A timeless symbol of Makati prestige

More than a geographical location and some parcels of land, the Apartment Ridge in Makati City is synonymous with prestige, affluence, and legacy.

Established in the late 1950s and early 1960s when the city was just beginning to grow, the area was planned as a prime residential zone along Ayala Avenue, with upscale apartments designed to serve the nation’s wealthy professionals.

Makati City’s rise as the premier financial capital of the Philippines led to a rise in demand for residential properties in the area. Over the decades, as multinational

corporations and financial institutions flocked to its central business district (CBD) to establish their headquarters, more and more individuals also sought to build a home in the city.

Sustained prestige

Today, the prestige of a Makati address remains unchanged.

Makati’s busiest thoroughfare, Ayala Avenue, is often called the Wall Street of the Philippines, and for good reason. Along this stretch stand five-star hotels, entry points to major commercial centers, and headquarters of multinational companies, banks, and other financial institutions. It is the main artery running through the Makati CBD.

Ayala Avenue is also one of the most expensive streets in the country. The prestigious Apartment Ridge, which houses some of the most desirable residential developments in the city, is connected to this thoroughfare.

Upscale residences

The Apartment Ridge is a zone reserved for upscale residential developments that can cater to the country’s emerging class of affluent professionals, business leaders, and expatriates.

Though most of the original structures initially built here, like the Monterrey Apartments and Gilarmi Apartments, have long been taken down, newer and more modern residential and commercial buildings have been built to continue the prominence of the zone.

Dubbed as the “Millionaires’ Row of the Philippines,” its significance lies in its historical context as a symbol of affluence and prestige, pioneering luxury high-rise living and now becoming a backdrop for some of the country’s most exclusive residential developments, such as The Estate Makati.

Crowning jewel

Rising soon on the last vacant plot of land on Apartment Ridge, this ultra luxury residence is a joint project by real estate giants SM Residences and Federal Land Inc., which tapped renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners.

As the first Foster + Partners project in the country, The Estate Makati promises to be the crowning jewel of Ayala Avenue’s already stunning skyline and is expected to push land values to record-breaking levels.

No matter how many decades pass by, the Apartment Ridge maintains its affluent legacy as a valuable location in Makati City. It is the embodiment of a solid vision achieved through careful planning and excellent execution to sustain its current status as a prime example of a prestigious residential address.