Elevating the dorm experience in McKinley Hill

For a pacesetting developer, the Woodridge Residences at McKinley Hill may just be Megaworld Corporation’s most unique project to date. This distinctive development will change your view of what residential dormitories should be, and is sure to complement McKinley Hill’s sophisticated educational and professional landscape.

The residences consist of a set of six-story buildings that are both secure and stylish. The façade of the buildings makes use of warm and cool tones, while the interior is well lit and functional. The 26-square-meter studio units can accommodate up to four residents with ease. The units come with a bathroom, kitchen and breakfast nook – just the thing for late-night studying or early-morning breakfasts. College students and young professionals are sure to find the units well-designed and comfortable.  

Located on the ground floor of the buildings are convenience stores that are open 24 hours a day, as well as a variety of service outlets and the like. Nearby are open parks with wide spaces and lush greenery, providing pockets of tranquility and fresh air within a bustling, modern district. The surrounding area is similar to university towns in England such as Cambridge and York, with an engaging, techno-savvy aspect that makes it distinct from other townships.

World-class academic institutions such as Enderun Colleges and the Chinese International School Manila are now holding classes within McKinley Hill as a result of its commendable amenities and great location. The students from these schools, as well as those from the upcoming Korean International School nearby, are among the target residents for Woodridge Residences. Several business process outsourcing (BPO) companies have also expressed a keen interest in Woodridge Residences, as McKinley Hill Cyberpark boasts a good number of new BPO office buildings.

The 14-hectare McKinley Hill Cyberpark now hosts renowned BPO firm Accenture at 8 Park Avenue. Comprised of two medium-rise buildings set in a tree-lined, campus-style complex, these buildings were designed according to the exact specifications of premier BPO companies. Other buildings include One World Square, which was the first BPO building in the area, offering 30,000 square meters of prime office space, and Two and Three World Square, which are now complete.

Young professionals looking for a place that’s well situated and promises the best that contemporary living has to offer will find Woodridge Residences the ideal home. “Because their offices are a leisurely walk away, BPO workers can take it easy going or leaving home any time of the day,” Megaworld FVP for Business Development Jericho Go explained.

“BPO companies can offer these living accommodations as a housing benefit to their staff. This is our way of helping our BPO clients in their personnel retention program.” Go stated. “BPO firms are closely monitoring the development of the first cluster of Woodridge Residences, since construction is underway. We expect discussions to heat up further when it is completed in a year or two.”

The Woodridge Residences will be an essential part of McKinley Hill Cyberpark, where Megaworld has committed to put up an average of two new BPO office buildings a year. The IT park is 14 hectares wide, entitles locators to various incentives, and builds on the success that Megaworld has had with Eastwood City Cyberpark – the country’s premier IT eco-zone.

The Venetian Mall, an Italian-inspired shopping and entertainment complex, will be erected right across the Woodridge Residences. The mall will contain a replica of the Grand Canal and its own waterway where visitors can enjoy a gondola ride amid first-rate restaurants and retail outlets.

The Cyberpark is an integrated part of the 50-hectare McKinley Hill, the largest mixed-use township of Megaworld, whose goal is to give residents the ultimate “Live-Work-Play-Learn” environment. Trouble-free access to Ortigas, Makati and the airport via C5 and EDSA is possible from McKinley Hill. The township’s major street, Upper McKinley Road, is linked directly to McKinley Road and goes on to Makati City’s main access road, Ayala Avenue.

For more information regarding Woodridge Residence, BPO firms may call Megaworld’s Business Development division at 912-0708 or visit www.megaworldcorp.com.