The pandemic drastically altered the world as we once knew it. Hybrid living for work, play, and learning is now the next normal.

As the world eases into a new lifestyle, savoring the conveniences and charms of living in the city has become more evident. Now is the moment for reconnecting with friends and loved ones we may have lost touch with during the peak of the pandemic.

Makati City is among those places where accessibility, efficiency, and diversity all come together for a life well lived, especially after the pandemic. The options for business opportunities and lifetyle choices alone speak for the advantages of having the city as one's official address.

Reemergence, Rejuvenation, and the Rise of Fortis Residences

The rise of DMCI Homes Exclusive's Fortis Residences coincides with the reemergence and rejuvenation of Makati city. Ideally located along Chino Roces, the upscale development marries world-class design and resort-like amenities with convenience and unparalleled accessibility. Contemporary lifestyles inform how the property was built. Elevated condominium living was also a consideration that brought design details of the property together.

Along with the overall blueprint and landscape of Fortis Residences, units are expertly configured to provide dwellers with generous living spaces as compared to most high-rise developments. Throughout the development, green open areas bring the pleasures of resort living right to the heart of the city. Central location in an emerging creative neighborhood in Makati also factors into the redefinition of condo living in the city. It reinforces that this new DMCI Homes Exclusive condo is the one address to endless possibilities in and around the city.

Never Too Far

Fortis Residences is located along the north-south main thoroughfare formerly known as Pasong Tamo. The 5.8-kilometer stretch spans Makati to Taguig, providing fast and easy access to main roads like EDSA, Osmena Highway, SLEX, and Skyway. The central business districts of Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Aseana, Entertainment City, The Bay Area (Mall of Asia Complex), as well as the Ermita Commercial District, are within reach, allowing residents to go to and from these areas without worrying about long travel hours.

Key offices and commercial areas are all within arm's reach from Chino Roces. Shopping is diverse and ideal for urbanites leading multifaceted lifestyles with nearby leisure centers like Alphaland Southgate Mall, Waltermart Makati, Makati Cinema Square, Greenbelt, Landmark, SM Makati, Glorietta as well as Cash and Carry. This thriving landscape is made even more vibrant by one-off retail shops, restaurants, concept cafes, bars, event spaces, and more.

Chino Roces, an emerging mixed-use creative district, is also an ideal neighborhood for the molding of young minds. Apart from the inspiration that art galleries and design depots dispense throughout the area, institutions for education help to further define the young energy that now permeates throughout the borough. Don Bosco Technical Institute, Assumption College, Colegio de San Agustin, Asian Institute of Management, and Makati Hope Christian School are just a hop and skip away. Major universities and higher education institutions like the De La Salle University Makati Campus, Ateneo Graduate School, and Far Eastern University Makati are all within easy access. This makes Fortis Residences the ideal address for establishing a well-balanced and fruitful campus experience.

Hospitals are crucial players in developing communities. They provide access to healthcare and ensure the dwellers have access to the best medical services. Fortis Residences is a short 2.2 kilometers away from one of the metro's most widely respected hospitals, Makati Medical City. It is also a short ride from Pasay City General Hospital as well as Centuria Medical Makati.

Cultural hub

Arts and culture also thrive in this area with the country's top galleries situated in the locale. Soak up the best in Philippine and international art by visiting the neighborhood's world-class galleries like Finale Art File, Silverlens, Altro Mondo Creative Space, Finale, Vinyl on Vinyl, Modeka Creative Space, the Drawing Room, 1335 Mabini, Leon Gallery, and so much more.

In fact, Makati City itself is a hub for the arts as buildings like the Makati Stock Exchange and green spaces like Salcedo and Legaspi parks all have prominent art pieces by renowned local artists as wonderful markers.

Events like Art in the Park and Art Fair are also distinct world-class events experienced only in Makati.

And now that live performances are back, theaters like the RCBC, Greenbelt, and Circuit Makati theaters will definitely be among the sites for plays and musicals, as well as concerts and other staged events.

Because art can also be an outlet for recovery, the diverse outlets for enjoying exhibitions, performances, events, even talks on culture further offer Makati City dwellers and habitues avenues to attain that dream work-life balance.

Getting From Point A
To Anywhere

Travel and out-of-town excursions are also more convenient for those living in Chino Roces, Makati. The airport is a quick 15-minute drive via NAIA Expressway. From the area, it will take less than an hour to get to NAIA 1, 2, 3 and 4. For homeowners within the area, missed flights are a thing of the past.

A quick drive to Tagaytay or Batangas in the South is made more scenic via the South Super Expressway, which is no more than a couple of blocks away. And while most people living in the south try to contain most in-person appointments within the area, travel time to the metro's northern parts like Quezon City or Pasig is now significantly faster via nearby Skyway and Osmena Highway.

A Home Built For
Recharging And A Reboot

As exciting and exhilarating as city living may be, the ideal home will always serve as the sanctuary of rest and restoration. The resort-inspired amenities and common areas of Fortis Residences were designed with the main intention of creating a sanctuary of peace and relaxation. The 7,200-square meter development is surrounded by verdant green pockets and beautifully landscaped promenades. There are open-air areas for leisure that include a play area and a basketball court. The property's fitness gym is a well-appointed space for getting active and fit. It ticks off the need to step out for a sweat session. Sky lounges that offer panoramic views of the metro are clever and chic locations for intimate get-togethers, or simply to bathe under the stars at the development's stunningly designed Skydeck Pool Area.

Coming out of the pandemic, city lifestyles and condo living have truly evolved. Urban dwellers now have a great appreciation for the simple pleasures life has to offer — being close to nature, reconnecting with loved ones, and stepping out for a cup of coffee. Just the same, there is an enthusiasm for returning to the life we once knew that simply cannot be contained. We are as excited about going back to in-person dinners and reunions as we are about returning to work or school. We love a leisurely stroll around garden spaces just as much as we enjoy spending a Saturday afternoon hanging around retail shops and cafes.

At DMCI Homes Exclusive's Fortis Residences, the needs of a redefined urban lifestyle are met, providing residents with one address for endless possibilities.

Award-winning developer

But of course, having DMCI as developer is also the premium for buyers at Fortis Residences. Consistently mentioned and bestowed awards by local and international industry award-giving bodies, DMCI Homes has amassed distinctions that are testaments to its constant quest for excellence, among them:

Reader's Digest Asia Gold Awardee, Reader's Digest Asia Trusted Brand Awards; BCI Asia Top 10 Developers; Philippine Green Building Council; Philippine Quill Awards; Philippine Property Awards, and many others.

As markets have opened and more business and work opportunities beckon in Makati City, living at the Fortis Residences — considering how it's efficiently built for winning lifestyle and work goals — is indeed a sound choice for beginning where one had left off, and starting anew after the pandemic.

Underpinned by exceptional quality which DMCI Homes has long been known for, each DMCI Homes Exclusive property is designed to possess an inherent rarity, be it in location, master plan, or development features.

To learn more about Fortis Residences, call (632) 5324-8888. News and other updates are also posted on the company's official website and its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.