Relaxed Hawaiian lifestyle

REAL ESTATE
The Philippine Star
Updated March 06, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - When people talk of Hawaii, they talk of it as being an exotic tropical paradise. Its exotic flora, pristine beaches, gentle people, and the so-called ‘aloha spirit’ have made the islands of Hawaii one of the ultimate rest and recreation destinations in the world.

DMCI Homes brings this same relaxed and laidback lifestyle Hawaii is known for at Ohana Place, its newest residential development in Las Piñas City.

The southernmost state of the United States, Hawaii is located at the center of the Pacific Ocean and serves as an important port for cargo-bearing vessels and passenger ships crossing to and from the Pacific. The islands have often been called an Eden in the Pacific. It continues to grow in land area as the islands rest on a volcanic hotspot that continues to churn out lava. Its long isolation from the rest of the Western world has made it home to an array of flora and fauna that is unique here. And its warm tropical climate is similar to that in the Philippines.

DMCI Homes’ architectural design manager Rina M. Soriano says Ohana Place is designed to be an oasis for today’s families.

“When you look forward to coming home after a hard day’s work, you want to relax and unwind. It’s like going home to a resort. You can bond and spend quality time with your family,” Soriano says.

Apart from the laidback lifestyle the property evokes, the shape of Ohana Place, when seen from above, resembles the layout of the islands of Hawaii. This was why the property’s seven mid-rise buildings are named after famous Hawaiian destinations.

“Hawaii has always been a dream destination, and Ohana Place becomes your very own getaway place,” says DMCI Homes’ project development manager Renz Raule.

The resort experience starts at the gate of Ohana Place. The main gate into the property is made of wrought iron with a leafy motif. The 200-meter drive from the gate is lined with verdant landscaping and palm trees for a more tropical feel. The walls of the drive will be given a tropical pattern resembling the design of the wrought iron gate. Likewise, palm trees will be a common feature throughout the property.

In fact, as much as 60 percent of the 3.15-hectare property is devoted to greens for a truly resort experience. The buildings only cover 40 percent of the entire development.

All the buildings at Ohana Place will have a Modern Polynesian look. The steep roof common in many Hawaiian homes has been replicated as an aesthetic feature of the roofs of all buildings within the property. All buildings will follow a neutral color scheme of brown and earth tones to contrast with the greens within the property.

For inquiries on Ohana Place and other projects by DMCI Homes, call its hotline at 888-3333 or visit its website at www.dmcihomes.com.