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Set apart as a remarkable horizontal development within the city, Likha Residences fosters a sustainable community where families can flourish
In recent years, the evident trend in real estate is going vertical: condominium buildings are taller and as abundant as ever, while residential offerings only seem to be getting smaller. With the recent pandemic inspiring a notable shift in many homeowners’ priorities, PHINMA Prism, the developer of Manila Polo Club townhouses and Mariposa Villas, is proud to be among the forerunners of a re-enlivened movement that celebrates the down-to-earth feel of a traditional Filipino home.
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Likha Residences, PHINMA Prism’s triumphant return to the premium market, offers an accommodating, low-density community in a premier location south of Manila. Situated close to exclusive subdivisions like Hillsborough and Alabang Hills as well as schools like Southridge and San Beda Alabang, the horizontal enclave is a viable option for small, starter families and multigenerational households alike, where they can look forward to living in the metro without feeling trapped within the hustle and bustle of the city.

Above Likha Residences
Alabang townhouse exterior

Above Nature is woven through the entire Likha Residences address
Presenting a choice of designers townhomes by the celebrated architectural firm, Mañosa & Co, Likha Residences is considered one of the final projects of the late National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, and was completed by his son Angelo Mañosa. Every aspect of the development is distinguished by its finely crafted look, which masterfully weaves elements of the humble bahay kubo into luxurious, contemporary rudiments.
Sporting a warm, earth-toned palette, Likha Residences’ three to four-storey homes boast many striking yet familiar features. Wide awning windows invite natural light and fresh breezes into one’s well-appointed dwellings, while broader señorita steps provide convenience and safety for residents of all ages. The kitchen’s wash area comes with a banggerahan, a pleasurable recollection of the past where dishes are placed to dry. There are lastly several built-in fixtures made of native materials, which impeccably highlight fine Filipino craftsmanship at every turn.
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Above Master’s bedroom

Above Townhouse kitchen and living area
Furthermore geared towards a more sustainable lifestyle, Likha Residences cultivates an ambience of assured comforts and safety across decades and generations. As the project champions modern Filipino architecture with a focus on climate-conscious form, function and design, its builders have ensured the use of durable, high-quality materials that last a lifetime. The development also features lush open areas and amenities that naturally invite relaxation and interaction within the neighbourhood, likewise creating strong bonds and an overall sense of the bayanihan spirit among its residents.
Amidst the sprawl of high-rise properties, Likha Residences truly sets itself apart. Banking on the climb in demand for the handful of horizontal developments in Metro Manila, the values of this PHINMA Prism project are only set to appreciate. In the coming year, the real estate developer is also breaking ground outside Luzon with Likha Residences Davao. Similarly brought to fruition with the distinctive prowess and heritage of Mañosa & Co, the property will mirror the flagship community’s enriching architecture and master plan for the discerning market in Mindanao’s largest metropolis.

Above Likha Residences Davao clubhouse
Through this promising expansion, PHINMA Prism showcases how it has fared greatly despite the uncertainties of the times—proving that whatever the circumstances may be, its future-proof homes make sound investments for the modern family. With these propitious offerings available at Likha Residences, the development is indeed more than its enticing proposition as a horizontal project in the metro; it is a refreshing sanctuary where one can grow and prosper to the fullest, as well as a delightful address to return to, time and time again.
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