New Side of Paris Shaping Up Soon at Iloilo Business Park

Paris is a city where the heart for art, lifestyle and culture collectively blends in one unison and vision. For centuries Paris has been a flourishing European cultural centre and a meeting point for artists from all over the world. Today the city's multicultural inheritance can be admired in hundreds of museums, galleries, and churches that grace nearly every part of the city. The spirit of Paris is also cast in the music of local artists and in the architectural splendour that gives the city its luxurious appeal.

Although usually considered the cradle of French culture, Paris is at heart a multicultural metropolis. Pieces of art found in private galleries or on open-air exhibitions clearly indicate that the colonial past of France and the contemporary immigration boom have left a permanent mark on the cultural consciousness of the city. Various experiences of immigrants from all over the world are inscribed in local art, architecture, food and annual festivals.

Bringing the splendour and lifestyle of the city of Paris into the forefront of real estate living in Iloilo Business Park, Megaworld’s 72-hectare multi-integrated township in Mandurriao, Iloilo City introduced Saint Honore, a 10-storey residential tower inspired by Parisian lifestyle in 2016. The inspiration behind the tower came from Rue Saint Honore, one of Paris’ old streets where legendary shophouses, museums, boutiques and souvenir shops are located. Saint Honore is a fusion of Parisian architectural design, modern condominium concept and infused with township living to suit the passion of homebuyers. This vibrant residential tower is a romantic approach to luxury and charming lifestyle amenities including a swimming pool with pool lounge, fitness gym, function room, main lobby and the one-of-a-kind Atrium, a relaxing garden replicating the Tuilleries Garden of Paris. Each condominium unit reflects an ideal living experience that defines comfort and luxury.

Another iconic street in Paris is coming to the “City of Love” this 2017 that would elevate the lifestyle perspective of Ilonggos and homebuyers. Due to overwhelming demand for high-end condominium lifestyle in Iloilo Business Park, it is fitting that Megaworld will give another foretaste of Parisian luxury, turning dreams and desires for a deeper affinity on Parisian living experience. It will continue to showcase the classic lifestyle and ambiance of Paris, where romance and love for life overflows throughout the township. Iloilo Business Park brings in another piece of the “City of Lights” and merges it with the passion of the “City of Love” – another vision where Paris lifestyle meets the cultural grandeur of Iloilo City.

The tradition of the sweet life and vibrant passion will define the meaning of what it feels like to be at home in Iloilo Business Park as another street of Paris rises very soon. Are you excited?

For more lifestyle details and investment inquiries, call (033) 330-3464 or visit IBP Sales and Information Center. Online details can be seen at www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.

Live a Spacious Lifestyle in your Condo

Condo lifestyle is a past-paced form of comfort and ease. There are also two things that define condo living: location and size. But even though condominiums are smaller than usual apartments or townhouses, it doesn’t mean that you need to sacrifice comfort and convenience. Expert interior designers have these effective space-saving secrets on how to turn a small condo unit into a pleasurable abode:

Use flexible and double purpose furniture such as sofa that can turn into a bed at night or tables that transform into study desk.

Arrange your things and pieces of furniture, keep them tidy. Get rid of clutters because the more you arrange all of it, the more space your save.

Maximize the effect of natural light by using light colored paints and cool colors for your wall. Complement it with bright colors with your accessories or ornaments. The right color combination creates a soothing and spacious feel in your condo.

Keep your furniture and other things movable on the side in case you have guests or loved ones coming in. Be ready with ready with those side spaces.

Use monochromatic-colored furniture and other things like black rugs or darker shade carpet to have less cleaning maintenance. It would also create an illusion of clean and bigger space in your condo.

In case your condo unit has a window or window, make use of it, and emphasize with curtains to create a breathe-easy ambiance.

If you have large space in your ceiling, why not spend to build an upper deck or cabinets where you can store things such as books, clothes, DVDs and other stuff to expand space in your unit.

Try to open up your shelves or cabinets to create illusion of space. But don’t fill it up with things because it defeats your space illusion.

Mirrors always do the space trick. Use it wisely by placing it on corners of your condo unit where space is lacking or crowded with furniture or stuff.

To create a better spacious feel, try to avoid using divider walls or furniture if necessary so that the eyes can see the entirety of your condo.

Keep everything simple in your condo. Avoid using intricate moldings, raffles in your curtains or design with your furniture. Simplicity creates a spacious ambiance.

Another eye trick with your condo is to create or design an drop ceiling, hanging overhead display shelves or arranging your art pieces vertically.

Use horizontal wall panels or vertical floor planks that produce these lines in subtle way. But avoid over boarding on stripes that separate the walls or flooring pieces.

Avoid bulky-looking furniture, such as beds with thick headboards or sofa with wide armrests. For maximum effect, use sofas and armchairs with raised legs to provide an illusion of light and space.

You can try using few large bold pieces can work better than several small pieces. For instance, single large corner furniture can work better in small condo sizes, rather than a 2 to 3-piece sofa set. Keep the main furnishings in proportion with the room.

Are you dreaming to own a condominium? Check out Iloilo Business Park Sales and Information Center to see some of their most stunning condo model units offered by the township's classy residential towers namely One Madison Place, Lafayette Park Square, The Palladium and Saint Honore. You can call (033) 330-3464 or visit www.facebook.com/IBPofficial and www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.

Iloilo Business Park's Weekend Treats

Lifestyle and entertainment events are about to unfold at Iloilo Business Park this weekend in time for Mother’s Day celebration and more. Iloilo City’s newest lifestyle and leisure destination, the Festive Walk Parade will treat all the moms out there and the whole family with their 2-day music concert series. Pop-rock music princess Kitchie Nadal will perform all her biggest hits and cover songs for an exclusive performance on May 13, 6PM onwards at Festive Walk Parade. The following evening, May 14 starting 6PM, popular singer-songwriter Barbie Amalbis will serenade moms and captivate the crowd with the live rendition of her most requested radio hits and cover songs. Experience pure pleasure and taste the gastronomic delights offered at Festive Walk Parade various restaurants and bistros that would make your weekend truly special in time for Mother’s Day.

Savor Japanese cuisine and delicious gastronomy for a special open house event at Iloilo Business Park Showroom on May 13 from 5PM to 8PM. It’s tasteful culinary treat and more surprises from the region’s grandest township as they showcase their best-selling and upscale residential towers namely One Madison, Lafayette Park Square, The Palladium and Saint Honore. Be there to experience the flavours of Japan and envision a lifestyle you truly deserved.    

For lifestyle details and reservation, call (033) 330-3465 or visit IBP Sales and Information Center.

Parisian Design Flair Inspires Saint Honore's Lifestyle

The French are synonymous with style—we all want to dress like them—and when it comes to interiors, they’ve mastered that classic and contemporary mix to a T. So what’s the secret to decorating like a French girl? How do they always get it so right? Perhaps the key to achieving that effortless Parisian style is a little nonchalance. Whether it’s the refined classical interiors you admire or the sleek and sophisticated spaces, scroll down for a few styling secrets to get the chic Parisian look in your home.

An uncomplicated color palette will bring balance to your space with a hint of intrigue. Pair complementary colors that sit opposite the color wheel, because they’ll naturally work well together without clashing. But in the words of French interior designer Robert Couturier, a simple palette is best because it’s easy to live with. “It’s easygoing, not complicated, and therefore I think it makes life easier,” he told House Beautiful. “You don’t need to think too much about it. You need to walk into a house and understand it immediately—that creates calm.”

France is steeped in history. From the architecture to the museums, a stroll through the streets of the iconic capital of Paris will transport you back in time, and the French love to bring this sense of history inside. It’s quintessentially French to mix modernism with provenance—parquet floor or gilded bronze hardware with antique furniture. French-Moroccan artist Ramdane Touhami’s Paris penthouse is a prime example of this, featuring radical posters from the 1960s alongside an armchair that belonged to an aristocratic ancestor.

To design a truly chic interior that stands the test of time—and is resilient amid trends—create a balance between Old World elegance and contemporary design. Renowned international architect and French interior designer Robert Couturier mastered the art of fusing eras; a Louis XVI commode would blend seamlessly with a 1960s lamp. In his book Designing Paradises, Robert stresses the “importance of how a home should stimulate the five senses,” from the tactile element of textured upholstery to the “visual presentation of objects.”

The French love to bring an element of fun into the home with artwork. Large abstract paintings, black-and-white photography, sketches, or children’s illustrations will balance out the home’s serious elements—history, architecture, and furniture. Famed French designer Robert Couturier told So Haute that “the presence of art really completes a home,” and we couldn’t agree more.

Paris is famous for its flea markets, which brim with décor, furniture, paintings, jewelry, sculptures, lights, mirrors, antiques, silverware, bric-a-brac, and pretty things. These hidden gems are perfect for display in your home. Layering these throughout your home adds a sentimental touch and visual interest.

Living it up like a Parisian

Tuilleries Garden comes alive with Saint Honore's Atrium

Exquisite and superb in design, the 10-storey new residential tower offered by Iloilo Business Park called Saint Honore, a French-inspired upscale home of its future residents exude passion and eternal colors of Paris. It is a reflection of Rue Saint Honore , an old downtown street in Paris where most of the city’s high-end shophouses, museums, retail stores and boutiques are lining up to define a vibrant ambiance. Such gorgeous scenery is brought to Iloilo Business Park through Saint Honore.

Night shot facade perspective of Saint Honore

The upscale residential tower leaves an impression of stunning lifestyle with its 168 condominium units that comes in various sizes and style. When you want a bit more independent and solo, there’s the executive studio unit. For more spacious and extended passionate lifestyle, you can choose between One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Units complete with lanai and balcony. Bringing pleasure to the next level, the tower’s Third Level Amenity is sparkling with classy amenities such as swimming pool, pool lounge, Jacuzzi, fitness center and function room for various life celebrations.

Facade of Saint Honore outside the Festive Walk Parade at night

A replica of Tuilleries Garden of Paris, Saint Honore’s Atrium located in the ground level is a colourful little haven of relaxation with good air ventilation provided by green landscaped garden, gorgeous trellised seating areas and more space for recreation among residents and their kids. This is the best place to appreciate nature in the middle of an upscale community.

When you step outside the tower, you instantly connect to the grandiose Festive Walk Parade, Iloilo Business Park’s long-stretching shop-and-dine strip with various restaurants and retails shops. Saint Honore’s ground floor is also dedicated for commercial space for shops and bistros. Walking to nearby destinations in Iloilo Business Park is easy when you live at Saint Honore. It is also accessible to a lot of township perks and privileges including an access to the spacious bike lanes of Megaworld Boulevard.

If French interior design mastered the style of contemporary and classic architecture, Saint Honore residential tower rising soon at Iloilo Business Park highlights the same vision of art, color and living perspective that most of us are dreaming of. You can apply all the styles and concept of playful French interior design creativity to your own flat. Living and embracing a life at Saint Honore feels like vacationing forever in Paris.

Invest for your own abode at this stunning residential tower, just call (033) 330-3464 or visit IBP Sales and Information Center.

Saint Honore: A Lifestyle Close to Paris

The Eiffel Tower symbolizes the grandeur of Paris as city of great passion and beauty

French delicacies such as these luscious donuts makes Paris a destination for foodies

Breathtaking scenery of Paris will cast a visual spell on you once you visit this beautiful 'city of lights' where romance and zest for life flourish. Paris for most people is considered as the most romantic destinations where unmatched tourist attractions and calm city life exudes a certain appeal to visitors. The Parisian lifestyle is exceptional for many people, the grandeur of history, cultural ambiance and the arts creates a synergy of passion. The Eiffel Tower, the Tuilleries Garden, the rustic retails rows of downtown streets, the high-end fashion shops, brands and rustic architectural buildings speaks of beauty, wonder and timelessness.

Living in Paris condominiums gives you an access to the breathtaking scenery of the city

Paris is the center of fashion industry and captivating lifestyle

The music of Paris is highly-captivating as local musicians exude deep passion for their craft

Glowing and sparkling with a classy vision of lifestyle, the French-inspired Saint Honore, Megaworld’s newly launched residential condominium tower boasting with 10-storey attractions, sensational third level amenity deck and depicting a picturesque Paris, comes alive at night with surprises and colors in Iloilo Business Park.  It is located along the Festive Walk Parade, the 1.1 shop-and-dine strip of the township where sprawling retails shops, restaurants and the biggest nightlife area will come-to-life very soon. Residents of this upscale tower will definitely enjoy and experience the grandiosity of Festive Walk Parade since conveniences and pleasures are located just outside their homes. It will provide them with seamless choices of adventure, leisure activities and get a first look on various events happening in the city’s nightlife spot.

Saint Honore beautifully replicates the timeless beauty of Paris with its upscale lifestyle vision

True to the concept of Paris, the world’s famous ‘city of lights’ and ‘romance capital,’ Saint Honore is an illuminating and attractive sight in the evening, filled with multi-colored hues and picture of luxury. It evokes passion and charm, making you fall in love with its multi-faceted vision as a condominium tower. Saint Honore is surprisingly astonishing by having unique yet classy amenities such as swimming pool, a pool lounge, a kiddie pool, a Jacuzzi, function halls and a fitness center for relaxing activities. There’s also a spacious Atrium, a replication of Tullieries Garden, a famous landmark in Paris. Here, it shines like an oasis of pleasure complete with trellised seating area, lush green garden, pieces of sculpture and recreational areas.

Saint Honore's amenities are classically inspired by Parisian lifestyle

So when you imagine yourself living in Saint Honore, looking at your window will give you a glimpse of high-end lifestyle, a piece of Paris you can enjoy for a lifestime. When you get outside the tower to experience pleasurable stroll along the Festive Walk Parade, you’ll get to see the tower as a beautiful masterpiece, a home reflecting opulence of Paris - glowing, sparking and captivating you to fall in love with life.

For more details, call us at (033) 330-3464. Check out IBP Sales and Information Center for more lifestyle inspiration.

Saint Honore and French Music Vividly Captures Upscale Lifestyle

The music of France reflects a diverse array of styles. In the field of classical music, France has produced a number of prominent romantic composers, while folk and popular music have seen the rise of the chanson and cabaret style. The earliest known sound recording device in the world, the phonautograph, was patented in France by Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1857. France is also the 5th largest market by value in the world, and its music industry has produced many internationally renowned artists, especially in the nouvelle chanson and electronic music.

French music history dates back to organum in the 10th century, followed by the Notre Dame School, an organum composition style. Troubadour songs of chivalry and courtly love were composed in the Occitan language between the 10th and 13th centuries, and the Trouvère poet-composers flourished in Northern France during this period. By the end of the 12th century, a form of song called the motet arose, accompanied by traveling musicians called jongleurs. In the 14th century, France produced two notable styles of music, Ars Nova and Ars Subtilior.

Burgundy, the mostly French-speaking area unified with the Kingdom of France in 1477, became a major center for musical development in Europe. This was followed by the rise of chansons and the Burgundian School.

The first French opera may be Akébar roi du Mogol, first performed in Carpentras in 1646. It was followed by the team of Pierre Perrin and Cambert, whose Pastoral in Music, performed in Issy, was a success, and the pair moved to Paris to produce Pomone (1671) and Les Peines et les Plaisirs de l'Amour (1672).

Jean-Baptiste Lully, who had become well known for composing ballets for Louis XIV, began creating a French version of the Italian opera seria, a kind of tragic opera known astragédie lyrique or tragédie en musique. His first was Cadmus from 1673. Lully's forays into operatic tragedy were accompanied by the pinnacle of French theatrical tragedy, led by Corneille and Racine.

Lully also developed the common beat patterns used by conductors to this day, and was the first to take the role of leading the orchestra from the position of the first violin.

The French composer, Georges Bizet, composed Carmen, one of the most well known and popular operas.

One of the major French composers of the time, and one of the most innovative composers of the early Romantic era, was Hector Berlioz.

In the late 19th century, pioneers such as Georges Bizet, Jules Massenet, Gabriel Fauré, Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy revitalized French music. The last two had an enormous impact on 20th-century music - both in France and abroad - and influenced many major composers such as Béla Bartók and Igor Stravinsky. Erik Satie was also a very significant composer from that era. His music is difficult to classify.

The early 20th century saw neo-classical music flourish in France, especially composers such as Albert Roussel and Les Six, a group of musicians who gathered around Satie. Later in the century, Olivier Messiaen, Henri Dutilleux and Pierre Boulez proved influential. The latter was a leading figure of Serialism while Messiaen incorporated Asian (particularly Indian) influences and bird song and Dutilleux translated the innovations of Debussy, Bartók and Stravinsky into his own, very personal, musical idiom.

The most important French contribution to musical innovation of the past 35 years is a form of computer-assisted composition called "spectral music". The astonishing technical advances of the spectralist composers in the 1970s are only recently beginning to achieve wide recognition in the United States; major composers in this vein include Gérard Grisey, Tristan Murail, and Claude Vivier.

Since 1998, musical works patented by René-Louis Baron made a significant step in the two domains of algorithmic music and artificial intelligence

Visions of Grandiose Lifestyle emanates at Saint Honore, Megaworld's newest residential tower in Iloilo Business Park

French music comes in colourful hues and everything about Parisian culture, lifestyle and passion emanates in Saint Honore residential community, Megaworld’s 6^th tower in Iloilo Business Park that replicates a lifestyle of Rue Saint Honore, Paris’ famous old street where high-end boutiques, shophouses, museums, landmarks and other attractions are built in timeless legacy. Just like the melodious French music, Saint Honore is a beautiful representation of class and grandeur with its exceptional amenities located in the tower’s third floor where you can find a swimming pool overlooking the city, Jacuzzi, kiddie pool, fitness center and open-air seating area. On the ground floor, the tower takes pride of the Atrium, mimicry of Tuilleries Garden, a well-known public garden in Paris where green stripes provide fresh air, trellised seating area for witty conversations and bonding among the residents, and a playground area for kids. It showcases 168 condominum units, from executive studio, one bedroom to two bedroom complete with lanai and balcony, are all beautiful work of art when it comes to space, design and concept. The main lobby of the tower feels like a museum with all the pieces of artworks, furniture, decors and chandelier collectively presents the classiness of Parisian lifestyle.

Music, lifestyle and art merged together, and just like French music – high-brow, culturally-impressive and creatively-brilliant, the life of Paris is possible to be embraced when you choose to live at Saint Honore. Invest for a grandiose lifestyle vision now.

Call us for more inquiries at (033) 330-3464 or visit IBP Sales and Information Center any day of the week.

Why Saint Honore is the Most Romantic Condo in Western Visayas?

Paris is called the "City of Love" for a number of reasons, including its sights, its native language and its popularity as a honeymoon destination.

Standing above the city is the most romantic of places, the Eiffel Tower. With its glittering lights illuminating the birth of evening, couples share romantic moments, wedding engagements and honeymoons that create memories that will last an eternity.

Paris is called the city of love because each year millions of people come here to spend some romantic time, find the perfect setting for that, then go home delighted and spread the word. Paris is a strong brand because it keeps delivering its promise of love.

Paris is indeed the perfect setting for a romantic moment because its beauty strikes you at every corner, with its elegant yet impressive architecture, the legends that stick to its iconic monuments, and the subtle combination of art, history and nature. Just walk across the Pont du Carrousel and have a glance towards Île de la Cité. Admire the Pont des Arts and Pont-Neuf stepping over the Seine, and Notre-Dame emerging behind the old houses.

After 1830, Paris was at the epicenter of the Romanticism artistic current in Europe, which rehabilitated emotions over rationalism through the works of such artists as Victor Hugo or Stendhal. This certainly played a major role in building Paris brand and attracting lovers from all over the world.

The film industry help perpetuate the idea that Paris is about amour. Many films featured Paris as the run away place for lovers. Even films like Casablanca just mentioned Paris or some story line connected the “La Ville-Lumière” (“The City of Light”) arose and this conjures up images of love. Not only these films, but there were so many films came across in almost all the countries in the world and among almost all the languages have taken up.

Going to Paris is like owning a pair of Nike. It has brand name recognition, but it may or may not be the best. But people like brand names and labels so they will pay for it.

Truly, Paris is a city of love and the most romantic city in the world.

Saint Honore future perspective by night

Saint Honore's Main Lobby is like a mini museum of French art and culture

Saint Honore's Amenity Deck in the third floor highlights astonishing lifestyle amenities

This 2016, prepare for the fulfillment of your heart’s desire and dream as Iloilo Business Park bring Paris to Iloilo City, the Philippines’ most romantic city of cultural renaissance and ardour. Saint Honore is its newest upscale residential tower standing 10 floors high and captivating for its unique third level amenity deck that comes with a swimming pool, kiddie pool, jacuzzi, fitness gym, reading nook and many others.

The Atrium is its astonishing reflection of Tuilleries Garden famous in Paris. The Atrium is stunning for having a trellised seating area, play area and lush green garden for relaxing ambiance. Saint Honore will be rising as part of the Festive Walk Parade, the 1.1-kilometer shop-and-dine avenue of the township. The tower has a total of 168 condominium units that comes in various sizes and style, showcasing luxury, excellence and classy lifestyle. Falling in love with Saint Honore and owning a place in this beautiful tower is like living in Paris for a lifetime. 

For more details, call us at (033) 330-3464, visit IBP Sales and Information Center and see more online updates at www.facebook.com/IBPofficial and www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.