OVERVIEW:

Verawood Residences
Acacia Estates, Taguig City
34,948 sqm
Land Area

Mid Rise Condominiums

Development Type

Modern Polynesian
Architectural Theme

It has 7 Buildings namely; Aqua, Canary, Flamingo, Marsala, Peridot, Wisteria, and Lime each
buildings has 6-Storey Condo Buildings
The Verawood Residences developed by the DMCI is meant to provide the residence a unique
property within the metro. It has 34,948 square meter total land area and was built and inspired by
a modern Hawaian-Polynesian Architecture. It is accessible via C-5 Road and via EDSA. It is a few
minutes away from the city of Makati, A Central Business District and also Bonifacio Global City.

It is also nearby;

COMMERCIAL
 Market! Market!
 Bonifacio High Street
 Greenbelt
 Tiedesitas
SCHOOLS
 International School
 British School
 Colegio de San Agustin
 Assumption College
HOSPITALS
 St. Luke’s Hospital
 Makati Medical Center
AIRPORT TERMINAL
 NAIA 1
 Centennial Terminal
 NAIA 3
 Domestic Airport

What’s inside the Verawood Residences?

UNIT 1 (2 Bedroom Inner Unit A) Php. 5,532,000-Php. 5,959,000

UNIT 2 (2 Bedroom Inner Unit B)Php. 5,122,000-Php. 6,717,000

UNIT 3 (3 Bedroom End Unit) Php. 6,485,000-Php. 6,898,000

UNITS
The Verawood Residences consist of 864 Units (2-BR & 3-BR UNIT MIX) 2 Bedroom has 696 units
while 3 Bedroom has 168 units. The costing of each unit depends on the area allocation and the
spaces provided. The bigger allocation for each units and the more spaces provided, the higher the
cost. Each unit was designed professionally Each unit features Fire alarm & sprinkler systems,
CATV, Metered utility and Phone line provisions.
Verawood typical 2nd-6th bldg plan

Verawood typical upperground bldg plan

Verawood upper ground bldg floor plan Marsala

The corridors of all building is Double Loaded, double-loaded corridors provides greater efficiency
and circulation compares the Single-loaded. It also creates higher overall density of residential
units, which may be best for city or district centre locations like Taguig where Verawood residences
is located.

FIRE EXITS
The location of fire exits are found in both wings of the building that discharge people directly to
the outside which is an open space, a continuous and unobstructed exit route has automatic fire
sprinkler and fire suppression system with fire alarm and fire hose cabinet at the corridors.

TOILETS AND KITCHEN LAYOUTS

Typical floor design layout for small unit where the location of the the toilet is always next to the
kitchen, adjacent to the main door. Which the rational defense of the layout is that the cheaper to
connect the plumbing system if the toilet and kitchen are closer together.
 2-Bedroom Unit 3-bedroom Unit

AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM
Each unit of Verawood residences has a two kind of air conditioning system where Split-type is
installed at Living area and a window-type air conditioning for bedroom where the outer part of
the window-type air conditioning is attached to the wall of the balcony area where it affects the
facade of building, because for some might feel they are a bit of an eye sore, also window-type unit
certainly don’t add to the beauty of the design of it’s facade.

Window-type Air
Conditioning
 ENTRANCE GATE

The Verawood residences entrance has a swing-type gate with a guard house in a middle, the
entrance gate designs complement the entire design of the Verawood residences which the
architectural theme is modern polynesian where the roof materials in the form of asphalt shingles
that imitate the look and color of traditional thatched roof and steep peak roof style form as large
overhangs. Also accent of wood,stones and simple lines. The design intention is sure to satisfy
one’s spirit and harmony with one’s own heart and mind.

ROADS & ACCESSIBILITY

Verawood Residences has a strategic location in Taguig City making it a worry-free for traffic for
those entering the business district or Bonifacio Global City.This residential development is
situated in Acacia Estates, a prestigious community and is near three major roads; Edsa, South
super-highway or the South Luzon express way and C-5 road.

OPEN SPACES

Verawood holds open space amenities that people can enjoy while living in this high end
condominium. Children's Recreation Space, Children's Playground, Water Spaces, Gazebo/Cabana,
Clubhouse, Jogging/Biking path, Landscaped gardens, Lounge Area, and Open lawn/ Picnic Groove.
PARKING AREA
Verawood residences has 4 mid-rise buildings and 3 medium risers condominium buildings that has
designated floor parking spaces. Each comprising of 6 floors of residential units having 820 parking
slots in total. The buildings Aqua, Flamingo, Wisteria,and Lime have level 1 basement parking area.
However, Canary,Marsala,Peridot buildings have level 2 basement parking areas.

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER/THEME
Modern Hawaiian Polynesian Respect of the nature is the main concern of Polynesian design.
Sustainability thereof is considered through landscape designing and constructine buildings
without harming the nature, thus without cutting trees nor moving stone.

Sustainability systems are also included like rainwater recovery, the use of energy provides by the
depths, waste recycling, and solar energy. Rounded forms, large openings and spaces for
ventilation, enhancing with modern touch is baically some features of Polynesian approach.
In creating spaces in harmony with the nature, warm colors are also used for it is an element of the
art of living in Tahiti and Her Islands-which is a paradise of tropical flowers and plants. Use of
bamboos, for open space small cabanas and for environmental designs are incorporated.
Polynesian culture encompasses a huge triangular area of the east central Pacific ocean. It is
bounded by Hawaiian islands that makes Polynesian to incorporates vast of water feature. With
this, the Verawood residences offers the residents a resort style haven through their beautiful
langscapes and wide water features.

The asphalt shingles roof design mimics the contour and color of conventional thatched roof,
which is also in steep peak with large overhang, typical of Polynesian homes. Also, the walls are
lined simply, it has light color accenting fine wood and stone.

REFERENCES
Verawood Residences
https://acaciaestates.net/ready-for-occupancy/verawood-residences/
Verawood Residences- DMCI Homes
http://www.dmci-homes.com/projects/taguig-city/verawood-residences-acacia-estates.html
https://leasing.dmcihomes.com/verawood-residences/
Verawood Residences For Sale
https://www.verawoodtaguig.com/
Polynesian Culture, Histories, Theories & Facts
https://www.britannica.com/place/Polynesia