Deep into Ortigas is a residential enclave where well-adjusted living flows seamlessly into the busy commercial district.

Portico, District Aerial View (Artist’s Perspective)

Cobblestone pavements, leisurely open areas and indulgent green spaces: this is a pocket of land in Ortigas you wouldn’t expect to find, and yet, it’s there—right in the midst of the Ortigas Business District. Ortigas, which started its transformation in the 1960s as a premier commercial and business center, uniquely connects the three major cities of Pasig, Mandaluyong, and Quezon City, while housing economic powerhouses such as major conglomerates, financial institutions, and international organizations such as the Asian Development Bank. It’s this penchant for modernity and connectivity that makes Ortigas a great place to work and play—but is it a great place to live? Portico by Alveo Land makes the case for the affirmative.

The Courtyards at Portico (Artist’s Perspective)

Despite being a stone’s throw from EDSA and C5, Portico is designed to feel removed from the rush. With access points that tuck away from main roads and internal layouts that curve around garden courtyards and shared spaces, the development invites inwardness—encouraging its residents to focus on cultivating their home life and building community within. Add to that the upcoming retail promenade—a walkable network of lifestyle establishments—giving you a live-work-play hub that doesn’t take away from the relaxed nature of the development, but seamlessly integrates itself into the lifestyle of its community.

Towering residential developments built within busy Metro Manila may feel impersonal, but Portico leans into intimacy. Its design language—low-rise brownstone-inspired accents, tree-lined walks, and central courtyards—gives the air of suburban living in the middle of a mega metropolis. Despite being within reach of several supersized malls, the best schools and world class hospitals, residents still feel part of a human-scale neighborhood that encourages walking, breathing, and lingering.

Portico is a stunning example that you don’t need to leave the city to live somewhere both idyll and ideal, with 3.6 hectares of residential and retail developments with an artisanal air. The multi-use development proves that escaping the commercial center isn’t exactly the secret to a well-adjusted life—it’s choosing developments that honor relaxed living amid the conveniences of living in a bustling city center.