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August Issue | 2016

Palafox Newsletter

Milestone Projects

Zamboanga Postcards from the Future

In addition to the review and update of Zamboanga City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance, we included urban design with conceptual architectural perspectives presented as “Postcards from the Future”.

Zamboanga Hermosa, used to be the city of flowers, will again blossom as a beautiful world class city which deeply values heritage, an Asian Latin City, multi-cultural, inclusive, and inter-faith, and one of the capital trading centers in the Southern Philippines. It will no longer be just a backdoor, but a frontdoor of development. It will be a gateway to the BIMP-EAGA region, Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. There are high hopes for the city and for the people of Zamboanga, and we at Palafox Associates and Palafox Architecture are excited for her future.

Zamboanga city alone is twice the size of Singapore, but the whole Peninsula has the area as big as 24 Singapore and 16 Hong Kong. To imagine the vastness of Zamboanga, with all her geographic splendors, one cannot but feel elated on the many possibilities that Zamboanga could become. Currently the population of the city is around 800,000. With the design adapting smart, safe, and sustainable approach, it can comfortable accommodate up to 12 million people in Zamboanga City, and millions more in the rest of the Peninsula. Read more.

Off the Press

Pampanga to go 'medium' on megalopolis scheme. Pampanga will go "medium term" in developing the province into the next megalopolis outside of Metro Manila. Read more.

Cebu Island toward a Megalopolis. Architect-Urban Planner Felino Palafox, Jr. shares his vision for Cebu Island's development as a megalopolis Read more.

Milestone Projects

CREATING SPACES FOR QUALITY LIVING

Having scenic views of both nature and the metropolis as well as the availability of larger lot cuts are just some of the many advantages of building your residence outside of Metro Manila. The design of this proposed residence in Antipolo takes advantage of such benefits.

The property sits on an 800-square-meter lot that is moderately sloping. Wide windows and balconies allow the residents to maximize the views from the comfort of their home. This 2-storey residence with a basement will have three main bedrooms, each equipped with its own walk-in closet and toilet and bath. Guests can also be comfortably accommodated in two guest bedrooms.

Quality time and entertainment are also important for the family. Hence, a spacious indoor game room and a music room are incorporated in the design. A basketball half-court, garden, and an infinity pool, on the other hand, serve as outdoor activity zones. With a grand view of the city, the lanai or view deck leading to the infinity pool can either be a great spot to entertain guests or a place for personal time and relaxation.

With a large area to play around with, the design is able to take into account the different requirements of the residents. Designing a family home entails meeting the needs of each individual, while creating spaces that bring the family closer together.

The rear facade of the proposed residence offers a scenic view of the metropolis, framed by the lush greens of the immediate surroundings.