OVERVIEW

Sitting serenely on 19 hectares along the Tagaytay ridge, it is thoughtfully parceled out into a very-limited number of prime custom-lots generously sized between 1,000 to 2,000 square meters, each with a never to be obstructed view of the country’s most picturesque volcano.

A Balai Taal home is envisioned to showcase the best of contemporary Southeast Asian architecture featuring luxurious and well-appointed structures highlighted by uniquely Asian touches…airy rooms and uncluttered spaces that seamlessly open up into generous decks welcoming breathtaking views and tropical gardens … bathrooms that indulge the senses…pools that seem to flow into the lake beyond. It is envisioned as a family’s private retreat… a place to linger… to reconnect … to nourish body and soul through communion with nature.

This is the vision that each Balai Taal resident is encouraged to adopt when planning and designing their homes. To facilitate this, design guidelines and restrictions have been developed on architecture, finishing, building footprint, easements, building height, and lot usage to maintain a low-density, private residential community that promotes the unique features and ideals of Balai Taal.

With these in mind, the developer has accredited certain architects who can articulate and illustrate such style in an individualistic manner. These designs and drawings shall assist prospective buyers in visualizing the style and quality of homes envisioned for Balai Taal and shall serve as guidelines and inspirations to them when planning and designing their own homes.

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

DEVELOPMENT FEATURES

STRUCTURAL & ENGINEERING

Infrastructure and utilities are designed to blend with the property environment and existing natural features.

Grading
Layout of infrastructure (including roads) and structure follows the topography of the property and earthmoving is kept to a minimum to avoid erosion as well as to keep the property looking as natural as possible. In conforming with the natural landscape, the developer combined the best of modern technology and traditional (rip- rapping/ cabite’) know how to ensure the stability and quality of the property foundation.

Roads

• Two (2) lane roads
• Made of asphalt with concrete curb and gutter

Water

• Primary source shall be the local water supply
• To be complemented by on site water resources to ensure continuous supply of fresh water
• Water reservoir

Wastewater Treatment
Each household shall install a dedicated (onsite) wastewater treatment facility for its domestic wastewater consisting of a solids digester, anaerobic and facultative tanks, intermittent trickling and sand filters, and dis-infection system. The effective operation of the facility presupposes a dedicated sanitary line for the water closet which shall be separate from that of the other wastewater sources (bathroom, washroom, kitchen, etc.)

Drainage System
Open drainage for ease of maintenance, properly finished for aesthetic considerations

Power and Telecommunications Systems

• MERALCO is the primary source of power
• Power system is an underground loop system where distribution transformers are strategically located to provide power through individual stub outs to the lots. Lots shall be individually metered.
• Telecommunications system shall be an underground system which shall provide for two (2) telephone lines per lot
• Capable of DDD and IDD
• Capable of handling internet

Cable TV System
Has provisions for CATV system

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

A team of appropriately experienced consultants and experts was put together to collaborate in the planning, design and carrying out the vision for Balai Taal.