PICAR’s most luxurious high-rise project to date, The Stratford Residences shall become the country’s tallest and most sought-after residential tower eclipsing other tall buildings within the country. It aims to target only the privileged few, those at the top of the elite class, who would want to enjoy the feeling of luxury and prestige of being at the top of almost everything. With breathtaking views at any angle from your unit, one would sense the taste of being at the top of it all, and a feeling of pride of having a home inside it. PICAR’s drive of having unique architectural designs for its projects, especially for this one, speaks of its aim of being the standard, the milestone, the benchmark of other real estate developers in the country today. THE BUILDING The project shall have 74 storeys exclusive of roof deck, dissected as follows: ü Nine (9) basement parking levels ü Ground (G/F) to 2ND level dedicated to lobby and retail / commercial areas ü 3RD level dedicated to amenities ü 4TH to 71ST level dedicated to residential units ü Roof deck (over looking Makati view, Manila Bay, Ortigas, and Fort Global City) The building’s unique architectural design is inspired by the design of other commercial and residential buildings around the world. With every journey beyond the Residences' doors, Stratford residents are assured that they are only minutes away from the places where they want to be. Envisioned by of Recio Architects, The Stratford Residences itself was designed to be a landmark. Stratford would be the tallest building in the Philippines and features a unique "folded" facade that captures natural and artificial light, maximizing its presence day or night. These are just some of the milestones and innovations developed by Rchitects, which they dream will initiate a new genesis on the Philippine skyline. A city scape that would rival the majesty of Dubai, New York and other great cities of the world. THE LOCATION The Stratford Residences sits on a 3,504.65 square meters of prime property along Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. The said lot was the former location of the International School Manila. All in all, PICAR owns 1.3 hectares of the whole perimeter lot, which it intends to develop into high-class development site. Its location bestows the following benefits: It lies at the heart of the country’s most important central business district – Makati City. As such, major malls, banks and commercial centers, business offices, posh restos and fine dining sites, bars and other important and luxurious spots can be found there. Top educational institutions such as Ateneo Business and Law Schools, the Asian Institute of Management or AIM (regarded as Asia’s best graduate school in executive education), and the AMA Computer College - Makati are just a few blocks away from the site. Major hotels can be found within the area, suited for expatriates and business-minded travelers. Other important facilities such as the Makati Medical Center, Makati Coliseum, Ayala Museum, and the Makati Sports Club are within reach from the site. The said site shall become the major economic spot, with all the offerings of nearby competitors that they will bring within the site. BUILDING FEATURES For the whole building: ü Remote-contractor lighting control system (for common areas and parking) ü Complete Wi-Fi facilities for all residential and commercial floors ü Addressable-type fire detection and alarm system or FDAS (control panel, smoke detectors, heat detectors, speakers) ü Public Address / Background Music / Evacuation System (wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted speakers) ü Intercom system ü Standby generator set ü Eight state-of-the-art high-speed passenger elevators AMENITIES ü Landscaped area at the ground floor ü Mall-type retail spaces ü Adult and kiddie swimming pools ü Digital library ü Music library ü Function rooms ü Children's play area ü Mini-theatre ü Day care center COMMON UNIT FEATURES ü Fire alarm & sprinkler (with centralized fire alarm system for the whole building) ü Smoke and heat detector ü Cable and telephone line provisions ü Individual intercom unit ü Provisions for air conditioning unit (ACU) STANDARD UNIT FINISHES Typical Flat Units ü Ceramic floor tiles for living, dining, kitchen, bedroom and toilet & bath areas ü Semi-gloss paint finish for walls of living, dining, kitchen and bedroom areas ü Glazed wall tiles for Toilet & Bath ü Partition wall for bedrooms ü CHB-plastered finish for unit partitions ü Painted finish for living, dining, kitchen, bedroom and toilet & bath areas ü With smoke detector and water sprinklers ü Lavatory with water closet and shower head ü Glazed tiles for kitchen countertop ü Stainless sink with single faucet ü With kitchen and bedroom cabinets ü Wood panel main door with single lockset and stopper ü Flushed door for bedroom, white PVC door for toilet & bath