American pride in South Forbes

MANILA, Philippines - The United States is dubbed as a “salad bowl” of cultures being an ethnically and racially diverse country as result of large-scale immigration from many different countries throughout its history. For over 500 years, the result has been a much richer culture as seen in the cuisine, fashion, and architecture to name a few.

South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, values the richness of cultural diversity as seen in its internationally-themed Residential Cluster, a unique feature which made it the recipient of the Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, and, recently, the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Awards.

“In 2008, we launched our first American-themed enclave, the Art Deco – Moderne style in chic Miami,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “Now, we unveil our second, the Mission Revival style in San Diego Homes, a style more familiar to Filipinos.”

Toast of the East Coast. The Miami Beach Architectural District, sometimes called the Art Deco District, contains the largest concentration of 1920s and 1930s resort architecture in the United States, specifically the Art Deco, International, or Moderne styles. These dazzlingly colored buildings represent an era when Miami Beach was heavily promoted and developed as a “tropical playground.”

Four model homes capture the extraordinary charm of this district yet each with its own functional appeal: the sleek Daytona for the jetsetter businessman, the roomy Kissimmee for those who lavish in the comfort of big spaces, the spacious Sarasota for big families with their own personal needs, and the comfortable Pensacola for the retirement class.

A village of sophisticated homes deserves an equally classy clubhouse where residents are elevated to a celebrity status. The concave layout of the clubhouse resembles open arms that embrace all its visitors. Swimmers and sunbathers are welcome to lounge on sunning beds all around the beach-inspired free-form pool. On special weekends, one can grab a bite at the clubhouse outdoor café for delectable barbecues with family and friends -- a popular American tradition.

Two feature parks inside Miami are dedicated to providing picturesque and stimulating parks and recreational facilities, whether one is a biker, stroller, in-line skater or passer-by. Flamingo Park will even have flamingo sculptures around a fountain.

West Coast Boast. The California Mission Revival style, with its characteristic tiled roofs, curved parquets and gables, bracketed eaves, and arched arcades, was an architectural movement that began in the late 19th century and drew inspiration from the early Spanish missions in California. It still enjoys great popularity though numerous modern residential, commercial, and institutional structures today.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.