Joint-venture group embarks on Ermita, Manila high rise

Fresh from the success of its first development, Anchor Land Holdings Inc., a joint-venture company between Chinese and local investors, has embarked on its second residential project.

The firm started marketing on Friday the 33-storey, 174-unit Mayfair Tower, which will be along UN Avenue in Ermita, Manila.

The project was launched shortly after the group, under subsidiary Anchor Properties Corp., successfully marketed its first project, the Lee Tower in Binondo. The maiden project, which targeted the Chinese community, is almost completely taken up, company officials said.

Anchor Land Holdings is a multinational company with several projects in China and Asia. The firm is part of a group that is engaged in navigation, securities, leasing, garments manufacturing and furniture.

On Friday, company president Steve Li told BusinessWorld that the new residential tower is designed to give buyers quality units for a reasonable price.

"We try to give a high-end product and mid-end price. We are not too much into maximizing the returns. However we try to come up with project which can deliver a good quality," he said.

Mr. Li said the units are priced starting P63,000 per square meter, with single bedroom units starting at a floor area of over 50 square meters. This is larger than the one-bedroom units being sold by other developers, which are usually 30 square meters in floor size.

All the rooms have a maid’s quarters and come complete with flooring, kitchen, built-in closets for the bedrooms, and toilet and bathroom fixtures, Mr. Li said. "All you need to do is buy a few loose furniture."

The company said that among the amenities in Mayfair Tower would be an oval-shaped upper deck profile, sunken bar lounge and tranquility garden on the viewing deck located in the 30th level.

Meanwhile, the seventh level amenities include a 30-meter, three lane lap pool, children’s pool, hydromassage pool, sauna and shower areas, fitness center and sundeck. Also located at the same level are a pond, function hall, pocket gardens, waterfall feature and lounge.

The condominium tower will give residents easy access to restaurants, hotels, schools, entertainment and recreational facilities, the company said.

Mr. Li claimed their projects are the only condominium developments in Manila that offer five-bedroom units.

Flat owners, should they wish to do so, could also lease their units through the property management arm of Anchor Land Holdings -- Anchor Property Management.

"We will just charge a fee," Mr. Li said, and noted that the property management firm can ensure that the unit that has been sublet will be maintained.

Mr. Li said Anchor Land Holdings has been getting inquiries from interested buyers, among whom are foreign investors.

He said the project will be funded from internally generated cash, and that the group does not depend on preselling of the units to develop the project.

"What we want to ensure people is they could really expect the units to be turned over to them and on time and even earlier than what we promised," he said.

For Lee Tower, Mr. Li said, the group will be turning over the units on April 2006, eight months earlier than its committed delivery date. For Mayfair Tower, the units would be delivered by 2007.

Condominium units for May-fair are priced between P3 million and P24 million with the floor areas ranging from 52.91 square meters to 280.27 square meters. International marketing for the project would start in February to target United States-based Filipinos.

Besides expatriates, Mayfair Tower would also generate sales from balikbayans and the Binondo community, marketing executives said.

The building was designed by ASYA Development Partner.

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interesting...any pics?...great...hope it looks good

i HOPE its modern!

Hope to see renderings soon...sounds good for the Manila skyline.

well it'll give something new to the Manila skyline. besides 1322 and Pearl of the Orient Tower, there hasn't been much happening in the skyline there unfortunately. at least nothing significant

^^ The triple-tower Adriatico Place Residences of Robinsons is something significant for Manila's skyline at 38 storeys.

Not only that thomasian, consider the reliability and stabiility of the Developer :)

renderings... renderings...

i saw the renderring of this project sa property ng manila bullitin jan 12,2006.check nyo na lang

pics?

di ko na kuha try ko.may pic. na sya dun parang arial view.me ok lang sya.check nyo na lang sya.

^^ Here it is. Hinabol ko pa yung yung nagtitinda sa newsstand kagabi kasi sarado na sila.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Mayfair_Tower.jpg

Really, I thought it was on Orosa, Is this different from the Solid Group Project? Boy that area is starting to become a forest of high rises as well! UN Avenue used to be a pretty presigous address as well.

Very nice :okay:

good aaron!...i like it.....thumbs up for me..

it looks good to me :okay:

design looks kinna good...thanks for the update thomasian

thanks thomasian mabuti may na habol kang vendor.

Prime condo property
to rise on UN avenue


By Charles E. Buban
Inquirer



UNITED NATIONS AVENUE IN Manila may not be known for high-rise structures but it soon will be once the 33-story condominium project from Anchor Land Holdings Inc. (Alhi) gets under way.

This was announced by Alhi chair Stephen Lee as he led the recent groundbreaking of Mayfair Tower located at the corner of UN Avenue and Mabini Street, Manila.

"Mayfair Tower is a high-rise residential condo that is set to become 'the place to be' in the heart of Manila. It will boast of first-class amenities, a unique oval-shaped upper deck profile and tranquility garden on the 31st floor viewing deck," he revealed.

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Lee said Alhi is leading the "condominium-style living" trend in Manila saying such type of living will appeal to those who desire lifestyle options that have low-maintenance, recreational facilities and security.
Mayfair Tower is the second project of Alhi following the recent completion of Lee Tower, a high-rise executive residential condominium in Binondo, Manila.

To harmoniously coexist

According to Lee, the condominium complex was designed to harmoniously co-exist with its environment and provides a combination of amenities not usually found in condominium projects in the country.

Designed by Albert S. Yu and Associates Development Partner (Asya Development Partner), Mayfair Tower will boast of a fitness center, a clubhouse, pool, sunken bar, lounge, wellness center with two saunas and shower rooms, jogging paths, a pond as well as waterfalls for those seeking a place of quietude.

"Among the best features of Mayfair Tower are Sky Terrace, a landscaped area with its own breakfast nook at the roof deck, and the Vista Deck located at the 31st floor, which can accommodate 150 people," said Asya chief architect Albert Yu.

3-level penthouse

Mayfair Tower's penthouse units will also be unique as it will offer three levels filled with luxurious appointments.

The upper level will be a single-bed unit with a large swimming pool while the middle will have a jacuzzi located beside the master's bedroom. The lower level on the other hand, will have two rooms with a common pool.

"Not only that, we have designed Mayfair Tower in such a way its residents will be able to enjoy the surrounding vista," said Yu.

Lee added that interested home buyers may now visit their showroom located at the fifth level of SM Manila. On display are Mayfair Tower's one-bedroom, two-bedroom bi-level, three-bedroom and five-bedroom units.

Alhi, a multinational company with several interests in China as well as other parts of Asia, decided not to presell its units and instead, will fully finance the projects up to its completion.



FROM INQUIRER.net

nice! but the color is not for me hehehehe

I can see them building from my place ( at night only , thanks for the noise ha!) can't imagine they can build a tower like that on a small lot like that though.....
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/2330/mayfair3sc.jpg

Their webpage by the way : http://www.mayfairtower.net/

:lol: thanks for exemplying champ

Hi, im new at this forum...hope i could add up on this project.

Im actually one of estimators of the building. As of the moment, the building's finish is under review, because Anchor Land Holdings is still reviewing the design and cost of the project. There was an update recently, with the height of the building adjusted by an additional 4 meters.

The building consists of:
Ground Floor - Main Lobby, a few commercial spaces, service areas
1st Floor - 6th Floor (incl. mezzanine) - car park
7th floor - clubhouse, pool and recreational area.
8th - 16th floor (w/o 13th floor, typical design) - residential area
17th - 27th floor (typical design) - residential area
28th and 29th floor - units with loft (2br and 3br) except unit no. 1 (5bedrooms each floor)
30th floor - Function room area
31st floor - Penthouse 1 unit, with own swimming pool
32nd floor - Penthouse 2 unit (smaller than Pent. 1), also with own pool
33rd floor - Machine and Water Tank deck floor

the penthouses are located at the crown of the building. As of the moment, a value engineering is being done to reduce the cost of the project.

The bore-pile works is currently being done by Advance Foundation....but there is still no Gen. Contractor as of the moment.

Hope this contributes....

thanks for the updates

Hi phichanad

Is the tower gonna fit on the lot they are working now or is the building with the green roof going down?

Its gonna fit. There would even be a widened sidewalk in the front and sides of the building. =)

doesn't look that bad, it's not a simple box so i guess that's good. Manila needs new skyscrapers, how tall was this again? 33? it looks quite deceiving the height from that angle. It should be as tall as Robinsons' twins

i'll post the exact height of the structure tom. All i can remember is its less than 150m.

doesn't look that bad, it's not a simple box so i guess that's good. Manila needs new skyscrapers, how tall was this again? 33? it looks quite deceiving the height from that angle. It should be as tall as Robinsons' twins



that robinsons twins are 38floors...its around 138m or a few metres over

so Mayfair will be how tall?

Ok, the height of the building for now is 126.4m....but with the modifications, there might be an additional 3.7m so the maximum height it could get from street level to the tip of its crown is 130.1m.....about a few meters less than the Robinsons twins ^someguy^ compares it with. Hope this helps...! =)

ok thanks phichanad..!

any pricelist on the units here?...

MAYFAIR TOWER: Luxurious residences near the US Embassy, ready by 2008!


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Location: Ermita, Manila
Status: Ready for Occupancy by 2008
Landmarks: a few steps to the US Embassy, Rizal Park
Views: Manila Bay view, city views
Type: Single-Level, Bi-Level
Bedroom: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Size: 52.91 - 280.27 sq.m.
Price: PhP 1.6M – 9.4M
Condo Levels: 33-storeys

Mayfair Tower is a 33-storey residential condo conveniently located at the bustling corner of U.N. Avenue and Mabini Street, very close to the US Embassy and other historic landmarks such as the Rizal Park and Roxas Boulevard. It is also close to the seat of arts and culture, being near Philam Theatre and the National Museum. Truly, a Philippine
condo close to one's roots and heritage.

This Manila condo has 175 residential units plus 3 units at the penthouse levels. Ample parking space with 7 levels for a total of 165 parking slots. Its residential units are Zen-inspired but luxuriously sized than typical condo units, with the smallest 1-Bedroom unit at 52.91 sqm. Typical single-level units can be found in the 8th to 27th floors while its bi-level units are located on the 28th and 29th floors. Its three penthouse units comes with its own landscaped garden and a swimming pool or jacuzzi.

DEVELOPER

Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. is a multinational company with several projects in China and Asia. It launched its first luxury residential condominium in Binondo, Manila called Lee Towers on 2003. This 30-storey condo was a rousing success, being fully sold-out while still in the initial stages of construction. Lee Tower will soon be turned over to its buyers on April 2006, eight months earlier than the scheduled delivery date. The firm, under its president Steve Li, is part of a group engaged in navigation, securities, leasing, garments manufacturing and furniture.

FEATURES

Building Features

* An impressive lobby with reception counter and intimate lounge seating. Lobby is finished with natural stone, wood veneer and glass.
* Two (2) high-speed passenger elevators with a capacity of 15 persons each.
* One (1) service elevator with same capacity as above. Both lifts are finished in veneer and mirror-wall cladding with granite flooring.
* Ground floor has one main entrance, setback from the street and accessed through the driveway that leads to the porte cochere and parking.
* Sky Terrace on the roofdeck with indoor function area for 200 persons,
* Multi-level outdoor function area on the Sky Terrace with seating capacity of 150 people, with pocket gardens and bench seating
* Vista Deck with lounge and reading areas, breakfast nook, bar, indoor pocket gardens and viewing deck.
* Gym for aerobics, yoga and taebo at the 7th floor
* Function room good for 45 persons also at the 7th floor
* Lap pool (30 m), hydromassage pool (23 sqm), kiddie pool (23 sqm), sunken bar, lounge area, saunas and shower rooms, pond and waterfall feature, all at the 7th floor
* 7-Level Parking
* 24-Hour Security
* 100% standby generator for common areas and allocated power to each unit in case of brownout.
* Automatic fire alarm and sprinkler system
* Centralized garbage disposal system
* 2 combined water tank and 2 domestic cistern and 1 fire reserve tank
* Individualized electric and water meters
* Building safety compliance to local fire code.
* Dual fire-escape locations at every residential floor.
* CCTV Monitoring System
* Security intercoms at every residential unit.
* Centralized mail room

Typical Unit Features:

* Foyer, living room, dining area, kitchen, common toilet and bath
* Built-in closets for all bedrooms
* Master bedroom with toilet with bath tub
* Floor-to-ceiling windows giving spectacular Manila Bay and/or city views
* Maid’s room with toilet and bath
* Utility room for laundry washing and drying
* Ceiling-mounted ducted-type exhaust fans for the kitchen and toilet & bath
* Provision of ducts and electrical outlets for kitchen range hoods
* Provision for windows/split-type air-conditioning units.
* Provision for hot and cold water
* Provision for two telephone lines
* Individual electric and water meters
* Provision for internet and CATV system

Typical Unit Finish:

* Porcelain tile flooring for living and dining areas
* High-density fiberboard laminate flooring for bedrooms
* Melamine finish for built-in closets, kitchen cabinets.
* Homogenous tiles for master and common toilets; granite stone lavatory tops
* Vitrified ceramic tiles for kitchen, laundry area, maid’s room & maid’s toilet.
* Paint finish for walls

Special Penthouse Feature:

* Two levels of penthouse units with landscaped garden and roof deck pool or Jacuzzi that looks out into Manila Bay
* Full-height glass curtain wall all around to maximize the views of the bay and the Makati skyline.

AMENITIES

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Gym & Sauna
Badminton Court
Roofdeck Garden

PRICES

1-Bedroom (53-88 sqm) - PHP 3.54 - 6.57M
2-Bedroom (81-109 sqm) - PHP 5.60 - 8.46M
3-Bedroom (122-145 sqm) - PHP 8.52 - 11.22M
Penthouse (111-280 sqm) - PHP 9.06 - 24.03M
Parking - PHP 520,000 - 680,000
Commercial Units - SOLD OUT

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Reservation Deposit: PHP 100,000

Option 1: Cash Payment - 10% Discount. Reservation: PHP 100,000. Full payment in 30 days after reservation.
Option 2: Zero-Interest Payment - 5% Discount on Downpayment. 30% DP, balance payable in 24 months, no interest.
Option 3: Deferred DP Payment - 30% DP, payable in 3 equal monthly payments, balance payable in 24 months, no interest.
Option 4:In-House Financing - 30% Downpayment, balance payable up to 15 years, with interest rates similar to banks'.

Looks good. Is it underconstruction already

maganda naman pala ang mayfair!

Looks good. Is it underconstruction already

It is, in fact, foundation digging is even completed now, and it will be built by SKI in just 18 months

Some articles from their site:

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Anchorland opens Mayfair Tower project showroom
November 2005

Mayfair Tower model Unit at 5/F, SM Manila - Ms. Earth 2004 Priscilla Mirelles on the center
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^ Nalilito yata sila kung nasaan ang camera. :D

Mayfair Tower model Unit at 5/F, SM Manila - Ms. Earth 2004 Priscilla Mirelles on the center
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Mayfair Tower, Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.'s (ALHI) newest project, has opened its showroom at the 5th level of the SM Manila. Reigning Ms. Earth 2004 Priscilla Mirelles graced the occasion which presented the many amenities that the new condominium project offers.

ALHI chairman Stephen Lee, president Steve Li, chief architect Albert Yu and head of sales and marketing Beth Sison were present to welcome visitors and friends.

Among the featured actual units are the one, two, two-bedroom bi-level and three-bedroom as well as a 5 bedroom showcase. Unique to the presentation are people who simulated the experience of "Mayfair Tower Living "in selected rooms of the venue.

Mayfair Tower is a 33-story residential condominium project along U.N. Avenue, Manila and boasts of first class amenities with a unique oval shaped upper deck profile and tranquility garden on the 30th floor viewing deck. With the finest in amenities and its breathtaking three hundred and sixty degree views, the Mayfair Tower is set to become "the place to be" in the heart of Manila. It provides instant access to restaurants, hotels, schools, entertainment and recreational establishments which cater to people with different nationalities and from all walks of life.

Behind the Mayfair Tower is Anchor Land Holdings, Inc., a company put up by a collegial group of seasoned professionals with over 30 years of collective experience in the local realty industry. ALHI is a multinational company with several projects in China and some parts of Asia. It began its commercial operations in the Philippines with the launching of its first luxury condominium project under Anchor Properties Corporation (APC) in the heart of the Binondo area-the Lee Tower.

Mayfair Tower was designed to co-exist harmoniously with its environment and gives a range of choice uncommon in most condominium projects in the country today. Designed by ASYA Development Partner (Albert S Yu & Associates Development Partner) considered by the BCI Asia to be among the top 10 architectural firms in the Philippines, Mayfair Tower has a fitness center, a clubhouse, pool areas, a sunken bar, lounge, wellness center with two saunas and shower rooms, a pond as well as waterfalls and jogging path.

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Mayfair Tower completes laying of foundation
February 2006

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Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. (ALHI) announced it has completed laying the foundation of its Mayfair Tower project. The project’s groundbreaking was held last November and work has been in full swing since then.

Project contractor Advanced Foundation Construction Systems Corporation (AFCSC) is the same company that laid the foundation for the Eastwood Parkview, a portion of the fly-over along Villamor at the South Superhighway and several other office buildings and high-rise residential condominiums in the country. General contractor Summa Kumagai, Inc. (SKI) will finish the edifice in 18 months to enable ALHI to properly turn over units to its rightful owners

Mayfair Tower has a modern and cutting edge design with a steel & glass facade. A 33-story residential condominium project located along U.N. Avenue in Manila, Mayfair Tower boasts of first class amenities with a unique oval shaped upper deck profile and tranquility garden on the 30th floor viewing deck. With the finest in amenities and its breathtaking 360º views, the Mayfair Tower is set to become “the place to be” in the heart of Manila. It provides instant access to restaurants, hotels, schools, entertainment and recreational establishments which cater to people with different nationalities and from all walks of life.

she's cute =)

this building is on a very naroow lot eh? the sircular top structure would be nice at night

penthouse with its own pool....wow! :okay:

great design. very unique and will surely redefine the Manila skyline. :) great views, too, especially the units facing Manila Bay.

the location is great as well: access to Roxas Blvd, close to UP Manila (oh, alma mater!) and PGH. short drive to CCP and robinson's place manila

hope the traffic there won't clog up with all these developments. lalo na pag may mga rally sa luneta...but then again, kung mag-repeat yung world youth day at rizal park, then you'd have an outstanding view. :nocrook:

does anyone know who to contact regarding this project?

do you guys have the floor plan for the penthouse? its quite amazing that it has its own pool..

Hey guys, this is my first post after 7 months of absence! I say it would be mid 2008.

Updates:

http://www.mayfairtower.net/images/news/rises_04.jpg

http://www.mayfairtower.net/images/news/rises_03.jpg

more pictures here: http://www.mayfairtower.net/sub_newsevents_10062006.php

Its a very narrow site, to squeeze 170+ units in 30 occupiable floors means that this is mostly studio - 1br units

Mataas-taas na rin ito, wala bang gustong mag-update?

Heto, from their web site:

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http://www.mayfairtower.net/images/news/feb2007_01.jpg

here's the latest photo taken this morning

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This is one of the quite yet a really fast phase project. Is the developer done selling all the units or they just have enough funds to built the project?

This is one of the quite yet a really fast phase project. Is the developer done selling all the units or they just have enough funds to built the project?

based on a publication, the company has enough funds to begin the construction works and they don't have to rely on the funds generated by pre-selling . . .

And of course Anchorland, the developer of this project is slated to do an IPO and list on the Phil Stock Exchange within the year.

So SKI is doing a good job on this project....gotta check this building sometime this month....I believe there were just a few minor changes from the original design, maybe at the architectural works inside the units only.

06.28.07

It's almost topped-off.

Sorry kung nagamitan ko ng digicam yung Zen Tower pero eto hindi, OA na kasi kung bigla ko na lang ilalabas yung digicam sa FX tapos kukuha ng pics, kaya yung PDA ko muna ang ginamit ko para discreet.

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kumusta naman ang mga kable? LOL!! :lol:

>>but seeing those street signs, na-miss ko bigla ang manila! bale sa banda riyan kami nagpa-medical exam bago nangibang-bayan. ang hindi lang nakaka-miss, ang sobrang dami ng OFW applicants sa loob ng building-- pawisang nurses, seamen, DH, taiwan contract workers-- nakakahilo sa pila, sa totoo lang!! ha ha ha!! glad too it's over for the moment!! :bash: :banana:

07.14.07

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Thanks sa Pics

sana gawin nilang 40+ floors man lang:)

After a week, may nakapansin din pala. Minsan kasi wala nang pansinan ng updates eh, sayang lang effort.

:)

After a week, may nakapansin din pala. Minsan kasi wala nang pansinan ng updates eh, sayang lang effort.

>> ha ha ha wag nang magdrama. ikaw pa! still the undisputed spiderboy of pinoy ssc... LOL!! :lol: susuot at susuot, kulang na lang :lol: tumulay sa kawad ng kuryente just to have a good shot, all in the name of ssc!! thx!! :banana: :cheers:

Q: Ask ko lang po kung ito ba yung natatanaw ko pagdumaraan ako sa Nagtahan Bridge?:weird:

...try ko rin po kuhaan ng pix para may idea kayo?:)

>> ha ha ha wag nang magdrama. ikaw pa! still the undisputed spiderboy of pinoy ssc... LOL!! :lol: susuot at susuot, kulang na lang :lol: tumulay sa kawad ng kuryente just to have a good shot, all in the name of ssc!! thx!! :banana: :cheers:

Hehehe, thankz, alam nyo naman minsan na madrama lang talaga ako pag bad trip ako tapos pag-check ng SSC eh hindi pinansin ng mga tao ang updates ko. :D

Haha, susuot at susuot nga ako kahit saan, sa Mezza nagsusuot ako sa CR ng UE for this... :colgate:

Mezza
07.27.07
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WOW!!! Gusto ko n lumipat dyan, have u seen the showroom s SM Manila 5th floor. NKKINGIT ANG MGA KWARTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bili kau ng mga units dyan, 33 storeys high. Alam nyo b project ng Anchor Land Holdings yan? They're a really dedicated Real Estate company, u know they concentrate on making the best for Manila. Tapos ung mga Megaworld Company nmn, I heard that they're spreading rumours about them cuz they're jealous, A TOTAL DISGRACE! Kung jealous cla, that means Anchor Land Holdings is excellent (Jealousy is the highest form of flattery).

Kung la kau ginagawa s bahay, punta kau ng showroom. They have all the bedroom units and stuff.

I was going through a bunch of stuff in my bookshelf and I found a brochure about Mayfair Tower that my friend left.

Information:
Property Address
U.N. Avenue corner Mabini. St., Ermita Manila, Philippines

Site Area
Approx 1,000 square meters

Proposed Development
A 33-storey residential building with 7 parking levels, a whole floor of amenities, a roof deck with feature function areas. The proposed development has 175 residential units plus 3 units at the penthouse levels. There are 165 parking slots excluding 5 slots outside ground level for commercial use.

Building Design
The unique design concept of the tower creates a dramactic addition to Manila's skyline. The circular crown represents Manila Bay's sunset drama, as the sun torches the horizon of the bay creating its vertical reflection on the ocean.

This feature provides an oval viewing deck along with the top prime units that allows owners to enjoythe magnificent view Manila Bay offers...

- A combination of Italian granite slab and pre-cast aluminium cladding on the lower levels and pre-cast aluminium cladding finishes on the upper levels.
- Lower levels consists of the ground floor, 7 levels of parking and one whole floor of amenities.
- With a vehicular drop-off and a landscaped porte cochere fronting the lobby.
- With one main entrance on the ground floor, setback from the street and accessed through the driveway that leads to the porte cochere and the parking.
- Ground floor also houses commercial units with entrances fronting the street separate from the main residential entrance.
Upper level conists of 19 levels of typical floors and 2 levels of bi-level units and 2 levels for the penthouse units.

7th Floor Amenities
- 30 meter 3 Lane Lap Pool
- Kiddie Pool
- Hydromassage Pool
- Sauna and Shower Areas
- Fitness Centre with areas for aerobics and yoga, weight training and cardiovascular activities
- Pond
- Function Hall
- Sundeck
- Pocket gardens
- Viewing Deck
- Waterfull Feature
- Lounge Area

Roof Deck
- Skygardent with pocket landscaping, bench seating and a mutlilevel outdoor function area
- Skylounge with lounge and reading areas, breakfast nook, bar, viewing deck and indoor pocket gardens. The area can be easily converted into an open-plan indoor function area and is provided with internet connectivity

Special Penthouse Feature
- Two levels of penthouse units with landscaped Garden and roof deck pool or jacuzzi that looks out into Manila Bay.
- Full height glass curtainwall all around to maximize the views of the bay and the Makati Skyline.

Building Facilities/Services
- An impressive lobby with reception counter and intimate lounge seating. The lobby is finished with natural stone, wood venner and glass.
- Three high-speed (1 service and two passenger elevators) with a capacity og 15 persons each. Each life is finished in Veneer and mirror wall cladding with granite flooring.
- 24 hour security
- 7 levels of above ground parking.
- 100% back-up power for common areas and allocated amount of power to each unit in case of power failure.
- Centralized mail room.
- Automatic fire alarm and sprinkler system.
- Centralized garbage disposal/ collection system.
- 2 overhead water tank and 2 domestic cistern and 1 fire reserve tank with capacity of 240,000 gallons.
- Individualized electric and water meters.
- Building safety compliance to local fire code and NFPA 101 safety code.
- Semi-addressable Fire deteciton and Alarm system.
- Dual fire escape locations at every residential floor.
- Fire rated residential doors.
- Security intercoms at every residential units.
- All equipment provided with accessible clearance for maintenance.

Typical Unit Finish
- Homogenous porcelain tile flooring for living and dining areas.
- High density fiberboard laminate flooring for bedrooms.
- Melamine finish for built-in closets, kitchen cabinets.
- Homogenous tiles for master and common toilets; granite stone and lavatory tops.
- Vitrified ceramic tiles for kitchen, laundry area, maid's room and maid's toilet.
- Paint finish for walls.

Typical Unit Features
- Foyer, living room, dining area, kitchen, common toilet and bath
- Built-in closets for all bedrooms.
- Master bedroom with toilet and bath tub.
- Maid's room with toilet and bath,
- Utility room for laundry washing and drying.
- Celing-mounted ducted-type exhaust fans for the kitchen and toilet and bath.

Photos by iceeboy, courtesy of nayki, from Manila, My Manila: Tradition and Modernity | Thread 10 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=15366352#post15366352)



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Beautiful shots from the Intramuros golf course! :applause:

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hehe the model units looks good right? BTW, i was the one who supervised the lay-out the model unit in SM Manila before... =P

i remember talking to one of the guards sa model units, he said there was this old chinese guy who pissed on the toilet water closet, he didnt know that it was only a mock-up, with no sanitary line connection! the employees of the model unit booth were the ones who removed the urine from the toilet bowl hahaha!!!

01.04.08

Notice on the lower part of the pic, they're now installing blue non-reflective glass windows.

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i think its hideous!
its architecture like many of the built skyscrapers is tasteless...it's lacking in character, and does not relate to the historical vernacular of the area....
not to mention the way its situated on such a small parcel of land...

oh its just another disaster project...

^^ i beg to differ. imho, i think it looks nice. it compliments the buildings near it (mostly the high-rises)..

i agree with leechtat, i mean, it isn't spectacularly iconic, but neither is it a disaster

http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20080111-111639/Anchor-Land-acquires-Binondo-property-firm

Anchor Land acquires Binondo property firm
By Elizabeth Sanchez-Lacson
Philippine Daily Inquirer
01/11/2008

MANILA, Philippines -- Publicly listed condominium developer Anchor Land Holdings Inc. said it had acquired Gotamco Investment Realty Corp., a landowner in Manila’s Binondo district.

Gotamco owns five parcels of land with a total area of 3,065.7 square meters, all located on Ongpin St. in Binondo, Manila’s Chinatown area, Anchor Land said in a disclosure to the stock exchange.

The Philippine Stock Exchange suspended trading on the shares of Anchor Land on Thursday pending disclosure of the complete terms and conditions of the transaction.

Anchor Land had closed at P7 a share last Jan. 8.

Anchor Land earlier said it posted P606.5 million in revenue in the first three quarters of last year, up 82 percent from P333.6 million in the same period in 2006.

Anchor Land said the increase was attributed mainly to the strong sales performance of its project, Mandarin Square, a 39-story high-rise condominium in Binondo that started construction in the first quarter of 2007.

More than 65 percent of the units at the Mandarin Square have been sold out in less than a year.

The other contributor to revenues was sales of Mayfair Tower, a 33-story, high-end condominium on United Nations Avenue in Manila’s Ermita district, due for completion in the first half of 2008.

In its financial report filed with securities regulators, Anchor Land also said net income grew by 9 percent to 62.7 million from 57.4 million for the same period in 2006.

The latest project launched last December was Tribeca Parksuites, a two-tower, 18-story residential and commercial condominium project located at the Aseana Business Park near SM Mall of Asia, the newest major development hub in the country.

This project is estimated to cost P2 billion.

Last August, mall magnate Henry Sy invested 10 percent in stock market debutante Anchor Land, which listed its shares last Aug. 8.

Anchor Land is one of the fastest-growing property developers focusing on the development of high-end condominium projects in Manila.

taken yesterday. :booze:

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i just photostitch the 1st pic kaya patience patience if medyo na curve ata.. :booze:

uy, malapit na pala turn-over nito.

when 'yung turnover? :booze:

did they put already the jade green reflective glasses on it? :booze:

Mayfair Tower taken from Luneta...

03.08.08
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Maganda siya at talagang nakaka-agaw pansin.

ayos a pampadagdag sa skyline

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peeking through the skyline...again

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08.16.08
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Anchor Land on Forbes Magazine’s list of best firms in Asia

BusinessMirror
October 15, 2008

Listed property developer Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. makes it to this year’s 200 Best Under a $Billion list of prestigious Forbes Asia magazine, an annual compilation of the best companies in the Asia-Pacific with under $1 billion in sales, underscoring the company’s solid reputation for innovation and groundbreaking projects.

Anchor Land is one of only two Philippine companies in the exclusive list, which appeared in Forbes-Asia’s Sept. 29 2008 issue. The 200 winners were culled from over 24,000 publicly listed outfits from 15 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, India and Hong Kong.

Anchor Land chairman Stephen Lee said making it to the annual list is a tremendous vote of confidence for the company and brings enormous pride to the Philippines as well.

“It is not everyday that a respected business magazine like Forbes Asia comes up with such accolade. We are truly humbled, and at the same time greatly challenged by the tremendous pressure that comes with such recognition,” he said.

The magazine also included a short description of Anchor Land, one of the select few in the list given such distinction. It said, “The developer’s condominium towers dominate the Manila skyline. Current projects include the Mandarin Square, Mayfair Tower. What’s next? Plans for Manila’s tallest building”

Forbes Asia described in a lead article how the current turmoil in the world markets has made it tough for small and midsize enterprises, or those publicly listed companies with sales under $1 billion. Just more than a quarter of the companies in last year’s list made it to the “200 Best Under a $Billion” for 2008.

“Despite diminished returns, companies in this year’s list negotiated the pitfalls of early 2008 to increase sales and profits,” the magazine said, nothing that fears of a US recession “rattled the glided economies of Asian markets over the past year and disrupted steady growth for many of the region’s best-known companies.”

Anchor Land, which had a successful initial public offering at the Philippine Stock Exchange in 2007, has established a firm niche in the current Chinese Filipino and expatriate communities with its distinct high-rise condominiums.

Its first project , the 32 storey Lee Tower in Binondo, Manila, was sold in record time, as well as its next developments, the 33 storey Mayfair Tower in UN Avenue and the Mandarin Square, a 39-floor high rise along Ongpin street in the heart of Chinatown.

The company is set to launch this month its Sole Mare Parksuites, an 18 storey residential twin tower at the ASEANA Business Park along Macapagal Blvd. in Parañaque.

http://www.forbes.com/2008/09/19/asia-best-midcaps-pf-bub08-cz_jg_0918billion_land.html

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/24/biz_bub08_Asias-200-Best-Under-A-Billion-Philippines_3Company.html

http://www.forbes.com/business/lists/2008/24/biz_bub08_Anchor-Land_NRJ1.html

Construction Update as of August 2008:

http://www.mayfairtower.net/

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Reading through this thread from Post#1, I just found out that there's no project information so here:


Mayfair Tower


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Standing tall at the heart of United Nation Avenue corner A. Mabini Street in Ermita, Manila is the elegant Mayfair Tower. Nesting within the 26,550.7 square meter of prime property, this 33 storey residential condominium boasts of world-class amenities and facilities, exclusive to the privileged few. The sky terrace, one of the best features of this modern day paradise, allows as much as 200 people to enjoy the wonderful view of the city and the lush landscape that surrounds the area. Simply, living at the Mayfair Tower tops.

Location

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Property and Structural Dimensions

• Total lot area of 1,000 square meters.
• Building footprint of 800 square meters.
• Total gross floor area of approximately 27,000 square meters.
• Usable/saleable area of the project of approximately 17,500 square meters.
• Total of 33 floors excluding the machine room/water tank deck.
• Total height of approximately 120 meters.
• Elevated 0.45 meters from the road level.

Lobby and Elevators


• A lift lobby on each floor and one main lobby at the ground floor.
• Vertical clearance of 4.20 meters floor to floor for the main lobby.
• Main lobby measuring 78.95 square meters.
• Three high-speed elevators with a capacity of 17 persons each.

Residential Units

• Residential units occupy the 8th to 29th floors, plus 2-floor level at the penthouse.
• Total of 171 residential units from the 8th to 29th floor, plus 2 units at the penthouse.
• Floor to floor height of residential units ranges from 3.25 meters to 6.10 meters (total height of bi-level unit).

Structural Specification and Utilities

• Provision for air-conditioning units (window type ACU for 1-BR units and split type for 2-BR to 5-BR units.
• Provision for hot and cold water for residential units (water heater provided by the unit's owners).
• Mechanical exhaust system provided for the kitchen and T&B for each residential unit.
• Water tanks located at the roof deck of the penthouse and cistern located at the ground floor:
- 2 domestic cistern tanks (60,000 gal capacity each)
- 1 fire reserve tank (90,000 gal capacity)
- 2 overhead tanks (15,000 gal capacity each)
• In the event of normal power failure, generator sets will be utilized as standby power source of the building.
- 100% back-up power for common areas
- limited power enough for basic appliances and light for residential units
- diesel-fueled engine generator sets
• Individual electrical sub-metering for each residential unit.
• Individual water meters for each residential unit.

Amenities, Services and Other Features

• Amenities include:
- Landscape Garden
- Sauna/Spa
- Fitness Gym
- 2 Function Area
- Lap Pool
- Children's Pool
- He/She Toilet
• Features include:
- 24-hour security
- 7 level of parking
- 3 high-speed elevators
- Automatic fire alarm and sprinkler system
• Safety features include:
- Building life safety compliance to local fire code and NFPA 101 safety code
- Semi-addressable Fire Detection and Alarm System
- Automatic Fire Sprinkler System (AFSS)
- Dual fire escape locations at all levels
- Fire rated residential doors
- Security intercom
- All equipment provided with accessible clearance for maintenance

Parking Levels

• 7 parking levels.
• Total of 165 parking slots excluding 5 slots outside ground level for commercial use.
• Parking slot size of 2.50 meters wide by 5.0 meter in length.
• Carpark vertical clearance of 2.4 meters.
• Driveway width of 6.0 meters.
• Carpark entrance and exit point along UN Avenue.

Advantages of tenants for having a unit in this project

• Commercial component at ground floor.
• Amenities:
• At the 7th Floor:
- Function Room/Clubhouse
- Fitness Gym
- Sauna/Spa
- 30.0m length lap pool with Jacuzzi. Rain Shower and Water Massage Area
- 20sq.m. Kiddie Pool
- He/She Toilet
- Jogging Path
• At the 30th Floor:
- Garden Deck
- 368.78sq.m. Function room with toilet good for big gatherings
• All units has maid's room with T&B.
• Separate title per unit.
• Proximity to offices, schools, malls , embassies, hospitals and others.
• Modular for easy construction.

Official Website

http://www.mayfairtower.net/

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Good news from the developer! :banana:

Anchor Land allots P2.5 billion for land acquisition, development (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=479785&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña Updated June 22, 2009 12:00 AM
Philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=479785&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

MANILA, Philippines - Residential condominium developer Anchor Land Holdings Inc. has earmarked P2.5 billion this year for landbanking and development of ongoing and new high-rise residential projects.

Anchor Land vice-chairman Steve Li said this year’s capital budget, which is higher than the P2 billion allotted in 2008, will be sourced from internally-generated cash and bank borrowings, if necessary.

Li said capex will cover the construction of the 55-storey Anchor SkySuites located in the heart of Manila Chinatown. Estimated to cost around P3 billion, the project is expected to be completed in five years.

When completed, the Skysuites will be one of Metro Manila’s tallest buildings, offering a total of 330 two to five-bedroom units with a floor area of 95 square meters to 250 square meters.

Li said the company will start pre-selling the project this year

Also in the pipeline is Wharton, a 30-storey residential building to rise in Masangkay, Manila. Development cost has been pegged at P1.2 billion.

Li said the company will continue to beef up its landbank with plans to acquire three more lots in various locations which he declined to identify.

He said demand from local buyers remains strong despite the ongoing financial downturn.

Thus, sales are forecast to exceed last year’s level of P1.3 billion. Anchor Land reported a net income of P236.8 million in 2008.

Anchor Land assistant vice president for sales and marketing Elizabeth Sison said the company is venturing into commercial center development with its initial project to rise somewhere in Baclaran. The first mini-shopping mall, which will rise on a 10,000 square meter property, is similar to the 168 mall in Manila. Construction is now ongoing and is expected to be finished in nine months.

The company is targeting to build another mall possibly within the year as it is actively looking for a good location suitable for commercial center development.

Among Anchor Land’s ongoing and completed projects are Solamare, a twin tower residential building located along Macapagal Avenue, Tribeca ( a 50-storey residential building in a newly-acquired property in Binondo, Manila), Mandarin Square, Mayfair Square (located at the United Nations Ave.) and Lee Towers.

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nice building 9/10

I kinda like the photos of Priscilla Mirelles compared to the Mayfair photos posted here.

This is a high level architecture. :okay:

9/10

nice, 8.5

nice 9/10

8.5/10

7/10