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‘Double mirrors make a big difference. Add moldings on your walls. I’m always in love with that French vibe. I’m not minimalist, but I like to be in-between. You can also play around with your furniture.’
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PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF RLC residences
(From left) RLC Residences vice president and head of Sales Allen Miranda, RLC Residences assistant vice president and Business Development head Czarina Lugue, RLC Residences head of Ownership Solutions Romina Michelle Domingo, RLC Residences senior director, Marketing head and chief integration officer Karen Cesario, RLC Residences brand ambassador Heart Evangelista, RLC Residences senior vice president and Business Unit general manager and Robinsons Land chief marketing officer Chad Sotelo, RLC Residences vice president and Business Development and Design head Stephanie Anne Go, RLC Residences vice president for Project Management Engr. Emmanuel Arce, RLC Residences head of Planning and Design Arch. Conrad Erfe, and RLC Residences head of Property Management Dennis Llarena.

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Heart Evangelista doesn’t shy away from using mirrors in designing her home.
“Always try not to be shy with the size. The bigger the better, maybe floor to ceiling would be ideal,” the actress and Fashion Week regular said at a recent media showcase for RLC Residences’ Le Pont.
Heart admits to also playing with curtains by adding a nice curl in the shear. It creates a delicate look in an open space, summing more kinds of dimension on your house or apartment.
“Double mirrors make a big difference. Add moldings on your walls. I’m always in love with that French vibe. I’m not minimalist, but I like to be in-between. You can also play around with your furniture,” she said.
Your home has to be who you are, Heart adds. “You really have to feel at home. I love the minimalist looks on Instagram and Pinterest. But truly it’s not who I am. I try it out, but I’m not that.”
Best life unveiled
RLC Residences marked the second half of the year with the showcase of Le Pont Residences’ final tower.
Le Pont Residences, French for “The Bridge,” has connected Filipinos to an elevated lifestyle and valuable investment opportunity within the 31-hectare master-planned Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Pasig City. The premium high-rise property by RLC Residences debuted its first tower in 2023 and offers convenient city living thanks to its proximity to offices, a premium mall, and other establishments within the estate.
“In just one year and six months since launching the first tower, the net value has already appreciated by 8 percent, with current unit prices at P310K/sqm compared to the initial launch price of P286K/sqm. We are also proud to share that Le Pont Residences is actually the fastest selling property in the area since we launched the first building last year,” John Richard Sotelo, RLC Residences’ senior vice president and business unit general manager, and Robinsons Land chief marketing officer, said.
Le Pont Residences’ second tower offers efficient and generously-sized units with loggias so future residents can have enough space to attend to their everyday priorities. From one- to three-bedroom units to bi-level penthouse options in Tower 1, RLC Residences now offers executive one-bedroom and four-bedroom unit options in Tower 2 to provide more options to potential buyers who wish to experience comfortable living while maximizing space and functionality.
WORK loungeAll units come with smart home deliverables for additional safety and convenience, along with appliances such as an air conditioning unit, refrigerator, range hood, cooktop and washer and dryer, while penthouse units will have a dishwasher deliverable.
Located in multiple floors within the development, facilities such as The Clubhouse, Infinity and Wading Pools, Fitness Center, Pet Park, Game Simulator and Work Lounges are exclusively available for the residents. On the top floor is the Altitude 51, where exclusive function villas and Sky Lounge will soon be made available for private events and celebrations.
Le Pont Residences was recently awarded its preliminary EDGE certification from the International Finance Corporation, making it the first and only EDGE-certified sustainable condominium within BDE. The building’s efficient water- and energy-saving features such as rainwater harvesting system and eco-friendly fixtures in units and common areas reduce ecological footprint and provide significant cost savings to homeowners over time. In addition, Le Pont Residences offer e-parking spaces for electric vehicles on select parking slots.
“We are truly proud of how Le Pont Residences can bridge our future homeowners to the best life that they envision for themselves and their families. We can’t wait for them to experience what it’s like to live in a home and community where they can achieve their life goals while making great memories with their loved ones,” Sotelo concludes.