The Residences at Greenbelt – San Lorenzo Tower explained

The Residences at Greenbelt - San Lorenzo Tower
Location:Arnaiz Avenue, Makati, Philippines
Coordinates:14.5511°N 121.0201°W
Building Type:Residential
Status:Complete
Start Date:2006
Completion Date:2009
Opening:2009
Antenna Spire:204.51NaN1
Roof:1961NaN1
Floor Count:57 aboveground, 3 belowground
Elevator Count:4
Architect:Architecture International, in cooperation with GF & Partners Architects
Structural Engineer:Aromin & Sy + Associates, Inc., in cooperation with Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire
Main Contractor:Makati Development Corporation
Developer:Ayala Land, Inc.
Owner:Ayala Land, Inc.
Management:Ayala Property Management Corp.
References:[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

The Residences at Greenbelt – San Lorenzo Tower is a residential condominium skyscraper in Makati, Philippines. It is the second of three buildings being constructed as part of The Residences at Greenbelt (TRAG) complex, and is the highest of the three. It is the 21st-tallest building in the country and Metro Manila as well with a height of 204.5m (670.9feet) from the ground to its architectural spire.[1]

The building has 57 floors above ground, which includes a 4-level podium with commercial establishments, and 3 basement levels for parking. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious residential building in the Philippines.

Location

The Residences at Greenbelt complex is located along Arnaiz Avenue, formerly known as Pasay Road, and the entire complex block is bounded by Paseo de Roxas, Greenbelt Drive and Esperanza Street. The complex was formerly the site of the old Coronado Lanes bowling center and parking lot. The building is located at the Makati Central Business District and is part of the Greenbelt Complex which includes the Greenbelt Mall. Just right across Greenbelt Drive is the Renaissance Makati City Hotel.

Construction and design

The Residences at Greenbelt – San Lorenzo Tower was masterplanned and designed by Architecture International, in cooperation with local architectural firm GF & Partners Architects, which also made the Space Planning consultancy services. Structural design for the building was provided by Aromin & Sy + Associates, and reviewed by international engineering firm Skilling Ward Magnusson Berkshire.[5] [6]

The buildings mechanical engineering works was designed by R.J. Calpo & Partners; electrical engineering works design & security consultancy was provided by R.A. Mojica & Partners. Sanitary / plumbing engineering design and fire protection design was provided by NBF Consulting Engineers.[6]

Other members of the design team are E.A. Aurelio + ADI Ltd. Inc. (Landscape design); ALT Cladding & Design Philippines (Exterior Cladding); C.T. Onglao Architects (San Lorenzo Tower Interior Design for common areas); and Master Charlie Chao (Feng Shui Consultant).[6]

The construction team is composed of Jose Aliling & Associates (Project / Construction Management); Rider Hunt Liacor Inc. (Quantity Surveying); and Makati Development Corporation (General Contractor).[6]

Property management is provided by Ayala Property Management Corporation.[6]

During the construction phase, it is also known as the TRAG-2 Project.

See also

References

  1. Skyscraperpage.com San Lorenzo Tower
  2. Jose Aliling & Associates Residential Building Projects - TRAG 2 San Lorenzo Tower
  3. Architecture International International Projects
  4. Aromin & Sy + Associates Our Projects - Under Construction
  5. GF & Partners Architects Projects - Residential Condominiums
  6. The Residences at Greenbelt official website Premier Partners of The Residences at Greenbelt