This property is the realization of a dream to create more spaces for Humans. We wanted to create something for the human scale. What matters to people who walk and bike the streets? Certainly, it is not a city designed exclusively for cars. We challenged ourselves to do the unconventional. There are small interventions such as keeping the sidewalk for pedestrians, offering bike parking, and movin
g car parking to the basement via car lifts. The big dream, if you will, is to create a more dynamic neighborhood by mixing business and homes and providing affordable housing. In the most beautiful cities like Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, or Amsterdam, we see this as the best way to reduce commutes, encourage trade, and have a friendlier neighborhood. This property also has passive environmental features such as the ample use of daylight, low-e devices, cross ventilation, and proper insulation to reduce our energy impact. A rainwater collection system is also installed. One last special feature, which you’ve probably noticed, is the design of the rooms which are in-line with the trend of micro-apartments or small living. We’ve attempted to boil down our wants and needs into those that truly matter. In this minimalist setting, we encourage you to enjoy the cozy, clutter-free setting of the rooms. As we are social animals, we also encourage you to share a meal or coffee around the common Pantry on the 4th floor. If you wish for some quiet time, you may head to the Roof Deck and spot Mt. Makiling on a clear day.
