The Seasons Residences: Turning eloquently Japanese
Japanese Expertise and Filipino Hospitality merges in Federal Land, Inc., Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., and Isetan mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. The Seasons Residences
Japanese design and architecture is among the most revered around the world for many reasons: a deep sense of history, elegant simplicity, and structural precision.
Real estate developer Federal Land, Inc. didn’t let these high-standard quality pass as it shares these same high-value vision.
Together with Nomura Real Estate Development and Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., Federal Land recently launched the third residential tower of The Seasons Residences — Aki Tower, which is inspired by Japan’s striking autumn season. WIth this powerhouse partnership, one can easily imagine the well-designed living spaces and amenities ofof the three towers.
The Seasons Residences is located in Federal Land’s master-planned community Grand Central Park in Bonifacio Global City, The Seasons Residences is a mixed-use development featuring upscale residences, curated amenities, and the first Mitsukoshi mall in the country.
Imagine the dynamic snyergy of Filipino hospitality and sense of community with the Japanese tradition of excellence and innovation.
Global partnerships
Destined to be a prominent landmark that will reshape the metro’s skyline and cosmopolitan cityscape, the project is being made possible through its distinguishe joint venture partners: Nikken Sekkei Group for the overall conceptual design; Nomura Co., Ltd for the interior design of the mall; Torafu Architects for the façade concept; and Asao Tokolo for the façade pattern.
In an online query by Daily Tribune to Federal Land regarding its global direction, Federal Land sales head Guita Saenz-Resurreccion said, “The new JV Company; Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. is a partnership with NRE as well, so it’s not a new global company.
“Philippine real estate developer Federal Land, Inc. (Federal Land) signed a joint venture agreement with Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (Nomura Real Estate), the second-largest real estate developer in Japan in terms of condominium unit turnover as of 2020 and the fifth largest in consolidated sales.
“This new company, Federal Land NRE Global, Inc., promises to deliver unparalleled excellence by developing a new urban lifestyle, creating value, and sustainable growth. As their initial project, it will incorporate four areas of land development with a total area of about 250 hectares in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Cebu. These include an initial pipeline of residential, office, commercial and industrial facilities. It is scheduled to start operations in April 2022.”
Landmark structure
Innovation and technology, of course, especially in the new-normal era is also key in this rising development. All four towers are equipped with Viscoelastic Coupling Dampers, a breakthrough in earthquake vibration control technology that can withstand earthquakes and high winds, common to the Philippines and Japan.
Each unit is equipped with a unique Japanese storage system, like kitchen floor storage, shoe cabinet, and bedroom closets. The kitchens are fitted with a space-saving kitchen sink with draining and cutting boards to maximize counter space, a rangehood with Japanese oil filter technology, as well as air-washing tiles that minimize excessive humidity and foul odors in the air. As leakage protection, the units are equipped with a sunken slab or a below-floor drainage system for easier pipe maintenance. The development also has eco-friendly solutions like water-efficient Japanese-branded shower toilets in all units and motion sensor lighting in common areas.
Meanwhile, the amenity floor is inspired by the seasons of Japan, with the arrangement of the elements patterned after spring (Haru), summer (Natsu), autumn (Aki), and winter (Fuyu).
A modern gym and landscaped gardens evoke the fresh beginnings of spring, while the swimming pool and karaoke room call to mind the fun of summer. Autumn inspires creativity, so a music room, reading lounge, a business center is provided to accommodate that. Lastly, The Seasons Residences offers a spa and wellness room reminiscent of Japanese winters.
First Mitsukoshi mall in the country
Poised to be among the most visited buildings in the country, its attraction this early is the country’s first — Mitsukoshi, a four-storey mall named after Japan’s oldest department store.
Federal Land, in a media handout, describes it as: “This premium commercial space showcases Japanese design elements in a casual but elegant setting. At the basement level will be MitsukoshiD’s signature depachika, a haven of top-shelf Japanese food and related products. Another floor will house a modern beauty store that offers natural and organic cosmetic brands. The mall aims to offer a wide range of new lifestyle experiences through well curated tenants, Japanese style interior design, and mall operations.”
Besides The Seasons Residences, the exciting buss in the design and real estate community is the rise of Grand Hyatt Manila within Grand Central Park master-planned community.
The building is also adjacent to St. Luke’s Medical Center, Philippine Stock Exchange, embassies, corporate offices, international schools, parks, and places of worship. Convenient mobility options are accessible to all residents via major infrastructure developments such as the BGC-Ortigas Road Link, Metro Manila Subway System, BGC-NAIA Bus Rapid Transit System, and the Skytrain monorail link from BGC to Guadalupe, Makati City.
The Seasons Residences Aki Tower, visit www. theseasonsresidences.ph for details or call (632) 8359 6756 to schedule a private viewing in the showroom located at 7th Avenue corner 34th Street, Grand Central Park, BGC.