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ryanr

February 2nd, 2005, 04:10 PM

South Forbes Golf City - Tagaytay

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Cathay Land fast-tracks P5.25-billion satellite city

By ROULEE JANE F. CALAYAG, Reporter

If South Forbes Golf City appeals to images of manicured fairways, then so be it.

"Golf is really the centerpiece, the major attraction of South Forbes Golf City," said Cathay Land President Jeffrey T. Ng in a statement.

But the 250-hectare development of the Ng family's Cathay Land, Inc. in the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay growth area is more than just a place for golfers.

There is more than meets the eye in Cathay Land's biggest and most ambitious project to date.

The satellite city, with P5.25 billion in investment, is expected to be delivered in 2020, signifying a perfect vision (20/20) for the company.

As early as June, Cathay Land will turn over the completed development for a portion of the property as it advanced its target completion to 15 years from an earlier proposed period of 20 years. It expects to finish the golf recreational area by 2007.

At the project's launch on Monday, Mr. Ng told reporters that they had completed the four phases of development in the self-sustaining satellite city.

"We had started the development of 50 hectares. We will turn over 12 hectares of Bali mansions by July. We are doing it in phases," said Mr. Ng, noting that the funds to be used for the development will mostly be internally generated. The rest will come from proceeds of the sale of subdivision lots.

Cathay Land will develop the area by phases. Its South Forbes exclusive residential enclaves will have Bali, Kyoto, and Shanghai mansions -- all keeping an Asian theme, Mediterranean-inspired Villas, Victorian-themed Oxford manors, modern Miami towers -- a group of luxurious condominium buildings, and French-styled country chateaus overlooking the 80-hectare golf course of South Forbes.

A Cathay Land marketing agent said a square meter (m2) at Bali Mansions fetches for P11,500. About 200 houses are expected to be built under Bali Mansions. Each house ranges from P4.5 million to P6.5 million.

Mr. Ng said they will also be building a 100-room business hotel with a conference center, spa, and wellness center. A cyber park will also rise to accommodate call centers and firms involved in business process outsourcing.

The South Forbes cyberpark, envisioned to be a group of modern and sleek office buildings, hopes to lure multinational companies and investors with its capability to host advanced telecommunications and technology facilities.

The Harvard Square, which will host the city's own university belt, will make Sta. Rosa, Laguna a center for higher learning south of Metro Manila. The area is hosting branches of the Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Brent International School and St. Scholatica's College. Learning Links, the first environmental school in Asia, is also based in South Forbes.

"We will focus on the south," said Mr. Ng, noting that while his family wants to strengthen their position in the real estate industry, they will not let go of the company's leadership in the steel and ceramics business and other interests.

Instead, he said these will all work together to bring residents a kind of distinct urban lifestyle, away from the congested metropolis.

Mr. Ng said a business district will rise along the city's main avenue -- the South Boulevard. There will also be various entertainment, dining and shopping stalls in the South Forbes Citywalk, a la Eastwood City in Libis, Quezon City. The average lot at the commercial strip is 1,500 m2.

The recreation area, the highlight of the whole development, is expected to bring in more buyers who would be passing by the residential enclaves before they reach the place.

The project hopes to reduce excess urbanization in Metro Manila in 15 years.

"It will be a city that thrives and one which promotes walking. It will be accessible to schools, offices, recreation centers and just a few minutes' walk from the residential area," said Mike Gascon, a Cathay Land official.

Mr. Ng said, "We put our money where our mouth is. We are committed to deliver with our big investment," adding that aside from the middle- and upper-class families, Cathay Land will also target multinationals.

"We also get a lot of queries from families of Filipinos overseas," said Mr. Ng. "The area has a lot of potential because it is beside the 400-hectare Laguna Technopark. Together with Ayala Land, Inc., we will create a critical mass which makes sense since Alabang is nearby. We will complement Ayala Land's residential subdivision -- the West Grove."

He said buyers in South Forbes will get to enjoy free golf club membership.

"We see a lot of synergy between these projects," Mr. Ng said.

Cathay Land, founded in 1994, has a 500-hectare landbank in Metro Manila and nearby suburbs.

Through a synergy with affiliates in the Cathay Group of Companies such as steel manufacturers Cathay Metal Corp., Amalgamated Iron Works, and Cathay; tile manufacturer Eurotiles Industrial Corp., tile retailer Ceramic Plaza; building materials retailer Federal Hardware; computer retailer PC; and hog raiser Cathay Farms Development, Cathay Land has risen as a strong participant in the real estate industry.

Its other projects are the Dynasty Towers in Manila, the 35-storey Astoria Plaza Hotel in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, and the 77-hectare Cavite Light Industrial Park in Carmona, Cavite.

jbkayaker12

February 2nd, 2005, 10:28 PM

I read that today at Bworld.com, interesting.

Lightspeed

February 3rd, 2005, 12:56 AM

This looks like a promising project.

With the ever-increasing number of U.S. and Canada-based Filipinos wanting to return and retire in the country of their birth, this seems like the perfect project to offer them.

Away from the maddening life of Metro Manila yet near enough.

Edmundtanso

February 3rd, 2005, 03:46 AM

looks good, i hope that they would build better infrastructures to accomodate all this developments in tagaytay, hopefully tagaytay wont get too over developed also

mhe-ann

February 3rd, 2005, 05:56 AM

^ nature-lover talaga.

renell

February 3rd, 2005, 06:23 AM

hmm.. so it's bigger than other developments in Tagaytay, I remember there were a couple, but now they've skipped my mind. :?

cropher

February 3rd, 2005, 09:47 AM

cropher

February 3rd, 2005, 09:51 AM

The climate is still hot there because its only in Laguna and not really in Tagaytay or even closer .

thomasian

February 5th, 2005, 04:12 AM

South Forbes City - Vicinity Map
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South Forbes City - Conceptual Plan
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renell

February 5th, 2005, 04:15 AM

that's not Tagaytay... at least the Tagaytay Tagaytay :D it's quite near SLEX, when the city itself is not right?

thomasian

February 5th, 2005, 04:20 AM

Model Units
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Alicante

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Castellon

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Cadiz

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Coralia

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Lovina

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Nusadua

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Sevilla

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ryanr

February 5th, 2005, 05:29 AM

:eek: Awesome. Its very well planned and very posh. I love how there are different villa/estate sections, each uniquely designed. The golf course, parks, city center, cyber park and towers make it even more amazing. Its also next to Ayala Westgrove Heights. Has this construction started?

cropher

February 5th, 2005, 02:48 PM

Confirmed , this South Forbes is only in Sta.Rosa, Laguna. It is 20-25 kms. away from the Tagaytay City ( Cavite) proper so we cannot expect the cool mountain breeze of Tagaytay there since it lies on the flat plains of former sugar plantation in Sta. Rosa .
Brace for the daily bottleneck traffic there on rush hours and even on mid-afternoons because most of the service shuttles of the various manufacturing plants in the technoparks there are vying for space on the lone road to shuttle their employees to their homes.

jbkayaker12

February 5th, 2005, 08:27 PM

looks good, i hope that they would build better infrastructures to accomodate all this developments in tagaytay, hopefully tagaytay wont get too over developed also

Unfortunately, Tagaytay is already developed. What authorities need to do is clean up the area and enforced laws, zoning regulations and building codes so we wont be seeing anymore structures obstructing the views of Taal Volcano all around the perimeter of the extinct crater.

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Jon

Thunderflip

February 6th, 2005, 02:42 PM

What an amazing development!

ronnaveth

February 6th, 2005, 03:39 PM

Unfortunately, Tagaytay is already developed. What authorities need to do is clean up the area and enforced laws, zoning regulations and building codes so we wont be seeing anymore structures obstructing the views of Taal Volcano all around the perimeter of the extinct crater.

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Jon
isn't true na wala daw water supply sa tagaytay

ronnaveth

February 7th, 2005, 08:31 AM

i never thought na this project was this huge.....

ka partner ba nila yung ayala kasi puro ayala westgrove ang nakalagay sa mga advertisement nila

PinoyBroker

April 19th, 2006, 02:39 AM

Cathay Land, Inc., and Palafox Associates understand the demands of the 21st century. Having envisioned a place that will represent the lifestyle of the future, they designed this latest landmark residential project, the 250-hectare SOUTH FORBES CITY, by preserving the natural beauty of the environment while enhancing the nearby landscape. Located near Sta. Rosa, Laguna, South Forbes’ planning follows nature’s creation, conforming to the graceful contours of a rolling terrain. As a result, the City offers a naturally tranquil atmosphere surrounded by the picture-perfect view of Tagaytay and Laguna de Bay.

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South Forbes is destined to be the country’s next premier residential frontier. Recreation centers (Enchanted Kingdom and surrounding commercial areas), educational institutions (Xavier School, Brent, St. Scholastica’s College, De La Salle Canlubang, Don Bosco), technology and manufacturing firms (Coca Cola, Panasonic, Ford, Toyota, and Honda), and existing commercial centers within the area make South Forbes a community that has everything just a few minutes away.

for more info, email us at: tokyo@pinoybroker.com

In South Forbes, traffic and pollution are things of the past. Here you can enjoy life in a refreshing, invigorating environment. Cradled by nature and enhanced with innovation, you can indulge in a resort-type lifestyle complemented with a grand clubhouse, basketball courts, and swimming pools. Recreational amenities like pocket parks, picnic grounds, and forest trails, on the other hand, create the perfect atmosphere for enjoying a leisure stroll or jog along the tree-lined streets of this peaceful and tranquil community.

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Everything in South Forbes allows you to live life to the fullest. Furthermore, we know you value the safety of your family so we have carefully planned a community that is both secure and uniquely convenient. In South Forbes, all your concerns ranging from business to education, commerce or recreation, are within reach in this self-contained and worry-free community.

for more info, email us at: tokyo@pinoybroker.com

PinoyBroker

April 19th, 2006, 02:40 AM

Serene. Simple. Sublime. These are three powerful words that best describe the Tokyo Mansions.

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The overall architectural design of the Tokyo Mansions, the modern Zen interiors, and the Asian landscaping combine to create a serene atmosphere unlike any other.

Lot prices start at P12,350/sqm (inclusive of Golf Membership) with a minimum cut of 305sqm.

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Simple, straight lines for the walls, windows, and roofs are featured all over the home. Bamboos in straight lines perfectly accent what could be the most sublime spot in every Tokyo Mansion: its own infinity pool.

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The Tokyo Mansions Clubhouse promotes tranquility and balance.
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PinoyBroker

April 19th, 2006, 02:47 AM

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Breathtaking Vistas

At Golf View Terraces, you can have the perfectly manicured fairways of the 18-hole, all-weather, world-class South Forbes Golf Club as your magnificent view from your unit's balcony. Best of all, with your free golf membership, the South Forbes Golf Club is your ultimate playground as well.

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PinoyBroker

April 19th, 2006, 02:58 AM

Investors of The Golf View Terraces also make a hole-in-one with their condominium investment: free membership to the 18-hole, all-weather South Forbes Golf Club designed by Asia's leading golf course designer, the International Management Group (IMG).

As the first and only affiliate of IMG SportsClub in the Philippines, investors of the Esplanade will get to experience the international golfing lifestyle. They will enjoy preferred access and special discount privileges in 42 top golf courses worldwide, including the Nirwana Bali Golf Club, the Laguna Phuket Golf Club in Thailand, and the prestigious Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco.

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The two-level infinity pool at Golf View Terraces is ideal for unwinding.
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1BR, 62sqm, loft type units start at only P3.9M. Undeniably, a small price to pay for you to enjoy the view of YOUR golf course.

email us at: golfview@pinoybroker.com

PinoyBroker

April 19th, 2006, 03:02 AM

South Forbes introduces first Sta. Rosa Condo

After introducing themed residences that have been well received by the investors' market, South Forbes Golf City launches another first: condominium living in Sta. Rosa.

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The Esplanade, a five-story Asian-modern structure at the entrance to South Forbes, will provide expatriates, top managers, and singles the ultimate form of convenience. They can shop, dine, and manage a business at the ground floor. Upstairs, they can enjoy the view of the Bali Mansions community, the 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club, and Mt. Makiling.

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The coffee shops and restaurants at Esplanade fronting South Boulevard will host a unique ambiance for al fresco dining facilities. The sidewalk is 10.50 meters wide-even wider than that of Makati's Ayala Avenue-and is lined by tropical trees and colored paver blocks. Considering Sta. Rosa's cool weather as well and the good mix of shops that it will attract, The Esplanade will likely be the hip place to hang out in Metro Sta. Rosa.

Aside from coffee shops and restaurants, the commercial spaces fronting South Boulevard will be ideal for boutiques, convenience stores, and retail shops. Regular guests will surely appreciate each shop's mezzanine floor for more intimate meetings or discussions. Meanwhile, the rear portion of The Esplanade is ideal for laundry, video, and courier services.

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The Esplanade's strong mix of clientele and regular patrons will surely come from the executives and managers of the nearby Laguna Technopark, the successful villages nearby including those of South Forbes, and of course the condominium residents. A landscaped courtyard at the center of the commercial area serves as the focal point for both community and condominium activity.

Investors of The Esplanade also make a hole-in-one with their condominium investment: free membership to the 18-hole, all-weather South Forbes Golf Club designed by Asia's leading golf course designer, the International Management Group (IMG).

As the first and only affiliate of IMG SportsClub in the Philippines, investors of the Esplanade will get to experience the international golfing lifestyle. They will enjoy preferred access and special discount privileges in 42 top golf courses worldwide, including the Nirwana Bali Golf Club, the Laguna Phuket Golf Club in Thailand, and the prestigious Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco.

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PinoyBroker

April 19th, 2006, 03:03 AM

Business-minded individuals can also seize opportunities waiting at the Esplanade's ground floor commercial area. They can open a coffee shop, boutique, specialty bakery, or top salon. Managing a business and raising a family upstairs at the same time are truly convenient at the Esplanade. An assurance that their business will surely click is a steady stream of well-heeled clients.

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The second to the fifth floors will feature residential condominium units from 1- to 3-bedroom flat units. Investors and buyers also have a choice of 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom loft units. As with other projects in South Forbes, investors can expect quality building materials: top ceramic tiles, bathroom fixtures, and built-in kitchens from Europe's #1, MFI.

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Payment schemes for The Esplanade are attractive as well. Unit prices start at P2.635M for a 1BR, 45sqm unit, a worthy investment, considering also that each unit comes with a free membership to the 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club, at absolutely no activation fee.

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midsunset92

April 19th, 2006, 07:29 AM

Is it in Tagaytay City ? From the article it looks like its only in Sta. Rosa, Laguna but lies in Tagaytay - Balibago ( Sta. Rosa ) road . I am from Silang , in a barrio away from Tagaytay and I do not see such property .

hello CROPHER...where exactly are you from in silang? kababayan tayo...i'm originally from poblacion...yeah there's a lot of projects that say it's in tagaytay but actually not...so buyers beware...like Canyonwoods looks like it's in tagaytay but actually in laurel, batangas...anyway, as long as there's lakeview it's superb... lakeview is what most people want to invest in tagaytay in the first place, as far as i remember.

PinoyBroker

April 20th, 2006, 04:45 AM

Actually, you are correct about Canyon Woods and other projects who advertise themselves as Tagaytay...

One of the popular terms now is "situated in Metro Tagaytay" which means the peripher of Tagaytay City.. hahaha

flymordecai

February 27th, 2007, 07:14 PM

sugarboy

March 2nd, 2007, 02:08 PM

where is the golf course? where is the clubhouse at the very least?

any news on that?

sorry but i don't intend to sound condescending. however, if it is touted as a golf city, diba dapat doon magsa-start ang developer?

KiBeN

March 4th, 2007, 03:43 AM

eto yung map from their website

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eto naman yung pinadalang brochure sakin from my tita:)

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KiBeN

March 4th, 2007, 03:53 AM

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KiBeN

March 4th, 2007, 04:02 AM

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KiBeN

March 4th, 2007, 04:06 AM

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sugarboy

March 4th, 2007, 08:18 AM

gridloc

March 8th, 2007, 03:54 AM

will this succeed? ^^ if someone did have stature, wouldn't he/she just live next door in Ayala Westgrove? just thinking aloud here.

hindi ko kinakaching yung project and credibility of Cathay Land. i'm just putting into question the marketing strategy behind selling the project in this manner.

I bought one here, at Bali Mansions. The place is great, and as far as developments are concerned they have been true to their promise, the roads are in place the clubhouseS are built already and some are being built, the utilities of most enclaves are underground and a big portion of the Golf Course are ready to be played this quarter. Bali Mansions in fact is almost sold-out so I think this is in its sense a successful development.

What's more, as soon as I set up my modest abode there, what Im awaiting is the city center which will ape the greenbelt development in makati.

Cathay Land is clever because I know most buyers at South Forbes were intending to buy at Ayala West Grove, but before you arrive at the latter's place you'll have to pass thru South Forbes, thereby letting the buyers think twice about where to invest. and the rest as they say is history...

asraz

April 24th, 2007, 06:55 AM

South Forbes Golf City - Tagaytay

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Cathay Land fast-tracks P5.25-billion satellite city

The satellite city, with P5.25 billion in investment, is expected to be delivered in 2020, signifying a perfect vision (20/20) for the company.
As early as June, Cathay Land will turn over the completed development for a portion of the property as it advanced its target completion to 15 years from an earlier proposed period of 20 years. It expects to finish the golf recreational area by 2007.

This is the one thing I don't like about this project. The whole project is not expected to be delivered until Year 2020. Whew! That is 13 years from now. It goes without saying that I bought a lot in Westgrove (Phase 5 in 2003). AWH broke ground in 1998 and I think they are now in Phase 7 or 8. According to ALI's annual report, AWH is 96% sold. That whole project is supposed to be up to Phase 10.

Aragon

April 29th, 2007, 08:59 AM

This is the one thing I don't like about this project. The whole project is not expected to be delivered until Year 2020. Whew! That is 13 years from now. It goes without saying that I bought a lot in Westgrove (Phase 5 in 2003). AWH broke ground in 1998 and I think they are now in Phase 7 or 8. According to ALI's annual report, AWH is 96% sold. That whole project is supposed to be up to Phase 10.

parang katabing katabi lang pala ng ibang development to

Sinjin P.

April 29th, 2007, 03:19 PM

Isn't this just located along the Sta. Rosa - Balibago National Road?

gridloc

May 3rd, 2007, 03:43 PM

this is at laguna blvd. near the laguna technopark, the road that links ayala westgrove to the main roads

4MiFamRoc

June 8th, 2007, 06:46 PM

I bought a lot at the Villas. Is this a good investment? I plan to build the house in five years.

boju

June 9th, 2007, 02:30 AM

Gaano kalaki ang South Forbes city (in land area)?

gridloc

June 10th, 2007, 07:37 AM

Gaano kalaki ang South Forbes city (in land area)?

previously its 250has. but has since bought adjacent areas, it is now at 500has.

gridloc

June 10th, 2007, 07:38 AM

I bought a lot at the Villas. Is this a good investment? I plan to build the house in five years.

it sure is! congrats for the investment!

sugarboy

June 12th, 2007, 07:48 AM

any news on the golf course?

sebs

August 30th, 2007, 11:13 AM

I have been to South Forbes Golf City when I called the number on their ad. They gave me a city tour including the golf course. Most of the golf course is finished and their golf coordinator, Mr. Eugene Dimaano, said that the complete 18 holes will be playable by December 2007. They are now offering a free round of golf (playing the 9 playable holes twice) along with he city tour. If anyone is interested, you can call 635-7777 or 631-8855. It's an impressive development, especially the different themed subdivisions.

I'll upload some images of the golf course soon.

great184

August 30th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Why is its location still Tagaytay in the thread? This is found within the boundaries of Sta. Rosa Laguna and Silang Cavite.

sebs

August 31st, 2007, 03:41 AM

Here are the photos I took of the golf course during my visit to South Forbes.

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drivensteven

August 31st, 2007, 06:24 AM

Here are the 3D renderings that I did for South Forbes Golf City. Hope you like it. :)

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Exterior Perspective

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Infinity Pool

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Terrace View

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Unit 01 - View 01

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Unit 01 - View 02

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Unit 01 - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_GVT_Unit1_cam03.jpg
Unit 01 - Bedroom

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_GVT_Unit2_cam01.jpg
Unit 02 - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_GVT_Unit2_cam02.jpg
Unit 02 - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_GVT_Unit2_cam04.jpg
Unit 02 - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_GVT_Unit2_cam03.jpg
Unit 02 - Bedroom

drivensteven

August 31st, 2007, 06:31 AM

Here are the 3D renderings that I did for South Forbes Golf City. Hope you like it. :)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_Esplanade_exterior2.jpg
Exterior Perspective - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_Esplanade_exterior1.jpg
Exterior Perspective - View 02

drivensteven

August 31st, 2007, 06:44 AM

Here are the 3D renderings that I did for South Forbes Golf City. Hope you like it. :)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansionsClubhouse_cam01.jpg
Clubhouse - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansionsClubhouse_cam08.jpg
Clubhouse - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansionsClubhouse_cam06.jpg
Clubhouse - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansionsClubhouse_cam05.jpg
Clubhouse - Interior View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansionsClubhouse_cam04.jpg
Clubhouse - Interior View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Ayutthaya_cam03.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Ayutthaya Model - Exterior Perspective - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Ayutthaya_cam06.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Ayutthaya Model - Exterior Perspective - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Ayutthaya_cam07.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Ayutthaya Model - Exterior Perspective - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Ayutthaya_cam10.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Ayutthaya Model - Dining Area

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Chakri_cam01.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Chakri Model - Exterior Perspective - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Chakri_cam03.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Chakri Model - Exterior Perspective - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Chakri_LivingAr.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Chakri Model - Living Area

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Chakri_DiningAr.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Chakri Model - Dining Area

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Chakri_MasterBe.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Chakri Model - Master Bedroom

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Taksin_cam02.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Taksin Model - Exterior Perspective - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansions_Taksin_cam06.jpg
Phuket Mansions - Taksin Model - Exterior Perspective - View 02

drivensteven

August 31st, 2007, 07:04 AM

Here are the 3D renderings that I did for South Forbes Golf City. Hope you like it. :)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_ChateauxDeParis_Chambord_cam01.jpg
Chateaux de Paris - Chambord Model - Exterior Perspective

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_ChateauxDeParis_Fontainebleau_.jpg
Chateaux de Paris - Fontainebleau Model - Exterior Perspective

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_ChateauxDeParis_Chantilly_cam0.jpg
Chateaux de Paris - Chantilly Model - Exterior Perspective

gridloc

September 3rd, 2007, 04:05 PM

Here are the photos I took of the golf course during my visit to South Forbes.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff160/arkitectsebs/P1010136.jpg

Sebs, can you post other golf course pix of south forbes aside from this one?
thanks in advance!:)

plmetzen

September 6th, 2007, 09:40 AM

Hello lads,

Well I gotta say, the South Forbes properties are quite pretty, modern and classy and although they have a massive marketing scheme and they seem to be living up to their promises, there are a few tid bits that irritate me:

1) the website of South Forbes is the most ridiculous thing I've ever encountered in my entire IT life; its absolute rubbish because when you navigate from one page to another, the pages and format changes. Its a completely mediocre experience because its not consistent and its full of marketing marketing marketing.

2) By the way that's number two: its so full of marketing that it loses its focus. There's so much that you don't want to read up on it ie. the newspaper clips, the visions and the feng shui of the master plan etc.

3) Since this is after all a grand presentation of cultures, from Indonesian Bali, to Thai Phuket, to French chateaus, Japanese houses why is it that they don't have a village which is just Filipino ? They can design a village that looks like Vigan, or of houses that reminisce the grandeur of colonial Philippine architecture (neo-classical colonial American styles or of colonial Spanish designs).

4) Why is it that we as a people think that foreign is better? Or at least, why is it that most of our buildings, naming of developments and of other great edifices are named after other countries other than our own? Sure its the Philippines and that we got nothing to lose, but y'know what, all those countries that this South Forbes host DO NOT have a village or architectural inspiration that is FILIPINO because frankly we do not own villages or buildings that are modern and truly unique that will shock the world and inspire them to build houses, buildings and or designs our own way.

Apart from my rant there, here are some photos my sister took.

(http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc05552at1.jpg)

[img=http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7787/dsc05553so7.th.jpg] (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc05553so7.jpg)

[IMG]http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/395/dsc05554wk4.th.jpg (http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc05554wk4.jpg)

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7672/dsc05555vi7.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc05555vi7.jpg)

sebs

September 19th, 2007, 10:08 AM

Gridloc, here are more photos of the golf course:

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff160/arkitectsebs/P1010168.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff160/arkitectsebs/P1010167.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff160/arkitectsebs/P1010157.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff160/arkitectsebs/P1010138.jpg

sebs

September 19th, 2007, 10:31 AM

Plmetzen, on your valid points:

One Filipino-themed (Vigan style) development called Dos Rios in Cabuyao, Laguna was launched like a decade ago but I can’t recall it ever pushing through. Would it be fair to assume that the Filipino style does not appeal much to Filipinos themselves? Or could it be that the image of Filipino architecture by Filipinos is limited to the nipa hut or bahay kubo? Your guess is as good as mine.

Real estate, of course, is a business. Any developer would not want to lose money on a venture that is not secure. Maybe that’s why Ayala chooses to sell lots only in most (if not all) of their developments so as not to get tied up with a theme.

In fairness to South Forbes (I know someone from inside… hehe), they are in the works of coming up with a Filipino-themed village in their next phase of development, but sticking to their modern approach over the traditional style. I don’t think South Forbes would want to have a subdivision of bahay kubos. This will be a challenge to architects since Filipino architecture itself is hard to define, especially with several regional influences as a result of us being an archipelago.

gridloc

September 21st, 2007, 04:05 PM

Sebs, you got it right! by the way thanks for the pics. Cant wait to live there next year.:)

Plmetzen, on your valid points:

One Filipino-themed (Vigan style) development called Dos Rios in Cabuyao, Laguna was launched like a decade ago but I can’t recall it ever pushing through. Would it be fair to assume that the Filipino style does not appeal much to Filipinos themselves? Or could it be that the image of Filipino architecture by Filipinos is limited to the nipa hut or bahay kubo? Your guess is as good as mine.

Real estate, of course, is a business. Any developer would not want to lose money on a venture that is not secure. Maybe that’s why Ayala chooses to sell lots only in most (if not all) of their developments so as not to get tied up with a theme.

In fairness to South Forbes (I know someone from inside… hehe), they are in the works of coming up with a Filipino-themed village in their next phase of development, but sticking to their modern approach over the traditional style. I don’t think South Forbes would want to have a subdivision of bahay kubos. This will be a challenge to architects since Filipino architecture itself is hard to define, especially with several regional influences as a result of us being an archipelago.

geebeng

September 23rd, 2007, 11:59 PM

gridloc

October 6th, 2007, 04:55 PM

from sebs' pics of one of the holes of south forbes golf city overlooking Dela Salle Canlubang (boxed):

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/P1010168a.jpg

geebeng

October 14th, 2007, 07:23 AM

gridloc

October 16th, 2007, 02:18 PM

Some houses at Bali Mansions, South Forbes:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/IMG_0022.jpg[/IMG]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/IMG_0020a.jpg[/IMG]

Tokyo Mansions entrance gate:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/IMG_0025a.jpg[/IMG]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/IMG_0026a.jpg[/IMG]

geebeng

October 17th, 2007, 07:46 AM

Nice pics @gridloc. I hope South Forbes becomes a success like the Ayala projects. Maganda masterplan. Sana hindi masayang like the Riviera and Fil-Estate developments. IMO South Forbes might slow down due to Nuvali.

gridloc

December 2nd, 2007, 04:59 AM

Cathay Land allots P12.5B for golf complex
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Upscale property developer Cathay Land Inc. expects total investments in its flagship 500-hectare fully-integrated golf residential complex, South Forbes Golf City, in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to reach P12.5 billion.

In an interview, Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng said new developments will continue to rise in South Forbes in line with the company’s bid to keep it self-sustaining and attractive to the investing public.

“Everything in South Forbes is world-class. Our residents deserve nothing less and we give nothing less than our best,” Ng said.

So far, the company has already invested P4.5 billion in South Forbes with the remaining P8 billion expected to be spent over the next few years with the construction of more themed residential subdivisions, condominium buldings, commercial and retail outlets.

Ng said funding would come from internally- generated cash and pre-selling activities.

The latest addition to the residential component of South Forbes is Miami, a tropical lifestyle-inspired subdivision which will require an investment of P1.25 billion. This project will cover 18 hectares of South Forbes’ residential cluster, offering four model homes named after key places in the Sunshine State like Daytona, Pensacola, Kissimmee and Sarasota.

Ng said that since Miami will be the top of the line for the residential district, the lot sizes would be bigger than those that have been already launched, ranging from 300 to 500 square meters.

Pre-selling of Miami will start in the first quarter of next year.

To date, Cathay Land has launched seven themed residential subdivisions and two condominium projects which include the P1-billion Nirwasa Bali residential and commercial development covering 30 hectares; the P1.25-billion five building Golf View Terraces and the P500- million twin tower Scandia Suites.

The main entrance to South Forbes Golf City is a 30-meter wide avenue named Orchard Drive. The complex will also feature a 1,000-square meter visitors centre which will be surrounded by a 2,500-square meter lagoon.

Ng said he remains optimistic about the prospects of the real estate industry given the growth of the middle-income to high income segment, strong buying interest among Filipinos living or working abroad, and low interest rates.

“We feel that the area where we are in right now has the fastest growth. No area in the Philippines has the same growth prospects. There’s a mad rush of developers wanting to put up shop in the area. We welcome this because this would make our project more attractive to investors,” Ng said.

Eton Properties Philippines, Ayala Land Inc. and the Campos family’s Greenfield Corp. have their respective projects in the booming Sta. Rosa, Laguna –Tagaytay corridor.

Cathay Land was recently adjudged by the world’s most prestigious awards program, the CNBC International Property Awards, for South Forbes Golf City as Best Golf Community Development. This recognition makes Cathay Land the first and only Philippine developer to have received such citation.

South Forbes is the first to offer free golf membership to its lot or condominium unit buyers at no activation fee, including special playing privileges to several renowned golf courses around the world with their affiliation to top golf course designer, the International Management Group (IMG).

With Cathay Land’s affiliation with IMG, residents can access 42 other golf courses around the world like the Laguna Phuket Golf Club in Thailand, Moonah Links in Melbourne, and the prestigious Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco.

Cathay Land is part of the Cathay Group of Companies comprising Cathay Metal Corp. and Cathay Pacific Steel Corp., Eurotiles, Federal Hardware and PC Express.

gridloc

December 2nd, 2007, 05:00 AM

South Forbes goes green

Friday, November 30, 2007
Today, the need for efficient land development has taken on even greater significance due to growing concerns over climate change which has increasingly affected many aspects of our lives. Although experts have formulated new practices in land development that accommodate population growth while preserving land and minimizing the dependency on cars, in the Philippines, sustainable development is still the road less traveled.

“South Forbes Golf City believes that building sustainable and thriving communities in harmony with the natural environment is about building better lives for people,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng.

The 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, recognized the contributions of Cathay Land, Inc. through South Forbes Golf City – the country’s largest fully integrated, all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the booming Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay growth corridor — and named it as the Philippines’ first and only Best Golf Community Development.

New Urbanism governs the planning and design of South Forbes in order to achieve the benefits of compact, mixed-use, and pedestrian neighborhoods. This way, there is a discernible center where most residences are within 10 minutes walk away, there are a variety of dwelling types so that younger and older people, singles and families, the wealthy and underprivileged may find places to live, streets within the neighborhood form a connected network which disperses traffic by providing a variety of pedestrian and vehicular routes to any destination, and work and school are close enough so that most everyone can walk from their homes.

“This is reflected in South Forbes’ 5 Clusters of Excellence where the Residential Cluster forms a synergistic circle with the Education, Business, Wellness, and Leisure Clusters,” Ng explained. “New Urbanism, in our case, fosters a walkable, human-scaled urban environment, while offering a modern residential and commercial suburban development.”

Along the perimeter of the City Center, South Forbes’ commercial hub, are the themed residential neighborhoods for which South Forbes is renowned. Villages include the Mediterranean Villas, Châteaux de Paris, Miami, Bali Mansions, Tokyo Mansions, and Phuket Mansions and Sentosa Heights. Condominiums include the five-building Golf View Terraces and the twin-tower Scandia Suites.

“Walking will become the main mode of transportation to lessen dependence on automobiles,” shared Ng. “Landscaped promenades to and from every location are provided to make this basic and pollution-free activity most enjoyable.”

stephenpdavid

December 9th, 2007, 04:40 PM

Any updated pics?

4MiFamRoc

January 31st, 2008, 04:45 AM

gridloc

January 31st, 2008, 07:08 AM

To drivensteven: You are destroying the beautiful images of South Forbes city. I bought a property here and I don't want the beauty be degraded by the watermarks on every picture you posted. These images are the property of South Forbes City. I am glad you were banned from posting.

Its his. He's back by the way. fyi. why would you be glad if he was banned? he's just sharing images.

stephenpdavid

February 2nd, 2008, 08:47 AM

To drivensteven: You are destroying the beautiful images of South Forbes city. I bought a property here and I don't want the beauty be degraded by the watermarks on every picture you posted. These images are the property of South Forbes City. I am glad you were banned from posting.

^^FYI, the images that I posted came from me. I did those images personally. I'm just sharing my works in this thread. :)

hoyimd

February 2nd, 2008, 09:26 AM

I went to see this project a few months back and was surprised at the size and quality of the development (big and well made). However, I hesitated to make an investment because I had my own issues. The name was too close to Forbes Park. Hard to explain to your friends how you live in South Forbes, then you have to add that its not the Forbes in Makati. If they named it something else, maybe it would have been a different story.

I did like the golf view terraces and the model units of their asian inspired houses were quite nice. However with the many different village themes I felt too much of a good thing didnt necessarily make it better, I got confused.

I asked about the golf shares, specifically how the ownership went. I was told ownership remains with the developer and the buyers had rights? to play for some 20+ odd years if I remember correctly. I probably would have bought shares if they sold those coz the golf course has some of the most breathtaking views. It is a precision course that is not walkable and the fairways are narrow but with lush tropical greenery that you wish would remain virgin-like when the place is fully developed.

Who knows maybe one day I will get over my issues.

gridloc

February 2nd, 2008, 10:46 AM

4MiFamRoc

February 4th, 2008, 06:23 PM

^^FYI, the images that I posted came from me. I did those images personally. I'm just sharing my works in this thread. :)

If you want your works be appreciated, then remove the watermarks on the pictures you posted for viewers to appreciate them. How can someone appreciate an art of work if there are marks on the pictures that prevented seing the details you produced.

stephenpdavid

February 5th, 2008, 03:28 AM

^^I believe we have "freedom" to express our artworks...and besides, there is no rule that watermarks are prohibited in this website. :)

4MiFamRoc

February 7th, 2008, 07:48 AM

^^I believe we have "freedom" to express our artworks...and besides, there is no rule that watermarks are prohibited in this website. :)

If watermarks are allowed on the pictures published here, explain to the viewers what was the reason why you were banned? There must be a reason.
I bet you can't publish pictures on this thread anymore. I go this site to get a latest update on the progress of South Forbes City development. Soon my family will be spending some of our time here when we visit the Philippines. I don't intend to live here permanently. I bought a property here because I saw the beauty of this place when the sales people came to the US. They had a nice video presentation. The pictures published here with watermarks will definitely have an effect in selling the properties because future owners who come to this site are searching for inputs and pictures on the latest development.

stephenpdavid

February 7th, 2008, 08:12 AM

^^I was banned because of multiple posting on several threads...and not on the watermarks per se. By the way, I also did the video presentation of SFGC. :)

The reason why i put watermarks on my 3D rendition because I saw my work from another person who is claiming that he did the latter.

stephenpdavid

February 7th, 2008, 08:24 AM

If watermarks are allowed on the pictures published here, explain to the viewers what was the reason why you were banned? There must be a reason. I bet you can't publish pictures on this thread anymore.

^^I can still post pictures here in SSC. :)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/_scraps/SFGC_PhuketMansionsClubhouse_cam08.jpg

gridloc

February 7th, 2008, 01:34 PM

If watermarks are allowed on the pictures published here, explain to the viewers what was the reason why you were banned? There must be a reason.
I bet you can't publish pictures on this thread anymore. I go this site to get a latest update on the progress of South Forbes City development. Soon my family will be spending some of our time here when we visit the Philippines. I don't intend to live here permanently. I bought a property here because I saw the beauty of this place when the sales people came to the US. They had a nice video presentation. The pictures published here with watermarks will definitely have an effect in selling the properties because future owners who come to this site are searching for inputs and pictures on the latest development.

Hey this is not the site that South Forbes offer, this is a forum ok? if the prospective client wants to view South Forbes then go to www.southforbes.com and not here.

gridloc

February 8th, 2008, 04:32 AM

Phuket Mansions U/C Clubhouse:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/011-2.jpg

Phuket Mansions U/C Model Houses:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/012-2.jpg

Bali Mansions houses:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/013-2.jpg

Tokyo Mansions U/C Clubhouse:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/120.jpg

Tokyo Mansions Model Houses:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/123.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/125.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/126.jpg

stephenpdavid

May 22nd, 2008, 01:53 AM

Here are the 3d rendered images of my client's 2-storey with attic at South Forbes Bali Mansions:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Liv-2.jpg
Living Area - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Liv-1.jpg
Living Area - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Living.jpg
Living Area - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Dining.jpg
Dining Area

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Kit-3.jpg
Kitchen - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Kit-2.jpg
Kitchen - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Kit-1.jpg
Kitchen - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Kitche.jpg
Kitchen - View 04

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Powder.jpg
Powder Room

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Den-2.jpg
Den - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Den-1.jpg
Den - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Den_ca.jpg
Den - View 03

stephenpdavid

May 22nd, 2008, 01:59 AM

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Mas-4.jpg
Master Bedroom - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Mas-3.jpg
Master Bedroom - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Mas-2.jpg
Master Bedroom - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Mas-1.jpg
Master Bedroom - View 04

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Master.jpg
Master T&B

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Wal-1.jpg
Walk-In Closet - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Walk-i.jpg
Walk-In Closet - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Bed-3.jpg
Bedroom 01 - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Bed-2.jpg
Bedroom 01 - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Bed-1.jpg
Bedroom 02 - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Bedroo.jpg
Bedroom 02 - View 02

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Common T&B

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flymordecai

May 22nd, 2008, 11:51 PM

^^I can still post pictures here in SSC. :)

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This is the "Phuket Mansion"? Looks more like Japanese Shinto architecture to me.

gridloc

May 23rd, 2008, 06:37 AM

This is the "Phuket Mansion"? Looks more like Japanese Shinto architecture to me.

yeah this was supposed to be for shanghai/beijing mansions but the name was scuttled and replaced with phuket mansions, they still retained the design of the clubhouse, which i think is not, imo thai in design/architecture.

-TC-

December 6th, 2008, 02:46 PM

Some old Philippine Star articles:

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=70761

South Forbes opens 18-hole golf course
July 04, 2008

In what appears to be the fastest constructed golf course in the Philippines, South Forbes Golf City, the largest fully-integrated and all themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, will be opening its world-class 18-hole golf course on July 5, 2008.

“We are proud to announce the much-awaited opening of the entire 18-hole golf course and the driving range facility,” said Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president. “This major milestone for 2008 fortifies South Forbes’ identity as a producer of “firsts” in the industry.”

First Philippine IMG-affiliate. The 18-hole precision golf course was designed by Asia’s foremost golf course designer, the International Management Group (IMG). In keeping with the principles of environmental sustainability, IMG designed the whole course to take advantage of the site’s mountainous terrain and lush forests, with minimized earth movement, resulting in breathtaking views from any point in the course, especially the peaks.

Precision courses reward players for accuracy and not so much for long distance game.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=72147

South Forbes boom city
July 11, 2008 12:00 AM

The world has now taken notice of the phenomenon of “boomburbs”, a term coined by Robert Lang and Jennifer LeFurgy to mean suburban communities in the United States that have grown rapidly and consistently. Today, boomburbs are home to extremely diverse populations, major employment centers, and regional entertainment venues, with its cities having its own priorities for economic development and community character so families and individuals alike are offered many options as they locate there.

“As much as having the fastest growth prospects in the entire country is concerned, the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, much like its American counterparts, has itself become a “baby boomburb”, projected to be the next best place to explore and experience the dynamics that are shaping successful 21st century metropolitan areas,” shared Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president.

Dream City. And at the forefront of this region of change and vitality is South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city, acclaimed Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme.

“We’re building a perfectly-located city with various educational, lifestyle, work, and play options for the whole family,” Ng said. “Together, our various themed subdivisions fulfill our vision of ‘The Whole World in One City’ concept.”

Stopping the Sprawl. Metro Manila was built on an expansionist real estate philosophy which created an automobile-based culture that generated traffic congestion and an immensely-polluted environment. South Forbes does not subscribe to this kind of unbridled development.

Setting the stage to a sustainable future, the master planned community of South Forbes incorporated the compact, pedestrian-friendly town center type of development, with its City Center — the focus of the community — surrounded by the Residential Cluster. This is called New Urbanism. In fact, all other South Forbes Clusters — Education, Wellness, Business, and Leisure — are all accessible within a few minutes of pleasant walk from home through landscaped promenades.

Take your Pick. Boomburbs rely on the wide availability of housing options. South Forbes has responded with internationally-themed enclaves from affordable sizes to single-family estate homes: the charming Mediterranean Villas, regal Châteaux de Paris, chic Miami, tropical Bali Mansions, tranquil Tokyo Mansions, resort-inspired Phuket Mansions, and daring Sentosa Heights.

Medium-rise condominiums with ground-level commercial space topped with four storeys of residential spaces like Scandia Suites create critical mass for retailers. And in keeping with the golf theme, the Golf View Terraces front the fairways of the golf course where its residents will enjoy the high of sweeping vistas and a cool breeze.

Stretch those Legs. The City Center, the South Boulevard Commercial Strip and Rodeo Drive are a mixed-use lifestyle zone that combines an array of architectural styles and detailing that provide character to the city while respecting human scale.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=82199

New urbanism in South Forbes
August 29, 2008

South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated, and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay growth corridor, adjudged Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, has poised itself into becoming a city meant for people who are after a green way of life.

“The recognition given us by the international community shows that South Forbes upholds the globally-accepted principles of an environmentally-sensitive development through proper planning and design,” said Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president.

Sustainable Design. South Forbes subscribes to the doctrines of New Urbanism where, because of the creation of walkable districts, there is a reduction in the dependency of automobiles and a conscious preservation of critical lands, and is now becoming a safe, livable, healthy community as intended.

“For people to take to walking, they must find it enjoyable, which is why we spared no expense into providing wider, landscaped pedestrian routes of all kinds all over,” said Ng. “In the very near future, our parent residents will walk their children to school like our very own Learning Links Academy of Sta. Rosa and South Forbes City Colleges before heading for work at the Cyberpark nearby.”

South Forbes is structured into complete, well-connected, mixed-use neighborhoods allowing residents to live, work, play, shop, and learn within a walking or transit distance.

Cool Communities. Châteaux de Paris, for one, is one enclave where pedestrian and vehicular routes were planned around parks and gardens. These gardens, which also evoke the grandeur of the French capital, are interconnected by landscaped paths so that residents can walk from their own homes to any of the six themed gardens they choose within a matter of minutes.

-TC-

December 6th, 2008, 02:55 PM

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=399876

South Forbes Golf City's sleek Scandia Suites
September 12, 2008 12:00 AM

A lot of people find the ownership of a condominium unit to be one of the more intelligent property purchases. They make great affordable “first homes” as well as make great “last homes” if one is downsizing from a large family house to a smaller residence. If one would rather spend his free time doing something else besides moving the lawn, painting the outside of your home, or waiting for the ‘pool guys’ to show up, then a condo might just be the thing for you.

Super Site. Scandia Suites is the second condominium project in South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated, self-sustaining and all-themed golf resort city at the heart of the Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor and the first in the Philippines to have been honored Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme.

“The Residential Cluster of South Forbes, of which the twin-tower Scandia Suites is an integral part, is not only diverse in housing types but also in character,” said Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president. “This condo aims to reach out to executives working in the business and technology parks in the immediate vicinity as well as those future executives of South Forbes’ own Cyberpark.”

Smart Design. Scandia Suites is a take-off on Scandinavian modernism, conveying the sleekness and energy of modern technology — simple, uncomplicated, efficient, innovative. This unique style celebrates and reflects the desire to live in functional comfort and unpretentious style so much in demand today — new approach to contemporary living for the fast-paced professional.

Stylish Suites. With sensible space management and well-thought through layouts, each suite has become the ultimate pad for people who prefer a residence that is high in style but low in upkeep. There are four unit types to choose from: studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The option for a fully-furnished unit will come with select furniture, fixtures, and appliances with brands known for their style, sophistication, durability and quality.

Sweet Spots. The ground level is dedicated to the immediate needs of its residents without leaving the Scandia compound. A double shot of espresso from the Café can kick-start your day then head off to shopping for essentials like food, toiletries or magazines at the grocery to complete a shopping list. Mom can wait for her laundry to finish at the Laundromat while getting a perm at the salon next door. It is total convenience without having to drive in heavy traffic or to search for parking.

Residents, both grown-ups and kids, can have so much fun with the facilities and amenities designed just for them. A quick dip at the landscaped pool is perfect on a hot summer’s day. Refreshments are served at the al fresco café by the pool deck. Working parents can satisfy a cardio regimen around the jogging path before heading for the office and children can play with their neighbors at the gazebo or run around the playground after school.

And school is not that far away. Just beside is the Learning Links Academy of Sta. Rosa that offers quality pre-school to secondary education, including a day care center where parents can entrust their toddlers to trained professionals. A walk up South Boulevard will lead to the South Forbes City Colleges for global tertiary education.

Shopping Strips. Also few minutes’ walk along South Boulevard is the City Center, the commercial hub of South Forbes, where a village of multi-themed entertainment, dining, and retail shops are located around a lagoon and the Driving Range facility. Along its perimeter are the South Boulevard Commercial Strip and Rodeo Drive for specialty stores, offices and even clinics.

Strokes, Swings, Sights. As with every other project in South Forbes, every Scandia Suites resident is entitled to free golf membership to the world-class, 18-hole South Forbes Golf and Leisure Club at no activation cost.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=401510

Miami in South Forbes
September 19, 2008

In a recent online survey conducted by Travel & Leisure entitled “America’s Favorite Cities”, the place voted with the most attractive people is none other than Miami, Florida, and rightfully so with its mixed ethnicity, stylishness, and passion for an active lifestyle.

And quite similarly, such is the vision of South Forbes Golf City, the largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, for its newest enclave in its internationally-themed Residential Cluster, a highlight feature recognized by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, which gave it the highly-coveted honor of being called Best Golf Community Development — the first and only in the Philippines.

“Miami will be a tropical hot spot for the hip and famous in a captivating paradise setting of sun and palms — just like living an ongoing vacation,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “Miami is also perfect in the Philippines in that we share similar climate and an environment of cultural diversity.”

See. Inspired by the Miami Beach Architectural District, also called the Art Deco District containing the largest concentration of 1920s and 1930s resort architecture in the United States, four model homes capture the extraordinary charm of this district yet each with its own functional appeal: the Daytona for the jetsetter businessman, the Kissimmee for those who lavish in the comfort of big spaces, the Sarasota for big families with their own personal needs, and the Pensacola suited for the retirement class.

Do. A village of sophisticated homes deserves an equally classy clubhouse where residents are elevated to a celebrity status, especially those who adore soaking in the sun and enjoy a nightlife that never sleeps. Swimmers and sunbathers are welcome to lounge on sunning beds all around the beach-inspired free-form pool. On special weekends, one can grab a bite at the clubhouse outdoor café for delectable barbecues with family and friends — a popular American tradition.

What tropical setting wouldn’t be complete without rows of tall palms that spire up to the sky and sway with the gentle breeze like well-wishers welcoming everyone arriving? Two feature parks inside Miami are dedicated to providing picturesque and stimulating parks and recreational facilities, whether one is a biker, stroller, passer-by. Flamingo Park will even have flamingo sculptures around a fountain.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=402942

South Forbes enlightenment
September 26, 2008

South Forbes Golf City, the largest fully-integrated, self-sustaining, and all-themed golf resort city in the heart of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor and recipient of the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, for Best Golf Community Development, is renowned for creative themed residential developments. And in its newest Balinese-themed enclave, Nirwana Bali, it has combined the ingredients of a tropical resort lifestyle into a home that ingeniously merges the modern and traditional styles intended for a young family — Sanur.

Sanur, which literally means the passion to visit a certain place, was once the setting of grand villas of heirs and heiresses, and has since attracted an international elite that made it a prominent luxury resort area in the Far East.

A Whole New World. From the exterior alone, the warm wood tones and Balinese decorative elements that contrast beautifully with the clean, spare walls and sharp lines of the whole house immediately reveals the perfection of a luxury hideaway.

Upon entering, the immaculate, almost monastic, living room is striking in its calm simplicity. The whole space pays particular attention to surfaces and textures with the ivory sandstone wall where an oil painting hangs, a soft and cozy sectional sofa with Balinese accent throw pillows for a very relaxed ambience, and an abaca rug that breaks up the space and lends warmth to the stone flooring. Full-length sliding doors invite the outside landscaping in — part of the Balinese tropical living experience.

A wooden louver screen divides the living area from the kitchen and dining area yet still allows for ample light and good ventilation. A low glass-top bar allows for a delineation of space as well as a countertop for working or eating. The modern glass dining table with steel base complements the traditional wooden chairs for an uncluttered appearance. Printed drop lighting adds an interesting Asian touch.

Spic and Spa. The master’s bedroom on the second level features contemporary pieces of furniture and accessories with traditional Indonesian wooden panels. The platform bed is framed by an upholstered wall panel in vibrant lemon yellow and chic, soft floral patterns.

A floor-to-ceiling wooden-framed picture window is lined with built-in wooden shelving to add life and art to the scenery beyond. Luxurious drapery filters the glare of the bright sun.

A walk-in closet transitions between the bedroom and the toilet and bath. Light-colored stone tile flooring and glass partitions add to the bright and airy feeling while the chaise lounge by the large window allows one to view clothes in total ease.

-TC-

December 6th, 2008, 02:58 PM

Last few Philippine Star feature articles:

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=413167

Be well in South Forbes
November 07, 2008

When we are faced with overwhelming deadlines and an intimidating in-box, the ideal of balancing the load with some “me time” often languishes in the to-do file. When you find your days starting to blend from one into the other, you feel like you just need to get away from it all.

In South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the heart of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, and recipient of the highly-coveted 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, there are plenty of options to boost your mood and make you feel healthier and happier — places and activities that can help bring focus, clarity, and contentment into your daily life.

Where the Heart Is. Hearing a familiar voice and sharing moments with family infuses a short period of time with a lot of comfort. South Forbes integrates the value of quality family time in the design of its homes with spacious and flexible common areas like the den. Even the master bedroom of the Chakri home in Phuket Mansions invites children to bunk in with their parents.

Today’s fast paced society may have made sleep seem like a luxury, not a need. But everyone needs quality sleep for good health.

Creating a better sleep environment, like the bedrooms of every South Forbes model home, can make sure that one gets the quality sleep he needs. The Sanur in Nirwana Bali features a cozy nursery where restful sleeps will be a normal experience for the newborn baby.

Healing Touch. Touch is a basic human instinct each of us is born with. It is the easiest way to add comfort to one’s life.

And while not all spas are created equal, the Astoria Plaza Spa and Wellness Center will certainly the perfect spot of pampering to curb one’s lifestyle blues. Once opened, it promises of a sanctuary enough to make you feel like you are on cloud nine, treatments designed for anti-ageing, de-stress, and relaxation, and therapists who are friendly and talented.

Have Your Fill. Food also has the power to heal. The food we choose to eat can support our moods and mental focus. Certain foods contain the nutrients we need to create the chemicals in our brains that make us happy, easy-going, and stress-free.

The City Center, South Forbes’ commercial and social hub, will provide an international line of restaurants offering a varied range of gourmet or standard cuisine – ideal after a day of shopping at the numerous retail stores or hitting balls at the driving range.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=421096&publicationSubCategoryId=76

Thriving South Forbes Golf City
December 05, 2008

Oddly this December, the rains still bring in a refreshing feeling against the stinging heat of the sun. A universal metaphor for the origin and renewal of life, rain carries with it hope that life will always flourish wherever it pours. Of course, without the rain, nothing can wash away Phil Collins’ hurt away or Gene Kelly will have nowhere to dance in.

As the rain showers over South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor and acclaimed Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, life continues to thrive from the place to its residents.

Reflections. The success of any thriving community, aside from its people, is a result of good planning and creative design. New Urbanism has played a major role in the development of South Forbes as it ensures that the whole city remains compact, mixed-use, and pedestrian-friendly to reduce, if not eliminate, the dependency on an automobile-oriented system.

“Creating a great place takes a lot of passion and we want our residents in South Forbes to share the same vision and feel the same passion so that our city will grow into one that is interesting, diverse, and community-oriented,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng.

Rainbow Connection. To see a rainbow, one has to have rain and sunshine. It is a mutual interaction between 2 elements that results in a spectacular natural phenomenon.

Interactions like this inspire South Forbes to create its 5 Clusters of excellence where each cluster — Residential, Business, Education, Wellness, and Leisure — performs its own function yet works in synergy with each other in order to provide its residents a place to live, work, study, shop, and play.

To quote an old Irish blessing, may the rains fall soft upon your fields. Move in right here, right now.

-TC-

December 13th, 2008, 07:39 AM

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=423105&publicationSubCategoryId=76

X'mas at South Forbes
Philippine Star
December 12, 2008

The weather has been getting increasingly pleasant lately, with temperatures gradually going down — somehow, an invitation to keep the windows open or indulge in this seasonal bliss outdoors.

And in a place like South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, where the elevation is higher, the cool weather practically lasts the whole day.

Walk the Talk. South Forbes, acclaimed Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, heeded the call for a New Urbanist approach to planning and development in order to achieve the benefits of compact, mixed-use, and pedestrian neighborhoods. With the creation of walkable districts, there is a reduction in the dependency of automobiles that contributes to less air pollution. “To maintain the lower temperature predominant over South Forbes, we ensure that the planning design for walkable districts is executed properly and that there is a conscious effort to limit the expansion of the built environment over the natural,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “Hence, less car usage and more parks and other open areas our residents can frequent.”

Trees of Green. Trees alter the environment in which we live. The temperature in the vicinity of trees is cooler than that away from trees. Its leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particulates.

And in South Forbes, nowhere else has more trees than Châteaux de Paris, themed around gardens and groves of trees much like the City of Lights itself. One of the many themed gardens, L’Orangerie, will be an orchard of our native dayap. Arranged in a geometric grid, the orchard not only serves as

ruralvillage

January 9th, 2009, 04:51 AM

South Forbes lifestyle city (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=430165&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=430165&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
January 09, 2009 12:00 AM

2007 CNBC International Property Awards recipient South Forbes Golf City is welcoming the new year with much enthusiasm as it unfolds its plans for better offerings in 2009.

“We are redefining South Forbes Golf City to become not just a fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city, but now as a fully-serviced and lifestyle-focused active, thriving community,” announced Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president. “We don’t just sell real estate, we are determined to improve the quality of life of our residents.”

Top Development. Location is a critical factor. South Forbes’ general proximity to all aspects of living — work, education, leisure, and nature — makes it a prime investment. The booming Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor has become the ideal place to set up business with the availability of major infrastructure such as roads, communication systems, and electricity. These are continuously being improved to sustain the business and technology parks, educational institutions, and residential developments like South Forbes.

South Forbes is planned, designed, and built to incorporate its 5 Clusters of Excellence that work in synergy among each other in order to provide residents with a place to live, work, study, shop, and play all within reach — making it unnecessary to leave the confines of the city in search of basic and special needs.

Of notable distinction is the international-themed Residential Cluster that reflects the unique cultural elements in homes and featured amenities, such as the quaint Spanish flair in the Mediterranean Villas, the royal treatment at Châteaux de Paris, the Zen eden of Tokyo Mansions, the tropical resort ambience of Bali and Phuket Mansions, and the chic hipness of Miami. The sleek Scandia Suites and the fairway-fronting Golf View Terrace comprise the condominium options.

A-1 Healthcare. Filipinos are renowned all over the world to possess a most caring heart that make us suited best for the hospitality industry. In fact, the skill and devotion of Filipino doctors and nurses are most valued here and abroad. These qualities deserve nothing less than a state of the art medical facility that is at par with the best in the world.

“We are providing this facility within the development that will be managed by practitioners on top of their respective fields both here and abroad and equipped with the latest medical equipment,” said Ng. “We want our overseas Filipinos to come home and retire in a place that will cover their present and future health concerns.”

Residential units will be electronically connected with the medical facility as it is the goal to put the response time to a bare minimum.

Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.

ruralvillage

January 15th, 2009, 08:17 PM

Classic Chateaux charm (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=432040&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated January 16, 2009 12:00 AM
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South Forbes Golf City, the country’s first all-themed golf resort city at the heart of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor and only recipient of the CNBC International Property Awards for Best Golf Community Development, continues to outdo itself project after project within its internationally-themed Residential Cluster among others. From the luxurious homes to the feature amenities, innovation and inspiration have been the trademarks of this development, so unique in the whole country.

“Capturing the essence of a foreign culture and integrating it with our own Filipino sensibilities is not an easy task to accomplish,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “In Châteaux de Paris, a masterpiece which epitomizes a French fantasy made real is revealed in the majestic Châteaux Clubhouse.”

Liberté. In an age of increasingly-complex technology and highly-specialized professions, often are the times when we would just like to take a long break from it all and retreat to a place of quiet solace and natural beauty, away from the rigors of work and the worries of other responsibilities. To some people, this is freedom. And such pleasures combined with an old world charm have been created in Châteaux Clubhouse as a sanctuary for those whose lives have become unmanageably hectic.

On the approach to the clubhouse, a huge and elaborate garden, a palette of flowering plants seemingly embroidered on the ground, is a most regal welcome to all visitors as well as a fitting homage to the Gardens of the Tuileries or Versailles that has made the French capital the envy of the world. Immediately, such splendor can soothe the eyes of any beholder as its intricate design leaves one in awe.

Much like the castles of yore, the clubhouse is surrounded by a moat of reflection pools whose rippled images recall of impressionist paintings inspired by Monet and Renoir. The moat extends to a 25-meter lap infinity-edge swimming pool at the rear that creates the illusion of overflowing to the river below. Listening to the sound of the flowing brook while staying immersed in the refreshing waters of the pool will undoubtedly calm the senses.

Fraternité. “Champagne wishes and caviar dreams”, signature phrase of renowned celebrity host Robin Leach, vividly illustrates the lifestyles of South Forbes’ elite as they mingle at the Châteaux Clubhouse’s array of social areas.

Every debutante’s dream is to be a princess on her special day. As her guests wait in eager anticipation at the 13-meter high Grand Ballroom, she makes her entrance from the mezzanine above and down the grand staircase where her prince awaits at the foot. The imposing chandelier dims and surrenders to the gentle flickers of candlelight. The gala begins to the accompaniment of the grand piano and a string quartet.

Egalité. As the stately Châteaux de Paris clubhouse becomes the shared home of its royal residents, so too is the world-class, 18-hole South Forbes Golf and Leisure Club where every South Forbes resident is entitled to free membership at no activation cost.

In fact, with the South Forbes’ affiliation with the International Management Group (IMG) Sports Club, all members are given special privileges and discounts to 42 other golf courses and sports clubs worldwide.

Be treated to a royal arrival. Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.

ruralvillage

January 22nd, 2009, 11:06 PM

The life you want (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=433899&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated January 23, 2009 12:00 AM
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As time goes by, the world is more and more evolving into a global village, mostly from the rapid influx of newer technology. Almost everyone seems to be connected through Facebook, kids today may have the latest PS3 that allows players to simultaneously play from different locations, and even newly-inaugurated president Barack Obama admittedly could not detach himself from his Blackberry to stay linked with mainstream America.

With all these fast-changing developments and an increasingly higher incidence of lifestyle-related diseases, there is greater yearning for the right balance in one’s own life and that of his family, a balance where one has control of his life and not vice versa. This “preferred” lifestyle is the new wave in South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor and sole recipient of the honor Best Golf Community Development from the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme.

“We at South Forbes have always believed that our residents should be given many options on how they want to live out a more balanced lifestyle so that they become better individuals and productive members of society in the process,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “Hence, we are introducing a fully-serviced and lifestyle-focused active, thriving community in South Forbes.”

What You Like is What You Get. South Forbes’ Preferred Lifestyle Program is categorized into: Work-related (part-time, full-time, or consultancy), Sports and Leisure, Civic-related (mentoring, fund drives, city-wide events), Self-Improvement (spiritual or skills development), and Rest & Relaxation activities.

“Prior to acquisition of a residential unit, our program team will intensively interview the prospective resident in order to develop his personal activity/program mix based on his preferences,” Ng said. “As an example, the resident may opt for a 30% work, 50% leisure, 20% civic program lifestyle or any other combination he desires.”

A full-time, 24-7 activity/program management team will design individualized activity programs based on the lifestyle the resident has chosen.

Lean on Me. Like all hotels with their many services, residents can depend on the South Forbes central administration, complete with a concierge, mailing and messaging services, and individual schedule reminders and updates.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.

ruralvillage

January 30th, 2009, 02:12 AM

Spring-clad South Forbes Golf City (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=435769&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated January 30, 2009 12:00 AM
Philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=435769&publicationSubCategoryId=76)

The Spring Festival, popularly called Chinese New Year, is one of the most anticipated celebrations among the Chinese worldwide, but more so Filipinos who have embraced the culture almost entirely. Cultural assimilations have a way of enriching one’s own culture which is perhaps why we Filipinos are a colorful people.

As such, it has inspired the total development of the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor acclaimed Best Golf Community Development by the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards program — South Forbes Golf City, the Whole World in One City.

Enter the Dragon. Along with the thunderous beating of the drum and deafening clashing of cymbals is the traditional dragon dance that aggressively drives away bad spirits to usher in a new year of prosperity. The dragon has long been the ubiquitous symbol of auspicious power.

“In as much as having the fastest growth prospects in the entire country is concerned, the Metro Sta. Rosa - Tagaytay corridor is projected to be the next best place to explore and experience the dynamics and elements that are shaping successful 21st century metropolitan areas abroad,” shared Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president. “In fact, South Forbes, from the air, is shaped like the head of a dragon that feng shui masters have labeled as a prosperous place.”

Stick Together. Filipinos love tikoy for its annual novelty to the point of inventing several more flavors to the usual white and brown. This glutinous cake symbolizes maintaining close ties or togetherness.

South Forbes’ strength lies in the creation of its five Clusters of Excellence where each cluster’s synergistic contribution provide every resident with a complete and active lifestyle — a place and opportunities to live, work, study, shop, and play. In essence, an internationally-themed Residential Cluster is supported by the Business, Education, Wellness, and Leisure Clusters.

“On a micro level, there is unity in diversity within the Residential Cluster, South Forbes’ prime distinction among other developments, in what is called contained diversity so that the whole city does not give a theme park image,” added Ng.

Kiong Hi Huat Tsai. Creating your luck and building prosperity start in the present. Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.

Runrunandclingtolife

February 10th, 2009, 02:45 PM

Edo and Taisho are (i think) beautiful houses. Unfortunately, Im not in Laguna, or any nearby residences. Im from Mindanao and plan to settle here. So there, I have a question, is it possible to build Edo/Taisho at my place? Can "they" (the developer/architect) file a case against me?

ruralvillage

February 16th, 2009, 06:04 AM

Grand South Forbes plan (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=439780&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated February 13, 2009 12:00 AM
Philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=439780&publicationSubCategoryId=76)

The Ayutthaya bungalow in Phuket Mansions is a dream home especially to retirees.

MANILA, Philippines - Renowned American architect and planner Daniel Burnham, noted in our country for the master plan of the cities of Manila and Baguio, once said, “Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever-growing insistency.”

Such sentiments inspire the greatness South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa - Tagaytay corridor, endeavors to achieve. Even early in its journey, South Forbes has already reaped acclaim as Best Golf Community Development from the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme.

“As we are determined to improving the quality of life of every South Forbes resident, we have laid out strong plans of ensuring a fully-serviced and lifestyle-focused active, thriving community,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng.

“Global” Villages. The heart of every community is the individual and, by extension, the family. Families need nurturing and no better place to care for a family than at home. Every South Forbes home has been designed to answer the present and future needs of its residents as they grow with new — even high-tech — requirements.

Closer to the Filipino heart is the modern Asian aesthetic that achieves a synthesis of styles that traces, yet transcends, their oriental origins — exotic to the eye yet soothing to the soul. Bali Mansions, Nirwana Bali, and Phuket Mansions define resort living in a suburban setting with airy and spacious family areas and restful private spaces. The minimalism of Tokyo Mansions is a testament to a simple and content lifestyle.

Surrounded with lush greenery and water features, these enclaves combine and balance the elegance of traditional sensibilities with the conveniences of modern-day facilities even its clubhouses and adjoining amenities.

Other enclaves include the quaint Spanish flair in the Mediterranean Villas, the royal ambience at Châteaux de Paris, and the chic hipness of Miami. The sleek Scandia Suites and the fairway-fronting Golf View Terrace comprise the condominium options.

Live Your Life. South Forbes will have a full-time, 24-7 activity/program management team that will design individualized activity programs based on the lifestyle the resident has chosen. South Forbes’ Preferred Lifestyle Program includes activities categorized into the following: Work-related, Sports and Leisure, Civic-related, Self-improvement , and Rest and Relaxation.

South Forbes is no longer just a big dream but is now a thriving community where everyone can live big. Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.

ChicTown

February 16th, 2009, 04:24 PM

venntro

March 6th, 2009, 01:41 AM

Synergized South Forbes (http://http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=445910&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated March 06, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is a quote we hear often to describe an interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. This is synergy.

This concept of full integration is very much alive in South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa - Tagaytay corridor and recipient of the Best Golf Community Development title by the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards program, through its five Clusters of Excellence where a holistic lifestyle is assured every resident.

“The idea is to create a self-sufficient community where every resident’s needs is satisfied without leaving city boundaries,” Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng said.

Travel without Leaving. South Forbes’ Residential provides a fusion of international design elements and Filipino sensibilities resulting in a unique development that harmonizes with our culture that of the foreign region.

Already completed and occupied are the quaint Mediterranean Villas, the resort-inspired Bali Mansions, and the serene Tokyo Mansions. Other villages include the tropical Phuket Mansions, the grand Châteaux de Paris, chic Miami, and the sleek Scandia Suites. We also have residential communities offering breathtaking views of the golf course like the fairway-fronting Golf View Terraces and the summit-set Sentosa Heights.

Bear in Mind. The Learning Links Academy of Sta. Rosa located inside South Forbes caters to young minds from pre-school through high school, also complete with a day care facility where trained professionals can begin nurturing the minds of these youngsters. Graduates of the academy can pursue higher education at the South Forbes City Colleges which ensures a continuity of excellence through knowledge in facing the challenges of a modern age.

Though still in the planning stages, South Forbes City Colleges intends to initially offer courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Information Technology, Business Management, Nursing and other medical-related courses, vocational courses (under TESDA), and foreign language courses — courses that open doors to the rest of the world as much as they help find one’s purpose in life.

Off to Work. The booming Metro Sta. Rosa - Tagaytay corridor has become the ideal place to set up business with the availability of major infrastructure such as roads, communication systems, and electricity. South Forbes’ own Business Cluster includes the Cyberpark that will feature world-class, built-to-specification buildings suited for BPOs and call centers, supported by The Astoria Plaza South Forbes Business Hotel and Conference Center.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.

Charles12

July 21st, 2009, 10:28 AM

Is the property bounded in Sta Rosa Laguna or Silang Cavite? I learned that the price per square meter for South Forbes is P 12, 300 per square? Why is that so? In fact I checked the price of the booming development beside your project Sta Rosa Heights is only P6,000 per square? I understand Sta Rosa Heights is a Megaworld Mid class project and it is only P6000 per square. I am convinced with the great ads of South Forbes but I want to know the justification of its price. Thank You

mucho

July 24th, 2009, 10:08 AM

ruralvillage

August 1st, 2009, 05:57 AM

South Forbes Colleges unveiled (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=491576&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated July 31, 2009 12:00 AM
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MANILA, Philippines - Last July 27, South Forbes Golf City, honored Best Golf Community Development by the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, together with Global City Innovative College (GCIC), officially started phase one of their 10-year plan to develop South Forbes City Colleges (SFCC) with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site.

The event, which began with a ritual blessing of the site led by geomancer Victor Po, was attended by GCIC chairman Ramon Garcia, Jr., SFCC director Atty. Carlos Ocampo, SFCC general manager Eric Salido, campus architect Douglas James Ramsey, and Cathay Land (CLI) president Jeffrey Ng among others.

South Forbes is the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa - Tagaytay corridor, the center of light manufacturing industries and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms and a burgeoning residential and commercial city.

GCIC believes that the SFCC’s strategic location in the Metro Sta. Rosa area, where South Forbes is at the heart of, will be the next boom city.

“Back when nobody believed in the Fort Bonifacio area, we established GCIC there. Today, the place is now called Bonifacio Global City,” shared GCIC chairman Ramon Garcia, Jr.

South Forbes City Colleges, in partnership with GCIC, will have modern facilities and equipped with fiber optic connectivity to insure that the future potential applicants and enrollees will be educated and trained on an international standard.

TeslaCoil

August 2nd, 2009, 02:51 AM

the interior is so earthy at it bores me to death. that would do inside the bedroom but for the whole house???

Go Global

August 3rd, 2009, 01:24 AM

the interior is so earthy at it bores me to death. that would do inside the bedroom but for the whole house???

Agree. Could do with a splash of color here and there.

cli_architecture

August 13th, 2009, 03:27 AM

:lol:

cli_architecture

August 13th, 2009, 03:52 AM

New project sentosa heights
Soaring Sentosa Heights in South Forbes
cli_architecture@yahoo.com
http://www.southforbes.com

There’s no way but up! Only in South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the heart of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, and recipient of the Best Golf Community Development honor by the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, can one live on the top with the all the perks that come with it. Sentosa Heights, South Forbes’ latest and most prestigious addition to its international-themed Residential Cluster, takes you to the next level of modern living.

King of the Hill. One of the natural beauties in South Forbes is its dynamic landscape where the lowlands hold the bulk of the Residential Cluster and the main commercial complex, the City Center. In distinct locations where unique natural features are unparalleled anywhere else, that is, on higher elevation, exceptional enclaves are developed. Hence, Sentosa Heights is created.

“In addition, at the time of its inception, South Forbes was seen to resemble the head of a dragon, a lucky symbol in Asian geomancy,” Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng said. “Located at the eye, an auspicious part, is the golf clubhouse and the eyebrow Sentosa Heights.”

Cream of the Crop. Sentosa Heights is meant for a privileged few. Only an allocated 29 lots, with an average area of 1000 square meters each, will have the coveted advantage of waking up to a gleaming and glorious sunrise-to-sunset experience, a cool and unobstructed breeze from the upper hills, and a magnificent view of the manicured fairways of a world-class golf course.

The Lap of Luxury. Who wouldn’t want to have a huge backyard, and a golf course at that? With the density of urban housing and the lack of private space being special modern problems, Sentosa Heights introduces a new lifestyle with the concept of space, more space, and beyond.

The gentle side of Sentosa Heights allowed the Raffles model unit to embrace the earth. From the road, the house appears to be a bungalow with an impressive roof. As one goes further in, it reveals an expansive house with living quarters on one wing and the social areas on the other. Its most impressive spot is the living are with a high ceiling with a large clerestory that illuminates the whole space without the use of electrical means. The view is equally moving with an elevated garden beside an infinity-edge pool that appears to extend to the lake at the golf course. Beyond that is nothing but green.

The most impressive among all model homes in South Forbes, and perhaps any other development, is the Stamford, that conforms to the steep slope where it is built, allowing it to have 2 upper levels and 3 lower levels; the lowest of which is a wall-less meditation pad surrounded by lush foliage and the verdant fairway. One surely can focus to that spiritual space where the mind becomes acutely sensitive to the true and beautiful.

The Stamford’s main highlight is the master suite that occupies the whole second level, surrounded with nothing but glass panels that integrates both indoor and outdoor spaces. It is just like waking up and living on Cloud 9.

Go for the Gold… and the Golf. Living in an enclave enveloped by the world-class 18-hole South Forbes golf course is a most invigorating experience. One would feel the pure energy of nature walking from home to the nearest prime destination, the golf clubhouse, only a very short distance away. When it drizzles, one can but take a golf cart and take a quick trip.

The inspiring structure that is the golf clubhouse is one, too, that appears to soar to the heavens with its light and airy architecture -- a striking roof, glass and solid body on wooden stilts. Its 50-meter long gallery can accommodate eager on-lookers to witness the culmination of a thrilling championship.

Membership to the South Forbes Golf and Leisure Club comes free with every lot or condominium unit purchase at no activation cost. By affiliation to the IMG Sports Club, every club member is entitled to privileged access and special discounts to 42 other golf and sports clubs worldwide.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.