Luxury, redefined: The architecture of breathing space

Set across Ayala Triangle Gardens. Park Villas offers rare exclusivity and a quiet retreat in the heart of Makati. —CONTRIBUTED

The idea of luxury in real estate is changing. Beyond architecture and finish, today’s homeowners seek something more enduring: the quality of space. They are drawn to communities that offer beauty and balance—a more grounded way to live, even in the heart of the city.

This perspective is shaping the next generation of communities by Ayala Land Premier (ALP), the luxury residential brand of Ayala Land.

Here, open space is a core element of design. Green open spaces and landscaping are intentionally built into the fabric of each community, giving residents places to move, pause, and connect.

This is part of a broader vision across Ayala Land: the reinvention of how people live, move, and come together. Within its premium residential portfolio, this means placing greater value on wellness, nature, and meaningful design.

The luxury of breathing space

In both vertical and low-rise settings, open areas soften the built environment. They let light and air flow more freely, support walkability, and create room for unhurried interaction. Especially in dense urban contexts, they offer something increasingly rare—clarity and calm.

Location, of course, remains essential. These open spaces are being introduced in some of the most valuable districts in the country—from Makati’s central core to Arca South in Taguig, from Nuvali’s green expanse to the rising skyline of Davao. The result is a new kind of luxury. One that combines privacy and proximity, retreat and access.

Courtyards that connect

Across its latest projects, Ayala Land Premier reimagines the courtyard as more than a green accent. Whether nestled between homes or woven into high rise towers, these spaces serve as transitions between indoors and out, between private living and the shared experience of community.

More than just visual breaks, they’re designed to be used, creating a natural setting for human connection.

Over time, the landscape comes alive. Birds return, drawn by native species, clean air, and stillness. Their presence speaks to the health of the environment and the quality of life it supports. Studies link the presence of birds to improved focus and lower stress—subtle but powerful benefits that speak to the health of both the environment and the people who live in it.

Where it comes to life

The signature sky garden and intimate but expansive courtyard are integrated within Garden court Residences, ensuring that even in a vertical setting, nature is always within reach. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Gardencourt Residences in Arca South, Taguig City

Located within Arca South, an emerging business and lifestyle district in Taguig, Gardencourt Residences redefines vertical living through the quiet elegance of nature.

Set within a 2-hectare parkside enclave, five gracefully cascading towers embrace a lush 6,000-sqm courtyard—an expansive heart of greenery. With open spaces, verdant pockets, and refined shared amenities, it creates a seamless rhythm of rest, movement, and connection within a city in sync.

In Nuvali, Enara’s elevated terrain and tree-lined paths create a walkable, nature-centered community built for balance.

Enara in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa

In Nuvali, Ayala Land’s flagship eco-city, Enara combines a thoughtfully planned layout with gently rolling terrain and premium amenities.

ALP’s highest development in terms of elevation rising 290 to 337 meters above sea level, it offers panoramic views of Tagaytay Ridge, Mt. Makiling, and Laguna de Bay. Spanning 53.1 hectares, with nearly half dedicated to open space, the layout supports passive cooling and biodiversity, making nature a central part of everyday life.

Shaped by the land, Virendo offers low-density living where open space, greenery, and waterways bring in light, breeze, and a deeper connection to nature and the things that matter most.

Virendo in Davao City

Virendo, ALP’s first residential village in Davao, is shaped by the natural contours of the land. With rolling terrain, native trees, and integrated waterways, it is a community designed to breathe.

At just five lots per hectare, its low density ensures privacy and quiet. Framed by the Davao Gulf and Apo-Talomo mountain range, Virendo reflects a deeper cultural ideal—where living well is rooted in nature, legacy, and land.

At Virendo in Davao, expansive living spaces open to panoramic views-seamlessly connecting home and horizon.

Park Villas, Makati and what comes next

Rising quietly within the heart of Makati’s CBD, Park Villas offers a distinct kind of vertical living. With just one villa per floor, it delivers rare space and exclusivity amid the energy of the city. Facing Ayala Triangle Gardens, it is envisioned to be an exclusive urban oasis where residents will enjoy lush, landscaped amenities with a modern tropical palette.

It’s a rare proposition: a home in the sky that still feels grounded, calm, and personal.

Nearby, in the emerging Dela Rosa Gardens, a new development is taking shape that is set to deepen this vision of openness and refinement. Still under wraps, it promises to bring nature and thoughtful design into vertical living, offering a sanctuary at the heart of the Makati CBD.

A new standard of living

The reinvention of luxury is opening the door to more meaningful ways of living. As lifestyles evolve, so does the desire for homes that offer ease and connection to what matters most.

Ayala Land Premier is leading this shift, creating communities where open space, nature, and thoughtful design elevate the everyday.

This is the architecture of breathing space—a vision of luxury that feels lighter, calmer, and more grounded. And it’s redefining how we live, one open space at a time.