New heights in South Forbes City

MANILA, Philippines - When Dr. Reynaldo A. Carpio first visited the city state of Monaco during a month-long tour of Europe many years ago, he found the country to be the most amiable in the world.

“I consider it one of the best places in the world,” says Carpio. “The climate is simply great. That’s why it’s a magnet for tourists – the cars, the food, the expensive lifestyle – they are all there.”

That’s why when he founded his property development firm it’s not surprising that he call it Grand Monaco Estate Developers Inc.

To this day, his memories of Monaco remain vivid and they have served him in good stead. Homes at all Grand Monaco are designed with a specific Mediterranean look, particularly the architecture of Monaco.

“The Monaco look served as an inspiration for the design of our properties,” he said. “But even if they are Monaco-inspired, they are selling like hotcakes, even in areas like Ortigas because all our developments are flood-free.”

Carpio, who is also the firm’s president and general manager, says that while the design of Grand Monaco homes are inspired by Mediterranean architecture, he has been able to adapt the look to fit the local climate.

All homes are designed with wide windows and cross ventilation to bring in cool air into homes. Considering that the weather in the Philippines is markedly different from that of Monaco, homes are designed to suit a tropical climate.

Carpio adds that the mix of Mediterranean and Filipino characters in Grand Monaco homes have been received well by their customers. Many find the fusion of styles to be a pleasant one.

In all Grand Monaco homes, there is also an emphasis on open planning to give buyers the space they need in their homes.

“The use of open planning reflects the hospitality of Filipinos in general,” he explains.

For details about Grand Monaco’s present and future developments, visit its website at www.grandmonacohomes.com.