SM Lanang Premier Construction update

IN THE preview of SM Group's rising premier mall last March 22 for its tenant partners, the country's top retailers, food chains, service centers and merchants had a first look of the soon-to-open SM Lanang Premier.

"Davao plays a pivotal role in SM Supermall's expansion in Mindanao. The opening of SM City Davao in 2001, then considered a bold and formidable move, has opened for us a wealth of business opportunities in the south," SCMC president Anna Maria S. Garcia shared in her keynote speech.

The new mall, which is located at the northern part of the city, has a total land area of 100,000 square meters. It has a four-level structure built with a modern design inspired by the origami. It has a gross floor area of almost 145,000 square meters and a gross leasable area of approximately 84,000 square meters.

The new mall will carry some of the best features of existing SM Premier malls. 

The Skygarden, which is located at the property's façade, will have restaurants amid a lush garden with refreshing water features. Inside the mall is the Flat Café, floating above the ground and offers a vast view of The Atrium. The mall’s Ground Level will house international retail brands like Forever 21, as well as key SM retail anchors, SM Supermarket, SM Department Store.

At the rear section of the mall will be a strip of restaurants both at the ground and second level overlooking the sprawling outdoor event area called The Park. Also on the second level are 6 Digital Theaters (including SM Center Stage), the IMAX Theatre, the SM Bowling Center, and the Science Discovery Center.

The mall's third floor will house the SMX Convention Center Davao, perfect for the growing MICE events (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) in the region.

Rising within the property is the Park Inn by Carlton of the Radisson Blu, which may also be accessed from the mall through a bridge way at the second floor.

All these facilities are SM's response to the growing demands not only of the Davao market but of the tourism industry and its nearby provinces as well.

The first class mall, SM Lanang Premier, incorporates green architecture and environment friendly features as part of SM’s sustainability efforts. The mall building itself takes only 40 percent of the total property with paver blocks used in the open parking area to minimize surface run-off water. It will also have the city’s first rain catchment system minimizing storm water peak flow, surface run-off and siltation.

The mall is also designed with skylights and will use LED to ensure efficient energy consumption. Park finders will also be installed at the Basement Parking to minimize carbon output from vehicles. It will also utilize recycled water for its cooling tower and for comfort room flushing.

SM Prime's biggest and first-of-its-kind premier mall development project in Mindanao, SM Lanang Premier is believed to set world-class malling and shopping standard in the region. It will re-shape the malling experience in Mindanao bringing luxury that is within reach.

The Peak at Gaisano Mall Davao

I haven't gone to Gaisano Mall of Davao for quite some time already and it made me unaware of what's actually new there. But my recent out loafing with Mikoi let me realized that I have squandered so much (new) things on that Mall. I am amazed by the mall's drastic changes, from their ceilings to their tiles and to spoil my day, Their new alfresco expansion at the carpark area which was called "The Peak".

Whats on The Peak? well, The Peak has a lot to offer to all davaoeños and tourists. You can either have a cup of coffee at Figaro while seizing the scenic view of the urban city, or you may eat italian dishes and pizza at Don Beppe's Pizza haus at the 3rd level, have some dip of chicken wings at Wings & Dips, try Mama Maria's Pizzeria's buy one take one pizza and or go eat at the other newly open stores there.

If you're on a family bonding, then The Peak is also the perfect place to visit especially at night, where the night view of davao is perfect. Some of the highlights are the fountains that turns into different colors. Here's some photos I gathered from the net.

Amazed already? don't be yet, because this is only just 1/3 of the real deal. Wait for more of The Peak very soon. 

If you ever wonder where is this located at gaisano, just go to food court's exit. that's the exact entrance to The Peak. Go out and see it for yourself.

Abreeza Mall of Davao

Abreeza Ayala Mall - Davao was finally inaugurated and opened its doors to the public last May 12, 2011. The inauguration was attended by Ayala Corporation Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Land Chairman Fernando Zobel De Ayala, Vice Chairman of Anflo Management and Investment Corporation, Antonio Floirendo Jr, and Vice Mayor Rody Duterte. The occasion was graced by The Honorable Mayor of Davao City, Inday Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio as guest speaker.

Abreeza Ayala Mall is a three-storey ultra-modern shopping mall that sits on a four-hectare space of the sprawling 10-hectare commercial complex along JP Laurel Avenue in Bajada, Davao City. The Mall houses over 300 commercial spaces, and includes four theaters with a three-dimensional cinema, and a huge parking lot; and features lush landscapes of differently-colored mall entrance. It is a huge "mixed-use" upscale complex that will also include office spaces dedicated to BPO call centers, a boutique hotel, and a high-end residential condominium in its future development.

Three pockets of themed gardens, water features, a mini “rainforest” area, hanging vines, an orchidarium, Al fresco area for dining that smoothly spills out into the themed gardens, and several people-oriented areas that allows shoppers and visitors of the Mall to move about freely from one activity to another on foot.

The Mall costs Php 5 billion, and is considered as one of the biggest single investments in Davao City. The Mall itself has generated about 6,000 employees mostly from Mindanao.

Heiress of Hilton hotels, Paris Hilton, opened her 3rd shop in the Philippines called the Paris Hilton Handbags & Accessories in Abreeza Ayala Mall. This is just one of the many newest outlets in Davao City.

Davao Malls Celebrates Chinese New Year

Here are some of the activities of the leading malls here in Davao City as a celebration for the year of the Black Dragon that will start this monday, January 23, 2012..

SM City Davao Schedule of Activities

Abreeza Mall Davao Schedule of Activities

NCCC Mall of Davao Schedule of Activities

Enjoy celebrating the Chinese New Year.. Kong Hei Fat Choi.!!