The Estate Makati now crowns the Makati skyline
The Estate Makati now stands at its full height, marking a defining moment for one of the country’s most anticipated ultra luxury residences.
Rising on the last parcel of available land along the famed Apartment Ridge in Makati City, this residential tower has now topped off. It’s a clear proof of an ambitious vision coming to life, owing to years of planning, innovations and strong partnerships.
At the same time, it gives future residents and investors confidence that the newest benchmark for premium residential living is already coming fully into view. And once completed, it will no doubt become a meaningful addition to this prestigious district it will soon call home.
After all, Apartment Ridge is one of the country’s most storied upscale residential enclaves, long home to affluent families who have helped shaped this quarter in the Makati central business district. As such, developing its final space demands a tower worthy of that heritage.
Strength in partnerships
It is thus fitting that two of the country’s most established families are leading its development.
The Estate Makati is guided by the shared vision of the Sy and Ty families, whose enterprises have long influenced the country’s business and urban landscapes. Through SM Residences and Federal Land Inc., they bring forward their values of discipline, craftsmanship, and innovation—principles that have laid a strong foundation for the tower’s development.
This strength in partnership extends further to its design.
The partners tapped British architecture firm Foster + Partners, renowned for shaping landmark structures globally. With The Estate Makati, it introduced a groundbreaking architectural concept that prioritizes heightened flexibility, privacy, convenience, and efficiency.
This comes through in The Estate Makati’s cruciform layout, which defines the tower’s character while ensuring cross-ventilation, complete privacy, and panoramic views for every unit. Inside, the column-free spaces remove the typical constraints of high rise living, allowing flexibility in planning. Every residence is served by a private lift lobby for ease of access and added security.
The façade, designed for the tropical climate, meanwhile shifts with the light throughout the day, giving the tower a refined presence that aligns with the understated elegance of the famed Apartment Ridge along Ayala Avenue.
Construction and engineering marvels
Behind this architectural marvel, however, is a structural system engineered with equal precision, ensuring that The Estate Makati will be one of the most resilient residential towers in the Philippines.
Part of that system is the double-slab construction, a method not commonly seen in residential projects. This supports custom layouts, large format stone, specialized room configurations, and future design changes without interfering with structural or mechanical systems. It is a technical advantage that translates directly into lifestyle freedom.
The angled façade system further enhances the living experience by shaping daylight, reducing glare, and framing wide views that stretch from the green spine of the Apartment Ridge to the heart of the Makati central business district.
That same intent is carried through the tower’s engineering. After all, luxury holds meaning only when backed by stability, and the team behind The Estate Makati approached this with unmistakable rigor.
The tower underwent a full seismic peer review using international ground motion data, followed by nonlinear simulations that mapped its response across a range of earthquake scenarios. The results pointed to a performance that meets, and in some cases even surpasses, local and international standards.
Wind engineering received equal focus. Extensive wind-tunnel studies with international specialists informed refinements to the tower’s form, strengthening its aerodynamic performance and ensuring comfort even under typhoon-level conditions.
Thoughtfully designed services
Within the tower, future residents can also expect an experience shaped just as deliberately. A key element of this is the tailored level of service available to every resident.
Residents will have access to lifestyle services that include concierge support and day-to-day coordination, which are designed to complement modern routines and elevate everyday living. These offerings align closely with the tower’s architectural vision, emphasizing seamlessness, privacy and quiet comfort.
The residence services team will also uphold the tower’s standards through calm, attentive, and refined interaction. Every detail contributes to an atmosphere of exclusivity, allowing residents to enjoy a setting crafted for comfort and ease.
A legacy that holds its value
With its architecture, engineering, and service culture built for permanence, The Estate Makati is positioned to become a lasting symbol of distinction in the country’s most established district. It is envisioned to stay relevant across generations, with values expected to appreciate over time.
With its structural completion, The Estate Makati now enters the phase where its vision now becomes a lived experience, setting the tone for how future generations will define luxury living in the heart of the Makati CBD.
