The Estate Makati

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila,

Country: Philippines

Client: W.V. Coscolluela & Associates

Architect: Foster + Partners, with local architectural support from W.V. Coscolluela & Associates

Services Provided: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Plumbing Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Vertical Transportation System (VTS)

Elevated Urban Living

 

Project Overview:  

The Estate Makati was conceived as a landmark residential development occupying the last prime residential site along Apartment Ridge on Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Envisioned through the partnership of SM Development Corporation and Federal Land, Inc., the project brings together internationally recognized architecture, refined craftsmanship, and enduring residential value within one of the country’s most prestigious urban addresses. 

Project Context: 

The Estate Makati raises the benchmark for luxury residential living in the Philippines through globally recognized design principles shaped for long-term livability. As Foster + Partners’ first residential commission in the country, the development introduces a fresh architectural perspective while strengthening Makati City’s position as the nation’s premier residential and business district. 

Project Scale:  

  • Approximately 50 to 53 storeys  
  • 188 residential units  
  • Located on the last available residential site along Apartment Ridge on Ayala Avenue, Makati City 
  • Developed through a joint venture between SM Development Corporation and Federal Land, Inc. 

Project Features:  

  • Foster + Partners’ first residential project in the Philippines  
  • Distinctive cruciform tower configuration, giving every residence a corner position  
  • Double-slab structural technology supporting flexible interior planning while concealing building services  

Project Takeaway:  

Exceptional residences demand more than distinguished architecture. They rely on building systems designed to perform with precision throughout every stage of occupancy. Through its multidisciplinary capabilities, Meinhardt Philippines contributed to a landmark residential development where technical excellence supports enduring value, elevated living, and lasting confidence. The project reflects the firm’s ability to help shape premium developments that define the future of the Philippine built environment. 

 

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From transformative buildings to vital infrastructure, our portfolio reflects the strength of Meinhardt Philippines’ multidisciplinary engineering expertise. Explore projects shaped by diverse sectors, complex challenges, and integrated solutions. Each project, delivered across the country and across the globe, offers another perspective on how engineering creates lasting value. A gallery built on precision, purpose, and lasting impact.

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Behind every landmark, every piece of infrastructure, and every thriving community is the strength of integrated engineering, it is the foundation. Our capabilities unite diverse disciplines into coordinated solutions that respond to complexities with clarity, excellence, and integrity. Discover our expertise that transforms ambitious ideas into resilient developments, enduring performance, and lasting value. It’s not just about our capabilities, it’s about our expertise in practice. 

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  • Civil Infrastructure  
  • Façade Engineering  
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  • Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Plumbing & Fire Protection (MEEPF) Engineering  
  • Project Management  
  • Structural Engineering  
  • Vertical Transportation System (VTS)  

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No two sectors ask the same question. Some demand resilient infrastructure. Others call for intelligent workplaces, future-ready industries, thriving communities, or spaces that inspire learning, movement, and connection. Wherever opportunity takes shape, Meinhardt Philippines lends multidisciplinary engineering expertise by reshaping complexities into confidence. We provide answers and solutions no matter which sector is asking the question. 

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Every project begins with trust. We believe engineering is more than delivering technical solutions. It is about creating lasting value for clients, industries, and communities.

Nearly three decades of engineering have shaped more than our portfolio. They have shaped our character, our convictions, and the principles that guide every decision, every partnership, and every project we undertake. Discover the story of Meinhardt Philippines, where global expertise, local excellence, and a shared purpose continue to shape who we are and the legacy we strive to build. It’s not just our story, it’s about why we exist and why we continue to engineer everything we stand for.

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