(The Philippine Star) | Updated
August 26, 2013 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines - The P25-billion redevelopment of the Greenhills
Shopping Center recently completed Phase 1, and is currently on Phase 2 of the
massive project.
More parking, high-tech cinemas, and a luxury residential condominium
are highlights of the developments so far, which include additional retail
space amidst more open areas and canopied walkways.
The Greenhills Shopping Center was first developed in the 1970s,
quickly becoming a shopping and leisure destination in San Juan City, Metro
Manila. After 40 years, developer Ortigas & Co. decided to embark on a
redevelopment plan in 2010 that aims to bring the shopping center up to par
with modern international shopping centers while retaining the old charm of the
iconic shopping and entertainment center.
“Thus far, we have delivered the
best Chinese restaurant in town, Gloria Maris”, says Cathy Casares-Ko, general
manager of the shopping centers division, Ortigas & Co.. “We have also introduced Wafu, which has
redefined modern Japanese dining in the metro, as well as the extension to the
Promenade with its high tech cinemas and divine dining choices.”
“We have also constructed two
levels of interconnected basement parking, which will eventually be connected
with the basement parking of the rest of the complex.”
New cinemas
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Three new cinemas opened at the Promenade Extension with the completion
of Phase 1. These cinemas are the first in the country to feature the Dolby
Atmos Surround Sound technology, and are the first in the region to feature
this latest Dolby technology in more than one cinema within a complex. The
cinemas have 204, 217, and 241 seats respectively.
The Promenade Extension, covering three floors with a total area of
approximately 12,985 square meters, will also have a variety of tenants,
including fast food outlets, casual dining, fine dining, health and grooming
boutiques, entertainment centers, and specialty shops. The preliminary list of
tenants at The Promenade Extension include Jesi Mendez, Sariwon, Tong Yang
Shabu-Shabu, Cupcakes by Sonja, Breadtalk Silver, Uncle Cheffy, J. Co Donuts,
Cowrie Grill by Manila Hotel, Pancake House, Dr. Kong, Soi Thai Restaurant,
Tampopo Japanese Resto, Eric Kayser’s, Roots Moderne Bistro, Ebun, NYC
Meatball, Zao, Wee Nam Kee, Seven Friday, Jamba Juice, Starbucks Coffee, Lord
Stowe, TaiOne, Power Mac Center, Munchtown/Uptown, Jozukin/Yume, Krazy Garlik,
Fully Booked with Press café, Peri Peri Charcoal and Bar, World Music KTV, The
Health Cube, and The Spa.
New Unimart
Currently under construction is the relocation site of Unimart, located
along Club Filipino Road. The building
will have basement parking as well as 5 levels of parking on top of the grocery
level that will add 1,300 additional parking spaces. Ortigas & Co. will
spend P1.4 billion over the next two years to build this new supermarket
structure, with expected completion by 2015. When completed, the new Unimart
supermarket will occupy 12,000 square meters on the ground level of the 75,000
square meter structure.
A crown jewel
Meanwhile, The Viridian, a 53-story residential condominium, began
construction during Phase 1 of the redevelopment of the Greenhills Shopping
Center. Turnover to residents is scheduled for April 2016.
The Viridian is positioned as the “crown jewel” of the Greenhills
Shopping Center redevelopment plan, with two levels of retail space, five
floors of basement parking, and one floor devoted to amenities such as an
infinity pool, fitness facilities, a business center and function areas. The
rest of the building will house residential units with access to a spacious
lobby and landscaped sky gardens.
The Greenhills Shopping Center is being redeveloped by Ortigas &
Co. For 82 years, the company has been developing masterplanned communities
that have thrived over time. In its portfolio are some of the country’s best
residential, business and commercial developments. It is the company behind
Metro Manila’s well-loved shopping destinations such as Greenhills Shopping
Center and Tiendesitas, the Ortigas Business District, as well as longstanding
residential developments like the Greenhills Subdivisions, Greenmeadows and
Valle Verde.
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