Ayala Center Redevelopment [mix]

[flymordecai]

I believe this beautiful development needs it own thread in Projects and Construction thread so we can have people post updates here.

Originally Posted by Jhaelnis

AYALA CENTER REDEVELOPMENT: Greening the Philippines

As the leading developer in the Philippines, Ayala Land Inc. is also at the forefront of sustainable design. Glorietta’s mixed-use redevelopment employs a “green strategy” that serves the company’s goals of creating energy efficiency and engaging the community. The green roof doubles as an urban park, turning retail focus outward and capturing foot traffic from a nearby mass transit station. Ramping systems establish a natural pedestrian thoroughfare, connecting the retail center to adjacent hotel and office towers. Natural ventilation and daylighting save energy while creating a comfortable environment.

Originally Posted by 3cr

Ayala Center abuzz with new landscape
Manila Times
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/...0923prop5.html

AYALA Center is abuzz with building new shopping, dining and entertainment facilities as it prepares to break ground for its new hotel project by year’s end.

This was revealed by Jaime Ayala, President and chief executive of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) who said that the new facilities assure both customers and mall tenants that there will be no reduction in available retail space and facilities as current buildings are removed to make way for the new hotels to be built in partnership with the Kingdom Hotel Investments.

“We will make sure that concerns of all Ayala Center patrons, from the mall customers to the existing tenants and retailers, are addressed as we implement our new programs for Ayala Center in the coming year,” Ayala said.

Well underway is the construction of the Glorietta 5 (G5) and a new but still unnamed parking building, both designed to accommodate the movement of shops, entertainment and parking facilities as the 7,377-square-meter property at the corner of Makati Avenue and Arnaiz Avenue (formerly Pasay Road), where the Park Square 2 mall and transport terminals currently stand is prepared to make way for the construction of the 300-room Fairmont Hotel, a 30-suite Raffles Hotel and 189 Raffles-branded residential units.

The hotel project is a $153-million joint venture between the Ayala group and Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, founder and chairman of Dubai-based Kingdom Hotel Investments and listed as the world’s 13th-richest person and the “most successful businessman in the Middle East.”

Slated to open in time for the start of the hotel projects on December 2007, the new car park complex has begun to rise in the Ayala Center area bound by Makati Avenue, The Landmark, Glorietta 4 and The Shangri-La Hotel.

Furthermore, improvement in vehicle access facilities has been part of the meticulous planning from the start. First, there is the construction of Long Queuing lanes at the entrance ramp of the parking facility facing Shangri-La Hotel. Second, the adjacent North Drive facing The Landmark shall be further expanded to five lanes, with three entering and two exiting the Ayala Center.

On the other hand the new G5 building will be located at the area surrounded by Ayala Avenue, Hotel Intercontinental, Glorietta 4 (G4) and Rustan’s. G5 will also bring many current Park Square 2 tenants closer to customer access.

Beyond the transfer, however, G5 will have three levels of retail space covering 9,700 sqm and five levels of office space totaling 16,000 sqm.

Parking space lost at the Park Square 2 will likewise be adequately augmented as G5 will have 291 parking slots in its two underground levels. Furthermore, this will be connected by a tunnel to the existing multilevel parking of G4, making access smooth and easy to all basement parking facilities in the Glorietta area.

Timetable for completion of the G5 facility is October 2008.

Major modifications to any well established landscape will involve major changes in established operational patterns and behavior—having to “bite the sour apple” to get things done.

For the commuting public, enclosed and secure FX and Jeepney Terminals are being prepared at the EDSA Carpark and Park Square 1 respectively, providing easier access to the MRT —Ayala station. Buses, on the other hand, shall be going through a looped route on regular intervals throughout the Central Business District instead of remaining static in a fixed terminal. The existing taxi bays located in various sites throughout the Center are likewise being closely watched and improved.

Attractive directional signs are being installed in strategic points throughout the Ayala Center to keep the public informed of the new jeepney, FX, taxi and bus access points.

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So is that curved building in the rendering supposed to be where Fairmont Hotel will be or is this another area? Even if it isn't, I love this design! Ayala's on a different level when it comes to developments.

[j.r.]

that looks nice

[pau_p1]

Originally Posted by flymordecai

I believe this beautiful development needs it own thread in Projects and Construction thread so we can have people post updates here.

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So is that curved building in the rendering supposed to be where Fairmont Hotel will be or is this another area? Even if it isn't, I love this design! Ayala's on a different level when it comes to developments.

No... that looks to me a newer Glorietta 1 building... you'll see on the top right part of the picture the twins of Oakwood....

wow... at first I thought they'll demolish the whole 3 malls and replace it with a big garden... but that seems better... skygardens..

[diz]

this one is really nice. i wonder if the glass above the mall is a great idea since people can stand on it.

[c0kelitr0]

omg. unbelievable! i so love ayala!

[pau_p1]

I now feel bad for the Aranetas... Ayala Center seems to be redeveloping their center very quickly compared to the 20yr redevelopment plan of Araneta Center which started about 5years already if I'm not mistaken...

[pau_p1]

yesterday I was in Ayala Center and I thought of taking pics while walking using my phone..

New Anson's building (w/parking)




Greenbelt 5


expansion on the Greenbelt 1 side..

[flymordecai]

Thanks for the update! I like Greenbelt 5's design, very different from Greenbelt 3. Is there a render available?

[great184]

Ayala outdoes themselves with this one!!! A rare "Postcard" mall for sure!

[Sinjin P.]

[ofw_cebu]

looks nice, ang ganda....

[-TC-]

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Re...aid=2007092772

Ayala Center prepares...
Philippine Star
September 28, 2007

Ayala Center is abuzz with building new shopping, dining and entertainment facilities as it prepares to break ground for its new hotel project by year’s end.

This was revealed by Jaime Ayala, president and chief executive of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) who said that the new facilities assure both customers and mall tenants that there will be no reduction in available retail space and facilities as current buildings are removed to make way for the new hotels to be built in partnership with the Kingdom Hotel Investments.

“We will make sure that concerns of all Ayala Center patrons, from the mall customers to the existing tenants and retailers, are addressed as we implement our new programs for Ayala Center in the coming year,” Ayala said.

Well underway is the construction of the Glorietta 5 (G5) and a new but still unnamed parking building, both designed to accommodate the movement of shops, entertainment and parking facilities as the 7,377-square meter (sqm) property at the corner of Makati Avenue and Arnaiz Avenue (formerly Pasay Road), where the Park Square 2 mall and transport terminals currently stand is prepared to make way for the construction of the 300-room Fairmont Hotel, a 30-suite Raffles Hotel and 189 Raffles-branded residential units.

The hotel project is a US$153-million joint venture between the Ayala group and Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, founder and chairman of Dubai-based Kingdom Hotel Investments and listed as the world’s 13th-richest person and the “most successful businessman in the Middle East.”

New buildings, more facilities

Slated to open in time for the start of the hotel projects on December 2007, the new car park complex has begun to rise in the Ayala Center area bound by Makati Avenue, The Landmark, Glorietta 4 and The Shangrila Hotel.

The car park will house 790 parking slots in six levels in order to replace those that will be affected with the decommissioning of Park Square 2. It will likewise have two bridgeway connections: one across Makati Avenue to Greenbelt 4 and the other across North Drive to The Landmark Department Store.

Aside from parking, the new building will have almost 3,000 sqm on its ground level for new and exciting retail and entertainment space. Furthermore, improvement in vehicle access facilities has been part of the meticulous planning from the start. First, there is the construction of Long Queuing lanes at the entrance ramp of the parking facility facing Shangrila Hotel.

Second, the adjacent North Drive facing The Landmark shall be further expanded to five lanes, with three entering and two exiting the Ayala Center.

On the other hand the new G5 building will be located at the area surrounded by Ayala Avenue, Hotel Intercontinental, Glorietta 4 (G4) and Rustan’s. G5 will also bring many current Park Square 2 tenants closer to customer access. These include the mobile telephone and accessories shops as well as service-oriented establishments currently in Park Square 2.

Beyond the transfer, however, G5 will have three levels of retail space covering 9,700 sqm and five levels of office space totaling 16,000 sqm.

Parking space lost at the Park Square 2 will likewise be adequately augmented as G5 will have 291 parking slots in its two underground levels. Furthermore, this will be connected by a tunnel to the existing multilevel parking of G4, making access smooth and easy to all basement parking facilities in the Glorietta area.

Timetable for completion of the G5 facility is October 2008.

Avoiding disruptions

Major modifications to any well established landscape will involve major changes in established operational patterns and behavior – having to “bite the sour apple” to get things done.

In Ayala Center’s case it is taking steps to ensure that the apple is palatable as possible for all customers and tenants. A Help Desk has been set up for immediate feedback, information and action assistance. The Help Desk can be contacted via telephone number 706-0618 everyday between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Another key area where Ayala Center management has taken proactive steps is keeping construction noise and debris levels at a minimum for the new car park building due to its proximity to Shangrila Hotel. Careful scheduling of specific phases of construction work and employment of modern construction technologies ensure that hotel guests and functions are not bothered by the new multilevel car park building construction. Constant communication and coordination between Shangrila Hotel and Ayala Center planning and operations personnel are also in place to ensure the safety and well-being of hotel patrons and residents. Meanwhile, the same level of engagement is being undertaken by Ayala Center with the Intercon , which is located adjacent to G5.

For the commuting public, enclosed and secure FX and Jeepney Terminals are being prepared at the EDSA Carpark and Park Square 1 respectively, providing easier access to the MRT – Ayala station.

Buses, on the other hand, shall be going through a looped route on regular intervals throughout the Central Business District instead of remaining static in a fixed terminal. The existing taxi bays located in various sites throughout the Center are likewise being closely watched and improved.

Attractive directional signs are being installed in strategic points throughout the Ayala Center to keep the public informed of the new jeepney, FX, taxi and bus access points.

[pau_p1]

i think with the explosion in Glorietta 2... the Ayalas might fast-track their plan to demolish Glorietta 2.... probably.. they'll redevelop the mall sooner than Glorietta 1...

[flymordecai]

Perhaps, or it might even push everything back. It's very unfortunate that this bombing took place, especially when things were looking up.

[bustero]

Let's see first , the latest news is that the authorities are back to investigating if it truly is an accident as they found no bomb material so far. If it (an accident)not a very good mark on Ayala management.

[pau_p1]

yeah... the latest news says.. that it might be an accidental methane explosion from the water disposal... plus I've heard that the source of the explosion is where some diesel are stored for the generators...

I hope it's just an accident and not a terror attack... anyways... this bombing has claimed 3 of our ex-employees out of the 11 casualties..

[--SuperB0y--]

yeah i sure hope its just an unfortunate accident. that would be great for our economy but bad news for the ayalas. well, ayala would survive it!

[crappypants]

i love greenbelt five looks like a giant cake.

[MetropolitanBoy]

Originally Posted by --SuperB0y--

yeah i sure hope its just an unfortunate accident. that would be great for our economy but bad news for the ayalas. well, ayala would survive it!

I feel exactly the same way.

[trafficlikeme]

I'm sorry if this sounds rude or smug, but can someone explain to me why and how a terrorist attack or accidental explosion be good to our economy?