Phil Star, 1/18/2009

Ayala Malls sets out to innovate and demonstrate comfort and luxury once again at the lush confines of the urban setting in the Makati Central Business District as it opens its newest retail and business destination — Glorietta 5. The first glimpse into the redevelopment plans of Glorietta, the newly established mixed-use development spans a total of eight floors architecturally mastered with modern fixtures interiors that will soon house office space combined with local retail and dining favorites, all within Makati.

Home to state-of-the-art design and well-crafted structure, Glorietta 5’s modern architecture intersperses contemporary external wall façade treatment and high-ceilinged interiors with the familiar open spaces of Ayala Center. It opens a whole new boulevard of business opportunities with its eight-level building offering two levels of basement parking to serve five levels of cutting-edge office and three levels of retail and dining outlets. Enjoy local favorites and revel in the variety of restaurant choices.

Ayala Malls’ aim to integrate every Glorietta mall into one is achieved through an air conditioned walkway from Glorietta 5 to Glorietta 4 and a bridgeway to Rustan’s, maintaining interconnectivity within the center. Over 250 parking slots will be connected to the multi-level parking area of Glorietta 4, giving car owners more parking options and convenient access to more mall areas, providing maximum convenience to shoppers.

Glorietta 5’s remarkable edifice also provides natural daylighting and ventilation to save energy and offer a more comfortable space for urban denizens. This makes each business and shopping venture an even more breathtaking experience.

Ayala Malls continues to remain steadfast in maintaining world-class facilities by providing opportunities for entrepreneurs, workers, and shoppers throughout its malls with its state-of-the-art concepts and clean-cut design lined up for the 21st-century Philippines. Propelling itself towards ease of accessibility and utmost convenience through sustainable features, the future of business and leisure is here in Glorietta 5! Truly all these and more give us reasons why we “lov’emall” at the Ayala Malls.

Ayala Center is the first mixed-use inner city center integrating corporate offices, hotels, retail and residential developments. Ayala Center converges innovation, global conveniences and unique personal experiences in a dynamic environment to perfect the MCBD urban fabric. Bounded by Ayala Avenue, EDSA, Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Paseo de Roxas and Legaspi St., Ayala Center is more familiarly known as the area spanning the Glorietta and Greenbelt compounds. Glorietta 5 is the newest addition to the area with its complement of office and retail spaces consistent with the mixed-use nature of Ayala Center.