Six decades ago, the transformation of Hacienda Makati
into the Philippines' leading urban center began with the establishment
of Forbes Park. In October 2007, history repeated itself with the
unveiling of Abrio, Ayala Land Premier's flagship property in Nuvali.
A heritage that stands the test of time
After World War II, Don Alfonso Zobel de Ayala and Col. Joseph
McMicking began the 25-year urban development program of the original
Hacienda Makati, starting with Forbes Park. Families from war-ravaged
Manila were the first residents of the new neighborhood.
In the
years that followed, additional villages were developed, such as
Dasmarinas, Urdaneta, San Lorenzo, and Magallanes. A shopping district,
now known as Ayala Center, was built to support the needs of these
growing communities.
In the 1970s, another milestone was
reached with the acquisition of a large tract of land in Muntinlupa.
This was developed into a self-contained community called Ayala
Alabang. Urban conveniences such as schools, churches, and a retail
center were put in place to prime the location for growth.
The
push further south continued in the late 1990s with the opening of
Ayala Westgrove Heights, a move that accelerated the development of the
Cavite/Laguna area into a desirable residential address. Westgrove was
quickly followed by Ayala Greenfield Estates -- a scenic neighborhood
with its own private country club and golf course. With the unveiling
of ABRIO in late 2007, the vision for Ayala Land Premier's communities
in the south enters a new stage, one that embraces the exciting
possibilities of the future but remains grounded on the same principles
of trust and excellence that have guided the company through the years.
Ayala Land Premier carries on this heritage through the
creation of residences that integrate premium locations, innovative
design, and expert master planning with an unsurpassed commitment to
quality, hassle-free service, and worry-free ownership.
History, recreated
Three generations following the rise of Forbes Park and Dasmarinas
Village in Makati, Ayala Land Premier paves the way for ABRIO, its
flagship residential development in NUVALI -- the future sustainable
ecopolis being developed by Ayala Land and the Yulo family in
Canlubang.
ABRIO delivers an extraordinary level of privacy,
exclusivity, and security to homeowners who place great value on the
opportunity to live in discreet environments without having to live
behind high walls.
Roads in ABRIO are designed to conceal
homes from street view, and its main thoroughfare will have a
right-of-way nearly as wide as the carriageway of Ayala Avenue. The
property's size is limited to only 380 lots with a building density
that is half that of comparable premium neighborhoods. Security and
resource management systems will employ the latest technology, such as
electric fencing and rainwater harvesting, to ensure an unrestricted
yet environmentally responsible lifestyle.
Photograph taken at Abrio
Abrio-Nuvali
Abrio occupies a highly strategic location within Nuvali-close to the
planned business district, retail center, and lake of the future
ecopolis. Getting to Nuvali takes about 50 minutes by car from Makati
through the Sta. Rosa Exit of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). By the
first half of 2008, a new road connecting Nuvali directly to the
Mamplasan Exit of the SLEX is expected to be operational.
