The Estate Makati marks a defining structural milestone
The Estate Makati, the ultra-luxury residential tower along the prime Apartment Ridge, has officially reached its full structural height completing a major milestone for the development.
A collaboration between SM Residences and Federal Land, Inc., the development reflects on meticulous planning and thoughtful approach to design and construction.
Designed by Foster + Partners, one of the world’s most respected architectural practices, The Estate Makati demonstrates a disciplined approach to proportion, natural light, and understated refinement. Its cruciform layout gives each residence panoramic views, natural ventilation, and complete privacy that elevate the experience of daily living and reinforce enduring value.
Inside the residences, column-free layouts give homeowners the freedom to plan their spaces with complete flexibility. Each unit enjoys a private lift lobby, strengthening exclusivity and ease of arrival. The façade, shaped in response to the tropical climate, interacts with sunlight in subtle variations throughout the day, giving the tower a refined presence along the Makati skyline.
The Estate Makati uses a double-slab construction system, an uncommon feature in residential developments. This allows homeowners to customize interiors without the typical structural or mechanical constraints. It supports bespoke layouts, specialized installations, and evolving design needs while preserving structural integrity.
The angled facade windows adapt to its environment and maximize views spanning the sweeping vistas of the commercial and residential communities around.
On the engineering front, the 60-storey tower is designed to withstand natural conditions through advanced structural methodologies. Its system underwent comprehensive peer review using global ground motion records, followed by detailed nonlinear simulations to assess performance across various earthquake scenarios. Results confirm that the building meets, and in several aspects exceeds, both the Philippine Structural Code and international seismic guidelines.
This depth of analysis ensures that the tower maintains stability and safety. It reflects a core belief that long-term luxury must be rooted in reliability, safety, and structural confidence.
The Estate Makati rises on the final parcel of land along Apartment Ridge, one of the country’s most historic and discreet residential enclaves. The area has long been home to families who helped shape the nation’s business and cultural landscape. Building on this last remaining site that carries both honor and responsibility.
The tower complements the character of the Ridge with quiet strength. It enhances the skyline without dominating it, offering a presence that is confident, refined, and grounded in the district’s long history.
Living at the center of Makati’s CBD places residents in a neighborhood that moves with purpose and ease. Corporate offices, lifestyle destinations, and well-established retail corridors are all within minutes, shaping a daily environment where work, leisure, and errands can unfold seamlessly. Makati’s network of commercial spaces, dining hubs, and specialty shops creates a sense of convenience that supports modern routines without losing its sense of sophistication.
From Apartment Ridge, residents experience the city’s dynamism from a place of calm. The location provides immediate access to the country’s leading business district while maintaining the privacy and quietude of a long-standing residential enclave. It is a rare balance: connection to everything that defines Makati, paired with the comfort of retreat.
Residents will enjoy lifestyle services shaped with precision and discretion. Concierge support and day-to-day coordination are designed to complement modern routines and elevate everyday living. These offerings align closely with the tower’s architectural vision, emphasizing seamlessness, privacy, and quiet comfort.
The lifestyle experience at The Estate Makati reflects a commitment to permanence. A testament to disciplined craftsmanship, enduring design, and the shared vision of the Sy and Ty families.
Its architecture, engineering, and service culture are designed to last for generations.
Its structural completion signals the beginning of its next chapter, one that will shape how future generations experience luxury living in Makati. As the tower advances toward full completion, it is poised to become a defining symbol of permanence and distinction on Apartment Ridge, setting a new benchmark for legacy living in the Philippines.
To discover how legacy takes form at The Estate Makati, visit theestatemakati.com to schedule a private presentation.
