Tivoli Gardens - News in Philippine Star 07232011

MANILA, Philippines - The skies seem like a breath away from this spot above the city — a commanding vantage where a start-up family or young professionals can dictate the pace of their dreams, and affirm to themselves what a smart decision they have made in selecting their urban address.

Here, they can enjoy a vacation lifestyle 24/7 in their own piece of paradise, their condo unit just a few steps and an elevator ride away to a landscaped roof deck that is exclusive, secure, cozy, and yes, definitely privileged.

This lifestyle is no reverie. In fact, unit buyers can soon enjoy living at top of the world, in the 42-storey Iris Tower, another landmark development by DMCI Homes, the industry’s undisputed leader in providing genuine resort style living. Iris is the tallest component of the thriving Tivoli Garden Residences in Mandaluyong City, and in fact, will also tower among all the developments, namely Bauhinia, Heliconia and Eugenia.

Passersby and residents of the existing towers at Tivoli Garden Residences can’t help but be amazed by the imposing sight of the fast-rising structure, its magnificence already apparent even before its completion.

Unit buyers are excited by the prospect of experiential living that they can enjoy at Iris Tower. With the building offering 20 to 30-percent bigger unit options, the market can choose which type suits their lifestyle best. There are studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom and tandem condo units for the primary target market of young start-up families seeking an ideal home within the metro and single professionals working at nearby Ortigas and Makati business districts. Even growing families will find the spacious units just right to accommodate their lifestyle, with the three-bedroom going as large as 100-sqm. with a balcony and maid’s room. Even the studio unit gets bigger premium at 40.5-sqm.


The Iris Tower is atop a six-level podium parking, which will feature a wide range of active play amenity areas such as basketball court, play area, and two badminton courts. The piece de resistance will be located at the topmost level of the building: the Observatory.

This amenity spans a landscaped promenade, sitting areas, open spaces, viewing decks with seating and floor-to-ceiling glass walls. From this perspective, residents can enjoy the unobstructed, breathtaking views of Makati and Ortigas with the cityscape especially dazzling at night. There are even telescopes/binoculars provided for the use of residents and their guests alike. Aptly put, the Observatory will allow residents to discover a whole new way of looking at the metro, along with the privileged life they have afforded themselves.

The Observatory will add to the already existing hyper-level amenities of Tivoli Garden Residences, which include country club-type amenities at the Grand Clubhouse which include an adult swimming pool, kiddie pool, leisure pool, fitness gym, activity lawn, game room, entertainment room, business centers and multi-purpose function halls. The Bauhinia Tower even offers its own Sky Lounge at the penthouse level.

Aside from these, the high-style living continues inside the residential floors, which are enhanced by the presence of unique three-storey high openings at the front and back of the building called Sky Patios that allow the entry of natural light and maximum ventilation to permeate around each residential tower. The Sky Patios of Iris Tower will also be given a different treatment through a frame around the openings that will enhance this unique feature. The frame will be extended up to another floor to improve the aesthetics of the building façade while making the openings appear bigger.


The Sky Patios are part of the Sky Garden feature on every fifth level, which also consists of a garden atrium in the middle of the building. Residents can lounge around at these common spaces right outside their doorstep, which feature benches and other seating areas, water features and a charming landscape of tropical plants.

The bountiful amenities and activities offered at Tivoli Garden Residences will likewise highlight the resort lifestyle offered within this high-rise development. Despite the height of the towers, residents will not feel constricted or boxed in because of the expansive open spaces and attractive landscaping around the development. The completion of Iris Tower in March 2013 will add more delightful experiences that can be enjoyed by residents on a daily basis.

Tivoli Garden Residences is a premier condo community project of DMCI Homes, a company of innovative builders and engineering experts who develop modern-day living solutions for urban families. With over 55 years of experience, DMCI Homes offers its customers the highest level of expertise and its strict adherence to global standards. Its corporate philosophy is anchored on a deep understanding that buying a home is more about investing in a better way of living. Tivoli Garden Residences is the perfect validation of this timely proposition. Thanks to this feature-rich, ideally located community, residents can finally enjoy a more comfortable and meaningful way of life where they can feel really good to be home.