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Builder and real-estate developer Eton Properties
Philippines Inc. (EPPI)
recently launched South Lake Village, the first residential island
lot development in the country that is set within Eton City, a
mixed-use township project that will seamlessly integrate
residential, commercial, recreational and institutional centers to
form one vibrant community.
For its island lot development,
EPPI has partnered with NS Mangio & Associates, a firm famous
for developing lakeside communities, to develop a premier lake
village inspired by Dubai’s Jumeirah, The Palm and The World as
well as San Francisco’s Foster City.
“One of the trends in the
real-estate industry today is developing waterfront properties and
promoting waterfront living. In countries like Thailand, Singapore,
Australia and the US, areas near water are considered prime
property,” said Arch. Nestor Mangio of NS Mangio & Associates.
Occupying 150 hectares in the
almost 1,000-hectare Eton City project, South Lake Village features
18 residential islands surrounded by a 35-hectare man-made lake.
Each island, which is approximately one hectare in size, will have
eight to 12 residential lots ranging from 600 to 1,000 square meters
each. The islands will be connected to the mainland through land
bridges, and are highly exclusive and secure. Only kayaks, canoes
and electric boats will be allowed to preserve the lake, and
residents can have their own private dock.
Nature serves not just as an
accent but as the focus of the entire development. “The open space
comprises 47 percent of the area,” related architect Brian Mangio,
Nestor Mangio’s son and the firm’s managing partner. “We have
11 kilometers of waterfront, and a sizeable area of the development
will be devoted to parks. Because of our choice location, you can
enjoy views of Laguna de Bay and Mount Makiling—and of course, a
great view of the lakeside.”
“They can go sailing, or take
their boat to the country club,” the father said. “They can even
go fishing—we have filtering systems and aerators to ensure a
healthy ecosystem in the water,” added the younger Mangio.
To match the relaxed, resort-like
atmosphere of the project, father and son suggested a contemporary
Asian architectural theme. “Such an architectural design will go
well with the climate here,” said the son. The senior Mangio
interjected, “We will also be using the principles of green
architecture and sustainability in the project; and design
structures with the windows facing south and north so there’s less
heat.”
Being a licensed urban or
environmental planner, the older architect also ensures that the
vision for South Lake Village coincides with the overall plan for
Eton City. “While this area is touted as the Makati of the South,
we plan to create a more relaxing environment—it’s like
countryside living with all the urban amenities,” Nestor Mangio
said. Thus, amenities such as the 2.2-hectare South Lake Sports and
Country Club will be replete with sports facilities. River Grove,
which offers an exclusive enclave within South Lake Village, plus a
world-class golf course as well as commercial strip with shopping
and dining areas, will soon be developed within Eton City as well.
The residents’ security is also
taken into concern during the designing of South Lake Village.
“Each enclave is gated with entrance and exit points guarded. We
will also be using the latest security equipment to ensure that this
will be a highly secure and safe environment,” the younger Mangio
said.
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