The Homes of Zee

Persimmon Plus

A real lifestyle destination, it is the commercial hub of Cebu’s first urban village, The Persimmon, and the first venture of homegrown AboitizLand, Inc. into an integrated residential-commercial development.

The Persimmon Plus has emerged at the heart of Cebu City, along M. J. Cuenco Avenue in Mabolo. A real lifestyle destination, it is the commercial hub of Cebu’s first urban village, The Persimmon, and the first venture of homegrown AboitizLand, Inc. into an integrated residential-commercial development.

Close to Everything in the City

The Persimmon is AboitizLand’s solution to the decades-old challenge of people from the suburbs or in neighboring localities who have to brave endless hours of traffic and long drives in order to work or study in the city. With The Persimmon, vecinos (Spanish for neighbors—AboitizLand’s term for its homeowners and clients) live right next door to everywhere in the city—be it places of worship, schools, offices and other landmarks—making it a very convenient center.

A Superb Mix of Merchants

Adjacent to the The Persimmon residential towers, The Persimmon Plus offers distinct concepts in dining and entertainment, specialty shopping, pampering, convenience shops and basic services joining the spectrum of AboitizLand developments.

Relevant and Remarkable Events The Persimmon Plus also provides a place for coming together, a sense of public space. The stunning rialto (grand staircase) and spacious area radiates the structure’s splendor. It is a fitting location for cocktail receptions, mini-concerts, art exhibits, and dinners.

Impressive, Easy Design

Aside from all things necessary, design was also considered to be truly indispensable at The Persimmon Plus. AboitizLand, Inc. collaborated with Manila’s Rchitects, Inc. to give Cebu’s landscape a take on Asian Contemporary design, a fitting theme to a commercial space offering homegrown retail outlets.

“Like all AboitizLand projects, The Persimmon Plus is distinct as it is well-planned, carefully designed, properly integrated and meticulously maintained.” -Floramie Vega, Commercial Business Unit Head of AboitizLand, Inc.

Whether it is a laidback Sunday morning or an upbeat Friday, The Persimmon Plus blends into that trendy vibe and Cebuano relaxed lifestyle. It has a green landscape that provides a refreshing ambiance to the metropolis. There is also a more-than-adequate parking area, underground utilities, and an open-air environment, which guarantee a hassle-free experience for vecinos and non-vecinos of The Persimmon Plus.

ABOITIZLAND

An innovative and dynamic Cebu-based company, AboitizLand has actively made its presence felt in the real estate industry with pioneering concepts and ambitious development undertakings.

Relatively new in the field, practically a fledgling in its ten years of existence as the real estate arm of the Aboitiz Group, AboitizLand is engaged in the designing and development of distinct communities for residential, industrial and commercial uses.

It now has eleven projects to its name, North Town Homes and Pristina North amongst them, each with a distinctly unique character that specifically addresses and fulfills particular customer needs.

Taken from the AboitizLand official website: www.aboitizland.com

Design

Trendy Renovation Ideas for the Home or Condo. Part 4

by Christa M. Cañizares IDr.

Part 4: Upgrade your Choices

A. Create different moods with lighting. The use of warm colored indirect lighting such as lamps, colored LED back lights, or even string lights can create a cozy and relaxing vibe after a day’s work.

Beautiful lighting can transform a small modern apartment.

B.) Convert to smart home systems. From door locks, CCTV cameras, you’ll also be able to control and turn on lights, appliances even if you’re away from home. All you need is a wifi connection and the applications on your mobile phone.

Smart phone apps can also control lights and home appliances.

C.) Hire a professional interior designer. We always get an impression that hiring a professional would be expensive, but they actually help you make the best choices and save you from making bad purchases.

Go over design options and your color palette with a professional interior designer to get better results and save more.

IDr. Christa M. Cañizares, piid
Founding Member, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers – Cebu Chapter
Principal Designer, CMC Interior Design
Specializes in residential and commercial design.
A homebody and renovation aficionado.

Design

Trendy Renovation Ideas for the Home or Condo. Part 3

Trendy Home & Condo Renovation Tips. Part 3

by Christa M. Cañizares IDr.

Part 3: Maximize Impact of Small Spaces

A.) Storage spaces. You can go with concealed storage systems such as built-in cabinets on walls, under the bed or seating. Keep the items that you use often more reachable than the occasional ones. Choose what works best for your space and for your convenience.

There are many affordable storage options to de-clutter your room.

B.) Showcase your collection of interesting conversation pieces, like items you acquire from past travels, an artwork, an heirloom, coffee table books or a collector’s item. Make sure to save a special place for them in your home.

Your personal collections can be nice decorative pieces.

C.) Move things around to attract renewed energy into your space. May it be moving a sofa to the adjacent wall, creating a dining nook near a window, shuffling your accessories on to a different shelf? Little efforts go a long way.

Update your living/family areas with bright color accents that complement the dining area.

Design

Trendy Renovation Ideas for the Home or Condo. Part 2

by Christa M. Cañizares IDr.

Part 2: Create Visual Interest

A.) Update your space with a fresh coat of paint. Some would love the white / minimalist theme, but one must also not be afraid to make a bold statement and have an accent wall, or even a wall mural.

A new coat of paint can add that bold accent to your kitchen or room.

B.) Mix materials and textures to create depth and contrast. Wallpaper is an amazing decorative material that you can use for an instant upgrade. Another inexpensive approach is to use patterns and texture on soft furnishings such as curtains, pillows and sheets.

A right mix of fabrics and textures gives an earthy color palette that sophisticated feel.

C.) Setting up a coffee station, bar carts, vinyl corner, or workstation seems to be a trend to the young professionals nowadays. Add functional pieces that serve as décor at the same time.