“A new era requires new thinking. It demands a new understanding of the home; how we live, interact, unwind, and be productive.”
That is how Jose Juan Jugo, executive vice president of Shang Properties Inc. encapsulates the vision of Haraya Residences.
Jugo said together with the finest architects, designers and artisans, SRPI through Haraya aims to deliver this unique vision that offers an uncompromising new perspective on cosmopolitan living.
“Haraya in Filipino means ‘imagination’ so we held our mission sacred, to envision new possibilities for homeowners, introduce meaningful innovation, and develop inventive spatial configurations that provide comfort, freedom, and inspiration.”
SPRI collaborated with top design firms–P&T Group, FM Architettura, and P Landscape–to realize the vision of Haraya Residences.
“At Haraya Residences, the shape of the buildings gave us a lot of unique opportunities to create deep spaces that allow residents to feel safe and cocooned in their homes but at the same time enjoy a sense of freedom through the generous outdoor living space. We wanted to broaden the outdoor space to bring in that connection with nature — to feel fresh air and feel the outside world while inside,” said P&T Group architect and director Edgar Cozzio.
Design collaborator Francesca Muzio, founder and chief executive officer at FM Architettura, said the idea of traditional living is gone.
“The way we use the spaces in our homes nowadays is very different. There is a new awareness on the importance of domestic comfort and a desire for more tactile homes–this has been all the more evident–along with having al fresco spaces and opportunities to be closer to nature,” Muzio said.
He said in Italy, there is that concept called loggia – an extension of one’s home, but also a part of the exterior.
“(It is) a space that can take on many personalities–an intimate garden for example, or an outdoor living room,” Muzio said.
She added: “The idea is to create a flexible layout, discovering new relationships and interactions between spaces that allow for a more contemporary lifestyle.”
Muzio said FM Architettura calls this concept a pixelated layout, a reimagining of the modern home.
“From the beautiful entrance, the impressive amenities, to the units, there has to be a sense of place. Also, for us, the experience of a private community is the new amenities component. What we mean by this is that common areas are not only spaces that residents can use, but are natural extensions of their homes, places where residents can cultivate their passions, recharge, rejuvenate, and maybe most importantly, connect with neighbors, friends and family,” Muzio said.
Cozzio said Haraya Residences is a home to return to, an escape from outside stresses.
“It is a sanctuary to enjoy the family and to socialize with friends. How we live and where we live is ever changing. Cities grow and how we live in them matters greatly for our health and the health of the community. A well-planned and a well-thought-of development such as Haraya Residences–in harmony with the environment, bringing the outdoors in through the loggias, incredible landscaping, stunning views–is paramount in improving quality of living,” Cozzio said.
