Edge Davao 5 Issue 99 - Special Issue

EDGE

VOL.5 ISSUE 99 • JULY 20 - 21, 2012

Page F2

P 15.00 • 20 PAGES

DAVAOO

www.edgedavao.net

Serving a seamless society

Northpoint unveils ‘tallest’ green building

By Carlo P. Mallo

Page F4

L

EADING real estate developer Camella launches the city’s tallest green building at their Camella Northpoint development.

The 15-story condominium tower is set to be the city’s tallest green building once it is completed.

“Camella Northpoint is actually a green and environmentally friendly enclave as all buildings are designed to utilize natural lighting and cross ventilation,” Marlon Escalicas, general manager for Camella Davao and Tagum, said. “But with this new tower, we added more features that makes it the model green residential building.”

Dubbed as Liverpool, the 15-story building will be home to 329 condominium units. The building has also been dubbed as the “building that breathes.”

“It is called a building that breathes as the structure was actually designed to be cool despite being the tallest building in the site,” Escalicas said. The other buildings in the enclave are seven and 10-stories high.

One of the features of the Liverpool is its sky garden. “Instead of utilizing the section of the building for units, we sacrificed it and

turned it into patches of gardens that will help maintain a cool temperature within the building. The gardens are also refreshing spots for the homeowners to hang out in,” Escalicas said.

By opening sections of the building in its upper floors, it is able to “breathe,” giving the structure a cooling effect.

Pine trees Aside from constructing green buildings, Camella also planted more than 2,000 pine trees in what used to be the Ker estate. The pine trees, which have been imported from New Zealand, are able to withstand tropical weather conditions.

“We invested about P2 million for the pine trees, as we wanted to give a different experience to our homeowners. At Camella N o r t h point, its like living in the

suburbs but still in the heart of the business district of the city,” Escalicas said.

Camella has also preserved century-old trees in the estate in the process of developing the area.

“Preserving and caring for the environment has been part of the vision of the Villar family,” Escalicas said. Camella is a subsidiary of the Villar-led Vista Land, Inc., one of the country’s leading real estate conglomerates.

“Last year, we had this greenviron program wherein the company conducted a massive tree-planting program in all its property developments.

The envi-

ronment is always at the forefront of our advocacy,” Escalicas said.

Al Fresco Even the clubhouse of Camella Northpoint utilizes green architecture by using wide awnings and windows that allow the breeze to pass through and natural light in.

The clubhouse also utilized of the cooling effect of plants and water features. Located in the heart of the development, the clubhouse is a converging point for its residents where they can unwind, workout, and use the free wifi.

Inspired by old plantation houses, the clubhouse has a wrap around terrace, high ceilings, and large windows.

“Being green does not end with our buildings, it is a lifestyle that we try to incorporate into the lives of our homeowners,” Escalicas said.

Page F4

Largest unit is sold at P9-M Follow Us On

E

ven before it was formally launched, the largest unit at the Liverpool Tower of Camella Northpoint was already sold for P9 million.

“As soon as we placed it on the market, there was very strong demand for the unit. It is the biggest unit at the Camella Northpoint at 93 square meters,” Anna Mae dela

Peña, marketing head for Camella Davao, said in an interview with Edge Davao.

The 93-square meter unit is located at the posh top floor of the building alongside with other ‘large cut’ units. Other units at the top floor have sizes ranging from 51 square meters to 84 square meters.

“Most of the units at this floor have three to four bedrooms. Unlike other floors, there are only 15 units on this floor, making it a premium floor for those who would want to enjoy an added air of privacy,” dela Peña said.

Aside from the top floor, dela Peña said that the sixth to twelfth floors have also been receiving a

lot of interest and demand.

“On these floors are the sky gardens, while the eight floor is extra special as it has an atrium of its own,” dela Peña said.

The sky gardens and the atrium on the eighth floor are added features to the 15-story Liverpool tower to promote cross ventilation.

F2

12 T

REAL ESTATE

reasons to live at Camella Northpoint

here are at least twelve good reasons for Camella to be proud of its landmark condo development, Camella Northpoint. Since its groundbreaking in 2009, this British colonial themed condo community is being built with advantages that have remained unmatched to date.

1 - Location. Situated at the junction of J. P. Laurel Avenue and Buhangin Road, Camella Northpoint is strategically located within the hub of north Davao’s commercial and business district, making vibrant living the norm in this new premier address.

Camella Northpoint is less than ten minutes away from malls like Abreeza, Gaisano Mall, Victoria Plaza, and the upcoming SM Mall in Lanang, as well as modern corporate offices and business centers, and public utilities like banks, hospitals, supermarkets, telecommunications, wet markets, churches, seaport, airport, and schools and universities. With its close proximity to all daily essential needs, residents can go on foot, take public transport, or drive the short distance to all modern conveniences.

2 - Pine Estate. With about P4 million worth of allweather Caribbean pine trees imported from New Zealand transplanted across its grounds, Camella Northpoint will turn into a veritable pine estate when the pine trees grow to about a hundred feet tall. That means crisp, cool, pinescented ambiance all year round, making it a fresh, green oasis in the city.

3 - Subdivision charm. Wakefield Manor, the stately clubhouse that is the centerpiece of Camella Northpoint’s excellent facilities and amenities, is located at the center of the green, pine-dotted open spaces, giving it a distinct subdivision charm.

4 - Green, open spaces. Upon entering the condo property, one is greeted by a vista of green freshness, wide open spaces, and naturally undulating land enhanced by meticulous landscaping, lush trees and plant life, and a green carpet of grass. This is the natural backdrop by which a park, pocket gardens, and the playground will be shaped.

5 - Green buildings. The freshness of the outdoors is brought inside with the indoor garden, natural light streaming in through the skylights, and natural air flowing in and out of the condos built following the principles of green architecture. Residents enjoy healthy living with the condo’s green buildings, designed to minimize impact on human health and the environment, keeping its resident safe from sick building syndrome.

6 - Low-rise advantage. Built up to six to ten storeys only, the condo buildings offer low- and mid-rise advantage: no over-crowding, no competing for elevator use, and no tiring high climb at the stairs. At Camella Northpoint, population is less dense than high-rise condos and there’s no long waits and tight space at the elevators.

7 - World-class facilities and amenities. The clubhouse has a charming multi-purpose hall with wide windows, and on the ground level, a fitness gym, cabanas, grill pits, Davao’s first salinated wellness pool, and soon, a Zen-inspired meditation pond. There is also WiFi access, a shuttle service, and 24/7 state-of-the-art security system bolstered by CCTVs. 8 - Commercial area. With a commercial development in the offing, Camella Northpoint residents get to enjoy an enhanced lifestyle with fine dining restaurants, quaint shops, boutique hotel, open amphitheatre, and specialty stores, just a few steps away from their condo home. The landmark White House is preserved as the centerpiece of the commercial area, exuding old Davao charm amidst the modern development around it.

9 - Developer reputation. Camella as a brand equates to longevity, financial stability, and unblemished reputation.

A subsidiary of Vista Land & Lifescapes, the largest homebuilder in the country, Camella carries the same commitment to excellence in all its developments in Davao where it has 16 years of experience in property development.

Camella’s expertise in condo development emanates from the solid track record of Vista Land, a forerunner in residential development that offers a fresh take on urban living. To date, Vista Land’s successful condo projects are Mosaic in Greenbelt, KL Mosaic in Legaspi Village, The Gallery in Salcedo, Laureano de Trevi in Pasong Tamo, Avant at the Fort, Pacific Residences in Taguig, The Currency in Ortigas, Crown Tower in Manila, Symphony, Pine Crest, Madison Place and Will Tower in Quezon City, Presidio and The Marfori in Sucat.

10 - Value for investment. With its prime location, unique features, modern facilities and amenities, Camella Northpoint’s affordable prices yield more value for the homebuyer’s money. With rental rates around Bajada, Buhangin and Lanang going for at least P13,000 a month, investing in a Northpoint unit is a wise move for those who know their condo unit is an earning asset that allows them to recover their investment fast.

11 - Professional property management. Northpoint is managed by a professional property management team responsible for keeping the condo property well maintained and secure at all times, as well as establishing harmonious relationship and healthy camaraderie among the homeowners.

12 - Excellent living proposition. Camella Northpoint gives its homeowners the best of both worlds: a stylish, modern home ensconced within the tranquility of a natural, lush setting where unit owners find peaceful living possible in its urban location. The careful screening of homebuyers has resulted to a select and diverse group of homeowners that make the condo community vibrant and interesting.

To enjoy Camella Northpoint’s 12-point advantage, get in touch with Camella at 2/F Delgar Building, J. P. Laurel Ave., Davao City, numbers 222-0963, 222-5221, 222-5223, 09178576572, vismin@camella.com.ph, and www.camella. com.ph.

VOL.5 ISSUE 99 • JULY 20 - 21, 2012

EDGEDAVAO

Camella Northpoint - the dream home choice of OFWs A sk any overseas Filipino worker what their goals are for working abroad, and you’re likely to hear them say education for children, a good business venture, a nice car, and a decent home.

When it comes to giving OFWs their dream home, nothing comes close to Camella Northpoint, the landmark condo development of Camella Davao. Whether it’s for the family they left here, for their vacation home, or their crowning glory when they finally come home for good, Camella Northpoint is their best choice.

With Camella Northpoint, OFWs get a modern, stylish home set amidst a breathtaking landscape of green grass and imported Caribbean pine trees, with deluxe facilities and amenities housed in a stately clubhouse called Wakefield Manor.

When OFWs come home to Camella Northpoint, there’s no need to stay in a hotel as they get the same amenities right at their home. This British colonial themed condo community can rival the best hotels in town with its world-class facilities and amenities in Wakefield Manor.

The good sized wellness pool is the gem of the clubhouse, with its salinated waters guaranteed to give swimmers an invigorating swim. The cabanas are great to lounge on while the grill pits provide convenience for a poolside barbecue.

What OFW doesn’t hold a reunion when they’re home? They can host their get together at the airy multipurpose hall of Wakefield Manor, with its comfortable couches and wide windows that allow the pine-scented breeze to waft in.

If keeping in shape is a priority, they can use the fitness gym or jog, run, or brisk walk at the outdoor jogging track where they can inhale the crisp scent of hundreds of imported Caribbean pine trees sprawled all over the condo property.

With a limited vacation time, OFWs want to spend every single day well. With everything they need within close range of Camella Northpoint, they will be able to do just that.

Located at the center of all action north of the city, Camella Northpoint is a stone’s throw away from the best and biggest malls in Davao, with boutiques, shops, and department stores chock full of retail items. Here they can tow their loved ones on a shopping spree.

Only a few minutes’ away are the city’s most frequented food joints in the malls, hotels, and commer-

cial areas, and the homegrown specialty restaurants downtown. OFWs and their loved ones can dine out any day at any time without running out of nearby choices.

Everything else OFWs need to do, they can do conveniently with Camella Northpoint’s central location within the city’s growth area, quite proximate to banks, markets, airport, cinemas, utility offices, airport, terminals to outlying provinces, places of worship, public parks, beaches, and other places frequented by

people.

Camella Northpoint is a short ride or drive to jump off points to many of Davao’s beautiful beaches, allowing them to reach their white sand destination in less than an hour. After a fun day at the beach, they can easily get back home to the serenity of Camella Northpoint to rest their tired and sun-kissed bodies.

When they are tired of all the shopping, gatherings, and excursions, OFWs can simply stay at their Camella Northpoint studio or 2-bedroom unit to enjoy the crowning glory of their hard work, their dream home.

Here OFWs are assured their home maintenance is taken care of by the condo’s

property management team that offers asset management service. They can also have the condo unit leased out short- or long-term if OFWs want to make their unit an earning asset.

For the busy OFW who doesn’t have time to clean up, they also offer cleaning service and doing errands such as dues and utility bills payment. With the condo’s 24/7 security system, visiting OFWs can just lock and leave.

Whether they are here for a visit or finally coming home to savor the fruits of their labor, OFWs can enjoy the comfort and prestige of their Camella Northpoint condo home and everything it offers them.

“CamellaNorthpoint is not just a condominium, it’s a lifestyle. We do not just sell units, we are building a community,” Marlon Escalicas, general manager for Camella Davao

EDGEDAVAO

REAL ESTATE

VOL.5 ISSUE 99 • JULY 20 - 21, 2012

F3

Greetings from

and

JARC MANPOWER AND ALLIED SERVICES for Manpower and Allied Services Needs Tel. Nos. 300-5760/284-4181

F4

REAL ESTATE

VOL.5 ISSUE 99 • JULY 20 - 21, 2012

EDGEDAVAO

Northpoint is worth the investment B

usiness people who have achieved a certain level of success would naturally want to enjoy the spoils of their hard work. What best way to do that than to reward themselves with a new home. Not just any home, but one that has a premier address to go with it: Camella Northpoint.

As a savvy homebuyer, businessmen will only choose a home they know

will give them back their investments, and more. They look for the extra advantage--that edge an investment has over other prospects.

They find Camella Northpoint lives up to so much more than the basics they look for. Whether they make it their new home, or put it up for rent, Northpoint gives them a unique and unmatchable value

proposition.

As a landmark development of Camella in Davao, this British colonial themed condo community is suitable not only to one but to many types of homeowners. Its features, facilities and amenities all meet the qualities that discriminating homebuyers look for.

Located at the junction of Buhangin Road and JP Laurel Avenue in Bajada, Ca-

mella Northpoint is located at the center of growth in north Davao. Its residents are right at the pulse of all the action of this bustling and growing city called home by over a million residents from all over the country.

As Davao’s newest premier address, Camella Northpoint is right smack in the middle of the growth hub, with modern offices

and corporate headquarters, business establishments, commercial centers, retail and shopping areas located within its immediate vicinity.

Accessible within a five kilometre radius are modern offices, schools and universities, hospitals, places of worship, banks, markets, airport, cinemas, terminals to outlying provinces, jetties to white-sand resorts, and other relevant public utilities.

Not only that, new developments continue to rise within close proximity, such as a large mall, boutique hotels, restaurants, specialty stores and shops, IT parks, and commercial buildings.

Simply put, Camella Northpoint is the ultimate address that businesspeople look for. They are a stone’s throw away from their business location, and a short ride or drive away to all modern essentials they need.

Should businessmen decide to take a unit for renting out, they will find that the P20,000 monthly rent of a Camella Northpoint studio unit is quite competitive in this part of the city. Tenants will be thrilled to rent at Northpoint, giving them a luxurious home environment and a convenient location close to everything they need.

But that’s not all they’re getting. Camella Northpoint’s world-class facili-

ties and amenities alone are enough to satisfy anyone’s discriminating taste.

Its crown jewel of a clubhouse, Wakefield Manor, features a stately and spacious multi-function hall with wide windows that open to a vista of green that is Northpoint’s open spaces.

Wakefield Manor has a fitness gym, cabanas, grill pits, and a good-sized wellness pool with salinated water, serving all the leisure and recreational needs of its residents. The open spaces are green with a thick carpet of grass, olden trees preserved by Camella, and lush plant life that are meticulously landscaped.

Growing tall and robust are Caribbean pine trees imported from New Zealand and transplanted all over the condo property, lending a cool and refreshing ambiance that will not be found anywhere else in the city.

Enhancing its surroundings are charming pocket gardens, a playground for the kids, a trail and a natural creek that meander around the property, and the majestic sight of the condo’s green buildings, blending seamlessly with its natural environs.

Clearly, Northpoint surpasses any businessman’s checklist, as it offers more than what they expect from an exclusive condo community that everybody wants to call home.

After a hard day’s work, these energetic and modish city dwellers will want to have a night out to party work stresses away, or simply enjoy the evening with an intimate group of friends.

They don’t have to travel far with the close proximity of bars, watering holes, and other night haunts in the city.

Better yet, they can just drive the short distance to

home, and invite their friends over to Camella Northpoint’s charming clubhouse, Wakefield Manor, with its stately multi-purpose hall, salinated wellness pool, cabanas and grill pits. Unwinding within Northpoint’s green, open spaces and the fragrant Caribbean pine trees is a refreshingly unique experience they will not find anywhere else in the city.

Urban lifestlye at Camella Northpoint U

rbanites. They are educated, fashionconscious, socially engaged, tech-savvy, and in tune to popular culture.

They aim to live a life rich with meaning, succeeding not only in career but also in their health, family, and other personal pursuits.

Urbanites live a contemporary lifestyle steep with urban experiences. They are described as “city-proud, media-literate, brand-centric, trend-sensitive, culturally-aware, and time-poor” (www.urbandictionary. com).

As such, urbanites expect - not just seek - to live in a pleasant “urban village” that suits their liking in the most hip, convenient, and dynamic part of the city. And the only urban residential address that fits the bill is the British colonial-themed Camella Northpoint, the landmark condo development of Camella along JP Laurel Avenue and Buhangin Road.

Urbanites are driven by a successful, challenging career, possessing a demanding corporate job that requires them to be accessible

and available at all times; hence proximity to the workplace is important. With its central location within the city’s urban growth area, Camella Northpoint makes it easy for its resident urbanites to drive the short distance to their workplace.

They can whip up a quick breakfast at their expedient condo kitchen before going off to work, or grab a sandwich and coffee at the many coffee shops and 24-hour takeouts around Northpoint’s vicinity. The condo community’s strategic urban location allows them to make a quick dash home anytime they choose to.

After knocking off from work, urbanites can drive a few minutes to one of the many eating joints within close range of Northpoint.

There’s the restaurant row at Abreeza Ayala Mall, Victoria Plaza, or Gaisano Mall – not to mention another soonto-open mall - all a stone’s throw away and offering a wide array of cuisines such as Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, American, Italian, and other specialties such as seafood, steak, and pasta.

To the north are Damosa Gateway and Robinson’s Cybergate with their own line of restaurants from Thai to Spanish dishes, to pizza and pancakes. Over to the south is a row of homegrown restaurants along Torres Avenue, Mabini, and Rizal, where an eclectic mix of bistros, coffee shops, tea house, and other dining places abound. Urbanites can also

jaunt off to hotel restaurants or smaller food joints around downtown area.

These fashion conscious yuppies will also find it very convenient to get the latest apparel and accessories to fit their style, as living in Camella Northpoint makes them quite near to commercial and retail centers where shopping is the name of the game.