Square Footage Per Lifestyle: A Guide For Condo Living

Oct 21, 2021

Let us first narrow it down to buying shoes. 

Investing in foot health promotes various benefits throughout the body for it is the part that supports and mobilizes us to different places. Therefore, buying the right shoes should require a great deal of decision-making process. It’s a matter of finding the right pair that fits properly on the size of your feet and provides adequate support and comfort for your chosen usage and trail of living.  

Same as buying the right foot ware, condo hunting has a parallel of factors to be considered before engaging in these kinds of undertaking. We should know the size of our feet to identify the size of our shoes; knowing ourselves first helps us identify which right square footage of a condo space best fits us. We should understand the trail and the usage to identify the kind of shoes we should acquire; understanding our way of living helps us identify the entailing comfort and support that we require from the features of a condo.

To guide you more, here are some of the sizes and features of a condo structure that you might find fitting for you. 

Studio unit  

Here in the Philippines, a studio unit ranges a size of 20 to 30 square meters and if you are the kind of person that wants everything to be at reach this is the right size for you. Within a couple of steps getting to the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and your bed won’t take a lot of your time which is suitable for people who are living at a fast pace. 

Apart from the suppleness a studio stimulates, this is for those who treat the city as their living area which dwells most of their waking hours in the urban space. A studio unit for these types of residents serves as the landing space after their long day of city routine.

And needless to mention, the affordability of studio units is also attractive for young adults and first-time condo buyers who want to experience an independent life with an affordable and flexible payment arrangement.

One Bedroom

If you’re the type who loves accommodating guests and hosts intimate gatherings but also compartmentalizes a private space for your personal wellbeing, a one-bedroom unit is the best condo structure that fits you. This unit’s partitions offer exclusivity for those who are living alone but like to commune, foster, and connect every possible form of relationship.

Other than that, a one-bedroom unit may similarly serve as a space to cultivate one’s individual passion. With the given extra space, a variety of possible talent-nurturing set-up you can make. From an office workshop, recording, or art studio, to an elaborate kitchen for your baking desire, a one-bedroom unit best fit these working spaces without the obstruction of your personal space. A separate social and working area that is detached from your personal space is one way to get to a place where you feel more in control of your life.

Two Bedroom

For families who are starting up or for those who are moving to urban living, a two-bedroom condominium unit is the most economical and sensible choice of abode. Vertical living, (not just for these demographics) cuts down a lot of daily living expenses due to its convenience to places of interest, and one of which is the reduction of fuel cost and commutes. Most condos are already equipped with features and amenities that save up a lot of expenses for family activities. Pools, playgrounds, gyms, and clubhouses are commonly present in vertical developments and perfect in flourishing family bonds.

This unit is partitioned mostly for a family of 3 or at most, 4. Raising children needs a safe and secured environment and compared to a house and lot property, the security of a condo is much reliable because all the guests and non-tenant must go through a unified entrance, lobbies. Additionally, the 24/7 security and CCTV feature monitor every movement outside the units.

Garden unit

With people who love the outdoor atmosphere and open-air ambiance yet want to opt for the convenience of vertical living which mostly are smaller than a house and lot property, some developers (e.g. The Loop Towers by Vista Residences) have designed a unit structure specifically for this type of demand. A garden unit is structured as having a big balcony ready to cater to private outdoor gatherings, small celebrations, or a romantic outdoor dinner.

Indoor plants are rampant in vertical space as it balances the humidity of your dwelling space but for this unit, as its name implies, Garden units are tailored to lodge outdoor plants and vegetation. One can grow a small Zen garden for morning yoga, meditation, or a place to stress out. Owning this unit is like owning an oasis in the urban setup.

Penthouse

Traditionally located on the top floor of a residential building, a penthouse nowadays is recognized as a unit with the most spacious and deluxe floor plan among all the offered units in an inventory regardless of any floor. But as is commonly placed on the higher floors, a penthouse offers an obstructed view of a city or a mountain. Furthermore, there few common characteristics of a penthouse: outdoor access, many private hallways, and some with high ceilings.

So if you’re more into premium and quality finishes, the best view of a city, and a much bigger space, a penthouse best suits your lifestyle.

Vista Residences is the condominium arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. that offers ready for occupancy and pre-selling condominium projects in Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, Ortigas, BaguioCebu, and CDO that are strategically located within major cities, in close proximity to premium universities, transit oriented locations and developed business districts.   

At Vista Residences, unit owners can take advantage of the property’s centrality. The properties of Vista Residences are strategically located near the country’s premium universities and CBDs, making them an attractive investment for both local and foreign investors.

Living in Vista Residences enables you to enjoy convenience, where everything is pretty much within walking distance or a few minutes away from the property; comfort because the project features and amenities are designed to deliver comfort at all times, which makes condo living a worthy investment; security that is 24/7 and CCTV monitoring, which makes the residents safe and secure within the property.

In line with Vista Residences’ thrust to offer convenience among its residents, it also features an AllDay Convenience Store and Coffee Project in all its projects.

For more information on Vista Residences, email [email protected], follow @VistaResidencesOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, or call the Marketing Office at 0999 886 4262 / 0917 582 5167.  

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