The Columns II

...Post the updates here.

hey welcome back!
yup I heard about this one, i think we posted a blurb on it underconstruction.

wb thomasian.. isn't this the columns 2?

ALI will be launching another condo in Makati this year.
No name yet... it will be located only 10 minutes away from Greenbelt and Ayala Center.

...Post the updates here. I'll just rename the thread with the proper name when the project gets launched.

is TRAG already sold out? 10 mins from Greenbelt is quite far if you have a car so i supposed it's 10 mins walking. hmmm... where could this be? makati cinema square?

Bump. I just had the thread renamed to its proper name, The Columns II.

well i've been told that it's location is across Don Bosco and in the old Caltex

they've fenced the area now.. corner of amorsolo and arnaiz streets.. very near pharaoh..

well i've been told that it's location is across Don Bosco and in the old Caltex

well.. it's not very near pharoah... Makati Cinema Square is nearer...

last Friday we had lunch at Congo Grille Pasay Road which is just across the construction site.... it was my first time to notice that with Caltex gone.. that corner seems very big.... I'll try to take a picture of the site one of these days..:D

anyways.. are there any renderings available now?... the site doesn't have any renderings yet...

wala bang height restriction ang mga buildings don? I noticed mabababa lang mga buildings along amorzolo..

well.. it's not very near pharoah... Makati Cinema Square is nearer...

last Friday we had lunch at Congo Grille Pasay Road which is just across the construction site.... it was my first time to notice that with Caltex gone.. that corner seems very big.... I'll try to take a picture of the site one of these days..:D

anyways.. are there any renderings available now?... the site doesn't have any renderings yet...

I don't think there is... because right beside it is the Island Tower (picture below) which I guess is about 25+ floors... and the Legaspi Place that was put on hold...

I was trying to search for one picture of GreyX (if I'm not mistaken) that was taken from Citiland, but can't find it... that shot had a view of where these twin towers will stand...

the Columns II will rise at the left of this picture
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid117/p18b6ac441f867368cc22d0c1cce36368/f8989e4a.jpg

Pau, which one? I can post the picture for you. Is it the night shot one?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/GreyX/P1010274.jpg

yup that's the one.. on the lower right is the Caltex station.. that's where columns 2 will rise..

as you noticed on the picture.. all building along amorsolo are of the same height..

Pau, which one? I can post the picture for you. Is it the night shot one?

well.. it's not very near pharoah... Makati Cinema Square is nearer...

last Friday we had lunch at Congo Grille Pasay Road which is just across the construction site.... it was my first time to notice that with Caltex gone.. that corner seems very big.... I'll try to take a picture of the site one of these days..:D

anyways.. are there any renderings available now?... the site doesn't have any renderings yet...

Just wondering, but have you eaten in Grill55?:D My family owns it.

And Caltex is gone? darn, no more shortcutting through it...hehe.

Grill55.. is this the one besides El Cielito Inn?

Just wondering, but have you eaten in Grill55?:D My family owns it.

And Caltex is gone? darn, no more shortcutting through it...hehe.

Yes:) Its actually on El Ceilito Inn's building.

yup.. that's the one... you can see the Caltex station (two flat rectangular structure) between the flyover and the yellow building at the lower right corner of the picture.... the Caltex station is fully demolished now to give way to Columns II..

yup tried Grill55 once...:D and yeah.. with Caltex gone, many office guys who are on the Benevidez St and at the end of Salcedo had to walk to the corner of Paseo de Roxas to get public transport... because the buildings on Arnaiz doesn't want passerby to cross their buildings...

I kinda like Caltex in that location. Oh well...

So how was it, Paul? (Grill55):D

it was good.... average maybe.... is it owned by an immediate family member of yours?

actually, not much people eat in Grill55...

Immediate...as in my dad:D

Yeah, the location really sucks. Thats why we are moving it to SM Foodcourts. First off is SM Southmall. We have been getting a lot of good feedback from customers and many come back in numerous occasions. We also want to open one in SM Mall of Asia...but i think we are in the waitlist:D

wow! you guys are so good i can now visualize the actual area. it will probably be also good if they convert the first few floors into commercial or retail area --- maybe skyscraper cafe? :)

ohh ok.. I booked a guest at El Cielito a couple of months back... but didn't have the chance to try Grill55.. I'll try it one of these days..

Yes:) Its actually on El Ceilito Inn's building.

Cool:okay: But they are moving out before 2006;)

oh.. that close.. hehehe.... anyways.. I guess SM would be a better spot... because on that corner, its only Congo Grille which has a lot of customers... they should provide Fujitsu employees like me discounts so that they could attract more customers.. hehehe... Fujitsu is just across it...

well. I think the lower floors of Columns II is a good venue for a coffee shop or something like it... because there are a lot of office workers on that site..

oh.. that close.. hehehe.... anyways.. I guess SM would be a better spot... because on that corner, its only Congo Grille which has a lot of customers... they should provide Fujitsu employees like me discounts so that they could attract more customers.. hehehe... Fujitsu is just across it...

well. I think the lower floors of Columns II is a good venue for a coffee shop or something like it... because there are a lot of office workers on that site..

Yeah, Fujitsu is right across the street from it. So while i was there in June, you were just across the street from me:D
Congo Grille still gets a good number of customers, but we took out a chunk from them:D They had to resort to getting a live band to play there on weekend nights.

so do you work @ fujitsu Pau? so you work in that area??

i have a college classmate in Fujitsu..

oh.. that close.. hehehe.... anyways.. I guess SM would be a better spot... because on that corner, its only Congo Grille which has a lot of customers... they should provide Fujitsu employees like me discounts so that they could attract more customers.. hehehe... Fujitsu is just across it...

well. I think the lower floors of Columns II is a good venue for a coffee shop or something like it... because there are a lot of office workers on that site..

any idea how tall its gonna be? IMO the area isnt too appealing.

^^ I agree. It kinda destroys the balance of the skyline. I prefer lowrises in that area.

yep I work for Fujitsu Philippines... WeServ Systems specifically, a subsidiary of Fujitsu.... well I am not housed in Fujitsu House but in United Life Building (main office) which is about 5 buildings at the other end of the street...

yeah I agree that this will move the balance of high rises... that would be the tallest on this corner of the CBD.... if I remember it right that I read in another thread that it is 28storey-high right?

unfinished skyscrapers like Legazpi Place and Jaka make the skyline uglier and unbalanced even more so than good projects like these :bash:

actually with the Arnaiz area developing more skyscrapers it will be like an anchor like skyline..

it's 41 storey high i guess.

yah 41 storey nabasa ko sa isang article

hmm.. quite high for something in the edge of Makati CBD wouldn't the subdivision people be complaining?:D lol anyways Makati looks set to lose this conformity in its skyline. now for renderings

the lot is big nearly 4500 sq.m. from what I remember

yup it's supposed to be a tall one. no more height restrictions of old. Ayala pa haha they won't get handcuffed with their own restrictions.

I'd hate to be the guy whose window will be right beside that flyover though. on the other hand puedeng pang cine where the guy stuck ont he flyover is looking out into the columns tower and through the open window there's a sexy babe!

sorry slow afternoon.

hmm.. quite high for something in the edge of Makati CBD wouldn't the subdivision people be complaining?:D lol anyways Makati looks set to lose this conformity in its skyline. now for renderings

I dont think subdivision people will complain on this.. it's only the San Antonio Village that is near this u/c.... and is the same subdivision that is near the Residences... they'll have to complain against the Residences if that's so since the two developments are on the same road...

fair point.. and also Ayala is a much bigger name than San Antonio village:D compared to E Ganzon and Skycity its not as well known as Ayala.

fair point.. and also Ayala is a much bigger name than San Antonio village:D compared to E Ganzon and Skycity its not as well known as Ayala.

Please allow me to correct you guys: it's San Lorenzo Village on Arnaiz Avenue - not San Antonio Village. San Antonio Village is bounded by Vito Cruz Ext., Gil J Puyat Avenue and South Superhighway.

ah okay thanks for that correction. I don't know the place lol I was just referring to the village paul had mentioned.

Actually, the San Lorenzo residents should welcome these two (Residences and The Columns II) soon-to-be landmarks in that part of Makati as they would add significant value to their properties.

Please allow me to correct you guys: it's San Lorenzo Village on Arnaiz Avenue - not San Antonio Village. San Antonio Village is bounded by Vito Cruz Ext., Gil J Puyat Avenue and South Superhighway.

ohh... :bash: i keep on mistaking on the name of that subdivision... :bash: pareho kasing Santo.. hehehe...

Taken this lunch.
Baka Friday daw launching.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/The-Columns_Legaspi-Village.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/The-Columns_Legaspi-Village_2.jpg

^^ :lol: doing the spy job huh

It always helps to have a PDA cam. :colgate:
Kunwari jot-down ng notes pero... click... may pic na tayo ng The Columns Legaspi Village. :D
So what do you think, it looks like a fusion of Manansala and St. Francis (for the podium) huh?

just shoe boxes...

what's new with this one? there's nothing extraordinary aside from having loft levels.

Columns 1 is much better, i think. but i guess this is taller. :D

Imo, its not bad... design is simple. but i'm afraid it will create an imbalance to the skyline.

yeah, ok naman siya. hindi naman pangit. tsaka mataas :)

The two buildings are nicely situated from each other. IMO it's better than columns1. Oh well, yay for makati.

wow haha

hmmm... looks too simple to me...but it seems tall...

well, it's better than nothing at all hehehe. another addition to the makati skyline is all i ask for :D

this awfully looks a lot like Oriental Gardens. btw I don't think it's a total box, it could be an T shape or L...

It always helps to have a PDA cam. :colgate:
Kunwari jot-down ng notes pero... click... may pic na tayo ng The Columns Legaspi Village. :D
So what do you think, it looks like a fusion of Manansala and St. Francis (for the podium) huh?

Thank you, @Thomasian, for sharing those photos with us! More power!

this awfully looks a lot like Oriental Gardens. btw I don't think it's a total box, it could be an T shape or L...

yah i was gonna say it looks like Oriental Gardens.

Thanks Carlo :)

thanks thom ok naman di na masama.hehehe

Two towers--41-storeys each--with a total of 770 units sitting on a 3,023 sqm. lot. Tower one, consisting of 390 units, will be launched in the first wek of November. Construction will commence in the 1Q of 2006. Tower two, with another 390 units, will be launched 2Q of next year. Each condo unit measures 30 to 80 suare meters and is priced between Php2.5 and Php10 million. One of the ammenitites will be a "Supergym" and two guest rooms. Total project cost: Php 2 billion.

Okay, thanks for that.

well it is way taller than Oriental Gardens, that photo makes it deceptively short.

Yeah, its tall. And because of its location, this will be emphasized a whole lot.

any pics from saturday's the columns legazpi village feature from PDI? looks diffrent.

rmn 390 + 390 = 780 units

any pics from saturday's the columns legazpi village feature from PDI? looks diffrent.

That's because the pic that I took is the backside of the twins.
Another factor is that the pic that I posted is from a scale model, unlike the one in the paper which is a rendering.

ah ok. thanks thomasian

the rendering shown in newspapers is really nice :D i changed my mind, it's actually alot better than Columns I

^^

agree!

Yeah, it's really nicer but the final building is not always like that in the rendering. Sometimes it looks more like the scale model (that's if the scale model looks quite diff. from the rendering) ...and sometimes it doesn't look like any of the two.

the rendering shown in newspapers is really nice :D i changed my mind, it's actually alot better than Columns I

Can someone scan it or find a similar rendering of it, please?:)

Yeah, it's really nicer but the final building is not always like that in the rendering. Sometimes it looks more like the scale model (that's if the scale model looks quite diff. from the rendering) ...and sometimes it doesn't look like any of the two.

sayang. it looks alot like SOHO Central or SOMA from the rendering.

The Columns II already placed its ad at inq7.net

The Columns II already placed its ad at inq7.net

here it is, from inq7.net

http://internet.ggu.edu/~tragudo/columns2.jpg

ganda!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/TCLP.jpg

nice, better than Columns I.

ang ganda nga. Pero yung units nila ang liliet.

wow, simply amazing...

cool addition to the makati skyline!!

See, I told guys that it's like a cross bet. Manasala and ORT. :)

rmn 390 + 390 = 780 units

Wait, you're right. But I based my post on their official press release. But then again, maybe twas my mistake: my math skills are totaly non-existent. :D

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/TCLP.jpg

GREAT PICTURE THERE, THOMASIAN. THANKS FOR POSTING IT HERE AND MORE POWER!!!

how tall is this one?

here it is, from inq7.net

http://internet.ggu.edu/~tragudo/columns2.jpg

ganda!

you can actually see the scale model in Glorietta 3. and they look exactly the same. except of course the scale model is 3d :D the scale model posted by thomasian might be the old one.

yup that is where i saw the model unit too. but it's gone now.

GREAT PICTURE THERE, THOMASIAN. THANKS FOR POSTING IT HERE AND MORE POWER!!!

No prob. :okay: I got it from http://www.atayala.com/ :)

wow this gonna be such a good addition to the skyline at the san lorenzo side of makati

looks better than i thought.. nice :)

this looks nice... where in Makati is this? thanks

looks better than i thought.. nice :)

I know!! Its actually very nice.

At edmund - At the bottom right of this picture...where the gas station is.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v735/GreyX/P1010274.jpg

^^ oh, so it will stand close to that off-white w/ dark brown bldg?

delete

^^ oh, so it will stand close to that off-white w/ dark brown bldg?

yes

^Looking at the map of that area I think I see why Ayala decided to close off any plans to make Adelantado St.(parallel to Amorsolo) extend to Arnaiz and Benavidez(parallel to Arnaiz) extend to Amorosolo, allowing for Columns II to be built in its location because Adelantado ends at the Makati Med and Benavidez ends at the Residenses block. In the long run, I think their plan is to extend Salcedo St. to Arnaiz by demolishing the building called Evekal or Fujitsu House.


uh.... hey watch out that's our building... heheeheh.. :D Evekal is the building that is directly on the end of Salcedo... I guess it can go.. it's quite an old building already.. :D

they already have a booth at Glorietta 4.. i think the model units are also there..

i got a brochure and will have them scanned later today..

Ewan ko if it's just me pero imo I definitely like this Columns "II" better than the original Columns "I" project. Parang masmaganda in both architecture and location. What do you guys/gals think? :)

thanks GreyX, now it seems like the legaspi area is being revitalized....

well, not perfectly done, but here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite2.jpg

nice one..

well, not perfectly done, but here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite2.jpg

^i can"t" distinguish, so whats new with this again. the plaza fair being refurnished with yellow and blue

nice one..

hehe thanks but i guess i should have made the Columns 2 taller, don't you think?

konting konti lang.. if you look at the parking space.. 7 floors yata yun.. so dapat halos katapat nung building sa left na 6 floors lang..

i'll redo it later then :D

^tapos lagay mo yung mga taong nakahubad katulad sa sim

good job! looks good

Here's the brochure.. wala pang price list eh..

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2a.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2b.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2c.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2d.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2f.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2g.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2h.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2i.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2j.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2k.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2l.jpg

Ok here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite3.jpg

:cry: They will block my views of Enterprise, ATO, Shang, etc...

Ok here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite3.jpg

Nice one.

BTW, Anong software ginamit mo? photoshop? :)

^^ yup, just adobe photoshop ;)

Great job Coke! Parang talagang nandoon na yung Columns II! :okay:

hehehe thanks :D

parang may pagka-leaning tower ng pisa ng konte :?

:cry: They will block my views of Enterprise, ATO, Shang, etc...

yeah.. that would definitely block some views from that side....

^Looking at the map of that area I think I see why Ayala decided to close off any plans to make Adelantado St.(parallel to Amorsolo) extend to Arnaiz and Benavidez(parallel to Arnaiz) extend to Amorosolo, allowing for Columns II to be built in its location because Adelantado ends at the Makati Med and Benavidez ends at the Residenses block. In the long run, I think their plan is to extend Salcedo St. to Arnaiz by demolishing the building called Evekal or Fujitsu House.
ha? could you at least match this with a picture with label????

well, not perfectly done, but here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite2.jpg
a i see so what's this big huge empty lot in the left

I think that's part of makati cinema square. I don't think they can know evakal down it belongs to someone else not ayala!

Good render but I think it will look proportionately higher.

I think in 20 years time both legaspi and salcedo will look like canyon city with small buildings torn down and going to much higher levels.

Nice rendition Fhoy (Cokelitro). Yeah, I believe all those small structures will soon follow suit and build taller.

ano yun biglang na modify ang FAR guidelines sa area na yan??

^ Meron palang FAR restrictions doon? (because it's near a creek?)

Nice project and location. Thanks Cokelitro for your work. Have they started selling this one yet?

ha? could you at least match this with a picture with label????
Silly me, I thought that the lot of ColumnsII was near the same size as ColumnsI. That was the reason I was wondering why there was no provision for street extensions of Adelantado to Pasay and Benavidez to Amorsolo at the sides of the Columns II lot. Therefore, my initial analysis of extension of Adelantado and Benavidez would not have made sense because the lot is simply too small. Still, I bet the Ayalas are negotiating with the owners of Evakal so they can extend Salcedo St to Arnaiz because by doing so it will create better accessibility for the current and future residents/business in that area especially once Salcedo starts to get even denser with highrises like in Legaspi.

great job cokelitro! now that looks like it is really there and built already!

uh.... hey watch out that's our building... heheeheh.. :D Evekal is the building that is directly on the end of Salcedo... I guess it can go.. it's quite an old building already.. :D
Oh sorry didnt know the building had a sentimental value to you. Now really I wouldnt want to a make a prolific photographer like you get upset and stop posting pix here. So lets all hope your beloved building stays. :D

hmm.. looks quite nice, it's narrower and therefore it will probably looks taller than it should:D but yes it does block certain views of ryan.

btw, isn't there a current building standing on the lot?

Oh sorry didnt know the building had a sentimental value to you. Now really I wouldnt want to a make a prolific photographer like you get upset and stop posting pix here. So lets all hope your beloved building stays. :D

hahaha... now worries... anyways.. by the time they'd do that, they'd do, we'll be in BGC already.. hehehe... :D

anyways.. Fujitsu House Bldg used to be called PISO Building... so mura lang sya.. hehehehe... :jk:

no building.. it used to be occupied by CALTEX..

hmm.. looks quite nice, it's narrower and therefore it will probably looks taller than it should:D but yes it does block certain views of ryan.

btw, isn't there a current building standing on the lot?

ah okay i was thinking of the building behind it:D

Does anybody have an idea how big the Columns II site/lot is?

Two towers--41-storeys each--with a total of 770 units sitting on a 3,023 sqm. lot. Tower one, consisting of 390 units, will be launched in the first wek of November. Construction will commence in the 1Q of 2006. Tower two, with another 390 units, will be launched 2Q of next year. Each condo unit measures 30 to 80 suare meters and is priced between Php2.5 and Php10 million. One of the ammenitites will be a "Supergym" and two guest rooms. Total project cost: Php 2 billion.
Says here the lot is 3023 sq.m.

so at FAR 16, that's a total of 48,368 sqm? excluding the 7 floors of parking?

Says here the lot is 3023 sq.m.

hello to all,

has anyone here on SSC purchase a unit here yet?
just curious ;)

their units are very tiny and expensive i don't think it's worth it but plenty will diagree.

here it is, from inq7.net

http://internet.ggu.edu/~tragudo/columns2.jpg

ganda!
simple..pero maganda..
how will it look inside kaya?

Columns Legaspi Village or One Rockwell, which one is a better investment? Does anyone have any comment on which condominium building is more desirable as a rental unit. I noticed that the price difference between the two is not substantial. I already made a reservation at Columns for a studio unit and I intend to pay cash, so I am getting a 12% discount. However, I noticed that One Rockwell gives a 20% discount on cash purchase, which means that One Rockwell is only $5K more than Columns Legaspi. I am from the US and has no intention to retire anytime soon. I will, however, visit Manila once in a while. I plan to buy a studio unit for investment and rent it out. Is the Columns Legaspi Village a better investment because it is in the heart of Makati. Also, does anyone have an opinion on whether it is advisable to buy a parking space for 600,000 pesos. Is there a demand for a parking space in Makati if I rent it? I appreciate any comment.

Assuming both projects will be delivered at about the same time, personally I would have picked One Rockwell as my first choice but of course that's only me! I do really like One Rockwell's architecture better than that of Columns and the Rockwell area is also more exclusive/prestigous location-wise imo (location, location, location ika nga) though not as convenient (farther from the CBD). Typically, Rockwell units also command a higher than normal rental price provided you find the right tenant although I heard renters do ask for parking with their unit. Mas sosyal din kasi ang typical Rockwell area renter so they usually have atleast one vehicle to park. I would probably invest in a parking slot in One Rockwell but may be able to get by without one in Columns because of it's proximity to the CBD. Hope this helps you reach a sound decision. :)


Columns Legaspi Village or One Rockwell, which one is a better investment? Does anyone have any comment on which condominium building is more desirable as a rental unit. I noticed that the price difference between the two is not substantial. I already made a reservation at Columns for a studio unit and I intend to pay cash, so I am getting a 12% discount. However, I noticed that One Rockwell gives a 20% discount on cash purchase, which means that One Rockwell is only $5K more than Columns Legaspi. I am from the US and has no intention to retire anytime soon. I will, however, visit Manila once in a while. I plan to buy a studio unit for investment and rent it out. Is the Columns Legaspi Village a better investment because it is in the heart of Makati. Also, does anyone have an opinion on whether it is advisable to buy a parking space for 600,000 pesos. Is there a demand for a parking space in Makati if I rent it? I appreciate any comment.

Thank you, 3cr. Do you know how much the association dues at Rockwell? I heard that is the reason why some people dont buy there because it tends to be expensive.

i think sabi don sa thread ehh it will be peggged at 65.00 per sqm sa one rockwell?? or was it another rockwell condo?

Thank you, 3cr. Do you know how much the association dues at Rockwell? I heard that is the reason why some people dont buy there because it tends to be expensive.
^^ Hello Whiteorchid. Yup I think Dvorak had the right HOA numbers. I thought I was once told it will be between P60-P65/SQM but of course it is always just an estimate. The devil is in the details! :)

3cr, thank you for your response. I called One Rockwell and got more information on financing. I am leaning on probably getting 2 units now or maybe in the near future, 1 in Rockwell and the other in Makati (Columns Legaspi Village). My savings will just allow me to buy cash for one property, but now I may be able to buy 2 because Rockwell offers good financing. Do you know if One Rockwell will have a sequel, i.e., Two Rockwell. Isn't there going to be 2 buildings? In your experience, do you know whether prices are usually higher for the second tower. Columns Legaspi Village is in its pre-selling stage for Tower 1. I am clueless on whether Tower 2 prices will be the same or higher than Tower 1. Also, do you think it is an overkill to invest in 2 units (either studios or 1 bedroom) for rental purposes? I am not sure whether these units will easily rent. I enjoy reading the discussions here, and unfortunately most of you folks can meet each other because there are many of you who are from California. I used to live there, but I am now in Hawaii. Real estate in Hawaii is astronmical, much like SF. I may be investing blindly in Manila, but condos there are so much more reasonable than here. I am just concern about being able to rent them. Does anyone have an opinion on whether buying condos for rental investment in Rockwell or the Columns LV is a bad idea? ^^ Hello Whiteorchid.
Just as Dvorak said, every phase of construction and every suceeding building will be more expensive compared to the unit's initial pre-selling price unless of course something catastrophic happens in the Philippines that would affect the realestate market there as it would create an oversupply. As far as investing in rental units in the Philippines, it will be rather difficult to comment intelligently about it because the market is not only dynamic but also hard to predict the future. Who knows what the market will be when the units become deliverable. However should you decide that you'd like to persue this endeavor, I don't think it will be wise to invest your money in multiple units that are still in the pre-selling stage. Having said this have you ever considered buying a unit in a building already constructed so that you can in-turn start renting it out and earn sooner? Since you are able to pay cash, I suggest that you check into available units in the resale market since I believe that it is in the secondary market where you can get a really great deal on unit purchases when paying in cash. Desperate sellers in need of money will sell pennies to the dollar so you are not only buying below market, sometimes you can even negotiate the parking slot (if there is one)to be included in the deal. If I were in your shoes and you've already comitted to Columns, I would rather just make payments on your Columns unit (instead of paying cash for it) and use the cash to buy an existing unit so atleast while you are waiting for the Columns unit, you are already earning rental income as well as equity appreciation on the existing unit. Furthermore by the time your Columns unit becomes deliverable, you then have the option of selling or continue renting out the unit you paid cash for. Of course this is just my opinion so please take it with a grain of salt. Hope this helps. :)

:) Very informative feedback. Thank you. I will check into secondary markets. You are right, I think I am better off making monthly payments at the Column, with probably a 30 to 50% downpayment to get a discount and hold on to my cash until I find a good resale to buy. Wish me luck. :)

You're very welcome! Wishing You all the best! Good Luck! :)
:) Very informative feedback. Thank you. I will check into secondary markets. You are right, I think I am better off making monthly payments at the Column, with probably a 30 to 50% downpayment to get a discount and hold on to my cash until I find a good resale to buy. Wish me luck. :)

^^ Hello Whiteorchid.
Just as Dvorak said, every phase of construction and every suceeding building will be more expensive compared to the unit's initial pre-selling price unless of course something catastrophic happens in the Philippines that would affect the realestate market there as it would create an oversupply. As far as investing in rental units in the Philippines, it will be rather difficult to comment intelligently about it because the market is not only dynamic but also hard to predict the future. Who knows what the market will be when the units become deliverable. However should you decide that you'd like to persue this endeavor, I don't think it will be wise to invest your money in multiple units that are still in the pre-selling stage. Having said this have you ever considered buying a unit in a building already constructed so that you can in-turn start renting it out and earn sooner? Since you are able to pay cash, I suggest that you check into available units in the resale market since I believe that it is in the secondary market where you can get a really great deal on unit purchases when paying in cash. Desperate sellers in need of money will sell pennies to the dollar so you are not only buying below market, sometimes you can even negotiate the parking slot (if there is one)to be included in the deal. If I were in your shoes and you've already comitted to Columns, I would rather just make payments on your Columns unit (instead of paying cash for it) and use the cash to buy an existing unit so atleast while you are waiting for the Columns unit, you are already earning rental income as well as equity appreciation on the existing unit. Furthermore by the time your Columns unit becomes deliverable, you then have the option of selling or continue renting out the unit you paid cash for. Of course this is just my opinion so please take it with a grain of salt. Hope this helps. :)
Great suggestions Kuya Boe!

@White Orchid, who's your Ayala representative, if you don't mind me asking?

Got an e-mail 2 days ago from a CII/Columns rep - There will be a 6% price increase on all units not reserved or sold by June, 6, 2006!

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/col2.JPG
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/col3.JPG
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/col4.JPG
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/col5.JPG

I can also post pictures of the 1BR Loft. Model was nice.

^^ Thanks for sharing those nice pics Terrapin! Good size units ba? :okay:


Great suggestions Kuya Boe! Thanks Cha. Just glad to be of help when possible. Tulung-tulong naman tayong lahat dito sa SSCF. Uy mukhang ang saya ng San Diego meet niyo ah. :)

Thanks for sharing those nice pics Terrapin! Good size units ba?
Size was OK naman. The bathroom in the studio seemed larger than usual. It even had space for a washer. This was their most affordable unit, but for the price you can get a much larger unit with another developer.

Thanks! Hope you also post the pics you took of the 1 bedroom loft unit! :)

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/cloft1.JPG

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/cloft2.JPG

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/cloft3.JPG

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/cloft4.JPG

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/cloft5.JPG

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jbaino/cloft6.JPG

Thanks for the photos. To the person inquiring about my Ayala rep., I deal with a relative who resides in Manila and I dont know who her Ayala rep is. She bought 2 units herself. The photos are very helpful for someone like me who does not have the opportunity to see the model units and buying the units sight unseen. Thanks, Terrapin.

^^ No problem. Just reciprocating all the help that I've been given on SSC Philippines!

simple..pero maganda..
how will it look inside kaya?


Hi cheersmate! If I may give you an idea:

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4657/tclv194nb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7243/tclv204yo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




These are tentative plans that are, as usual, subject to change without notice. Hope this helps. Have a great day ahead. :wave:

:eek2: wow

What about construction updates?

i bought 1-junior bedroom unit for Tower 1... am based abroad.. so i depend in the website pics only.. hope there is someone that can post the model unit from their Glorietta showroom...

as per our agent.. turnover will be first quarter of 2011...

guys/gals in the philippines.. keep us posted for the construction update.. if there's pics.. we really appreciate it...

thanks in advance...

Hi renell! :wave:
Construction pics still underway...will post here as soon as we get the official versions.

Hi preetyme! :wave:
Model unit pics - (by the way our model units are only in 1 bedroom loft, studio, 2-bedroom bi-level and 2-bedroom flat)

1BEDROOM LOFT
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/774/1brloft1ky5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/9462/1brloftsecondfloorqf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5876/columns046li7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



STUDIO AND STUDIO - JR. 1 BEDROOM
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1492/tclvphoto2tf8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



2BEDROOM BI-LEVEL
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1862/2br1qe0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8818/2brbilevelstairsyu9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/6607/columns055ak0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2663/columns062uv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




2BEDROOM FLAT
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4460/columns023pf5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/6319/2brmastersaq2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7127/2brkitchenvd0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



More to follow. Will keep you posted. :)

nice pics @Mitch_Rivera, I like the 1bedroom loft :)

thanks mitch for the pics...

hope more to come.. keep us updated for the construction ha.. sana may pics din...

nice pics there!!!:D

i think those three are not the Columns Legazpi... that's the one in Salcedo Village..

^^ oh yeah, sa my salcedo nga ata yan, di ko na pamsin na columns legazpi pala...

i went to phils. for a week.. and i visited their model units at glorietta.. it's very very nice... i really like it.. and am happy that i got a unit in tower 1... they are now pre-selling for tower 2 daw... tumaas na ang value ng mga units ng tower 1...

dp

^^ Tower 3? You're talking about the 3-tower The Columns Ayala Avenue. The Columns Legazpi Village only have two towers.

Anyone who have info about The Columns III? Yes, a third sequel is in the works. Please post them here...

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=10500426#post10500426

dp

I think you got confused with the other The Colums along Buendia Avenue which has 3 towers... this is The Columns at the corner of Arnaiz Ave. and Amorsolo St and has 2 towers only...

yup.. kulang kasi sa tulog eh! :bash:

I think you got confused with the other The Colums along Buendia Avenue which has 3 towers... this is The Columns at the corner of Arnaiz Ave. and Amorsolo St and has 2 towers only...

hi is it worth buying here for investment. I just bought a unit at shang grand tower in the high zone, a 2br which i visited just two weeks ago. It looks all right and conveniently located to ayala museum and greenbelt. I like the location. is the columns II convenienlty located also and will it be full of hustle bustle night life..i am from san francisco and have traveled about 50 countries but fell in love with manila after not visiting there since 94. some people mentioned one rockwell...what about it? i am not really crazy about global city...it reminds me of santana row here in san jose or las vegas..not really very organic.

hi is it worth buying here for investment. I just bought a unit at shang grand tower in the high zone, a 2br which i visited just two weeks ago. It looks all right and conveniently located to ayala museum and greenbelt. I like the location. is the columns II convenienlty located also and will it be full of hustle bustle night life..i am from san francisco and have traveled about 50 countries but fell in love with manila after not visiting there since 94. some people mentioned one rockwell...what about it? i am not really crazy about global city...it reminds me of santana row here in san jose or las vegas..not really very organic.

Well, I suggest Greenbelt Residences and One Rockwell. These are, for me the best residential projects in the metropolis. ^^

Hey-- anybody have any current information about this project? I have something brewing here. Just wanted to know if there's more background info or updates-- is the concrete pouring?

I went to Don Bosco Makati 2 weeks ago and I passed by the site... it seems that they are still digging...

thats good news ^^^ This means that they are done with preselling, this hould rise out pretty soon...

^^ This is really a welcome addition to the Makati Skyline. If you try visiting SM MOA on a clear day, the Makati skyline is quite visible. Ayala's Columns, The Residences as well as the proposed Fairmont Hotels and Eton's Greenbelt Residences will surely be along the frontline of the skyline from MOA's view point. These are high-end structures and will surely be a sight to behold. As it is, locals and foreigners alike are quite impressed with the Makati skyline from MOA. What more if these projects are completed. :banana:

Hey! lookie! wats that???
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u157/jibrael_2007/glorieta20.jpg

^^ Interesting ad by Ayala in Glorietta.

Hi I have just purchased a 2 bed on 41 floor at tower 2, I am from London and hope this is a good investment, any views from you guys.

Hi I have just purchased a 2 bed on 41 floor at tower 2, I am from London and hope this is a good investment, any views from you guys.
wow that's a very nice unit -- penthouse 41st floor! =) congrats! what's your view? Manila Bay or the Makati Skyline?

*newbie* :)

Hi I have just purchased a 2 bed on 41 floor at tower 2, I am from London and hope this is a good investment, any views from you guys.

Congratulations! :) Ayala Land has a very good track record, so I think you are in good hands.

I have bought the unit facing Manila Bay, however looking at the pictures I am a bit confused and you should have views from three rooms, both bedrooms and the lounge the picture don't show this. I was also looking at the Greenbelt Chancellor but went for Columns because it was Ayela Land.

Ok here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite3.jpg

Hi guys does anyone know if there are any plans for a tall building in the space at the bottom (left to middle) of the picture? I have purchased a unit in Columns I will be pretty fed up if that is the case!! however I guess I should not be surprised as I guess it is just a case of when not if!!

^^ Now that we don't know. :D Yeah. That would be really disappointing if your view will be blocked. :ohno:

^^ Read this...

Excerpts from "Cocktales"
Manila Standard Today issue of 18 June 2007

"According to the grapevine, the Rufinos, buoyed by the roaring success of their call-center buildings in The Fort, plan to convert a portion of the dowdy mall into one, in tandem with a Taiwanese-RCBC joint venture that will build high-rises in the adjoining vacant lot. "

^^ The quote was really vague considering that the main portion was not included in the quote. Pinahirapan masyado ang readers since there was no mention of what mall was being referred to in the quote above and there was no follow through. Had to check the whole article and for the information of the readers, the mall being referred to is the Makati Cinema Square.

@venntro, sorry about that. Mea culpa. D na po mauulit. Sorry ulit. Peace.

hmmm so finally the empty lot on the corner of pasong tamo and pasay road will be developed. Bahain doon noon I wonder how it is now that inaayos na. So they'll be blocking the view of legaspi columns. And right beside the skyway ramp. Reach out and touch...

^^ Read this...

I have just received this message on my sale

"The reason for that is we had made some amendments on Tower 2 since, the original lay-out is Loft and Bi-level. We made revisions, for the market demand is Flats units so, instead of Loft and Bi-levels we changed the lay-out to Flat units"

Does this happen often? does this mean they have not sold the lofts?

^^ Read this...

Is there anywhere I can find information on the plans? size of buildings etc? when the building starts? does the company have a website? thanks

I have just received this message on my sale

"The reason for that is we had made some amendments on Tower 2 since, the original lay-out is Loft and Bi-level. We made revisions, for the market demand is Flats units so, instead of Loft and Bi-levels we changed the lay-out to Flat units"

Does this happen often? does this mean they have not sold the lofts?

I don't know but if loft units don't sell well, then they might as well change them to flat to suit the market needs.

Is there anywhere I can find information on the plans? size of buildings etc? when the building starts? does the company have a website? thanks

No info yet.

I don't know but if loft units don't sell well, then they might as well change them to flat to suit the market needs.



No info yet.

Hopefully that means I may get a couple of years of uninterrupted views of manila bay!!

^^ Kevin, I believe the lot in question is zoned/designated for a highrise so it will really be a matter of when someone finally decides to build on it. When that will be is anyone's guess though if I were a betting man my take is that they will build on it sooner instead of later especially considering the current Philippine realestate boom. Having said this maybe it's best in this case to just go as high of a floor as possible and hope that whatever gets built on the said lot won't block your views of Manila Bay. Just my opinion so kindly take it with a grain of salt... :) :) :)

^^ Kevin, I believe the lot in question is zoned/designated for a highrise so it will really be a matter of when someone finally decides to build on it. When that will be is anyone's guess though if I were a betting man my take is that they will build on it sooner instead of later especially considering the current Philippine realestate boom. Having said this maybe it's best in this case to just go as high of a floor as possible and hope that whatever gets built on the said lot won't block your views of Manila Bay. Just my opinion so kindly take it with a grain of salt... :) :) :)

Thanks for the advice, I have bought on 41st floor, so hopefully...... however looking at new developments they are now going at 50+ floors.

Bakit ganoon ang floor plans ng 2 Bedroom (bi level) sa Columns Legaspi? Bakit ginawa nang architect na nasa taas ng kitchen ang mga toilets? This is a no-no when you consider feng shui, isn't it? Many are frowning on this.

Take a look:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2k.jpg
Sabi sa feng shui, sakitin daw ang mga taong titira diyan pag ganyan ang position. According to my friend feng shui expert, walang solution dito sa problema na ito kundi for the owners/tenants to move out! Yikes!

Columns Legazpi (from PDI), test run ko sa image posting.

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3564/0806071304im0.jpg

kakalito rin pala ah... ganitong posting.

Bakit ganoon ang floor plans ng 2 Bedroom (bi level) sa Columns Legaspi? Bakit ginawa nang architect na nasa taas ng kitchen ang mga toilets? This is a no-no when you consider feng shui, isn't it? Many are frowning on this.

Take a look:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2k.jpg
Sabi sa feng shui, sakitin daw ang mga taong titira diyan pag ganyan ang position. According to my friend feng shui expert, walang solution dito sa problema na ito kundi for the owners/tenants to move out! Yikes!


What's wrong with the layout? Seems fine to me.

What's wrong with the layout? Seems fine to me.

The layout in tower two has changed from bi level to single level, see my earlier posting. I looked at all the model units and they all looked good as you would expect. The problem with the bi units were they were to thin making the units feel smaller than they were.

What's wrong with the layout? Seems fine to me.

There's nothing wrong really but for those who practice Fengshui, the psychological connotation of the toilets being above the kitchen is a terrible mistake in the design. (Bad for the health of the occupants) :) No wonder they changed the layouts for Tower 2. Dami kasing naniniwala ngayon sa Fengshui eh:)

Ah, Ok :)

If your really into feng shui wouldn't living in a high rise be bad? I mean, so many people living in the same vertical space.. there could be toilets and all sort above and below you...

Having good or bad feng shui could make or break any project so developers should be more aware of this nowadays. I personally don't believe it should control our lives but I also don't think we'll lose anything letting a feng shui expert check on our homes and surroundings. In this project's case, I am glad they have changed the configurations of Tower 2.

Has any work started on this site yet? It is not due for handover until 2011 so I guess they still have more time to pre sell before starting work?

Yup, Cropduster and tcchua. That's why before I bought a 1 bdrm at TRAG, I checked and found out that it conformed with good Feng Shui (Master Charlie Chao was their Feng Shui consultant). A lot of people these days (Chinese and non-Chinese) consider this serious matter when buying a property, though it's almost impossible to come up with a perfect design since some design aspect would be compromised one way or another, even the conceptual design could be greatly affected.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/columns2k.jpg


^^ i'm no feng shui expert BUT those bedroom doors directly facing each other is a no-no for sure

That's interesting, I didn't realise it played such a important part in the design of condos.
I don't really know anything about feng shui but I know that often you find you can sleep better if your bed is in a certain part of a room compared to another.

:)

^^ i'm no feng shui expert BUT those bedroom doors directly facing each other is a no-no for sure

I'm no feng shui expert either but from what I remember, curtains for both doors or some sort of divider in between them would help counter the bad effects.

^^ i'm no feng shui expert BUT those bedroom doors directly facing each other is a no-no for sure

Yes, that is so true. Sabi nila, magaaway daw mga room occupants ng mga ito. In this case magkaaway ang parents and child/children.

Since we're on the topic of “feng shui”, here's something that might pique your interest... Enjoy! :)
Is anyone in the forum a “feng shui” believer?

According to the “East – West System” of Feng Shui, there are 4 lucky and 4 unlucky directions, which are determined depending on where your house is facing.

The first thing that one must do to apply this system is to determine the Facing Direction. The “facing direction” is usually the front door, or the area where most activity occurs. For example, if your front door is located in the south but a busy street is located in the north, the north will be the facing direction and not the south.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/FengShui01.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x223/ecamara_photos/FengShui01.jpg


AUSPICIOUS DIRECTIONS

1. Sheng Chi (The breath of Life) Energy which attracts prosperity vitality respectability and reputation. A good location for your front door. The best magnetic direction. Locate your work desk in your office or study to face this direction and strive to face this direction when conducting or doing anything important e.g. planning interview business negotiation.

2. Tien Yi (Heavenly Doctor) Direction fosters good health patience confidence. A good position to place your stove. The best direction for the bed head to point when locating beds if health is the goal. The head’s crown should point to this direction when lying down).

3. Yan Nian (longevity and relationships) Direction enhances the quality relationships promotes longevity and self sufficiency. A good palace for the master bedroom. For those in human resources or networking the direction to face when working at one's desk.

4. Fu Wei (overall harmony peace and stability) Direction brings about peace. A good site for an altar. A good direction for meditation and for very young children to face or to sleep with their head pointing to this direction when they are lying down. If you are into self development this is the direction where your bed head should be.

INAUSPICIOUS DIRECTIONS

5. Ho Hai (Obstacles and mishaps) The least harmful. Known to lead to all kinds of intermittent difficulty and frustration. Persons under this influence may tire easily and feel insecure.

6. Wu Kwei (Five Ghosts) Energy generates mischief that leads to fire loss of income and burglary. It also causes quarrels and misunderstanding at home and at work. Avoid placing the stove here or cures will have to be implemented.

7. Lui Sha (Six Killings) Direction represents scandals missed opportunities legal entanglements and illnesses. Persons may experience fitful sleep lack of focus lethargy in their everyday being and may even become alcoholic. A bathroom or storeroom placed in this sector will suppress its negative effects.

8. Chueh Ming (Disaster) The MOST harmful and dangerous direction. This energy can cause poor finance and unproductive career. Persons under this influence can experience difficulties in every endeavour and can cause depression mental illness accidents and suicidal feelings. Every care should be taken to avoid facing this direction.

^^ your facing direction depends on your birth year & gender

Thanks for bringing this up, 3cr and Laquachera. More importantly those feng shui lucky orientations in connection with the units we choose should jive with our own personal Chinese astrological chart.
For more info: visit www.chineseastrologyonline.com - very useful info on how to read your own chart, there's even a section in finding out whether money works for you or you work for the money - the latter in which case what to do to solve it and make money gravitate towards you.:)

This will be blocking some Columns Legaspi western views...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/beacon.jpg

Hi guys does anyone know if there are any plans for a tall building in the space at the bottom (left to middle) of the picture? I have purchased a unit in Columns I will be pretty fed up if that is the case!! however I guess I should not be surprised as I guess it is just a case of when not if!!

Is this the space the building you mention will be placed? if so does anyone have any more information? height etc? does the current building to the left of the site remain?

This will be blocking some Columns Legaspi western views...

Looking again, this builiding is to the left (front on) of Columns?

Ok here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite3.jpg

Where is the new development inn ralation to Columns in this picture?

It will be on the lower left of the emptylot.

Ok here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite3.jpg

The Beacon development looks like the two side towers will be at least 35 floors with the middle building around the 44ish? this is a similar layout to TRAG.

Does anyone have any further info on this development? I will look at the new Beacon thread.

The reason I ask I have bought in tower 2 on the 41st floor (for the views!!!) I have seen a recent update on sales and only 6 floors of the 2 bed units (out of 32) that face the new development have sold.

In total nearly all units in tower 2 facing Makati have sold, with only about 50% facing this new development.

http://lh3.google.com/andyled/RwSd1tgoFYI/AAAAAAAAAB8/YWVhsGb5VF0/10042007113.jpg?imgmax=576

http://lh6.google.com/andyled/RwSd3dgoFZI/AAAAAAAAACE/qIw768gxGIY/10042007114.jpg?imgmax=576

At last the work is starting, the latest info I have is tower 2 is selling very fast now with only about 20% left to sell.

Thanks for the photos, please keep posting updates as I am quite far away and am interested in progress.

http://lh4.google.com/andyled/RwmfAGhWrMI/AAAAAAAAACk/Slwf6SmGmkY/10082007116.jpg?imgmax=576

Andycapp, thanks for the updates, really useful as I will not be in Manila until March 08.

Andycapp, thanks for the updates, really useful as I will not be in Manila until March 08.

Your welcome.

I pass the site around twice a week, when I bring my 4-year old daughter to her school in Assumption. And, when possible, I take quick shots from my cellphone.

The Beacon development looks like the two side towers will be at least 35 floors with the middle building around the 44ish? this is a similar layout to TRAG.

Does anyone have any further info on this development? I will look at the new Beacon thread.

The reason I ask I have bought in tower 2 on the 41st floor (for the views!!!) I have seen a recent update on sales and only 6 floors of the 2 bed units (out of 32) that face the new development have sold.

In total nearly all units in tower 2 facing Makati have sold, with only about 50% facing this new development.

@kevinlondon:

The Beacon -

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/The%20Beacon/TheBeacon.jpg

Columns Legazpi Village -

Ok here goes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite3.jpg

http://lh6.google.com/andyled/RzG2ghN2f-I/AAAAAAAAADc/1Dw3Fb8dISU/11072007122.jpg?imgmax=512http://picasaweb.google.com/andyled/ColumnsPics/photo#5130082120340242402

wow... above ground na pala sya...

Thanks Andycap, this is starting to look good, this is tower one, from the photo it looks bigger than I thought it would!

11.12.07

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/patok/ColumnsLegaspi1.jpg

Hopefully by the time of my visit in March they would have reached 15th floor, really looking forward to seeing the progress for myself.

hi everyone! i would just like to share with you the video for The Columns Legazpi Village and The Columns model units.. please visit www.youtube.com/myrasigaya

thank you! :)

The neighboring Beacon will not be much of an obstruction for The Columns, and columns to beacon. one is not on the western side with respect to the other. so Columns/Beacon soon to be dwellers will not be deprived of the much coveted sunset view. Unless magkaron na ng construction sa San Miguel property behind WalterMart. Na may press release na di ba?

Everytime I pass by this part of Makati, I get disoriented. I don't know which is East or South. Sana mag improve na din ang part na yan ng Makati Cinema Square. Sobrang dami nang nagbebenta ng dvds. Pag natapos ang Beacon, baka mag-improve ng konti ang mga neighbors.

Everytime I pass by this part of Makati, I get disoriented. I don't know which is East or South..

Tower 1 of The Columns is directly facing North and South. San Lorenzo Village view for South. :)

Anyone needs an interior designer? :)

Where is the new development inn ralation to Columns in this picture?

Can anyone combine the two "mock ups" together, the one with Columns in and the picture of the Beacon so we have one picture of both together?

Has anyone got the latest pics of the development?

http://lh6.google.com/andyled/R2DWfnz3jkI/AAAAAAAAAEs/WlQbKgUEqNI/12122007130.jpg?imgmax=512http://picasaweb.google.com/andyled/ColumnsPics/photo#5143346613207928386http://picasaweb.google.com/andyled/ColumnsPics/photo#5143346613207928386

Andycapp

Thanks

nice picture update...Is this the tower 1? or both 1 & 2 already?

lauston_rr28 that's tower 1 only :banana:

@myra.s thanks for the info. If may I ask are you a unit owner here?:)

@myra.s thanks for the info. If may I ask are you a unit owner here?:)

I am, I purchased in March 07

@myra.s thanks for the info. If may I ask are you a unit owner here?:)

Nope, I'm a Property Specialist :)

@Kevinlondon good for you. I too would like to purchase/invest in here but since I will be home this dec. I want to see it personally before doing so.
@myra s. thanks.

@Kevinlondon good for you. I too would like to purchase/invest in here but since I will be home this dec. I want to see it personally before doing so.
@myra s. thanks.

Things are changing quite quickly because of all this sub prime stuff in US and the strength of the Phil economy, in March the exchange rate was around 93/5 peso's to the pound, today it is around 84/5. I was lucky as I financed the full price from the UK which allowed me to buy at the higher rate and also received a better discount.

Nope, I'm a Property Specialist :)

Myra.s as a Property Specialist what is your take on the strength of the Paso at this time, will it have a major impact on the property market? There is a very high level of new developments, perhaps there will be some good deals in the near future?

Can anyone combine the two "mock ups" together, the one with Columns in and the picture of the Beacon so we have one picture of both together?

Kevin. I've visited the Beacon site yesterday. Too bad I left my camera back home after taking photos of Fort Boni projects. But if you want constant updates for Columns, I can give that for you and the rest of investors here. Just for fun on my part and update on yours.

With respect to Columns...this might give you an idea. I got this from the rendering of Beacon on their fence. The middle tower will be directly facing the skyway entry - meaning Pasay Road/Arnaiz St. The area - around Waltermart seems to be one of the centres of development in Makati in the next few years. In fact, the whole stretch of Pasong Tamo from EDSA to Belton Square. One thing that needs improvement will be the drainage system. It's constantly flooding on that area - near Washington part and traffic gets terrible as you approach Buendia coming from Waltermart both ways during rush hours. But on the Arnaiz Rd part, where Columns is, there's not much traffic problem. and if you are travelling from the South Luzon or Airport, access will be very easy via skyway. It's very near both Greenbelt and Waltermart. You will have options of high end or not so high end malls. Hehe....

I found the Beacon thread. Here to give you an idea...posted by Terence.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/The%20Beacon/TheBeacon.jpg
The deep hole on far right is Columns...

With Columns up...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/jafhoy/Columnsite3.jpg

Tebs, thanks for this.

Can anyone merge the two pictures?

Looks like the Southern view of The Columns will be blocked sooner rather than later by The Beacon.

Tebs, thanks for this.

Can anyone merge the two pictures?

@kevinlondon... I merged them before but the final product looked really off because the 2 renderings were not of the same scale to begin with. Too big a difference. This was the reason why I decided to just post the 2 renderings separately on post #213 of this thread. Maybe someone else other than @tebs and I can do the merging for you. :)

Looks like the Southern view of The Columns will be blocked sooner rather than later by The Beacon.

it's actually the western view that will be blocked. the one facing manila bay.

not even i can figure out if it's west or south. i may try to figure out this weekend where the sun sets with respect to Columns and Beacon.

well, i've tried merging the two photos using PS. the result? less than stellar. but this will somehow give us an idea on the orientation of each project. :)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc36b3127cceb270b087002600000026100AZN2bJkzZOGPg


edit edit: wait wait guys. i am thinking. EDSA crosses SLEX at Magallanes, and it's directly facing the sunset if you are heading to Manila Bay or Mall of Asia. And Pasay Rd is parallel to EDSA on that part. but i think bEACON will not totally block sunset view of Columns. Beacon is few degrees to the north. or something like that.

well, let's see.

^^ It's the west the will be blocked, almost directly at the west. Parang between, west and west-northwest, but much closer to the west. South is clear, southwest is clear, including west-southwest.

Tebs great try, thank you. This gives me a very good idea of how it will look.

Same merged render as mine. Different scales... frustrating di ba? Arrghh! :bash:



well, i've tried merging the two photos using PS. the result? less than stellar. but this will somehow give us an idea on the orientation of each project. :)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc36b3127cceb270b087002600000026100AZN2bJkzZOGPg

^^ It's the west the will be blocked, almost directly at the west. Parang between, west and west-northwest, but much closer to the west. South is clear, southwest is clear, including west-southwest.

Here is a map to help you guys out with directions... the crosshair is where the Columns Legazpi will rise... the big lot to the left of Sunvar is the location of The Beacon...the NSEW stands for north, south, east and west... :colgate:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/ColumnsLegazpi.jpg

no prob kevin.

frustrating nga Terence. kasi magkaiba ng orientation.

so the sunset view will be covered? i think this was not one of the selling points during the preselling anyway. hehe...or was it?

Oh it's the West views which will be blocked by The Beacon. Lost my sense of direction there. Thanks for pointing that out guys. :)

that part of makati would be stellar come 2011! yikes, i can't wait. actually, 2010-2011 parang ibang-iba na ang metro manila sa dami ng matatapos na condos! can't reallt wait!

steel-glass-concrete jungle...nyay...baka magkawalaan na tayo. imagine someday...we will be like HK - where more than half of the population lives above the 1oth floor.

OT lang: but actually, in HK, 95% of real state is vertical. 5% lang ang horizontal. and these are for ultra-rich guys who probably owns one of the buildings too. hehe. so it's not only half, but almost all live above 10th floor.

There is a very high level of new developments, perhaps there will be some good deals in the near future?

We were just briefed about Ayala's redevelopment of Makati -- there would be 3 phases and it will be continuous until 2028!! :) --great deal indeed!

There will be alot of developments in Arnaiz Ave - imagine it being as wide as Ayala Avenue! It would be really good for The Columns Legazpi Village! :)