Saturday, July 16, 2011

Azure Urban Resort Residences


You work very hard, at a breakneck pace in a world in constant flux, perpetually rushing, pushing, pounding, constantly racing, chasing. Wishing that instead you were at your favorite tropical paradise, that place you vacation to once a year or twice at most.

Sipping on a refreshing pinacolada instead of that double espresso on your desk. Watching the waves caress the shore instead of emails flooding your inbox with more things to do. Loving the feel of the sand beneath your feet instead of the pressures of your daily existence…

What if you could have that holiday, every single day?

What if paradise was in your own backyard?

MASTER PLAN



What if your escape, your respite, your most desired concept of paradise was one and the same with your idea of HOME?

The Azure is expected to have 9 environmentally responsive buildings that seek to set a new benchmark for 21st century tropical living.

Designed by the award-winning masterplanning and architectural firm Broadway Malyan, each tower is set in a breathtaking tropical modern aesthetic that provides optimal natural ventilation, light, and shade.

A kidney bean-shaped clubhouse complements an organically formed lustrous landscape that capitalizes on the uniqueness of an artificial beach. This in turn asserts a sense of identity and legibility to the different character areas within the 6-hectare site.

Other amenities like an open park, zen garden, multiple playgrounds, lap pool with cascading waterfalls, kiddie water slide, poolside bar, beach volleyball area and a basketball court have been incorporated into the master plan, adding rich diversity to a natural environment that supports recreation, health and well being.

AZURE BEACH


Your slice of paradise within the bustling metropolis.

The centerpiece of The Azure is the truly iconic and first of its kind man-made beach cove complete with fine beach sand, undulating waves, water slides and water cascades. It truly is a tropical vacation you can come home to every single day!



As the first building set to rise in Azure, The Rio is named after Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City of Brazil and home to world-famous tourist beaches and beautiful Bossa Nova music.

The Rio captures the fun, festive and relaxed summer atmosphere of its Latin American inspiration. Like the sprawling beachside neighborhoods of its namesake, The Rio is designed with high regard for space, nature, and conveniences.




The second building rising at the Azure is inspired by the small group of Greek islands surrounded by the legendary Aegean sea. Great poets have sung it praises, with its historic and iconic whitewashed stone architecture, spectacular ocean views and its picturesque sunsets.

The Santorini tower at The Azure celebrates the unsurpassed beauty of its Mediterranean namesake, evoking its sun-kissed charms and the unmatched privacy that truly embodies the perfect island getaway.

The Santorini is designed in a combination of modern and rustic influences; a true urban beach sanctuary that you can call home.

AMENITIES:



A private sanctuary to recharge, revitalize and enjoy, Azure Urban Resort Residences affords you quality amenities to soothe your soul and strengthen your well being.

Surrounding the Azure’s man-made beach is a host of resort-style amenities:

* Beach Volleyball area
* Open park
* Zen garden
* Grand entrance fountains
* Multiple playgrounds
* Lap pool with cascading waterfalls
* Poolside bar
* Basketball court
* Multipurpose court


Facilities in the modern clubhouse

* Function rooms
* Movie/THX room
* Restaurant
* Children’s play area
* Gymnasium
* Massage and spa facilities

LOCATION



A BEACH VACATION WITH URBAN CONVENIENCES.

Your dream vacation has never been this close to the city! At the Azure, everything you need is within a short stroll or drive away.

Within the immediate vicinity of Azure is a host of urban conveniences, from specialty stores, banks and commercial establishments to services and health and wellness facilities.

Within a 15-minute drive is a host of additional establishments and places of interest:

Alabang Town Center and Festival Mall, as well as top schools, country clubs, churches and golf courses.

• 8 minutes from Alabang
• 8 minutes from the airport
• 8 minutes from Makati*

*With the massive infrastructural improvement of SLEX, projected travel time from Makati will be 8 minutes.

And immediately next door to 1.8 hectares (112,737 square meters) of retail space – SM BICUTAN