng plan nitong monorail at The Fort, wala namang updates. :dunno: press release lang ng press release!

any pic of this project with its progress? please post, thanks.

up for this!

Passed by this this evening and the area is busy with construction activity. They've already dug a really deep hole! I was surprised that they've been working quietly all this time.

Where exactly is this really deep hole did you find? According to the latest news that I've read, the monorail and the SM Land projects are both proposals still on the drawing boards. In fact, BDCA hasn't awarded the winner of South Boni yet, as the process is pending the results of a policy review by the Office of the President. After the policy review, the state agency plans to review the SM Land offer. Then after that review, the Swiss challenge may finally occur (hopefully this year), and I'm hoping SM Land's bid will win. But for now, I can see nothing but more weeks/months of bureaucratic delay... :ohno:

Where exactly is this really deep hole did you find? According to the latest news that I've read, the monorail and the SM Land projects are both proposals still on the drawing boards. In fact, BDCA hasn't awarded the winner of South Boni yet, as the process is pending the results of a policy review by the Office of the President. After the policy review, the state agency plans to review the SM Land offer. Then after that review, the Swiss challenge may finally occur (hopefully this year), and I'm hoping SM Land's bid will win. But for now, I can see nothing but more weeks/months of bureaucratic delay... :ohno:

You are pertaining to a different project altogether. The project you are mentioning is different and outside BGC. The Civic Center here is the lot sandwiched by serendra and c5.

You are pertaining to a different project altogether. The project you are mentioning is different and outside BGC. The Civic Center here is the lot sandwiched by serendra and c5.

Okay, I had to look this up... So these are two different locations, Boni Civic Center is next to C-5, and Boni South is located near the cemetary entrance, but it's still in BGC. SoMa and the Infinity are within Boni South (see pic below).

I'm glad to hear that they have actually started working on the Aura SM Mall, but can someone confirm this by posting a pic of the hole in the ground?

http://a.imageshack.us/img828/4484/bonisouth.jpg

^^

I wanted to see a picture of the construction to confirm that this project is going to be reality, but I've found enough evidence of it on the SM Prime website. It won't be completed this year, per their website, but it will happen...

From the SM Prime website:
"The company CFO said they will look for more public market projects depending on their first public market project. “Moving forward, we’ll see other locations,” he said. Meanwhile, he said SM’s Fort Bonifacio project is going to be a big project."

^^ I'm not 100% sure about this, but the area shaded blue in the map above is the Bonifacio South portion that is covered within the BGC/Ayala group. The Bonifacio South parcel of land to be developed by SM is further away. I think even further down after McKinley West and McKinley Hills along Lacson Avenue.

^^here's the exact location

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1971/sa6.png

^^^Thanks maxxclip. I was actually pertaining to the 33.1 hectare land that SM will be developing in Bonifacio South. Parang wala pa atang nakapagsabi where exactly yun eh. OT na ata dito. hehe.

@ Fluffy: try to look at the Two Serendra: Aston, Red Oak, Meranti thread and you'll see that there is excavation work going on in that site for the SM Aura/Lifestyle Mall.

Does anyone know what exactly the mall's name is going to be?

I'm really excited about this development.

@ Fluffy: try to look at the Two Serendra: Aston, Red Oak, Meranti thread and you'll see that there is excavation work going on in that site for the SM Aura/Lifestyle Mall.

Does anyone know what exactly the mall's name is going to be?

I'm really excited about this development.

Thanks! I can see the excavation work behind the Serendra towers. I believe it will be called SM City Taguig. Here is their link in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/SM-City-Taguig/143034199045167

Thanks for the Facebook link, Fluffy.

I hope they find a better name than SM City Taguig, though. It sounds so prosaic and doesn't jive with the upscale, trendy names of the other developments in the BGC neighnorhood: Bonifacio High Street, Two Serendra, the Mind Museum, Net One, Square, and Cube. Heck, even Market! Market! sounds catchier.

Any suggestions?

On the upside, those of us living in Two Serendra need only to cross the street (or two) to do our groceries, go malling, or catch a film on the IMax theater.

I believe the mall itself will be called SM City Taguig, but the entire complex that includes the mall, hotel and convention center is called The Aura at the Civic Center.

If you go to this link, you will see that the residential housing between to the hotel section and the American cemetary will remain. I wonder if that small portion of land is privately owned or part of the old base. If part of the old base, then I think they should relocate the squatters and build the monorail station there for better access to the convention center.

http://wikimapia.org/17628704/The-Aura-at-the-Civic-Center-SM-Project

http://wikimapia.org/p/00/01/65/52/47_big.jpg

Wow! they will buy all the land beside it and turn it into parks. :)
How I wish.

http://wikimapia.org/p/00/01/65/52/48_big.jpg

swiss challenge then it will go to megaworld LOL

Construction update courtesy of anak_mm.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/5939856844_715e61872a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52587323@N07/5939856844/)
DSC_8273 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52587323@N07/5939856844/) by Maher Kiki (http://www.flickr.com/people/52587323@N07/), on Flickr

Wow ! The SM mall is rising fast ! :cheers:

inuuna ang transport terminal at tower hotel the main mall na

swiss challenge then it will go to megaworld LOL

Well MW is cash rich. It will also is willing to pay the property at current market prices unlike other developers. We should be happy that we have the Swiss Challenge so that government will get the most revenue from disposal of its assets. It is a very transparent process. Any developer can outmatch MW if it has the cash for it.

With so many constructions going on, a unit that has spectacular view now will soon be staring a balcony view of another the next day.

musta naman sa IS!

Nice find Rubix and Rain! Slowly but surely this much awaited project in the Bonifacio Civic Center is starting to show actual signs of finally coming to fruition sooner instead of later. Great news indeed! :banana: :banana: :banana:


BCDA to bid out 20-km monorail
Malaya.com.ph

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) plans to bid out the proposed 20-km elevated monorail project connecting the cities of Makati, Taguig and Pasay that is targeted to be completed by 2016.

Felicito C. Payumo, chairman of the BCDA, said the elevated monorail will replicate the monorail system in Sydney, Australia.

The monorail will pass through The Fort in Taguig, Makati, Mall of Asia and the airport before connecting to the Metro Rail Transit 3 and Light Rail Transit in Pasay.

He added that BCDA will coordinate with the Metro Manila Development Authority and the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) on the project.

A third party will conduct a feasibility study as soon as the project proposal gets initial approval. The study will take at least 150 days.

The monorail project will be offered under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative.

Payumo said foreign and local firms have expressed interest in participating in the proposed monorail project, but added said it too early to identify them.

"We will announce the foreign proponents who intend to bid at the right time" he said

The project is expected to be completed before the term of the Aquino administration ends.

Manuel V. Pangilinan, Metro North Tollway Corp. (MNTC) chairman, said his group is interested in bidding for the monorail project.

Payumo and Pangilinan yesterday signed on behalf of the BCDA and MNTC the 33-year concession agreement for the Subic-Clark-Tarlac expressway (SCTEX).

Under the agreement, MNTC will operate and manage the SCTEX, relieving BCDA of the heavy financial burden of paying the latter’s P34 billion debt to the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Arnel Paciano D. Casanova, BCDA president and chief executive officer, said the government will have estimated revenues of P64 billion for 33 years, of which P30 billion will go to the Treasury. The remainder will be used to pay the debt to JICA.

"This agreement is our contribution to the Aquino government’s Public and Private Partnership (PPP) program. We see it as innovative because it frees the government of the heavy debt servicing burden. We can say that the SCTEX was built at no cost to the government," the BCDA official said.

Based on the revenue-sharing scheme between the BCDA and MNTC, in the first six years the bulk of revenues will be given to the government – about 55 to 60 percent to the BCDA – and 40 to 45 percent to the MNTC. But starting in 2017, the revenue sharing will be 80 to 20 in favor of the MNTC.

Rodrigo Franco, MNTC president, said that his group expected to have more than P180 billion in revenues for 33 years, three times the government revenues, as 80 percent will go to the MNTC after six years.

The MNTC has also committed to spend a total of P20.6 billion for maintenance works.


2 new train systems planned (http://business.inquirer.net/11509/2-new-train-systems-planned)
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:11 pm | Monday, August 8th, 2011

Two train systems—one connecting Metro Manila to Clark Special Economic Zone and another linking the central business districts of Makati, Taguig and Pasay—are expected to be operational before the end of the Aquino administration’s term.

Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president and chief executive Arnel Paciano Casanova said the BCDA was now in talks with the Department of Transportation and Communications for the implementation of these projects.

Both rail projects, Casanova said, were part of BCDA’s plan to synergize special economic zones in Luzon and, at the same time, decongest some high-traffic areas in the metropolis.

Casanova clarified that the proposed line connecting Metro Manila to Clark was not the Northrail line, a project that was started during the Arroyo administration and was now being hounded by controversy due to alleged anomalies.

Casanova said existing shuttle buses were not enough as these still took too long to reach Clark. A railway line could transport passengers from Metro Manila to Clark in as short as 45 minutes.

BCDA chairman Felicito Payumo said that should the Northrail project proceed, this could solve the cargo and commuter needs of Central Luzon. This, however, is not the answer to the fast airport connection that is needed between Metro Manila and Clark.

Another railway line should be built for this purpose, he said, possibly following the alignment of the North Luzon Expressway in the north and the Philippine National Railways alignment in the south.

The government could either make this a public-private partnership project or accept unsolicited bids, Payumo said. If this particular train line would employ a new technology or a new concept, bids could be unsolicited, subject to certain conditions.

The planned monorail loop connecting the Makati, Taguig and Pasay central business districts could be a straight PPP, as this did not need any new technology or concept, Payumo said.

Payumo said the existing Light Rail Transit Line 1 and Edsa Metro Rail Transit 3 could also connect to this proposed monorail system.

I believe the mall itself will be called SM City Taguig, but the entire complex that includes the mall, hotel and convention center is called The Aura at the Civic Center.

If you go to this link, you will see that the residential housing between to the hotel section and the American cemetary will remain. I wonder if that small portion of land is privately owned or part of the old base. If part of the old base, then I think they should relocate the squatters and build the monorail station there for better access to the convention center.

http://wikimapia.org/17628704/The-Aura-at-the-Civic-Center-SM-Project

http://wikimapia.org/p/00/01/65/52/47_big.jpg
parang di ko maintindihan from this pic, saan yung C-5

^ C5 is the road at the left side of the building, according to the pic's orientation.

Great ! Next year na pala opening ng SM Fort. :cheers:

http://www.bworld.com.ph/content.php?section=Arts&Leisure&title=SM-opens-4th-IMAX-theater-in-Las-Pi%C3%B1as&id=35693

SM opens 4th IMAX theater in Las Piñas

Film buffs in the southern side of Metro Manila no longer need to travel far to experience three-dimension (3-D) digital movie entertainment as an IMAX Theater recently opened in SM Southmall in Las Piñas.
The IMAX Theater in SM Southmall is the fourth of its kind that SM Cinema -- the country’s largest movie exhibitor -- has opened.
SM Cinema opened the country’s first IMAX Theater at the SM Mall of Asia in 2006. This was followed by similar IMAX theaters at SM North EDSA in 2009 and in SM Cebu last year.

Edgar C. Tejerero, senior vice-president for SM Cinema, said the presence of people willing to pay extra to watch 3-D movies in the vicinity of SM Southmall made opening an IMAX Theater in the area “more compelling.”
“Equipped with the IMAX digital projection system, the IMAX Theater in SM Southmall will surely deliver the ultimate 3-D experience to all moviegoers,” Mr. Tejerero said in a statement.
SM Cinema plans to open IMAX Theaters in SM Clark by December, in SM Davao and in Fort Bonifacio next year, and in SM Megamall in 2013, he said.
IMAX (short for Image MAXimum) is a motion picture film format and projection standard created by Canada’s IMAX Corp. IMAX has the capacity to record and display images of far greater size and resolution than conventional film systems.
The IMAX technology can project moving images in the third dimension (thus the term 3-D), which gives the illusion of depth as seen by the viewer.
Mr. Tejerero said the IMAX Theater in SM Southmall, which formally opened to the public on July 14, has a seating capacity of 480. Its screen is 30% bigger than standard movie screens at 22 meters wide, and 12 meters high.
Like in other IMAX Theaters, tickets to the SM Southmall IMAX Theater cost P300 to P450 each, more than double the P150-P175 admission ticket in standard movie houses.
SM Cinema is under the management of West Avenue Theatres Corp., and is one of the affiliates of Sy-led SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), the country’s leading mall developer and operator.
SM Cinema boasts of its more than 60% market share nationwide, with as high as 90% market share in key cities outside Metro Manila.
Based on SM Prime’s financial report submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission, SM Cinema ticket sales decreased to P570 million during the first three months of 2011, from P590 million during the same period last year.
SM Cinema blames the sales drop to the lack of foreign blockbuster movies shown during the first quarter of the year. -- Jeffrey O. Valisno

imax sa sm megamall ay yung ginagawang parking ngayun.

SM Aura at the Civic Center , July 2011

Forsspac wins Aura at the Civic Center project as Commissioning Authority for SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI). Located at the 26th Avenue, SM Aura is a major entry in the Fort Bonifacio CBD, and its proximity to Serendra, Market-Market and Bonifacio High Street makes it the most vibrant commercial development today. The project occupies a total land area of 3.397 hectares.

SM Aura will be SMPHI’s first project under the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (USGBC LEED) system. The project presents a unique opportunity for SM to combine an upscale and dynamic customer shopping mall experience with the best available features in sustainable design and operations.

SM Aura will be comprised of a multi-level mall (5 retail/tradehall levels) with 3 basement parking levels, and a planned 23-storey Grade-A office tower. Parts of the development are also earmarked to serve as a civic center for the residents of Taguig.

source (http://forsspac.com/page10.html)

^^^^
Nice.This will be the second high end mall of SM after The Podium and the first with LEED Certification. Office tower pala yung highrise building attached to the mall. :cheers:

The Aura

http://wikimapia.org/p/00/01/65/52/47_big.jpg

^^^^
Nice.This will be the second high end mall of SM after The Podium and the first with LEED Certification. Office tower pala yung highrise building attached to the mall. :cheers:

The Aura

http://wikimapia.org/p/00/01/65/52/47_big.jpg

I always pass by this area everyday on my way to and from work and this building is now taking shape! For anyone who wants to take a glimpse of this building in the making, you can see the construction area from the flyover if you go down or south from Market Market. They didn't put any temporary walls.

^^^^
Nice.This will be the second high end mall of SM after The Podium and the first with LEED Certification. Office tower pala yung highrise building attached to the mall. :cheers:

The Aura

http://wikimapia.org/p/00/01/65/52/47_big.jpg

Is this the final design?

Is this the final design?

I found this link in which the contributor says is the final render of SM Taguig. Notice it's the mall only, without the highrise hotel. I think the hotel/convention center may be build in phase 2, then attached to the mall. How else would the mall open next year, when high rises take years to complete.

IMO, I think the hotel will be built rectangular in shape and then some facade will be used to create the smooth transition between the two entities, unless they run low on construction budget and dump the facade, leaving a sharp right angle between buildings.

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=d377bf79a707ad113a8756b9bbc55f92

^^^^

Eto yung sketchup.
;81546140']http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/2519/taguig3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/847/taguig3.jpg/)


http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2746/taguig2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/taguig2.jpg/)


http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8029/taguig1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/taguig1.jpg/)

wag na lang nilang lagyan ng SM logo, they should make a special logo for that...

Per the sketch, it looks like that village near the helipad on the south end will need to be demolished to make way for the highrises.

I like the very first render, It's more iconic. coz' the second one is just like any normal mall buildings just curve...

Yup I agree! :colbert:

I like the very first render, It's more iconic. coz' the second one is just like any normal mall buildings just curve...
tuloy pa rin yata yon sa phase 2.

I'm rahnsausted the render-er of the SM The Aura that was posted by Waway[625], I'm just an amateur render-er, I aint that good so sorry if it's not than classy. I'm just a frosh architecture student. :(

^^haaaay...


Anyways, the big hole will soon be gone as the concrete structure is quickly shaping up. After this, SM will shift to Makati again as they have a new property acquisition there.

Where is the new property acquisition in Makati by SM?

^^haaaay...


Anyways, the big hole will soon be gone as the concrete structure is quickly shaping up. After this, SM will shift to Makati again as they have a new property acquisition there.

Kailan ang Target opening date ng Aura?

This thread should be named as SM Aura already.

malaki na nagagawa nila sa sm aura!

Where is the new property acquisition in Makati by SM?

If you're referring to Sta. Ana property it was not acquired by SM It will be an Ayala development

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6165665805_89f22111be_o.jpg

Nice work! :okay: :okay:

For reference only!

- ignore the height, building viewpoint, etc.
- credits to original picture owner :)

http://i55.tinypic.com/2uqj8xs.jpg

ang galing naman!!!

Anyways, the big hole will soon be gone as the concrete structure is quickly shaping up. After this, SM will shift to Makati again as they have a new property acquisition there.Where is the new property acquisition in Makati by SM?

I believe this is the SMC warehouse behind Waltermart.

--

Anyway, the SM Aura project has extreme elevation differences around the site. The McKinley Parkway side is two to three levels higher than the C5 side of the lot.

Yes, di ba SM Aura na to?

brilliant work by poker.face

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/241/random438e.jpg

Taken from Seibu Tower
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/859/random553e.jpg

I talked to one of the construction workers in SM Aura. He said that the high rise building there will incude a condo... Any word on this guys?

the land of SM Aura is only on lease pala... Guess that means there wont be a residential condo here.. just answered my own question :-)

I believe this is the SMC warehouse behind Waltermart.

Nope buddy. It's the old Coke warehouse/sales office site accross La Fuerza and beside PSID along Chino Roces according to my source. It's a big lot. A mall and residences combined can rival Empire East's San Lorenzo Place in that area.

25 year lease lang sa taguig city government, kayat hotel at convention center ang gagawin, not condo housing!

25 year lease lang sa taguig city government, kayat hotel at convention center ang gagawin, not condo housing!

^^Then, they should rush the construction works in order for them to maximize the lease term. There should be a clause to continue another 25 years.

I just passed this area while on my drive to work, they're doubling up their construction phase from what it seemed, are they on a deadline or something?

Btw, the site where this is located is quite awkward isn't it? Does it mean that the road/tunnel under the flyover will be the service road to the c5 side of this mall/center. And I also noticed how this will be the smallest sm mall to date, it has a really small footprint for an sm. IMO.

^^ I agree with you, the area looks small.

Oct. 8
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1000636.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1000637.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1000638-1.jpg

^^It is planned to be an upscale mall for the elite. This could be the reason. Although, when I've talked with a SM insider, it will have some of the amenities that normal SM malls have. I just don't know if it will be the same strategy as that of The Arena.

yeah.. seems small that it may be like The Podium... which is an SM mall with a different name...

I saw the area when it was still the staging area for the Etrikes. Believe me, the area is actually big enough for an SM Mall. It surely is so much bigger than Podium.

Otherwise, this will be downgraded to a Hypermart. SM has certain conditions before a retail area becomes a full fledged mall.

Imagine, there are three basements and three levels of shopping area. It will even have IMAX theaters which entail double the area of conventional theaters.

They will even include a convention center and hotel. Surely, they have taken into consideration additional parking needs and traffic. And there's a Civic Center where Taguig City will be host to some of the one stop shop investment, tourism and tax payment needs of the City.

I think that SM will surely come out to excite BGC with a great shopping experience. This is their big break to get the A and B class market to their mall. And what better place than BGC to get into this market.

the area is huge. imagine it spans the side of the high rise section of two serendra. what we dont see here is the area for the serviced apartments/hotel that is yet to be excavated. last time i saw there are still some houses waiting to be demolished.

Nice work! :okay: :okay:



nice picture ang laki na ng pinagbago ng BGC...
last na punta ko dyan birthday party ng pamangkin ko sa mcdonalds lhat talahib pa nakikita ko bilang ko lang sa daliri ang mga high rise buildings...

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Ano na ba ang balita dito sa SM Aura? Medyo mabagal ata sila. Sana open na ito bago mag-Q4 next year.

kong pwede lang matapos this january kakayanin nila, late na sila sa schedule, may 23 years nalang sila this december

Hello. Help please. I'm an architecture student and working on my thesis.. take some time to answer my survey please.. http://www.surveyonics.com/survey.aspx?sur=p7IXNArABeE=

tapos na bro....

oi, sa mga forumers tulungan naman natin to

Construction of SM Aura can be seen from these aerial photos. It looks like nasa third level na ito.



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I Love BGC Taguig City ! I Love My Hometown!

The Aura at the Civic Center (SM Project) from "Architecture@11"
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Parang nakakatakot naman manood ng IMAX jan kasi diba nanjan sa area na yan ang Marikina Fault Line? :lol:

medyo malayo ung fault line sa sm taguig

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Nice three cranes na sabay sabay SM really wants to have a piece of BGC...

Nice kailan po ba matatapos???

There are actually four cranes in the site

It seems SM is also currently constructing the office tower on top of the mall. I hope they can open the mall before Dec.2012.

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Hula ko ito yung magiging IMAX/regular theater ng mall, I saw the construction earlier and it has 4 windows similar to a projection room in movie houses.

Nice bilis ng construction

ung lot sa right ano po gagawin doon????

may hotel na gagawin dyan ang SM at 6 lane highway going to C5

Anu updates...???

mag feb na wala pa rin update? picture pls

^^ @ 3:15

BGC:
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why is it sa fence nila walang naka-lagay na SM? usually, SM will put their logo on the fence eh.

I also noticed, walang masyadong press release ang SM regarding the project cost of this mall as well as the opening date.

Ou nga eh...Tuwing may under construction na sm mall, naglalagay sila ng mga logo ng SM.

Sorry medyo malabo.
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Nice update. Looks like they simultaneously constructing the office tower on top of the mall. :cheers:

The Aura at the Civic Center (SM Project) from "Architecture@11"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4999123988_f7ed5aec50_b.jpg

^^ Malamang nga. They have the funds to do so. They are really flushed with money right now. Imagine they are buying majority stake in the Ortigas Grp. worth around $1B. Loaded talaga SM! So looking forward to SM Aura! :okay::okay:

‘Game-changing’ move for SM
Sy acquiring Ortigas group for $1B
Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 9th, 2012
http://business.inquirer.net/43807/sy-acquiring-ortigas-group-for-1b

Tycoon Henry Sy Sr. is finalizing a deal to acquire a majority stake in the privately held Ortigas property group in a transaction worth around $1 billion, seen as a potential “game-changing” move that will expand the SM group’s landbank in the metropolis and give it control of the 16-hectare Greenhills shopping complex.

Inquirer sources confirmed that the SM group was close to a deal to buy into the Ortigases’ property holding unit OCLP Holdings after a crucial bloc, which included British banking giant HSBC and some family members, consented to the deal.

The sources said that HSBC, the single biggest stockholder of OCLP with a stake of 34 percent in the property unit, has already signed some documents approving the sale. On the other hand, there was likewise a critical mass of Ortigas family members who had agreed to the transaction, aiming to unlock more values from their vast landholding.

The target was to finalize all documentation by March, at the latest, one source said.

Shares of Sy-affiliated companies, particularly SM Investments Corp. and SM Prime Holdings, outperformed Wednesday due to the excitement on this prospective transaction with the Ortigas group.

SM Prime surged 4.7 percent to P15.60 a share while SMIC was up 2.4 percent to P692 each.

Jose Mari Lacson, head of research at local stockbrokerage Campos Lanuza & Co., said this was a potential “game-changer” move that could propel the SM group’s SM Land or SM Development Corp. to the size of Ayala Land Inc.

“It allows them to secure a large landbank in a major central business district. Ayala can now pick on somebody its own size,” Lacson said.

The Ortigas group has a vast urban landbank spanning Mandaluyong, San Juan and Quezon City, the crown jewel of which is Greenhills shopping center.

It is not yet known which SM unit or units will take part in the transaction but SM Prime is seen benefiting significantly given the Greenhills landbank.

“Only SMIC can muster that money without straining its balance sheet too much,” Lacson said. He added that the group could also choose to use SM Land but this unit would have to raise cash, although a share-swap was also seen as a possibility.

Just last week, SM Investments raised $250 million from the sale of five-year bonds convertible into equity.

Both the SM and Ortigas groups declined to comment on the prospective transaction Wednesday.

The Inquirer reported last December that the Ortigases have restructured their core unit into a new corporate entity to prepare for either the entry of a new strategic investor or a stock market debut.

Industry sources said HSBC had initiated the move to transform the closely held limited partnership Ortigas & Co. into a corporation. Under a limited partnership, general partners team up with one or more limited partners who, in turn, enjoy limited liability as long they do not participate in the control of the business. The general partners under this structure are the ones who carry more liability.

Is Sm Aura going to be similar to Podium in the sense that it will cater to the higher class market? Or will it be a typical SM mall? Maybe something like an SM Makati or Megamall?

any new pictures here? please post, thanks!

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why are they digging the area next to the illlegal settlers? will the illegal settlers eventually nbe moved?

Thanks for the updated pics missionary! Wow SM Aura is quickly taking shape. Taas na ah! Full blast talaga ang trabaho pag maraming pera! Good to see also they're starting to clean-up the area by slowly but surely removing the Squatters / Illegal Settlers. This may mean the tower specially targetting extended/longer stay guests (hotel pa rin ba tawag duon?) will not be far behind.

are all of those houses in the pic illegal settlers? are they going to move them all. wow this place is gonna look really good.

^^ Well looks like that whole neighborhood will go eventually. From the SM plans below, looks like the whole area will be mostly SM's and the rest will be used for an exit ramp of some sort.

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nice sana nga maalis na agad ung mga squatters doon at bigyan ng relocation

look at all of those squatters......multi level pa

kawawa yu mga construction workers pagnagstart na sila magdig sa mga dating squatters area maraming poso negro dyan hehehe

Mga squatters ba talaga sila? Mukhang sementado at bi-level na ang mga bahay nila.

They are mostly AFP Personnel that have legal permit to construct temporary dwellings while in service but instead of temporary they constructed multiple level dwellings hoping that the lot they occupy will become their own in the future (same as what happened with all the EMBOs Barangay)

They are mostly AFP Personnel that have legal permit to construct temporary dwellings while in service but instead of temporary they constructed multiple level dwellings hoping that the lot they occupy will become their own in the future (same as what happened with all the EMBOs Barangay)

temporary naman pala e.....go i demolish na

temporary naman pala e.....go i demolish na

umpisahan mo na bro..lol

mamaya mambato sila ng mga rock kapag idedemolished sila!!!

mamaya mambato sila ng mga rock kapag idedemolished sila!!!

I'm sure they employed the residents in the construction and will employ them when SM Aura opens to help appease them in case the illegal settlers houses gets demolished.

Its a win win situation. Priority sila sa hiring for job openings sa SM. In return irerelocate sila to another location in Taguig.

In that way, it will be very difficult not to move.

I'm sure they employed the residents in the construction and will employ them when SM Aura opens to help appease them in case the illegal settlers houses gets demolished.

Its a win win situation. Priority sila sa hiring for job openings sa SM. In return irerelocate sila to another location in Taguig.

In that way, it will be very difficult not to move.

Those are not squatters. Lets just say theyre not as affluent as those living inside fort bonifacio but they're definitely not illegal settlers. Believe me i used to often go inside that area and even the areas opposite C-5.

Those are not squatters. Lets just say theyre not as affluent as those living inside fort bonifacio but they're definitely not illegal settlers. Believe me i used to often go inside that area and even the areas opposite C-5. i know those living across fr c5 are not squatters but maybe those living next to sm/ american cemetary are looking at the way most houses and alleys are constructed.

Those are not squatters. Lets just say theyre not as affluent as those living inside fort bonifacio but they're definitely not illegal settlers. Believe me i used to often go inside that area and even the areas opposite C-5.

The areas that you mentioned near SM Aura is part of BGC. The area they are occupying will soon be part of the SM Aura and the exit ramp going to C5.

You may check the BGC map.

It is already owned by BGC as part of the transaction between BCDA and FBDC, obviously they don't have any legal claim to the property

The area across BGC near Ridgewood Towers are already out of BGC. But the area near SM Aura is definitely private property.

Oh

nakalease ang lupa ng sm sa taguig city government, binayaran na ng 2-billion pesos sa lease ng lot for 25 years, since 2010 ata or 2009, after nun ang building magiging may ari na ng taguig city or ilealease rin ng sm ulit yung lot na at building

kelan kaya ito matatapos? nakakaexcite naman yan. sana bago mag december ngayon taon open na sila.

Taken 04 - MAR - 2012.

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Sorry about the quality of the photos, I took them while inside a heavily-tinted car that was moving very fast.

The progress of this development's pretty quick. :P

^^ good job, thank you for posting..this is great.:banana:

Rising Fast! Woohoo! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Wonder if the Taguig Coliseum and Convention Center will be integrated in the SM Aura structure?
If not, where abouts in that area can they still build it pa kaya? Looks like not much space left.

meron bang coliseum at convention center in the works? wow that's good news if that's true.

i think yun colesium kung meron man hindi sa land ng SM kasi nakaplan na yun as a mall, hotel and convention center db?

^^ Malamang nga. They had a render of the Taguig coliseum and convention center in the local gov't website before and if the convention center will now be incorporated in the SM Aura structure then maybe the arena/coliseum may have been scrapped or moved because I don't see any space to fit such a structure in there anymore especially with the hotel building and exit ramp still to rise there. Sobrang sikip na.


SM AURA:

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^^ Ugh... Seriously, I'm doubting that ALL those families in there have titles. :dunno:

There's no denying it's a small patch of UGLY. They're just a stone-throw away from the good looking British Embassy. :)

^^ Ugh... Seriously, I'm doubting that ALL those families in there have titles. :dunno:

There's no denying it's a small patch of UGLY. They're just a stone-throw away from the good looking British Embassy. :)

Siguro nga... kase isipin mo wala man lang kalsada? if this is really a legally or properly subdivided area.. atleast man lang meron dapat kalsada within that?

speaking of kalsada, Eleventh avenue will extend up to C5 road according to this map

http://i42.tinypic.com/110m7hw.jpg
full version (http://www.bgc.com.ph/maps/vicinity-map)

i hope this will push through :okay:

kelan ang target completion ng SM Aura?

speaking of kalsada, Eleventh avenue will extend up to C5 road according to this map

i hope this will push through :okay:

Yeah that looks like a great idea! :)

It looks like a very convenient southbound exit to c-5, and if they're more ambitious they can build and entry ramp going to it from the northbound lane. :okay:

Siguro nga... kase isipin mo wala man lang kalsada? if this is really a legally or properly subdivided area.. atleast man lang meron dapat kalsada within that?

Oo nga eh... it looks like a typical slum setup.

^^ Not to worry... that neighborhood will all eventually be cleaned up once the next phase of the project starts. Slowly but surely they are removing the squatters / illegal settlers as the project progresses. This may mean the hotel tower will not be far behind. They'll be gone when the exit ramp is built.

anong balak nila sa mga bahay sa tabi ???

^^ Tatanggalin ang mga yan. Mawawala rin yang Gillage. :)

I wish all he posts were in English so I could understand. I'm sure I'm not alone.

I wish all he posts were in English so I could understand. I'm sure I'm not alone.

are you filipino or a foreigner? just wondering why you can't understand tagalog.

are you filipino or a foreigner? just wondering why you can't understand tagalog.

I'm Filipino but grew up in America. Isn't this an international website? Posting in English might attract more international interest.

I'm Filipino but grew up in America. Isn't this an international website? Posting in English might attract more international interest.

ok i was just wondering that's why i asked the question. i too grew up in the US but i tried so hard to learn tagalog. conversational tagalog, i don't understand some big words in tagalog.

@ maddawg, start learning a few tagalog words so you can "tawad" successfully (asking the vendor to lower his/her price) when you buy goods in the philippines lol.

I'm Filipino but grew up in America. Isn't this an international website? Posting in English might attract more international interest.

ok i was just wondering that's why i asked the question. i too grew up in the US but i tried so hard to learn tagalog. conversational tagalog, i don't understand some big words in tagalog.

@Mad and @chillen, I am so surprised you didn't really know each other....

...seems like you two are somehow related--coming from the DAWG Family!:lol:



Peace
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ok i was just wondering that's why i asked the question. i too grew up in the US but i tried so hard to learn tagalog. conversational tagalog, i don't understand some big words in tagalog.

@ maddawg, start learning a few tagalog words so you can "tawad" successfully (asking the vendor to lower his/her price) when you buy goods in the philippines lol.

I understand most but makes my head hurt to read. I want to learn but no classes around here. I really want Rosetta stone.

I understand most but makes my head hurt to read. I want to learn but no classes around here. I really want Rosetta stone.

start with tag-lish, a lot of youtube's news from PI are in tag-lish. im sure you can make out of what they are saying. then it will gradually stick in your head.

are you filipino or a foreigner? just wondering why you can't understand tagalog.

I thought all Filipinos understood Tagalog

start with tag-lish, a lot of youtube's news from PI are in tag-lish. im sure you can make out of what they are saying. then it will gradually stick in your head.

Like I said I can understand. It's reading that is difficult. And I thought this was an international website.