Project Name: Gramercy Residences at the Century City
Location: Makati City, Metro Manila
Architect: Jerde Partnership International
Height: 302 meters (subject to height increase).

Gramercy Residences to reshape Makati skyline
By Juan V. Sarmiento Jr
Philippine Daily Inquirer
01/26/2008

http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20080126-114890/Gramercy-Residences-to-reshape-Makati-skyline


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MANILA, Philippines—A sky park with infinity pools, waterfalls, restaurant, and fitness center more than 36 stories above the ground is the piece de resistance of a new project of the developer of Essensa East Forbes, adjudged the best residential condo in the Philippines.

Gramercy Residences, a 65-floor building, is one of the structures that will rise at the 3.4-hectare Century City, a P40-billion project of Century City Development Corp. on Kalayaan Avenue in Makati.

CCDC, an affiliate of Century Properties Group, envisions the Gramercy Residences to be an architectural icon in the Philippines that will reshape the skyline of the country’s financial center. Its apex will be adorned with a glass beacon that will be visible from all angles of the metropolis.

CCDC has tapped an international architectural and urban planning firm to help it achieve this vision.

Jerde Partnership International is behind global landmarks such as the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Roponggi Hills in Tokyo, Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles, and Zlote Tarasy in Poland, 2006 winner of the best master-planned community.

Jerde is to Gramercy as I.M. Pei is to Essensa in Bonifacio Global City, the first-ever building to be voted by Asiaweek magazine as the best residential condo in the Philippines.

I.M. Pei is a Pritzker Prize-winning Chinese-American architect who designed the 70-story Bank of China, one of Hong Kong’s most identifiable landmarks, and the Louvre Pyramid, a large metal and glass pyramid that serves as the main entrance to the Musee de Louvre in Paris.

Place making

Based in Venice, California, the Jerde Partnership is headed by its founder Jon Adams Jerde, who pioneered “experience architecture’” and the philosophy of “place making.’”

“We hired one of the world’s best planners’’ because “we want to create a new destination, a world-class real estate project that the Philippines could be proud of,” John Victor “Jigger” R. Antonio, COO of CCDC, told print editors from Manila during a tour of Jerde projects late last year in Hong Kong.

Gramercy Residences takes its name from an exclusive park in New York City where Mark Twain played pool and JFK Jr. chased squirrels one lazy afternoon, said GP Reyes, creative director of Century Properties Inc.

Exclusivity

Gramercy is a small, fenced-in area in Manhattan accessible only to residents who are assigned keys to enter one of the last remaining private parks in the United Sates.

“It is the exclusivity, the history and the central characteristics of Gramercy Park in New York that has inspired in no small measure the first icon set to rise in Century City,” Antonio said.

Gramercy Residences will have 1,250 units that will come in flat and loft configurations. Buyers will be given six interior-design options—from a studio (26 square meters at P3 million) to a unit with three rooms (180 sq m, P20 million).

Yoga and spa center

The units will be fully furnished. “No painting and moving pains and overpriced interior design,” Reyes said.

CCDC seeks to make Gramercy a luxury high-rise boasting of features never before attempted in the industry.

The amenities include three swimming pools, cascading waterfalls, three distinct gyms, café and restaurant, yoga and Pilates room, spa and massage center.

The high-rise will also have a daycare center, THX theater, DVD library, residents’ lounge, conference room, library and book club, Internet and cable TV ready units, children’s playground, meditation garden, and wine and bar storage.

Pet walking

Other five-star services to be offered in the Gramercy include 24-hour doormen, delivery service from Century City restaurants, personal shopping and delivery services (including groceries, cleaners and pharmacies), newspaper delivery, pet walking and sitting services, technical support for computers, entertainment centers and telecommunication equipment, and extra storage space for boxes, old clothes and sports equipment.

In short, “residents will enjoy the conveniences of a city that features work, living and play facilities in one integrated environment, where everything one desires is just an elevator ride or a short walk away,’” Antonio said.

What is the target market of Gramercy? People who want to be residents in the capital city and Filipino expatriates (professionals like doctors, nurses), according to Reyes.

Asked if the credit crunch in the United States could affect sales, he said: “Filipinos in general don’t borrow what they cannot afford. So most Pinoys are not affected by the subprime crisis.’’

Reserved units

As of this month, more than 500 units had been reserved, according to Antonio.

By June 2011, the first 35 floors, including the three-story-high Skypark, shall have been finished. The 40th floor and the rest of the building are expected to be completed in 2012.

Financing will come from internally generated funds and preselling, according to Jigger.

Besides Gramercy Residences, two office buildings will rise at Century City. The office buildings will be financed through internal funds and equity from private partners, and loans, 60 percent of the land value.

Jigger said the Gramercy project would cost P5 billion and the entire Century City P30 billion to P40 billion. Excavation began last month.
BPO and KPO

Construction of the office buildings will start this year. The offices will cater to business process outsourcing (BPO) and knowledge process outsourcing (KPO, for financial consulting such as banks outsourcing analysts), according to Antonio.

A 2,000-sq-m property has been donated to the Makati City government for a school that would be a source of BPO and KPO talent.

Century Properties Group aims to make Century City the largest BPO facility in Makati.

Update, 9 Jan 2008

Excavation in progress at Gramercy Residences site

Excavation work is already 12 percent underway at the Gramercy Residences site, reports developer Century City Development Corp., an affiliate of Century Properties.

CCDC expects to complete the excavation work in June 2008, after which construction of the residential tower’s basement floors will follow.

Site excavation photos taken on January 9, 2008:

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update!

Website states as of March 05, 2008

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cool! 9 more metres :D

ugly

Wow.. Amazing/stunning project!!
:cheers:

I think the spire would make it a supertall. haha

May 10, 2008

taken earlier this afternoon...Gramercy

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wonderful tower, simply love it :)

newest render with The Knightsbridge Residences:

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^^ that's more like it!:cheers:

they've just increased the number of floors to 68 and the height to 302 meters! :banana:

hope a mod can transfer this now to the Supertalls section :D

^^ You need to PM them ;)

So, we have 2 supertalls now? Great! :banana:

yes exactly! :D and this one is under construction! yuhoo!

update!!! July 30, 2008

taken yesterday

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:banana::banana::banana::banana:
yeah!

wow

they've just increased the number of floors to 68 and the height to 302 meters! :banana:

hope a mod can transfer this now to the Supertalls section :D

Okay, done. :cool: Looks like they're still doing prep work though - so I kept the status the same.

Impressive. This project is a skyline by itself. :)

Alright! :okay: Keep it coming! Two supertalls on the rise! I hope the Knightsbridge would also reach 300m. Sana... :D

:eek2:it's a supertall already, great! :applause:

an agent says that
they're now
selling units on the
68th floor, right?

but they
have not revealed
how many floors this
will go up further.
so this can actually go
up further to more than
72 floors as rumored.

woooo!

great!

i think
that the reason
why this is so
tall albeit being
a residential tower
is because the floors
starting from
the sky garden (36th flr)
are as high as 19ft each
(that's floor to ceiling height)
:) all-lofts above 36th floor!

^^ I hope that's true. :lol:

btw Thanks mod :)

Nice towers!

nice :D thanks mods

This is rather two months late but here it is:

Gramercy Construction update - June 3, 2008


Excavation at Gramercy site reaches 64 percent

Excavation at the site of The Gramercy Residences is now 64 percent, or 19 meters this June, announced Century City Development Corp., an affiliate of Century Properties, which is developing the 3.4 hectare Century City including Gramercy.

The total depth is set at 29.7 meters.

Upon completion of excavation, rebar laying and cement pouring for the Gramercy tower's structural foundation will immediately follow.

The Gramercy Residences is the first Fully-furnished, Fully-serviced Hyper-amenitized luxury condo in the Philippines with 6 interior design options. It will be the first residential tower to rise at the 3.4-hectare fully-masterplanned mixed-use development called Century City on Kalayaan Avenue, Makati.

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the pic was dated June 1, 2008. they might be at 80% now ;)

from their official website: http://www.centurycity.com.ph

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SKYPARK
Gramercy's piece de resistance is the breathtaking SKYPARK, a sprawling nature park on the 36th floor, halfway up the building and traversing its entire width, and jutting out like an oasis in the sky.

Imagine sipping a refreshing piñacolada while tanning beside a magestic lagoon pool that overlooks the makati skyline. The SKYPARK is an architectural innovation, designed by Jon Jerde and never before attempted anywhere else in the world. This unique amenity floor spans the soaring height of three storeys, accentuated by multi-level waterfalls, cantilevering walkways, lush gardens and greenery, an infinity pool, a glass-sided lap pool, a lagoon pool, 3 world-class gyms, a children's playground, meditation gardens, a cafe and designer restaurant, and more!

i think
that the reason
why this is so
tall albeit being
a residential tower
is because the floors
starting from
the sky garden (36th flr)
are as high as 19ft each
(that's floor to ceiling height)
:) all-lofts above 36th floor!

^^ i guess you are right as shown here ;) the floors above the skypark look twice as high as the floors below it.

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just a thought, if PBCom has 8 more floors, it would have been just as tall as Gramercy Residences so i guess this project will not make that much of an impact to the Makati skyline.

Update! August 16, 2008


Along Kalayaan
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any new pic about this project?

yes, one post above yours ^^

^^ :lol: true. :)

so this will be the tallest building in makati next is PBCom?

yes, unless the Lopezes re-launch the Lopez Tower when the 15th president is inaugurated.

so this will be the tallest building in makati next is PBCom?

Yes! :banana: im excited already. :lol: But im still hoping for the rebirth of the Lopez Tower in Rockwell. :D

what happened to the lopez tower? other ongoing constructions/plans that will break this height except for lopez tower and pagcor?

^^ Check the Philippines thread for more info.

Lopez Center Tower
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=283201

Skycity Tower
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=280238

And Project 66
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=481736

:cheers:

OT:
Lopez tower is still in the pipeline but they are just in the "waiting period"....don't know why. They have actually the money if they really want to build this tower.

WOW!!! This is definetly a great addition for Manila! I like it. Very nice project. I wanna have the penthouse!!! :lol: ;) :applause:

gramercy residences are going to look georgeous!!!:okay:

ugly

Envy sucks,... :ohno:

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OMG! that is VERY deep!

The hole of Skycity is much much deeper. :D Is the hole for the whole building or the core. I looks small IMO.

are you kidding? the backhoes are huge equipment. i'm pretty sure they're good references to scale. ;)

yes, very nice

Cool! We have a nice lake here. :D

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any one can post some picture's about this project? every month so that every one could know what's happening to this project...

Update!!! October 7, 2008 (from their website http://www.centurycity.com.ph/news44.html)

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Excavation work at the construction site of The Gramercy Residences is almost complete, with depth reaching 26.7 meters covering the 6 levels of basement floors and more than 30 meters for the elevator shafts.

Cleaning of the excavation area is also underway, after which foundation works will commence. According the Century City Development Corp. (CCDC), an affiliate of Century Properties and developer of Gramercy, the first phase will comprise the installation of the metal rebars this October.

The Gramercy Residences is the country’s first Fully-serviced, Hyper-amenitized luxury condominium, and the first residential tower to rise at Century City in Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City.

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the excavation is very deep and huge!!! :eek:

ÜBER! :)

it's officially under construction!!!

Enjoy the sight of this massive excavation. :banana:

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Check excavation video here:

http://centurycity.com.ph/news44-a.html

:banana:

Great news for Manila, I didn´t know Philippines already had two supertalls on the way, excellent.

Will this tower join the cluster of Makati towers that form the nice skyline?

I don't think so. ^^ Look at this render

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The way Asian cities grow, it will one day be within the cluster, I am sure...

i don't think the homeowners between Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia) and the gramercy would be moving out anytime soon. the only way i can think of is by putting more developments along Makati Avenue. but that would mean adding more to the already high traffic volume in that area.

but i don't really mind this building not being IN the makati cluster. just look at it from the mandaluyong area and it would appear as though it were part of the cluster. it's just a matter of perspective. har har. :nuts:

^^ Agree. :D

Mandaluyong residents like me will have a great view of Gramercy and Knightsbridge. :okay:

November 8 update!!!


Update today!!
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Massive indeed! :master:

Oct.30 update. :D

Oct. 30, 2008
Source: Gramercy's Website

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cant wait! have mercy gramercy!!!:banana::banana:

^^ It's already rising... The bars I already see the bars.:)


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For you:
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This is HUUUUUGE!!!! :applause: And nice also,... ;)

^^Where is the Knightsbridge Residences?

^^ the last few pics are old. newer renderings come with Knightsbridge.

So, we have 2 supertalls now? Great! :banana:

ano yun isa pang supertall sa pinas?:) pagcor tower ba?:cheers:

^^ I think he was reffering to the Lanmark 66 tower in the Fort. :)

-english pare. :lol: international forum to. :D

Awesome Gramercy

^^ I think he was reffering to the Lanmark 66 tower in the Fort. :)

-english pare. :lol: international forum to. :D

ooops... sorry my bad. (thought i was in the local forum :bash:) thanks for the info btw. :lol:

This is HUUUUUGE!!!! :applause: And nice also,... ;)

Thanks

i can't believe it, this enormous project is on it's way:okay:

btw, any updates/latest picture? im so excited and i can't wait to see the whole tower standing noticeably from four corners of the metro:D

Not bad for a residential tower. I wish this design was more iconic. How much would it cost to design an iconic tower? Why is the Philippines lagging so badly on this? Are we short on imaginative architects or are we just short- sighted?

Not bad for a residential tower. I wish this design was more iconic. How much would it cost to design an iconic tower? Why is the Philippines lagging so badly on this? Are we short on imaginative architects or are we just short- sighted?

^^i was thinking of the same thing actually. lately we have a plethora of glass buildings all over the metro, it looks nice at first, but it would be better had they made it more iconic in terms of design. :ohno:

^^do not fear...we will get there very soon..:)

But the massing of the buildings together to me falls short. They could have varies the heights more.

But individually, each building looks great.

The main tower has a strong chance of becoming iconic. Manila should got for deconstructivist designs like this, as opposed to the more classic deisgns.

^^ developers are very conservative here. all they want are plain boxes that are well utilized. every inch must have a use.

i've seen some plans of avant garde buildings for condominiums. hopefully people will buy it so it will be built.

i can't believe it, this enormous project is on it's way:okay:

btw, any updates/latest picture? im so excited and i can't wait to see the whole tower standing noticeably from four corners of the metro:D

Get used to it. Maybe it will be the start of a new level of construction in your city. Wouldn't that be great? ;)

^^ It's already rising... The bars I already see the bars.:)



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Where is the final design? On the second render we miss 2 tower in the front of The IT Park & Office complex tower.
Btw Congraz to Manila for the Supertall tower! :banana:

^^ its on the first page. :D the one with the Knightsbridge Residences. :cheers:

is there a mall inside ?

^^ Yes there is. :D

Latest Update:

Photo Updates (http://centurycity.com.ph/flash_website/) Ingat lang. Malalim eh! :lol:
Source: Century City (http://centurycity.com.ph/flash_website/)

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:banana: :banana:

nice update!!!...keep on coming...

wooowwww...
nice updates... keep it up... :)

:banana:

Gramercy Construction update - January 6, 2009

Gramercy construction in full swing at the lower basement floors

Following its excavation completion in September 2008 and its first concrete pouring in October 2008, The Gramercy Residences at Century City now pushes through with construction at the lower basement levels 5 and 6.

With a 384-strong team of workers on site, the 30-meter deep excavation has been filled with a mat foundation of 4 meters (or 12,402 cubic meters) and is now 74-percent complete. The remaining volume of concrete to be poured is 3 meters (or 4,212 cubic meters).

The laying of perforated pipes has been completed and the construction team is currently focused on concreting works and forms installation, which has reached 66 percent.

The Gramercy Residences is the country’s first Fully-furnished, Fully-serviced, Hyper-amenitized luxury condominium developed by Century City Development Corporation. Project completion is 2013.

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^^ :lol: same as RonnieR's update?

good updates
when will it finished? what year?

This must be the high-price condo....
but anyway..the design is quite interesting..
Green condo~I like it!!

amazing up date..i can see progress at ground area very clear...

I'm Excited to see this Structures near the Future..it would be nice if all of this Skyscrapers in the Philippines are already done...

Pagcor Tower (655m) Approved
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/PAGCOR-GRAND-WATERFRONT-CASINO2.jpg

SkyCity (335m) Proposed
http://edmundtanso.smugmug.com/photos/13413647-L.jpg

Lopez Centre (320m) On Hold
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The Stratford Residences (312m) Approved
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Gramercy Residences (302m) U/C
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:applause::applause::applause::pepper::pepper::pepper::cucumber::cucumber::cucumber::pepper::pepper::pepper::applause::applause::applause:

you have forgotten the
newly proposed 385-meter
One Galleon Place in Ortigas

:D

^^ I think it doesn't have a render yet. :D

^^ I think it doesn't have a render yet. :D

yeah..One Galleon Place doesn't have any render of its project proposal yet...

:banana::banana::banana: oops oops

awesome!! sky's the limit!!!

Dumagsa na ata mga supertalls dito sa Pilipinas ah...

i can't wait to have the view of the Gramercy from my apartment. hehe.

woww... many towers will build more then 300m at manila..??
so sad Jakarta still busy with around 200m height....

Beautiful residential buildings.
I love the design, as part of the nature or the entire plant buildings.
Very good project and very good start to work.

Dumagsa na ata mga supertalls dito sa Pilipinas ah...

Chuck you must use english language, this is a~ International Forum...

woww... many towers will build more then 300m at manila..??
so sad Jakarta still busy with around 200m height....


hhhhmmm yeah i think more than 5 towers to be build in Metro Manila most of them are Proposed and Planned and maybe we don't know if there are some uknown projects that they plan in Manila.i think most of Investors there in jakarta are just taking easy on their business because of the global financial crisis don't you worry dude maybe there are some big investment are waiting to invest in your country...(OT) ohh by the way what about the JAKARTA TOWER is it already cancelled?^^

woww... many towers will build more then 300m at manila..??
so sad Jakarta still busy with around 200m height....

i'm actually envious of the projects in Jakarta. They're all beautifully designed! :cheers:

What a great project!!

Chuck you must use english language, this is a~ International Forum...




hhhhmmm yeah i think more than 5 towers to be build in Metro Manila most of them are Proposed and Planned and maybe we don't know if there are some uknown projects that they plan in Manila.i think most of Investors there in jakarta are just taking easy on their business because of the global financial crisis don't you worry dude maybe there are some big investment are waiting to invest in your country...(OT) ohh by the way what about the JAKARTA TOWER is it already cancelled?^^

Jakarta Tower has delay for a while...global crisis i think...
so many super block has n still build in Jakarta...cause around 10 millions jakarta citizen its a big market for property product...
some proposal has already launch for make 70floors tower at central jakarta area,but dont know its approve or not...

i'm actually envious of the projects in Jakarta. They're all beautifully designed! :cheers:

i agree with you that jakarta has more beautifully designed buildings compared to manila. i just hope that all the planned super tall buildings in manila will be realized in no time.

i think about the design its relative lah...
some towers in jakarta,has build with design related on jakarta culture also jakarta dynamic...

all tower in Manila its great design also...i think its suitable n enjoy to see skyscraper at manila...

Chuck you must use english language, this is a~ International Forum...


^^ Aww Sorry for that..

so this is will be the high class residence at Manila...??

^^ mid to high end :) .

I agree with cokelitro. Having been to Jakarta, the designs of the towers there are impressive. Even the old Dharmala Sakti, the new Bakrie building and the iconic Regatta, my favourite.

Very nice project.

reposting

:cheers:

courtesy of edwin martinez

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3208793724_84b4cfc4b3_o.jpg

notice the gramercy digging.. looks huge from this point:cheers:

left side ;)

I'm really excited about this project. Hopefully, I'm earning enough money before they sell all the units!

^^ Happy Chinese New Year!

http://www.ctbuh.org/Portals/0/Tallest/CTBUH_TallestPhilippines.pdf

tallest U/C in the Philippines

;)

^^ great...is there a minimum height to be part of the list?

OT: i'm surprised that One Summit in Mandaluyong was not on the list. i think its about 180m.

^^ antennas are not included
that's why One Summit's height
of 180 meters is not correct.

the list also includes only
those that have official
heights.

@ronnier, i don't know if there's
a minimum req for as long as CTBUH
knows the exact official height,
then that building can be included.

^^ oh i see. :D thanks for the info. anyway, back to the topic! :lol:

^^ antennas are not included
that's why One Summit's height
of 180 meters is not correct.

the list also includes only
those that have official
heights.

@ronnier, i don't know if there's
a minimum req for as long as CTBUH
knows the exact official height,
then that building can be included.

ah okay, thanks for the link. :)

its this project location easy to find it , from airport Manila...??

its this project location easy to find it , from airport Manila...??

Yes, Makati is just 30 minutes from NAIA...access to Makati will soon be easier once the new Airport interchange opens (almost done).
Here is the airport interchange courtesy of PasigGuy
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn258/rymndfarinas/L1030578.jpg

i wonder why Philam life tower is not included when in fact it is just as tall as the petron megaplaza.....

^^ they might have not released the official height to CTBUH, that's why ;)

ah..thx for info RonnieR, first of February i will go to Manila for 2 days only...thx..

ok. also got any idea on who is responsible in updating the philippine diagrams at skyscraperpage?? it seems that there arent any updates for a long time already. it doesnt even include the st. francis towers and others while some have wrong info such as the summit one tower w/c pegged its height at 200mts when infact it is not true!!

taken by Richard Messenger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardmessenger/)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/EnozAnewor/richardMessengerMakatddi.jpg

the hole with a crane
is somewhere in the left
side of the photo :D

^^ a more brighter look :D

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6752/richardmessengermakatddnu6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

cant see....

whos ugly? you ? hehehe:nuts:

cant see....

It's the one to the right side of that blue and white tower (your left side when facing your PC), just in front of the building under construction still with crane, you can see there an excavation with a crane already...

cant see....

here.

hope
this
helps

:cheers:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a149/anakngpasig/richardmessengermakatddnu6.jpg

they are starting, let's hope it grows up quickly...

ahhh....thx

is gramercy still at 302 meters height?? i wonder because before it was targetted to be around 70-80 floors but now is only up to 68 floors.

so in this case, it would be a little taller than the 60 storey St.francis towers and just about the same hieght as the discovery primea on ayala w.c is 68 floors.

also at 302 meters, it will be almost as tall as the 304mts Baiyoke tower in bangkok with more than 85 floors.

so is there discrepancy here??

^^ yeah. i've read before that Gramercy will still be able to get an height increase depending on the sales. Because before it was only 60 floors. Oh well, i hope it makes another increase. :banana:

Yes, St.Francis towers are 213m and i think Discovery Primea will reach under 300m i'd say around 280m.

If Gramercy is an office tower, it will be higher than 302m beacuse of the floor to ceiling ratio. :)

yeah thanks!! i do hope you are right so we can have a real tall skyscraper in metro manila very soon.

^^ miko

have you heard of
floor heights?

floor heights vary
from one tower
to another
and this is the
reason why
most buildings,
even if they have the
same number of floors,
differ in total heights.

and of course
there are other factors
like crowns, spires, etc.

:cheers:

^^ yes, residential floors are much lower compared to commercial and office floors. :D

update!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3265442357_8a5b1400dd.jpg?v=0

taken yesterday..

:banana:

Halfway up the hole! :okay:

this is so exciting! i just hope that they use really good finishing materials for this project. it would be sad if they'd just paint it.

nice up date...we can see the progress at that site....

Is this building have a Base Isolator in the foundation in-case theres an earthquake.

Matanong ko lang po. May Base Isolator po ba itong mga building ng Century City sa Foundation nito para hindi magiba in-case when there's an earthquake.

we are in the 21st century.they should have already considered everything - wind, fire, earthquake, etc. please speak in english, this is the international section.

the hole really looks deep. the lot fenced in red is where another supertall will be erected :eek:

edit: i think these were taken on the same day as the last update.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/3271050970_9a56142e97.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3270229227_bd0a6b4757.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3270228077_e68bc8a924.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/3271048092_75f5a8c04d.jpg?v=0

this is a complex right? is the one on construction would be the tallest? when would it be finished? thanks! :)

20
Feb
2009



http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/HOLIDAY%2009%20-%20JAN%2031/DSC_0360a.jpg

WOW ! Looks really inmense ! But the taller building might need something else at the top in terms of architectural design...

^^
you're right!
it seems to be
cut off abruptly
:D

they should add
a 30 m spire :lol:

the final height is still not yet official... they say that if the pre-selling goes well then they might add some floors.

^^ :yes:

^^
if they
add more
floors then
that would be
better but imo,
68 floors for now
is already official.

but the official final of hight that construction its more +300m right....

but the official final of hight that construction its more +300m right....

yes, for
the 68 floors,
official height
is 302 meters.

but there have been
rumors that they
might increase the
floors to 70+ ;)

^^ hmm....

oow... perhaps they have reason why they would make 2 floors more...

^^ if more people buys units on this tower.

newest render with The Knightsbridge Residences:

http://img27.picoodle.com/img/img27/4/7/30/f_rendition02m_f28bc0d.jpg

20
Feb
2009
Makati

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/HOLIDAY%2009%20-%20JAN%2031/DSC_0360a.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/HOLIDAY%2009%20-%20JAN%2031/DSC_0362a.jpg


The whole block is huge....just at the back of A. Venue. Can you see the construction if you pass by Kalayaan Avenue going to Makati Avenue?

^^ yes :yes:

are they will build new shopping center at lower ground area...??
cause the advertising said = WELCOME TO CENTURY CITY...
should be any office , shopping center also residences...

^^yes,
there will be
a retail complex

http://www.moveinthecity.com/clientimages/client2305/apt-1.jpg

and some
offices
too ;)

cool. :) a new place to hang out for us. :okay:

thats im talking about....so when i go to Manila, i know when i must go = if that project finish...

update!



http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/HOLIDAY%202009%20-%20FEB%2002/DSC_0057a.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/HOLIDAY%202009%20-%20FEB%2002/DSC_0058a.jpg

Very nice!!
9.5/10

another
update

In case you havent heard, there's update on construction progress:

Gramercy Construction update - February 24, 2009

Gramercy construction reaches basement 3

Construction work at The Gramercy Residences has advanced to Basement 3 following the 50 percent completion of form work, rebar work and concreting at Basement 4.

Form works of Basement 3 is at 35 percent, while re-bars installation is at 45 percent. Concreting will commence shortly.

Electrical, plumbing, sanitary, fire protection and mechanical works are ongoing simultaneously with the construction of the basement levels.

http://centurycity.com.ph/images/feb01.jpg

the construction is fast. im very excited about this.

at least this residences will become new landmark for Manila...??

^^ the finishing
materials to be
use will be the final
judge of that ;)

today's
update

Taken today..


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3325372610_9ee2941109.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3324535339_a26700ee8d.jpg?v=0

the construction still doing at basement area...

why is the corner not rising while the rest of the building is?

^^
maybe they're
building the
tower first and then
the podium later on

the first photo in the
latest updates is already
assuming the shape of the
tower's footprint


http://wikimapia.org/beta/#lat=14.5660975&lon=121.028266&z=18&l=0&m=b&v=1
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/CC_picar.jpg

another
update

I was in the area today and grabbed some photos of Gramercy and Knightsbridge. enjoy! :)

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Aw7OatknCkc/Sbxmtma2kMI/AAAAAAAABRE/8HdwlUXuw8M/s800/DSCF2566.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Aw7OatknCkc/SbxmyLQ-5lI/AAAAAAAABRU/FIhN7h_zKy0/s800/DSCF2570.JPG

yes...still running that construction .......

today's update!



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3369281249_3896ffe746.jpg?v=0

Nice updates ! Still on the slowest phase in the schedule...

wow.. rising fast!!:banana:

^^ I think they are. ;)

wow.. rising fast!!:banana:

what fast rising..?? im not see fast progress..??? or they still doing at basement area..??

i think it is obvious that they are still working down there, fast rising from the base :lol:

basement floors take the longest time to construct. until then, knowing century properties' track record, it won't rise as fast as we want it to.

taken today!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3391914708_6c46a5aa73.jpg?v=0
:cheers:

not much difference
from the update from
last week. well, a week
isn't much of a time :D

Wait a month and see what happens. These guys work hard!

wait a month..??? then...??

^^ Then it will go above ground. :D :cheers:

^^ Then it will go above ground. :D :cheers:

i agree... after 1 month it'll surely be on or above ground level...

just wait...

^^ less than a month :)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1751/makatiupdates013.jpg

the panorama Manila its great...but the construction seems like very quite *according with the picture i saw...

i can't see the construction area. :D :lol:

looks kinda hongkongish.

Hmm, very tall. The name is also interesting

I think the name has something to do with Roman Catholicism, popular in Philippines.

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5652/makatiupdates001.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8848/makatiupdates002.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2721/makatiupdates008.jpg

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9128/makatiupdates009.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1497/makatiupdates010.jpg

:banana:

This is an exciting-looking development. I am not too sure how it will work out but the night time render is definitely nice. Let's hope it does Manila proud. :)

the workers ...?? where are they...??

the workers ...?? where are they...??

maybe they're still on easter leave??? :nuts:

^^ maybe so. :D

^^ until now?!

perhaps the workers still work at Tokyo for doing sky Tree Tokyo construction...maybe..
...we in here still wait the great progress from ur picture....anyway thx for up date picture...

^^ until now?!

easter just ended three days ago.

^^ until now?!

one whole week
of vacation!

and dude, those
photos were taken
during the holy week
which is a 7-day holiday
for most people here in
Manila.

from their website:

April 8

Works move up to Gramercy basements 1, 2 and 3

Following the 100% completion of basement 4 in March, construction work at the Gramercy site has moved to the upper basement levels.

Rebar works, form works and concreting have reached 75 percent, 70 percent and 15 percent respectively. Rebar work is also ongoing at basements 1, 2 as well as the ground floors, at the respective progress of 50 percent, 25 percent and 10 percent.

http://gramercyresidences.com/images/apr01.jpg

Todays Update.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3485376676_90af4a8d09.jpg?v=0
:banana:

almost at ground
level! :banana:

glad can see the activity of this project its running...

first floor should be ready by the end of may

so excited for the Philippines' first supertall!
New to this thread...:banana:

^^ Welcome. :D

yeah, by end of May we should see this above ground. :yes:

Where did they going to put the mall?... ^^

^^ wondering the same thing.

maybe the rest of the plot? :dunno:

At the Podium Level?...

Maybe...

you answered your own question.

you answered your own question.

I'm Sorry...

i wish the gramercy residences tower design was a bit more slender to make it look taller than it is... its wide design makes it look kinda shorter. But if its gonna bring the phil. skyscrapers to supertall territory then, i guess it'd do... :)

Render

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww114/edsilpuno/centurycity11.jpg

Congratulations for Manila

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww114/edsilpuno/gramercyresidencescenturycitydevelo.jpg

:)

first floor should be ready by the end of may

wow... glad to hear that... :):)

updates today!
thanks to Grandew09!

:banana:

update today..sorry for the pic quality.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3551205548_05dfdb83b3.jpg?v=0

KB yata ung nasa right na hinuhukay...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3550397055_a69f34bb5b.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3551204722_9fe854c279.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3551204314_ee051d19fe.jpg?v=0

its a bit slow....quite slow...compare to other towers construction with same height...

^^yea,,, slowly but surely:D

its a bit slow....quite slow...compare to other towers construction with same height...

basement floors take longer time
to build. just wait until they're
done with the basement and
it'll be much faster ;)

almost done with basement floors. :)

this building well is illuminated, is pretty!

new updates on this please ! hope they can finish this asap!

as of June 9
as of yesterday..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3613091640_d7c6d3e304.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3612277301_a8dc8361b6.jpg?v=0

There we go. Nice update. :D

great looking building, there's something odd about it though, it doesn't look that tall on the renders as the height announced. 300m is pretty tall, no matter how banal it's become in today's world

that's what i noticed too. the building adjacent to it looks bigger but says it will have a smaller height.

its great to see that construction still in good progress....

hope to see this project this year in full blast! hehe...

nice update!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/3708403177_bf0fa304ba.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/3708403221_ed57417c3e.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3708403215_fb25148f32.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3708403203_3bfd554d5e.jpg?v=0


My last update to share with you guys..im moving to Quebec.

GRAMERCY RESIDENCES.... repost
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/2378331528_01b2ed6715.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/gramercyresidencesskypaqs9.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/TheGramercyResidences2.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/mid_img_gramercy.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/shop01.png

some floors its for sky garden looks like...

lol Forgot about this project.:) Are the basement levels complete yet?

The colors are very nice.

nice

lol Forgot about this project.:) Are the basement levels complete yet?

yup! they're done!

;)

yup! they're done!

;)

That's good to hear! Thank you! ;) :D

July update

http://www.gramercyresidences.com/images/jul01.jpg

latest update.
http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/Gramercy1Aug2009.jpg

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/Gramercy2Aug2009.jpg

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/Gramercy3Aug2009.jpg

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/Gramercy4Aug2009.jpg

Construction is fast. . . and furious! :banana: :banana:

yey! very fast.. keep updatin guys

Wow,what a amazing project.

hehehehehe wrong post!!! hihihi

^ Wrong post. That's Fairmont Makati Hotel and Raffles Suites and Residences

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=449356

@araneta,

:lol:

that's not even close
to where gramercy is!

:bash:

double post

i hope construction goes faster... like 'tokyo skytree' fast...