Makati, as it is often said, is home to some of the best mixed-use real estate developments in the Philippines. What perhaps best exemplifies this assertion is the Makati central business district (CBD) itself, a master-planned estate conceptualized and developed by the Ayala family. What started as a marshland during the Spanish times, this area evolved to become the Philippines’ first—and during that time, only—airport, and then eventually become the country’s foremost financial and business hub.
It is not surprising that other areas in Makati have been converted and redeveloped in recent years, in the hope of duplicating what the Makati CBD has achieved. One of these areas is Rockwell Center, the flagship project of Lopez-owned Rockwell Land. A 15-5-hectare, high-end mixed-use development, most people are unaware that the place where Rockwell Center sits used to be a thermal power plant, which is a testament to the developer’s master-planning genius (it was designed by no less than Chicago-based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill). Today, the estate is home to some of Makati’s most luxurious condo towers; the Rockwell Club, the Power Plant Mall, the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, and at least three office towers (with more in the pipeline). Its leafy, serene ambiance is also one of the reasons why many families, especially expats, prefer to live in Rockwell Center. Rockwell is well-loved by everyone even by visitors from other nearby cities like Quezon City, Pasig, Mandaluyong, and Taguig, and of course, the tourists.
As mentioned, some of the best condos in Makati and indeed in Metro Manila are found in Rockwell Center. These condos range from high-end developments that target young professionals and newlyweds, to very upscale towers that offer very spacious condo units perfect for families.
This condo development located at the corner of Rockwell Drive and Estrella Street is composed of two towers (West and East). East Tower pioneered the Z-loft concept, units that offer their residents views of both sides of the building, while 210-meter West Tower is the tallest building in Rockwell Center. A typical two-bedroom, 89-sqm condo unit in One Rockwell’s West Tower has a monthly rental rate of Php95,000. These two towers also share a commercial strip on the ground level.
Named after Filipino multimedia and abstract master Jose Joya, this twin-tower residential condo offers loft units, from 25-sqm studios to executive suites measuring 110–119 sqm. Its amenities, mostly located at the podium level, include swimming pools, spa, fitness center, playground, landscaped garden, and business center. It also has a retail and commercial strip on the ground level. A one-bedroom, 57-sqm unit for rent here typically commands a monthly rent of Php55,000.
Rockwell’s Manansala project, a single-tower condo development, is located at the corner of Estrella Street and Hidalgo Drive. It offers a selection of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, and its amenities include access to the very exclusive Rockwell Club, a lap pool and a kiddie pool, a fitness gym, and a function room. A typical one-bedroom, 71-sqm condo for rent in The Manansala has a monthly rental rate of Php65,000.
One of the newer developments in Rockwell Center, the Edades Tower & Garden Villas is named after Victorio Edades, the father of modern and unconventional Filipino art. In addition to typical flat, loft, and Z-loft apartments, this 50-story residential tower situated across the Power Plant Mall close to J.P. Rizal Street also offers garden villas. Its amenities include a fully-equipped fitness gym, retail shops on its ground level, lap and kiddie pools, and a function room. A fully furnished 62-sqm, one-bedroom condo unit for rent in Edades can be had for Php70,000 per month.
Widely considered to be the most luxurious of Rockwell Center’s condos, the 46-story Rizal Tower has a helipad, in addition to its own country club, library, function halls, swimming pool, and well-manicured gardens. Rizal Tower also has an underground pathway that connects it directly to the Power Plant Mall. An unfurnished three-bedroom, five-bathroom condo unit for rent in Rizal Tower can be had for Php220,000 per month. This unit has a floor area of 286 sqm and comes with two parking slots.
One of the condos in Rockwell Center’s West Block, Luna Gardens is a 30-story high-rise that features a unique pinwheel design. Each of this condo’s units has wide terraces, providing residents expansive views of the city. Its luxurious amenities include a function room, a fully equipped gym, a swimming pool, and a library. A typical three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo unit for rent in Luna Gardens, measuring 247 sqm, has a monthly rent of Php200,000.
A twin-tower development located in Rockwell Center’s West Block, Amorsolo Square offers spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. It features an expansive main lobby made of glass and stone and a tropical ambiance, while residents are afforded access to exclusive amenities, including the Rockwell Club, kiddie and lap pools, sauna and spa, a fully equipped gym, and function room. A fully furnished, 48-sqm studio condo for rent in Amorsolo Square normally commands a rental rate of Php60,000 per month.
Hidalgo Place is a 24-story tower surrounded by lush greens amidst Rockwell Center West Block. It has direct access to the Power Plant Mall, in addition to top-notch amenities, including a function room, library, a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna, and spa. It offers spacious studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, ranging in size from 47 to approximately 200 sqm. A typical three-bedroom condo unit here, measuring 198 sqm, has a monthly rental rate of Php190,000.
The Proscenium at Rockwell is a mixed-use development currently under construction just across Estrella Street. It has five residential towers (Kirov, Sakura, Lincoln, Lorraine, and Proscenium Residences), offering condo units from 29-sqm studios to 435-sqm penthouses. Designed by famous Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, the Proscenium is touted as one of the most luxurious condo projects in Makati. When completed, The Proscenium’s upscale condos include an amenity deck, a day-care center, a business center, a function hall, a well-equipped gym, and a performing arts theater.
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| Top Buildings in Rockwell Center | Number of Units | Average Rental Price on Hoppler |
|---|---|---|
| One Rockwell | 117 | ₱100,634.19 |
| Joya Lofts and Towers | 78 | ₱84,333.33 |
| Proscenium at Rockwell | 62 | ₱200,332.26 |
| Edades Tower and Garden Villas | 54 | ₱134,037.00 |
| The Manansala | 50 | ₱71,600.00 |
