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There are many things to take into consideration when it comes to buying a condominium unit. Aside from the strategic location of the condominium or the level of security that its residences enjoy, people should also take note of the stability of the building.
CrisRon Holiday Builders, Inc. understands how important this is, which is why it has designed all its buildings to be earthquake ready. The developer takes pride in prioritizing structural integrity above anything else. The company knows what the residents, tenants, and guests want once they live in the condominium. It is aware that these individuals are not only looking for spacious areas or comfortable living but also a sense of security, particularly with the structure of the buildings.
The latest project of CrisRon Holiday Builders, Inc. is Legacy Leisure Residences, which will soon rise in Ma-a, Davao City. The company continues to live up to its reputation by constructing structurally sound buildings with modern aesthetics, as designed by Design Team of 24J Avenue, Inc. The firm in charge of the condominium design is a Davao-based company and has been well-known in the industry for handling diverse projects, ranging from low-rise to high-rise developments.
One of the members of the structural engineer team of the company is Engr. Lizardo P. Romojo. He holds a Master’s Degree in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. At the same time, he has also undertaken projects that have been proven to be structurally safe through the years.
Even before the series of earthquakes took place in the city and the COVID-19 pandemic started, the details on Legacy Leisure Residences architectural plans have already addressed the buildings’ strength and exterior design.
Architect Gelly Omongos said “The main objective of Legacy Leisure Residences is to come up with a design that depicts a comfortable homey feel and a resort-like ambience that will give the residents an equal grasp of urban living and top-of-the-line leisure. It’s a ‘staycation’-themed mixed-use condominium development. Also, its modern architectural design approach appeals to diverse types of people.”
The questions that most people ask these days are:
“But what will hold all these together in times of earthquakes?”
“How safe is it to live in this condominium?”
To answer these questions, Structural Engineer Lizardo P. Remojo said, “Legacy Leisure Residences is prepared for earthquakes. On the onset of the design phase, the structures were planned to fall under the category of Seismic Source Type-A. The National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) 2015 Edition – Seismic Source Type-A is the main basis for the structural design, the highest category on the NSCP standards.”
To be on the Seismic Source Type-A category, Legacy Leisure Residences’ structures are designed to withstand an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 to 8.40. The strongest magnitude recorded during the 2019 series of earthquakes in Davao was 6.9.
Even the design of the amenities, which includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, is based on Seismic Source Type-A category. Indeed, all the future homeowners and tenants of the condominium units
There will be no shortcuts in the design and construction of this vertical village project. With the numerous structural members of the building, each will have its own design specification. It has complied with the requirements of the NSCP, concerning the minimum dimensional limit of structural members such as columns, beams, and slabs. It aims to maximize the buildings’ structural soundness by applying a reinforced concrete dual structural system of Special Moment-Resisting Frame (SMRF) and shear walls.
“It will be costly, but the structural output will be very good,” said Engineer Lizardo P. Remojo
The structural design has undergone a meticulous process and strictly follow the standards of the NSCP. The concern on safety now relies on the workmanship and quality control during the construction phase.
Since the developer, CrisRon Holiday Builders Inc., is also the contractor of the project, the future residents are assured of the quality of work. They can get a guarantee that the construction will be closely monitored, and the structural integrity will not be jeopardized.
The Bangayan’s and Yap’s make up CrisRon Holiday Builders, Inc. Two business-oriented families who have been in the construction industry for years now. They have earned the trust of the locals. Resorts (Holiday Oceanview Residences and Camp Holiday Resort) and subdivisions (Orchid Hills and Holiday Oceanview Village) are some of the successful projects in their list. All the buildings in the said properties were able to withstand the series of earthquakes in 2019.
Adding to the list of hospitality establishments owned by the said families is the Mt. Apo Tourist Inn, with three towers of two 7-story buildings and one 8-Storey Building rising along Mt. Apo Street.
“Our experience in the construction industry as well as their systematic methods of construction assure our buyers that Legacy Leisure Residences is worth your trust,” said Wesley Bangayan, Vice President for Marketing for CrisRon Holiday Builders, Inc.
Visit the Legacy Leisure Residence showroom along Ma-a Road and know why it is wise to invest in a homegrown brand that guarantees a structurally safe residence for you.
