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At Gateway Garden Heights, you can find the most spacious and affordable Bi-Level residences in the Metro. Fell its homey ambiance in any of the the available 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. The Bi-Level concept integrates privacy in condominium living. The dining, living and kitchen areas are located on the first floor while the bedrooms are on the second level. Its architectural design purveys a unique and contemporary look that is generally and visibly appealing, even to up-and-coming young professionaland starting families. This truly modern style, coupled with desired comfort, definitely equals top-notch living.

Outside the condominium is another kind of comfort. Gateway Garden Heights boasts of large landscape garden, swimming pools, jogging path, a playground, and even a fitness center. It is a few minutes away from the Makati and Ortigas central business districts, and is in close proximity to the efficient MRT Boni Station. It is a significant component of a mixed-use community with an array of retail and commercial establishments in the nearby Robinsons Place Pioneer Mall.

Site Development Plan of Gateway Garden Heights:
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Site Development Plan of Robinsons Pioneer Complex:
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Building Floor Plan:
Makati/Manila Bay
FortBonifacio/LagunaDeBayhttp://robinsonsproperties.com.ph/images/ggh/typical_fp_3to25_big.jpgOrtigas
Antipolo

Is this the final part in "robinsons own rockwell" type development?

No, it's one of the major "change in plans" for the complex. I'll explain later.
BTW, it looks like a major copycat of the Aeropolis 2 - New Manila.

This is the original "Gateway Place Residences"

http://www.viviun.com/data/properties/images/6598-19952-1PK3KJ2TMM.jpg??103849

Only tower one (the leftmost tower) is the only one left, the other towers (2, 3 and 4) are gone and are replaced by the North, South, East and West Towers of Gateway Garden Heights.

Well..... four of those would look pretty commie-block ish anyways:)

edit: I see it now. Right those. They're not any better. or worse. But it does change shapes, so that would be cool.

wow san mo nahanap yung siteplan

Sa website ni Bengene Placido, taga RLC high-rise buildings division.

What? but why? the original plans of Gateway Place Residences towers 1, 2, 3 and 4 is much better than this!
Oh well, at least they are building one of them.

At least there's one additional tower.

IMO the old gateway design, or four of them wouldn't look nice. but I'd like to find out what was Robinsons' decision for altering their plans.

It maybe the market response to the bi level concept.

new design, better concept than flat.

Any updates on this one?

cno kaya ang general contractor nung site?

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Gateway Garden Heights is a strategically located residential condominium with wide outdoor open spaces, and cozy interiors that allows its owners to enjoy privacy and comfort with its bi-level concept. Gateway Garden Heights boasts of the following:

Strategic Location

A premiere community in the corner of EDSA and Pioneer Street in Mandaluyong City, Gateway Garden Heights is a few minutes away from the Makati and Ortigas Central Business Districts, and is only a few steps away from the Robinsons Pioneer Mall and MRT Boni Station.


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Featured Amenities

Gateway Garden Heights incorporates a large landscaped garden area in its development, complete with other amenities for you and your family to enjoy.


Recreational Amenities/ Facilities and Features

Landscaped garden and amenities area at upper ground level
Swimming pools for adults and children
Jogging path
Children’s Playground
Fitness Center

Building Features / Services

Entrance lobby with reception/ security counter
Building Administration office
Mail room
2 passenger elevators and 1 service/ passenger elevator
Automatic heat/ smoke detection and fire sprinkler system
Annunciator panel with emergency speaker at all floors
Intercom system from reception/ security counter to all units
Overhead water tank and underground cistern
Standby power generator for common areas and selected outlet in each unit
CCTV monitoring of selected common areas
Centralized Garbage room


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I'm not sure if we have a thread for this already.. so if there is.. please merge it...

anyways.. I posted this because the past days as I pass thru the Boni-EDSA tunnel, I've been noticing construction on-going on that side of Robinsons... backhoes are digging along the Boni Ave side.. which I'm not sure if it is the same building or another... this is the nearest project of Robinsons on that side so I assume its part of it...

^^ You mean the digging for Cybergate-3?

ohh.. so there will be a Cybergate 3?

but I don't think so... from the map above.. the diggings that I see seems to be for that upper left structure in orange.... which is adjacent to One Gateway...

^^ The upper left "L Shaped" one is the GGH North Tower.

hmmm.. so could they be starting the construction of it as well... unless they are just leveling the grounds for now..

^^ Ewan ko lang, pero hindi siguro kasi ang alam ko the first one is the GGH West Tower.

well.. sana someone from Robinsons could give light into this...

Groundbreaking will start this 1st quarter..

Its a very quiet project, pero its 80% sold

sobrang quiet nga nito kasi last week when I passed by this I can see the metal bars sticking out na... parang level one na ang ginagawa... @Dvorak... tanaw ba to sa unit mo sa GA? baka makuhaan mo ng pix.. .

so bevepi... is that construction there the L-shaped building? which is along Pioneer..

sige silipin ko.. baka kasi natatakpan nang Globe yung view..

sobrang quiet nga nito kasi last week when I passed by this I can see the metal bars sticking out na... parang level one na ang ginagawa... @Dvorak... tanaw ba to sa unit mo sa GA? baka makuhaan mo ng pix.. .

so bevepi... is that construction there the L-shaped building? which is along Pioneer..

I'm not sure if we have a thread for this already.. so if there is.. please merge it...

I already made a thread for this one, noong 2005 pa.

Merge ko na lang....

thanks.. Aaron...

oh.. I remember that last night when we passed by the site... they were erecting the construction crane already...

parang pinalapad na 5th avenue.... minus the R logo...:)

just an update.. though I'm unable to take pictures of the site because have no time to stop there... but.. today a portion of it is now at the 4th level (i think).. while other sections are now probably at the ground level.... it does seem to be the North Tower going up quickly than what is shown on this thread with the render... I hope someone can post in the rendering of the North Tower...

photo taken this morning.. eto lang kita ko from our window..

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Robinsons Land Corporation’s Gateway Garden Heights Breaks Ground

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Leading the ceremony were (left – right) Design Coordinates, Inc. Managing Director Mr. Franz Ziebert, Robinsons Land Corporation-World Engineering Sr. Project Engineer Joel Jocson, Robinsons Land Corporation Senior Project Director Antonio Jesus V. Liza, WV Coscolluela & Associates Managing Director Arch. Winifredo Abad, Robinsons Land Corporation Senior Project Manager Jose Rovie V. Cipriano, Robinsons Land Corporation Marketing and Communications Manager Jeng de la Torre, Robinsons Land Corporation-World Engineering Sr. Project Engineer Noel Cagalawan, IPM Construction Vice President for Operations Lugivico V. Quintos, IPM Construction Head for Technical Services Juanito M. Cruz

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The symbolic lowering of the time capsule for Gateway Garden Heights was led by (second and third from the left) Arch. Winifredo Abad and Engr. Antonio Jesus V. Liza.

Yesterday they already started to clear totaly the concrete remains of the former structure in the site.

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taken last week

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Wow, sa wakas nag-start na din ang GGH. I hope it will be better than "ugly" OGP... :P peace!

sana nga mas mganda sya...worried lang ako dun sa width ng corridor

01.20.08

Gateway Garden Heights is where the crane is - taken while along J.P. Rizal
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ano ba ang balak ng gokongwei sa area na to? are they gonna masterplan it kasi para lang mga kabuteng nagsusulputan ang mga buildings dito tapos hindi maganda ang mga access points. ay sori, isa lang pala ang access point, pioneer street. sana man lang kahit konting integrated community masterplanning meron. di ba sa area din na to itatayo yung "the links" na JV nila with federaland??

^^ i agree.. where is the master-planning.. pioneer area maybe choked up as well..

For the benefit of GGH buyers, btw may re-open units pa pala dito...:banana:
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Hope u like it.....:)
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ano ba ang balak ng gokongwei sa area na to? are they gonna masterplan it kasi para lang mga kabuteng nagsusulputan ang mga buildings dito tapos hindi maganda ang mga access points. ay sori, isa lang pala ang access point, pioneer street. sana man lang kahit konting integrated community masterplanning meron. di ba sa area din na to itatayo yung "the links" na JV nila with federaland??

hahah! choked yeah. i dont think there's a master plan for all these buildings. it seems that the business development group have come up with individual plans for each building. not necessarily that they all be interconencted. but somehow, the cybergate 1, 2, and 3 have been planned as a set, next to taht will be the Cybergate Grand Plaza to be located now where Apartelle used to be standing. it will serve as part residential, part office building. most probly to cater to those working there too. hmm accessible. :cheers:

Taken a week ago...

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is this gateway garden heights?

taken by aurmanita (http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicmuffin/page5/) on may 6

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^^ Yes it is. Thank you for finding updates.

taken last friday...

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is this gateway garden heights?

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Those nicely painted houses, are they part of Metro Gwapo beautification project? Looks good!

^^ Nope. It's a project of Gawad Kalinga called the GK Concepcion Village. Concepcion referring to the Concepcions of RFM and Philtown who sponsored/supported this project which is just a stone's throw away from their plant.

yeah those houses look nice...a lot better looking than that giant wall robinsons land have built behind them :D

It's Gateway Garden Heights per @thomasian so I've reposted it here. :)

Thanks for posting it here.... :)

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^^ Looks like the building has already been topped off.

update (17 april 2009) from robinsons land website:

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hey guys,

we got a unit here but robinsons can't seem to give yet an estimate on how much is the total turnover fee. anyone can give me an idea on roughly how much it will cost? how about association dues?

the other is parking. seems no more slots were available for sale. in developments like these, would there be parking spaces for rent made available? perhaps the Robinsons Pioneer Mall will offer long term rental? :)

THanks

I just got word that this project is delayed by almost a year! :(

original target turnover date was supposed to be Sep 09, but it's now moved to Jan 2011. I guess that's a first for RLC . . .

I just got word that this project is delayed by almost a year! :(

original target turnover date was supposed to be Sep 09, but it's now moved to Jan 2011. I guess that's a first for RLC . . .

Are you serious? Have you received a letter from RLC about the delay? I also bought a unit here. I did hear from my agent that the project turnover date is delayed but he didn't mention any date. I was just told to wait for the letter from RLC. Supposedly, GGH turnover date is 8 days from now. Pero wala pa akong natatanggap na notice of delay. :ohno:

Are you serious? Have you received a letter from RLC about the delay? I also bought a unit here. I did hear from my agent that the project turnover date is delayed but he didn't mention any date. I was just told to wait for the letter from RLC. Supposedly, GGH turnover date is 8 days from now. Pero wala pa akong natatanggap na notice of delay. :ohno:

I emailed robinsons land customer service last week, and they said that tentative turnover date is Feb 2010.

I emailed robinsons land customer service last week, and they said that tentative turnover date is Feb 2010.

What's their email address? Feb 2010 is acceptable. Pero 2011 is NOT!

What's their email address? Feb 2010 is acceptable. Pero 2011 is NOT!

brint, I sent you a private message for the email add.

Anyway, I don't think the turnover date will reach 2011. In the contract, there is actually a clause which states that the grace period/delay can only be up to 8 months from the original turnover date. Since the original date is Sep 2009, robinsons land has a contractual obligation to deliver no later than May 2010.

hey guys,

we got a unit here but robinsons can't seem to give yet an estimate on how much is the total turnover fee. anyone can give me an idea on roughly how much it will cost? how about association dues?

the other is parking. seems no more slots were available for sale. in developments like these, would there be parking spaces for rent made available? perhaps the Robinsons Pioneer Mall will offer long term rental? :)

THanks

Transfer & Misc. is roughly 4% of the TCP, Assoc dues base on Gateway Garden Ridge is 45 pesos per sqm.

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^^^^that's a lot of robinsons buildings in one area... nice!! :cheers:

Finally got some clear dates on the turnover. Looks like the first couple of floors will be turned over by Nov this year including ours. :)

Guess the tough thing lang was the original target date was Sept09, but no notice was sent. Each time I contacted RLC the usual reply is the project is proceeding as scheduled but they have a grace period of 8 months.

Finally got some clear dates on the turnover. Looks like the first couple of floors will be turned over by Nov this year including ours. :)

Guess the tough thing lang was the original target date was Sept09, but no notice was sent. Each time I contacted RLC the usual reply is the project is proceeding as scheduled but they have a grace period of 8 months.

Wow, that's great news! Congrats!

Mine is at the 22nd floor. I guess that's the reason why the turnover date for my unit is Feb 2010.

Anyways, keep us posted with updates on your unit.

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01/23/10

any news on the turnover of units? is it true that some of the lower floor units have already been turned over late last year?

we have a unit on the 20/F but until now we have not received any updates from RLC.

yup lower floors are being turned over already. Our unit at the 7F was supposed to have been turned over last Dec but encountered some delay due to some additional paperwork needed (my wife and I had bought the unit when we were still single). I'm expecting we should have everything cleared by this Feb.

yup lower floors are being turned over already. Our unit at the 7F was supposed to have been turned over last Dec but encountered some delay due to some additional paperwork needed (my wife and I had bought the unit when we were still single). I'm expecting we should have everything cleared by this Feb.

may i ask on which floor your unit is? just so i can estimate when our unit will be turned over. thanks!

Hi. The NAUT has not been sent to us. So I guess it is not true that turnover of lower floors have been completed.

hi hija23, we're at the 7F, and just signed the Unit Acceptance Form after viewing our unit 2 weeks ago. I expect the keys should be turned over in the next week or so. We actually got our first viewing around Dec, but have had some delays in the paperwork as mentioned above. There were also some re-touches so didn't sign the UAF until our 3rd viewing. Building Engineer that guided us said that as of Feb they were doing turnovers up to the 15F already, so most likely all units will be turned over by middle of this year.

GGHCondo, that's strange that you have not even received the Notice of Turnover. Best check with their customer service or your broker. Nangulit din ako todo since the original date was supposed to have been Sept last year.

hi hija23, we're at the 7F, and just signed the Unit Acceptance Form after viewing our unit 2 weeks ago. I expect the keys should be turned over in the next week or so. We actually got our first viewing around Dec, but have had some delays in the paperwork as mentioned above. There were also some re-touches so didn't sign the UAF until our 3rd viewing. Building Engineer that guided us said that as of Feb they were doing turnovers up to the 15F already, so most likely all units will be turned over by middle of this year.

GGHCondo, that's strange that you have not even received the Notice of Turnover. Best check with their customer service or your broker. Nangulit din ako todo since the original date was supposed to have been Sept last year.

hi hija23, we're at the 7F, and just signed the Unit Acceptance Form after viewing our unit 2 weeks ago. I expect the keys should be turned over in the next week or so. We actually got our first viewing around Dec, but have had some delays in the paperwork as mentioned above. There were also some re-touches so didn't sign the UAF until our 3rd viewing. Building Engineer that guided us said that as of Feb they were doing turnovers up to the 15F already, so most likely all units will be turned over by middle of this year.

GGHCondo, that's strange that you have not even received the Notice of Turnover. Best check with their customer service or your broker. Nangulit din ako todo since the original date was supposed to have been Sept last year.

Thanks for the info! I just hope they turn over our unit soon. Until now, no news from them :( Even their website is showing updates only as of Jan 2010.

hi hija23,

how's your turnover coming along? We just got our keys today! :) (took some time since we were out of the country last month). Just need to do some interior design and we're good to go.

hi hija23,

how's your turnover coming along? We just got our keys today! :) (took some time since we were out of the country last month). Just need to do some interior design and we're good to go.

wow! Congratulations!! :)

no news until now :(( getting really frustrated because we are planning to use it in June :( only one month left before the "grace period" stipulated in the contract ends.. whenever i ask them for updates, they just ask me to wait for the notification to arrive, it's been like that since Sept last year.. i wonder which floors have been turned over already..

but hearing some good news from unit owners like you at least gives me some hope that we will get our keys soon.. i just wish it's REALLY, REALLY soon :)

Congratulations again! Enjoy your new home! :)

Yeah it was the same thing for us. No clear turnover data until we got the actual notice. When we finally received the Notice for Turnover though, things proceeded smoothly.

I think what may be causing the delay is the scheduling of the unit viewing, since they only have 2 building engineers to accompany the owners.

hope you get your notice soon! :)

until now..wala pa rin kaming narereceive na NAOT. naiinis na nga ako eh. sabi ng Robinsons, napadala na daw, pero until now wala naman kaming narereceive.

sabi ng agent ko, 3rd floor na lang natitira na di pa natu-turnover. lahat naturn-over na. totoo ba yun?

sabi ng agent ko, 3rd floor na lang natitira na di pa natu-turnover. lahat naturn-over na. totoo ba yun?

not true.. we also haven't received any notice from them.. this is the 10th month already.. so grace period expires this month..

hey guys,

I have a friend who has a unit in the 11F, and she got her unit turned over also last month I think. have you tried emailing the turnover team at turnover.cservice@robinsonsland.com or customer.service@robinsonsland.com ?

hey guys,

I have a friend who has a unit in the 11F, and she got her unit turned over also last month I think. have you tried emailing the turnover team at turnover.cservice@robinsonsland.com or customer.service@robinsonsland.com ?

Just got news from my mom, she already got my NAUT.. finally! As in the notice arrived on May 31.. tsk.. buzzer beater i guess :P

The unit will be available for viewing on the 2nd week of June, i hope everything goes well. :)

hey congrats. hope all goes well on the viewing.

one question lang, I'm not sure how to mount the washing machine in the bathroom. There's a space for the washing machine, and the water inlet is rightfully placed at the rear, but there's no drain at the back, and actually it's at the front. Seems the only way is to raise the washing machine so the drain tube can flow to the front . . .

hi. anyone here with unit pattern B-x02. Is it a 2 bedroom unit as well? When I bought the unit, I was informed the floor layout will be same as the model unit, only smaller in area. It turns out it's not. No T&B on the first level and the bedroom2 has no window (opposite bedroom1 and not side by side) and no provision for aircon. How can it be called a bedroom when no one can sleep there? No window, no aircon, more like a storeroom. I should have bought a 1 bedroom if I have known this.

hi, sounds like one of those special 2 bedroom layouts. I think most if not all of the x02 units be like this, to maximize the space on top of the elevator lobby. The other room is not really a bedroom but rather a multi-purpose room. I think your agent should have been more clear with the exact layout of the unit since the plans were there even before the building construction began (not really a last minute change). As you can see in the link below, the special 2 bedroom units are clearly marked in the floor plans.

Not sure what steps can be taken here, since they weren't that truthful with the actual layout of the unit that you purchased.

My 2BR unit is also smaller so I asked for the floor layout way ahead and found out that there's no bathroom in the first floor (but the bedrooms are facing outward).

http://www.slideshare.net/jerwinrlc08/gateway-garden-heights-by-robinsons-land-corporation (slide 21 shows the layout for the special 2BR units).

that's my mistake. I did not request for a floor layout then. sigh*

another issue has come up today. my interior designer is doing measurement for the renovation works and he said floor area does not match. It is short by 5 sqm. I know there is +/- sqm clause in the contract but 5sqm? Isn't 5sqm tpo much?

I don't it should be your mistake. It's not like the specs changed, that was I think the original spec to begin with, and the agent purposely did not mention it (or even gave the impression that it would be a regular 2 bedroom unit). I've seen those units also, and unless you can run a split type aircon there, I don't think you can really use that as a bedroom.

I'm afraid I'm a first time condo buyer also so not really sure what you can do in these matters sorry, but I think there should be some grounds to complain.

On the floor area, yep in the CTS it mentions what are the allowable changes in floor area. I think it's different depending on what type of unit (1 bedroom ata is +/- 3sqm, and 2 bedroom is +/1 5sqm). The final measured floor area should be in the Deed of Absolute Sale.

Anyway, hope somehow it all goes well. We're rushing to move in this month also.

hi. anyone here with unit pattern B-x02. Is it a 2 bedroom unit as well? When I bought the unit, I was informed the floor layout will be same as the model unit, only smaller in area. It turns out it's not. No T&B on the first level and the bedroom2 has no window (opposite bedroom1 and not side by side) and no provision for aircon. How can it be called a bedroom when no one can sleep there? No window, no aircon, more like a storeroom. I should have bought a 1 bedroom if I have known this.

Hi. We experienced the same problem. We have viewed the unit last week and were shocked to find out that there was just only one bathroom :( I agree with you, now that I've thought about it it wasn't really a good investment as you would still have a to do a lot of rennovation after the turnover.

yeah, apparently the model 2-bedroom unit was about 60sqm I think, and for 2 bedrooms that were about 50sqm only RLC had opted not to put another bathroom in the first floor, coz apparently it would be too small. Although it would have been good if they had been upfront about this. I found out early coz I asked for the floorplan from my agent, and she didn't know until then also that there was no 2nd bathroom.

I think the units are livable already, except for the kitchen cabinets which should not be that difficult to have done, especially if you opt for modular.

Hi kutieerin. Before you sign the acceptance form, it is advisable to measure the unit as well. We didn't and we just found out from our Interior Designer that ours is short by 4.3sqm. The allowable increase/decrease is 3sqm for a 2BR. Do not accept the unit unless you have clarified and confirmed everything and I mean EVERYTHING. The aftersales support (turnover, collection and customer service) are not very helpful once you accepted the unit. My unit has pending minor punchlists that they said will be done in 7 days and it's been 1 month, still not done.

By the way, is your unit A/B-x02? We sent RLC a request to allow us to use split type aircon. We don't want to waste a 14sqm of space for storage. Sadly, no reply from them yet. But we received a reply reminding us of the association dues payment. :-)

Hi kutieerin. Before you sign the acceptance form, it is advisable to measure the unit as well. We didn't and we just found out from our Interior Designer that ours is short by 4.3sqm. The allowable increase/decrease is 3sqm for a 2BR. Do not accept the unit unless you have clarified and confirmed everything and I mean EVERYTHING. The aftersales support (turnover, collection and customer service) are not very helpful once you accepted the unit. My unit has pending minor punchlists that they said will be done in 7 days and it's been 1 month, still not done.

Did your ID measure the total surface area of the half of parti walls, interior walls and columns?

Hi kutieerin. Before you sign the acceptance form, it is advisable to measure the unit as well. We didn't and we just found out from our Interior Designer that ours is short by 4.3sqm. The allowable increase/decrease is 3sqm for a 2BR. Do not accept the unit unless you have clarified and confirmed everything and I mean EVERYTHING. The aftersales support (turnover, collection and customer service) are not very helpful once you accepted the unit. My unit has pending minor punchlists that they said will be done in 7 days and it's been 1 month, still not done.

Hi,

Do you mean the final measurement listed in the Deed of Absolute Sale is different from the actual measurement? Mine had changed a bit also (though supposedly I got some additional sqm) so I just took that as is. If it's more than the limit, then you are entitled to a reduction in price right?

I should go and measure the place gain then . . . :ohno:

By the way, is your unit A/B-x02? We sent RLC a request to allow us to use split type aircon. We don't want to waste a 14sqm of space for storage. Sadly, no reply from them yet. But we received a reply reminding us of the association dues payment. :-)

Suggest you go directly to the building management office and look for Dong. Might speed things up a bit. . We had also requested to have a major change in the washing machine area (punch a hole through the wall so that you can access the washing machine outside the bathroom), and have no final decision on this yet. I'm guessing the Building Management Office might be routing your request all the way up to RLC as I'm guessing it's a major change for them. Although they should have considered in the first place how to put an air-conditioner there . . .

Did your ID measure the total surface area of the half of parti walls, interior walls and columns?

He measured only the interior part. That's why we also made our own measurement. The discrepancy in size is based on as-built drawing (which include the half of the shared partition wall and whole of interior walls and columns minus our measurement we got from the inside (it is basically length x width getting the longest for both sides). It is really short of 4.3sqm.

Suggest you go directly to the building management office and look for Dong. Might speed things up a bit. . We had also requested to have a major change in the washing machine area (punch a hole through the wall so that you can access the washing machine outside the bathroom), and have no final decision on this yet. I'm guessing the Building Management Office might be routing your request all the way up to RLC as I'm guessing it's a major change for them. Although they should have considered in the first place how to put an air-conditioner there . . .

Hi marcsman_ph. What is Dong's full name? Do you have his email address as well? Last time I went to the Admin office, GGH is still sharing with One Gateway Place admin. Interestingly, the email address they have given me is a yahoo, gatewayrcc@yahoo.com.

Hi,

Do you mean the final measurement listed in the Deed of Absolute Sale is different from the actual measurement? Mine had changed a bit also (though supposedly I got some additional sqm) so I just took that as is. If it's more than the limit, then you are entitled to a reduction in price right?

I should go and measure the place gain then . . . :ohno:

It is misleading. On the DAS, I got approx 0.5sqm additional space, too.

Afraid I forgot his last name, but he's the main Building Engineer I think. Yeah that won't change, GGH will share several things with OGP, like the pool and the admin office. That's the email he gave me as well though.

Try to email Ryann as well, he sent us a reply before so I got his email jras_ryanns@yahoo.com.ph. Assistant ni Dong. A bit slow nga to reply sila via email, so I drop by once in a while to follow-up on our requests.

Hope they agree to that, or at the very least provide an alternative on how to aircondition that other room

Afraid I forgot his last name, but he's the main Building Engineer I think. Yeah that won't change, GGH will share several things with OGP, like the pool and the admin office. That's the email he gave me as well though.

Try to email Ryann as well, he sent us a reply before so I got his email jras_ryanns@yahoo.com.ph. Assistant ni Dong. A bit slow nga to reply sila via email, so I drop by once in a while to follow-up on our requests.

Hope they agree to that, or at the very least provide an alternative on how to aircondition that other room

Thanks for the info. I sent Ryann an email now. Will also drop by Admin office.

Hi All. Good news. Got a reply from RLC. They said they have received special approval to install a provision for a split-type aircon on the room opposite the master's bedroom.

For the size issue, they said an RLC engineer will be accomodating queries for that. They said they will arrange a joint measurement for validation.

Hey that's great!

Just curious, where do you plan to mount the main unit of the aircon? I wonder if there's a way also to use a split type for the first floor vs. window type. Asking because it seems splits with inverter save significantly on electricity cost, so would be nice to know if that's an option.

hi. anyone here with unit pattern B-x02. Is it a 2 bedroom unit as well? When I bought the unit, I was informed the floor layout will be same as the model unit, only smaller in area. It turns out it's not. No T&B on the first level and the bedroom2 has no window (opposite bedroom1 and not side by side) and no provision for aircon. How can it be called a bedroom when no one can sleep there? No window, no aircon, more like a storeroom. I should have bought a 1 bedroom if I have known this.

I think this is the unit you are referring to..my client also owns this on the 26th floor..looks okay to them that T&B is on the 2nd level, though they decide to resell the unit at 3.5mil..

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Update ko na din for benefit of those who have not seen the project yet inside and out.
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Facade

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parking going to lobby

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Building

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Hallway

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Garden unit & amenity area

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Pool area shared with One Gateway Place

Hey that's great!

Just curious, where do you plan to mount the main unit of the aircon? I wonder if there's a way also to use a split type for the first floor vs. window type. Asking because it seems splits with inverter save significantly on electricity cost, so would be nice to know if that's an option.

RLC has not given any update on us except that they will arrange for the aircon provisioning. We assume they will provide a ledge or mounting area and a separate outlet. I am also thinking the same, use split type on both rooms and on the first floor, if possible.

hey bevepi, would you know if OGP and GGH will be connected to Gateway Regency as well? From some materials I saw online it says residents of Gateway Regency can also avail of the pools of OGP etc

hey bevepi, would you know if OGP and GGH will be connected to Gateway Regency as well? From some materials I saw online it says residents of Gateway Regency can also avail of the pools of OGP etc

From the location, its possible but lets wait for the final deisgn of RLC regarding this but I think if this will be connected, it might over crowd the use of the pool, imagine 3 condo towers using 1 pool though in the case of Adriatico, pool are being shared by the 3 towers.

thanks. though from the preliminary design it looks like Regency has its own pool also. Guess it's fine as long as we can use their pool also :)

at least some of the facilities are not shared (like the multifunction room and gym). I hope RLC gets to setup the gym in GGH soon though.

RLC finally completed the ledge for the aircon condenser last week, after 2 1/2 months. But the electrical wirings are nowhere presentable inside the unit (snaking through the wall exposed, covered only by wire moulding).

Anyone here who had their units renovated and was asked by Robinsons to sign a waiver?

Also, RLC changed our window so that there is an access going to the ledge during installation and servicing.

so far the only docu needed is a work permit, based on some minor changes I've had done in the unit. there may be a bond involved if the renovation work can cause some damage.

well so far at least the gym in the building has been setup, and wifi hotspots are now available at the garden area, though haven't tested the speed yet

Hi marcsman_ph, did you already move in? Wondering if your unit has a separate drain outlet for the washing machine? There is electrical outlet but no drain for me. The only drain outlets are near the toilet bowl and the shower area.

yup we moved in last Aug.

yes there is a separate drain outlet for the washing machine (which i guess is the outlet for the rest of the bathroom area, but it's infront of the area for the washing machine, not at the back along with the water inlet. I had to put in a stand so the washing machine is a couple of inches above the ground, letting the oulet hose pass underneath.

That's nice! Our renovation is still ongoing, we hope to finish it 1st week of Nov. so we can occupy the unit.

I just find it weird that for simple design like the drain outlet location, TV cable, breaker, lighting on the ceiling, there is no common sense.

We don't need to be Civil engineers to know that washing machine requires a separate drain outlet, that breaker should not be in plain sight and within easy reach by anyone.

In our case, the water will flow out of the bathroom if the water influx is strong (like when draining from WM), as our floor drain is very near the bathroom door. We can't do TV wallmount because it will cover the breaker. We requested it to be relocated, but RLC didn't approved. sigh...

yeah there are things I wish that would have been done differently as well. Found it strange as well that in our unit, the bigger bedroom actually has only one outlet while the smaller room has two. i will actually have to add two more outlets in the kitchen also. could be better, but I guess we're just making the most out of it. On the positive side
- the staff is really friendly and helpful.
- you can really see maintenance crews doing their job (cleaning the hallway, parking area, pool) everyday
- they added wi-fi hotspots at the garden level
- gym is already setup, with shower room

for me, working in makati, the location is really great. one bus ride and I'm at work. don't even need to bring the car anymore. Forum Robinsons doesn't have a lot of stores, but convenient enough for grocery and home improvement stuff. there's also Shang anyway if you want a bit of high-end stuff.

I hope to feel the positive vibe soon, too. We just expected so much because it is Robinsons. They boast of so many condo projects, so you kinda expect some expertise by this time. It is so disappointing to learn otherwise. It's all marketing hype.

But I have to agree, the staff are warm and friendly. The pool is a treat. Haven't seen much using it, though. Everytime we visit, no one is around the area.

Hope everything ends well...

Hey guys...I'm your neighbor at Gateway Garden Ridge, and even though I live out in the States every time me or my family visit we're always greeted with warm and friendly staff members...Maintenence has always been helpful too as well...Give your staff some time with the expertise...The whole condo craze is I think new to everyone, but I'm surprised that at GGR they've at least to me have been real attentive to any infrastructure or event needs...Don't really now how you guys walk over to the Forum, but previously for us at GGR we had to walk thru the construction of the hotel to get to the mall...The entire building is done now I think?....But more so, Robinsons has done a good job in building up that area...The Forum is great for your basic shopping/grocery needs...Did your building staff throw a Halloween party?

Hey guys...I'm your neighbor at Gateway Garden Ridge, and even though I live out in the States every time me or my family visit we're always greeted with warm and friendly staff members...Maintenence has always been helpful too as well...Give your staff some time with the expertise...The whole condo craze is I think new to everyone, but I'm surprised that at GGR they've at least to me have been real attentive to any infrastructure or event needs...Don't really now how you guys walk over to the Forum, but previously for us at GGR we had to walk thru the construction of the hotel to get to the mall...The entire building is done now I think?....But more so, Robinsons has done a good job in building up that area...The Forum is great for your basic shopping/grocery needs...Did your building staff throw a Halloween party?

Hi,

Kamusta? Good to know that you are doing well in your unit..

yup the Cybergate Plaza is done, and they've converted some floors into a hotel (gohotels.ph) which works much the same way as Cebu Pac flights. The earlier you book the cheaper it gets (almost down to 500/night). Brought a relative there some days back, and the rooms are pretty decent. Strangely though the hallways are huge, parang dorm with common areas.

Yep they threw a Halloween Party at OGP, and now the Christmas decors are already up! :)

yup the Cybergate Plaza is done, and they've converted some floors into a hotel (gohotels.ph) which works much the same way as Cebu Pac flights. The earlier you book the cheaper it gets (almost down to 500/night). Brought a relative there some days back, and the rooms are pretty decent. Strangely though the hallways are huge, parang dorm with common areas.

Yep they threw a Halloween Party at OGP, and now the Christmas decors are already up! :)

I wish I could've attended our Halloween party=(...But that's great that they're already putting up the the Christmas decors up, and maybe a Christmas party will follow!...I've only seen pictures of the rooms inside GoHotels, and it looks pretty decent...Very convenient with the price if you bring your relatives over and you don't want them spending the night at your place, haha...Does the plaze have any ground level stores?...Oh how I miss it there!!

To Bengene: I'm doing great!!...The last time I was there was the last time I saw you and Jovi, haha...I think I'm headed back again next year hopefully...It's all depending on vacation time from my job=/...Hope everything is doing well with you and your family=)

yeah book 'em in advance and you can get a good deal. Although it is pretty basic (no room service) but it's got wifi, and the rooms are simply but clean and comfy. if walk-in you can be charged as high as 2,000 though.

there's only Tokyo Cafe there right now, and I think Banco de Oro.

yeah book 'em in advance and you can get a good deal. Although it is pretty basic (no room service) but it's got wifi, and the rooms are simply but clean and comfy. if walk-in you can be charged as high as 2,000 though.

there's only Tokyo Cafe there right now, and I think Banco de Oro.

Oh, nice to have Tokyo Cafe there(heard they have good drinks and food), and same with BDO...2000PhP is OK if you're in dire need of a hotel stay, but 500PhP is a sweet deal considering it's a new hotel property...

Let me know by PMing me if you run into any problems with your place or the whole building itself...It's nice to share these things so that we know what to expect in case something comes up again...Our unit layouts are pretty much the same I think, and I think your building engineer is the same person who was working the turnover of the units at GGR...The only problem I had was a leakage underneath the sink(happened way back right after turnover) which with some sealant and tight screwing helped tightened it up...Other than that, I hope you're enjoying your unit!

Yep so far it's been great, mostly coz of the location. Used to live in QC and it would take me 1-2 hours drive to get to Makati. Now it takes me around 15-30 mins by bus. No problem getting a taxi also as there's a taxi bay right across.

On the other hand, just wish that there's a master plan for the area with all these condos popping up, making the area a walkable-bikeable place (tree-lined sidewalks, bike lanes, mini-parks, etc). And with all the new projects hope the shops/restos get upgraded also.

Just to add, over the weekend Meralco did some work along Pioneer. I think they're going change the electric wires to underground wiring. Power was cut off from 11pm to 4pm. Just want to say that it's nice that the building management informed all residents of this power interruption and reminded how to activate your unit's emergency power. Nice also that the GenSet worked well, powering the entire building (although I would have preferred they shut off the lights to most of the common areas and diverted more to the individual units :) Ref outlet and some lights lang ang powered ng Gen Set kasi.

hello! just want to ask.. we are planning to have some construction works done in our unit ie. install kitchen, driling, etc. Does anyone know the process of getting a permit - how long before we can get a permit, paperworks needed?
we are also looking for a supplier of modular kitchens. any good supplier we can check out? :) thanks so much!

hello! just want to ask.. we are planning to have some construction works done in our unit ie. install kitchen, driling, etc. Does anyone know the process of getting a permit - how long before we can get a permit, paperworks needed?
we are also looking for a supplier of modular kitchens. any good supplier we can check out? :) thanks so much!

You can proceed to the building admin office of Gateway Garde Heights for the permit on the construction works on your unit. There's alsi what we called Construction Bond that you need to secure also at the admin office while doing some construction works on your unit. They'll explain it to you kung para saan iyon. Regarding the supplier ng modular kitchens you can visit the nearest home depot para makapili kayo ng best that will fit it to your unit.

Goodluck and congratulations on your new home at Gateway Garden Heights!

guys, please let me know if there is anyone leasing out their units.
need a furnished unit.

thanks!

guys, please let me know if there is anyone leasing out their units.
need a furnished unit.

thanks!

go directly sa admin, and ask for listing..at least diretso ka na sa unit owner. It will save you from a cut from agents..Look for Ms. Jo Arguelles, I think she is now the Admin Head of GGH.

Thanks for the advise, Bevepi...

go directly sa admin, and ask for listing..at least diretso ka na sa unit owner. It will save you from a cut from agents..Look for Ms. Jo Arguelles, I think she is now the Admin Head of GGH.

Thanks for the advise, Bevepi...

No problem lemuelf. There are also posted units at the lobby.

Good Luck and happy hunting:)

Hi, my cousin is planning to sell her unit as is & ASAP:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robinsons-Edsa-Pioneer-2BR-Condo/133457716700752
76.50 sqm, 2 level, 2 bedrooms, 2 full toilet and bath
If anyone is interested, please PM me. Thank you.