Ins and outs of city living

(The Philippine Star) Updated October 09, 2009 12:00 AM

At Two Serendra, residents have come to expect green environs where they can have time to relax, entertain, or just enjoy being under the sun right at the heart of the bustling Bonifacio Global City.
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MANILA, Philippines - There was once a time when all you needed to do to feel the great outdoors was to step outside, take a short stroll and have a picnic in the park. But as cities expanded and metropolitan districts became more urbanized, more and more people are realizing the limitations of living in the city.

There are still however, ways to let urban denizens experience all that nature has to offer—and surprisingly, they are moving right back to the heart of the city.

At Two Serendra, residents have come to expect green environs where they can have time to relax, entertain, or just enjoy being under the sun right at the heart of the bustling Bonifacio Global City.

“Whether you enjoy tending to a beautiful garden or simply relaxing in a comfortable backyard, being outdoors can be both peaceful and rejuvenating for the busy urbanite,” explains Anton Sanchez, project development manager of Alveo Land. “Alveo Land was inspired to create special outdoor living spaces in Two Serendra—each one devoted to making their surroundings a comfortable and personal extension of their indoor home.”

Envisioned to be a sprawling suburban refuge in the middle of the city, the 12-hectare development is nestled at the heart of Bonifacio Global City with clusters of low- to mid-rise homes designed to blend seamlessly into the lush landscape of Two Serendra. Inside this green sanctuary, residents can find that common rooms are made accessible by using an open plan layout to emphasize the inherent fluidity of the development’s green surroundings with its classy interiors. Low rise areas are designed to have gradual elevation—blending it seamlessly with the natural backdrop. Specific units also feature expansive bay windows for residents to appreciate the magnificent cityscape right in the comforts of their own home.

True enough, Two Serendra devotes as much as 65% of the area to greens and open spaces to underscore the resident’s need for a sprawling suburban setting in the middle of the metro. The sprawling development is home to numerous full-grown shade and fruit-bearing trees as an answer to Two Serendra’s promise of creating a welcome respite from the fast-paced city life that previously was impossible find in the metro.

Because of its greenery, common amenities and living units exude a soothing and tranquil feel for its residents. This unique neighborhood is made walkable and pedestrian friendly for its residents to experience a communion with nature through family or solitary walks.