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BREATH-TAKING. Exciting. Refreshing. One Rockwell, Rockwell Land Corporation’s signature project, gives you a taste of the distinctive lifestyle and more.
Situated at the center’s gateway on Rockwell Drive, One Rockwell is envisioned to become the epitome of Rockwell Lifestyle. Its cutting-edge design, new features and innovative offering will surely raise the bar once more for prime residential property.
No detail was left to chance. The appointment of Miami-based Arquitectonica, the famed design consultant for “Las Ramblas”, a US$3-billion hotel-casino project east of the Las Vegas strip, whose investors include “Ocean’s Eleven” George Clooney and Cindy Crawford’s husband, Rande Gerber, is proof of this.
“Arquitectonica brings to the table fresh ideas that provide the verve and give the project the edge we’re looking for while retaining the Rockwell Lifestyle signature. The design workshops for One Rockwell with Arquitectonica and the rest of the Rockwell team is a page-turning chronicle,” said Val Soliven, Rockwell AVP for Sales and Marketing.
One Rockwell is set to rise on a 2-hectare block, currently the site of Rockwell Information Center and the popular breakfast nook for Rockwell residents and patrons.
“Our signature project makes a bold statement with its twin-towers taking on distinct, high-contrast geometric forms. They are pulled together by a piazza on the ground level and an elevated circular driveway that provides privacy and security to One Rockwell residents,” added Val.
The design integrates landscape architecture details that give back the greenery to its future residents and patrons of the retail outlets on the ground level. It also ensures that corners are opened up and decongested by pulling the project up and away from the bends.
She continued, “The views are spectacular. We made sure of that. One Rockwell affords each resident a unique vista, whether it’s the metropolitan skyline you’re after or sunset mirrored on the idyllic bay.”
The angular shape of the East tower provides 10 different views of the metro. The building is shaped like a lightning rod with a total of seven (7) corners. The highest point is 46-storeys high. The levels cascade down towards the corner of Estrella and Rockwell Drive and round out with 41-storeys.
The West tower assumes a curvilinear structure, providing a high contrast that makes One Rockwell really interesting. This building is made up of two (2) halves that seem to slightly slide away from each at the center. The architectural detail created by the incidental bumps in the curve creates distinct vertical lines on either side of the building.
“Discovering One Rockwell is like opening a gift – each layer you peel off makes you eager to move on to the next one. Structurally, One Rockwell’s design is impeccable. What is more exciting are the features en suite in One Rockwell,” said Val.
She continued, “We’ve designed towers with amenities on the ground, podium level and a couple of storeys high. One Rockwell will be the first to house the amenities on the roof deck! Imagine sipping your cooler while lounging on a chaise with a 360-degree view of the metro or taking a dip in a pool that looks out into the blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. One Rockwell is the ultimate in luxury resort lifestyle set amidst the urban jungle.”
Arquitectonica founding principal, Bernardo Fort-Brescia drew inspiration from the Banaue Rice Terraces, one of the eight (8) wonders of the world. His interpretation resulted in terracing gardens on the roof deck amenities level that capitalizes on remarkable unobstructed views extending beyond Metropolitan Manila.
“One Rockwell retains the charm of a retail mix at the ground floor, with quaint coffee shops and al fresco dining while exploring the dynamism of innovative architectural design. It’s not a promise; it’s a guarantee,” said Val.
“We want the future residents of One Rockwell to take pride in calling it their home. We want them to feel good that they are part of our neighborhood. And we want to make it a total experience for them,” added Val.
To find out about how you can own a piece of prime property at One Rockwell, catch the open house exhibits on December 3 and 4 at Chicago Marriott Oak Brook in Oak Brook, Illinois, and at Hyatt Regency on the Hudson in Jersey City, New Jersey.
For more information, visit their website, www.e-rockwell.com or call their toll-free hotline, 1-877-OWNROCK.
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THE GSFAA, Inc., one of the oldest Filipino-American organizations in the tri-state area, particularly in New Jersey, will celebrate its 36th year of its founding on Saturday, November 12, 2005 with a dinner dance in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel Newark Airport, Frontage, New Jersey.
The highlight of the evening will be the crowning of the five beauty queens for 2005-07 and induction of the incoming officers. Consul General Cecilia B. Rebong will administer the oath of office to the new officers.
Millie B. Hornilla will be sworn in as President for the third time, together with the other officers: Rose Javier, Francis D. Sison and Rodrigo de la Paz, vice presidents; Evelyn C. Sison, recording secretary; Mely .Garcia, corresponding secretary; Nenita Camarce, treasurer; Rebecca Samanyaphon, assistant treasurer, Ronnie Atinaja, auditor; Jake Marquez, press relations officer; Rolly Javier, assistant P.R.0. Armando Francisco, business manager; Ani Camarce, assistant business manager; Board of Directors are: Arthur Acosta, Gerry Austria, Tudie Basilio, Chris Buenaflor, Philip Ceralde, Ed Manalo, Araceli Miralles, Lito Musni, Isagani Puertollano, Honesto Quijano, Eddie Reyes, Adora Rilveria, Eunice del Rosario, Linda Rupel, Sam Samanyaphon and Wilson Verzosa. Past presidents and advisers are: Nino Domingo, Jim Concepcion, D. Jun Hornilla, Gregorio Racelis, Ador Equipado, Sotero Mahiya, Dante Corpuz, Lilian Benito-Equipado, Felicitas Lintao and Millie Benito-Hornilla. Rev. Fr. Donato Cabardo, Jr. as the spiritual adviser.
Hornilla was born in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, but grew up in Manila. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1979.
She served in various capacities to a numerous clubs or associations; such as GSFAA, Inc., PAPI, Inc., PAFCOM and Federation of Philippine Societies in New Jersey, to name a few. Millie was a “Hermana Mayor” of the “Santacruzan” held in Jersey City in 1998. She received a Mabuhay Award given by NAFFAA, Inc. on April 2005. She was a Co-Chairperson for the Philippine Fiesta held in August 2005.
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REAL Estate magnate and Ambassador Jose E. B. Antonio, Chairman of Century Properties, Inc. and Meridien Development Group, Inc., has recently announced the appointment of five new regional directors for the United States and Canada.
Appointed directors were Glenn Castillo for the East Coast; Ben Turcuato, Mid-West; Ramon Ng, Northern California; Arnold Alcordo, Southern California; and Chito Antonio, Canada.
“Our main goal as a company is to provide excellence in service. We put a high premium on customer satisfaction everytime and all the time. That is exactly the reason why we have chosen to appoint regional directors in USA and Canada -- to serve our kababayans and be an information center for real estate developments in the Philippines, where they can invest or retire someday,” Antonio said.
“I have always believe in the saying ‘There is no place like home’. You may be out of the country for so long, but there will always be a sense of patriotism in the heart of our kababayans.”
Century Properties, Inc and Meridien Dev. Group, Inc. and Century Communities Corp. have been a leader in the real estate development business for the last two decades.
Among their well known projects that they have developed is the of world-class luxury residential condo called “Essensa”, dubbed as the best residential building in Asia by Asiaweek magazine.
At the moment, this development group have three on-going developments : The Soho Central residential condominiums, the South of Market commercial / residential building and the Canyon Ranch residential community.
Soho Central residential condominiums is located beside the newly improved EDSA Central Mall at the corner of Shaw Blvd. It is the first residential condominium directly linked to the MRT Station, which virtually links you to every place in Metro Manila within minutes.
The South Of Market is a twin tower, 39-storey commercial-residential building in Fort Bonifacio, Global City. It is the first residential condominium to deliver units that are fully-fitted and completely furnished.
Canyon Ranch is the fastest selling homes South of Makati. Canyon Ranch is a first class gated residential community within a leisure park in Carmona, Cavite with California-inspired homes.
This community is barely 25 minutes away from Makati and conveniently close to everything – schools, work, hospitals, shopping and leisure destinations.
The main office of Century Properties Group, Inc. is located at Pacific Star Building, 21st floor, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Phils. .
For more info, you can visit their website at www.century-properties.com or call the following: East Coast (201) 618-1728; Mid-West (847) 912-1103; Northern California (619) 863-3738; Southern California (510) 759-4530; and Canada (778) 386-6009.
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The Philippine-New York Jaycees has announced the opening of nominations for the 2005 Distinguished Service Award. The DSA is the highest award a non-member can receive from a Jaycee chapter that recognizes someone from the community who has shown exceptional leadership qualities, an outstanding record of personal achievement and service to the community. This award can only be given once and only one recipient is selected annually. To be recognized as the Jaycees’ DSA is to join a select group of achievers and pillars of the community.
Previous awardees include community leaders, innovators, physicians, members of the clergy, professionals, public defenders, artists, activists, etc. A few common traits and characteristics, intelligence, motivation, high energy, compassion, leadership and dedication unite them. Thus, the awardee serves as an example to both the community at large and Jaycee members.
The Distinguished Service Awardee will be honored at the Distinguished Awards Ceremony to coincide with the Philippine-New York Jaycees Presidential Gala on Friday, December 9th, 2005 at 7:00 PM, at The Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 104-04 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY 11369.
The Jaycees are inviting organizations in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area to nominate a candidate for this community recognition program. Only one nomination may be submitted per organization. For additional information and a copy of the nomination form to be sent to you, please contact Christina Corcuera at (646) 322-0236 or e-mail her at president@philnyjaycees.org. Deadline for accepting nominations is November 25, 2005 (postmark date).
The Philippine-New York Jaycees is an affiliate of the New York State Jaycees, the United States Junior Chamber and the Junior Chamber International. The Jaycees is a worldwide leadership training organization of young professional between the ages of 18-39 through five main areas of development; Business Development, Individual Development, International Affairs, Community Development and Membership Services. It provides several training programs such as Speak-Up, Financial Management, Personal Dynamics, Public Relations, Time Management, and Write-Up, and undertakes numerous community projects and networking opportunities. For more information, please go to www.philnyjaycees.org.
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