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|name = The Gramercy Residences
|name = The Gramercy Residences
|image = Gramercy residences - from Jupiter avenue 03.jpg
|image = Gramercy Residences (Century City, Makati Ave. Cor. Kalayaan Ave., Poblacion, Makati; 2015-06-07).jpg
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|caption = The Gramercy Residences as of January 20, 2012.
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|location = [[Kalayaan Avenue]], [[Century City, Makati|Century City]], [[Makati Poblacion]], [[Metro Manila]], [[Philippines]]
|location = [[Kalayaan Avenue]], [[Century City, Makati|Century City]], [[Makati Poblacion]], [[Metro Manila]], [[Philippines]]
|coordinates =
|coordinates =
|building_type = Residential
|building_type = Residential
|status = Complete
|status = Complete
|start_date = 5 October 2007
|start_date = October 5, 2007
|completion_date = 2013
|completion_date = 2013
|est_completion =
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|floor_count = 73
|floor_count = 73
|elevator_count = 8
|elevator_count = 8
|cost = Php 5,500,000,000
|cost = {{Philippine peso|5.5 billion}}
|floor_area = {{convert|118000|m2|sqft|2|abbr=on}}
|floor_area = {{convert|118000|m2|sqft|2|abbr=on}}
|architect = Jerde Partnership International, in collaboration with Roger Villarosa Architects & Associates
|architect = Jerde Partnership International<br />Roger Villarosa Architects & Associates
|structural_engineer= Ove Arup & Partners (Hong Kong)
|structural_engineer= Ove Arup & Partners
|main_contractor =
|main_contractor =
|developer = Century City Development Corp.
|developer = Century City Development Corp.
|owner = [[Century Properties]]
|owner = [[Century Properties]]
|management = Century Property Management Corp.
|management = Century Property Management Corp.
|references = <ref name=Emporis>Emporis [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=359762 Gramercy Residences at Century City]</ref><ref name=CenturyCity/><ref name=PS101907/><ref name=Nova/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Venzon|first1=Leslie|title=Century Properties’ 72-storey Gramercy Residences ready for occupancy|url=http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2013/03/century-properties-72-storey-gramercy-residences-ready-for-occupancy/|accessdate=22 February 2015|work=Positive News Media|agency=Philippine News Agency|date=4 March 2013}}</ref>
|references = <ref name=Emporis>Emporis {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130215222503/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=359762 Gramercy Residences at Century City]}}</ref><ref name=CenturyCity/><ref name=PS101907/><ref name=Nova/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Venzon|first1=Leslie|title=Century Properties’ 72-storey Gramercy Residences ready for occupancy|url=http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2013/03/century-properties-72-storey-gramercy-residences-ready-for-occupancy/|accessdate=February 22, 2015|work=Positive News Media|agency=Philippine News Agency|date=March 4, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222032308/http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2013/03/century-properties-72-storey-gramercy-residences-ready-for-occupancy/|archivedate=February 22, 2015}}</ref>
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'''The Gramercy Residences''', also known as '''The Gramercy Residences at Century City''', is a residential [[high-rise]] condominium in [[Makati]], [[Philippines]]. As of 2016, it is the [[List of tallest buildings in the Philippines|second tallest]] building in the Philippines. It is the first of several buildings built at the new [[Century City, Makati|Century City]] complex along [[Kalayaan Avenue]] by the Century City Development Corporation.
'''The Gramercy Residences''', also known as '''The Gramercy Residences at Century City''', is a residential [[high-rise]] condominium in [[Makati]], Philippines. As of 2023, it is the [[List of tallest buildings in the Philippines|fourth tallest]] building in the Philippines together with [[Discovery Primea]] and [[Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila]]. It is the first of several buildings built at the new [[Century City, Makati|Century City]] complex along [[Kalayaan Avenue]] by the Century City Development Corporation.


The building takes its name from [[Gramercy Park]], a fenced-in private park in one of [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]]'s prestigious neighborhoods.<ref name=CenturyCity>Century City website [http://www.centurycity.com.ph/flash_website/ ''Gramercy - The Residences'']</ref> Originally planned to be a 65-storey building, it was announced to have 73 floors above ground with a total height of {{convert|250|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mangawan|first1=Cesar|title=Antonio leading the industry game changer|url=http://business.inquirer.net/173247/antonio-leading-the-industry-game-changer|accessdate=22 February 2015|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=21 June 2014}}</ref> from ground to its architectural top.
The building takes its name from [[Gramercy Park]], a fenced-in private park in one of [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]]'s prestigious neighborhoods.<ref name=CenturyCity>Century City website [http://www.centurycity.com.ph/flash_website/ ''Gramercy - The Residences'']</ref> Originally planned to be a 65-storey building, it was announced to have 73 floors above ground with a total height of {{convert|250|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mangawan|first1=Cesar|title=Antonio leading the industry game changer|url=http://business.inquirer.net/173247/antonio-leading-the-industry-game-changer|accessdate=February 22, 2015|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=June 21, 2014}}</ref> from ground to its architectural top.


==Location==
==Location==
The Gramercy Residences is located within the former location of the 4.8-hectare [[International School Manila]], of which 3.4 hectares was sold to Century Properties Corporation (the remaining was sold to [[Picar Development]]) in a bidding by the Philippine government in 2007. Situated along Kalayaan Avenue in [[Makati Poblacion]], it is just a block away from the busy entertainment area along [[Makati Avenue]]. It is also about a few blocks away from the [[Makati Central Business District]], the capital's financial hub.<ref name=CenturyCity/>
The Gramercy Residences is located within the former location of the 4.8-hectare [[International School Manila]], of which 3.4 hectares was sold to Century Properties Corporation (the remaining was sold to [[Picar Development]]) in an auction by the Philippine government in 2007. Situated along Kalayaan Avenue in [[Makati Poblacion]], it is just a block away from the busy entertainment area along [[Makati Avenue]]. It is also about a few blocks away from the [[Makati Central Business District]], the capital's financial hub.<ref name=CenturyCity/>


==Architecture and construction==
==Architecture and construction==
[[File:Gramercy Residences construction.jpg|150px|thumbnail|left|Construction of the building, February 2010]]
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The Gramercy Residences was planned and designed by [[California]]-based architectural group Jerde Partnership International, in collaboration with Philippine architectural firm Roger Villarosa Architects & Associates.<ref name=PS101907>The Philippine Star ''Gramercy Residences holds groundbreaking - 19 October 2007''</ref> Structural design and engineering is provided by [[Hong Kong]]-based firm Ove Arup & Partners. Project and construction management is being handled by local firm Nova Construction + Development.<ref name=Nova>Nova Construction + Development [http://www.nova.ph/projects/gramercy.htm ''Gramercy'']</ref>


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The Gramercy Residences was planned and designed by [[California]]-based architectural group Jerde Partnership International, in collaboration with Philippine architectural firm Roger Villarosa Architects & Associates.<ref name=PS101907>The Philippine Star ''Gramercy Residences holds groundbreaking - October 19, 2007''</ref> Structural design and engineering is provided by [[Hong Kong]]–based firm Ove Arup & Partners and Sy^2 + Associates Inc. Project and construction management is being handled by local firm Nova Construction + Development.<ref name=Nova>Nova Construction + Development [http://www.nova.ph/projects/gramercy.htm ''Gramercy''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007002823/http://www.nova.ph/projects/gramercy.htm |date=October 7, 2011 }}</ref>
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==Feature==
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The main attraction of the building is its Skypark. Located on the 36th floor, it has three-storey [[waterfalls]], multi-level [[infinity edge pool]]s, lagoon pools, a designer [[restaurant]], health club, [[café]], [[spa]], a [[garden]] island within a reflecting pool, and a cantilevering walkway — a pathway suspended in mid-air with infinity pools on one side and a glass handrail on the outside. The Skypark traverses the entire width of the building.<ref name=CenturyCity/><ref name=MT042907>[http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/apr/29/yehey/property/20070429prop1.html ''The Gramercy Residences - Century City's timeless masterpiece - 29 April 2007''] The Manila Times</ref><ref>Philippine Daily Inquirer (Inquirer.net) [http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?article_id=64142 ''World's first 'Sky Park' eyed at Makati's Century City - 4 May 2007'']</ref>


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==Feature==
[[File:Gramercy residences - from Jupiter avenue 04.jpg|thumb|Gramercy residences - 37th. Floor]]
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The main attraction of the building is its Skypark. Located on the 36th floor, it has three-storey [[waterfalls]], multi-level [[infinity edge pool]]s, lagoon pools, a designer [[restaurant]], health club, [[café]], [[spa]], a [[garden]] island within a reflecting pool, and a cantilevering walkway—a pathway suspended in mid-air with infinity pools on one side and a glass handrail on the outside. The Skypark traverses the entire width of the building.<ref name=CenturyCity/><ref name=MT042907>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070611192638/http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/apr/29/yehey/property/20070429prop1.html ''The Gramercy Residences - Century City's timeless masterpiece - 29 April 2007''] The Manila Times</ref><ref>Philippine Daily Inquirer (Inquirer.net) [https://web.archive.org/web/20120922225358/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?article_id=64142 ''World's first 'Sky Park' eyed at Makati's Century City - 4 May 2007'']</ref> There is also a Rooftop Bar/ Restaurant located on the 71st floor, named 71 Gramercy.


==See also==
==See also==
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*[http://www.centurycity.com.ph/ Official Website of the Century City]
*[http://www.centurycity.com.ph/ Official Website of the Century City]
*[http://www.century-properties.com/ Official Website of Century Properties]
*[http://www.century-properties.com/ Official Website of Century Properties]
*[http://www.makaticondo.com.ph/condominium/gramercy-residences-ad1.html Gramercy Residences Condominium Other Details]


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The Gramercy Residences
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
LocationKalayaan Avenue, Century City, Makati Poblacion, Metro Manila, Philippines
Construction startedOctober 5, 2007
Completed2013
OpeningMarch 4, 2013
Cost₱5.5 billion
OwnerCentury Properties
ManagementCentury Property Management Corp.
Height
Roof250 m (820 ft)
Technical details
Floor count73
Floor area118,000 m2 (1,270,141.43 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators8
Design and construction
Architect(s)Jerde Partnership International
Roger Villarosa Architects & Associates
DeveloperCentury City Development Corp.
Structural engineerOve Arup & Partners
References
[1][2][3][4][5]

The Gramercy Residences, also known as The Gramercy Residences at Century City, is a residential high-rise condominium in Makati, Philippines. As of 2023, it is the fourth tallest building in the Philippines together with Discovery Primea and Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila. It is the first of several buildings built at the new Century City complex along Kalayaan Avenue by the Century City Development Corporation.

The building takes its name from Gramercy Park, a fenced-in private park in one of Manhattan, New York City's prestigious neighborhoods.[2] Originally planned to be a 65-storey building, it was announced to have 73 floors above ground with a total height of 250 m (820 ft)[6] from ground to its architectural top.

Location

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The Gramercy Residences is located within the former location of the 4.8-hectare International School Manila, of which 3.4 hectares was sold to Century Properties Corporation (the remaining was sold to Picar Development) in an auction by the Philippine government in 2007. Situated along Kalayaan Avenue in Makati Poblacion, it is just a block away from the busy entertainment area along Makati Avenue. It is also about a few blocks away from the Makati Central Business District, the capital's financial hub.[2]

Architecture and construction

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The Gramercy Residences was planned and designed by California-based architectural group Jerde Partnership International, in collaboration with Philippine architectural firm Roger Villarosa Architects & Associates.[3] Structural design and engineering is provided by Hong Kong–based firm Ove Arup & Partners and Sy^2 + Associates Inc. Project and construction management is being handled by local firm Nova Construction + Development.[4]

Feature

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The main attraction of the building is its Skypark. Located on the 36th floor, it has three-storey waterfalls, multi-level infinity edge pools, lagoon pools, a designer restaurant, health club, café, spa, a garden island within a reflecting pool, and a cantilevering walkway—a pathway suspended in mid-air with infinity pools on one side and a glass handrail on the outside. The Skypark traverses the entire width of the building.[2][7][8] There is also a Rooftop Bar/ Restaurant located on the 71st floor, named 71 Gramercy.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Emporis Gramercy Residences at Century City[usurped]
  2. ^ a b c d Century City website Gramercy - The Residences
  3. ^ a b The Philippine Star Gramercy Residences holds groundbreaking - October 19, 2007
  4. ^ a b Nova Construction + Development Gramercy Archived October 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Venzon, Leslie (March 4, 2013). "Century Properties' 72-storey Gramercy Residences ready for occupancy". Positive News Media. Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  6. ^ Mangawan, Cesar (June 21, 2014). "Antonio leading the industry game changer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  7. ^ The Gramercy Residences - Century City's timeless masterpiece - 29 April 2007 The Manila Times
  8. ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer (Inquirer.net) World's first 'Sky Park' eyed at Makati's Century City - 4 May 2007
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