Ohana Place celebrates unhurried living in Las Piñas

Say aloha to the laid-back Hawaiian lifestyle at Ohana Place, yet another DMCI Homes development that’s soon to emerge in Las Piñas. Today, residents around the area are already anticipating this Polynesian-themed development, which only gets better with the trademark expertise in creating harmonious communities that DMCI Homes is known for.

As the developer’s first project in Las Piñas, Ohana Place introduces the “smart living” concept to this side of Manila. The same medium-density development can now be enjoyed by residents in seven mid-rise, five-story structures that offer more than 60 percent of the property to open spaces and lush landscaping. 

Resort-living thus becomes a daily occurrence in this prime development, with leisure and recreational amenities designed to give dwellers an extensive lineup of activities and influences derived from the Hawaiian way of island life.  This means water features, cabanas, rock formations, lush landscaping and soothing architecture radiating with a true Hawaiian resort ambiance.

Like Filipinos, Hawaiian culture considers family of prime importance.  Relatives or blood-related members are all part of the nuclear system, whether adoptive or biological. In contemporary Hawaiian life, an “ohana unit” is a part of the house, or a separate structure on the same lot, that may contain a relative.  Ohana Place therefore emphasizes strong community spirit, where family and friends bond together, and members cooperate with one another.

As a family-oriented development, Ohana Place will also observe the same principles for valuing and strengthening relationships between family, and even their neighbors.  This will be achieved through a medium-density component of living that includes well-planned open spaces and single-loaded corridors within the residential buildings.  This way, residents can feel close to their neighbors, but not in an obtrusive way.  Front doors open to a hallway or atrium, not to another door, giving residents a sense of exclusivity and added privacy. 

The residential buildings of Ohana Place were borrowed from key places and destinations in Hawaii popular among seasoned travelers — Honolulu, Lanai, Maui, Hanalei, Kauai, Lanikai, and Anahola.  Interestingly, even the shape of the lot area hosting the Ohana Place property imitates the configuration of the Hawaiian Islands.

Once completed, Ohana Place will stand out amid the cityscape of Las Piñas as a unique architectural structure.  Modern Polynesian design will be utilized to offer a distinct Hawaiian-resort ambience right from the entrance gate to the charming building-façade details.  Architectural elements to be simulated include wood beams in the middle, a steep-roof style, large overhangs, simple lines, and light-colored accents of wood and stone. 

The rest of the development offers relaxed living, bringing together a wide open landscape with lush tropical greenery, a central amenity area that consists of an expansive swimming pool with water slides and cascades — all of which are aimed towards giving residents a resort lifestyle of total fun and relaxation.

Ohana Place is strategically located along the Alabang-Zapote Road, near the commercial and office hub of the posh Alabang district. Public transportation such as jeepneys and FX taxis are readily available. Essential establishments such as the Madrigal Business District, Alabang Town Center, SM Southmall, Festival Supermall, San Beda College-Alabang, De La Salle Zobel and Asian Hospital are all under five kilometers away.

Ohana Place intends to attract those living in southern Metro Manila — Las Piñas, Muntinlupa and Parañaque — as well as families from the nearby Laguna and Cavite municipalities who are looking for a new place that’s more accessible yet still provides a laid-back lifestyle.

In Ohana Place, security and comfort are provided to middle-income families looking for their homes or an upgrade.  Ohana Place is a gated and secured community, and is managed by a professional property management team that will ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the whole development. 

On offer at Ohana Place are studio, two-bedroom and three-bedroom tandem units with sizes ranging from 21 sq.m. and 42 sq.m. to 49.5 sq.m., 66 sq.m. and 84 sq.m. These units offer young, middle-income families enough space to live, relax, and bond with family members, and interact with neighbors.  

A total of 738 units are available at Ohana Place, with prices ranging from P2.26 to P5.25 million. The first building, Honolulu, is set for turnover on or before August 2009, to coincide with the unveiling of the central amenities area. For new residents moving in, it’s bound to be one non-stop luau!

DMCI Homes is the country’s first triple-A builder/developer that offers modest income-earning families optimum value for their money by providing homes with exceptional features and amenities and a world-standard level of craftsmanship born from more than 50 years of experience in the construction and development industry.  For more information, call 888-3333 or visit the website at www.dmcihomes.com.