A life in balance at SMDC's Jade Residences

Stillness in the city that never stops


Makati is a city that wakes before you do.

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By 6:30 a.m., the streets of Chino Roces are already in motion—delivery trucks pull up to cafés, professionals begin their morning commutes, and the scent of brewed coffee drifts out from small, beloved corners of the neighborhood. But inside Jade Residences, there’s a different rhythm.

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You wake slowly. No alarm. Just morning light slipping through sheer curtains, the city humming outside. From your window, you see it all—buildings rising, roads busy with possibility—yet here, you feel none of the rush.

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7:15 a.m. | Movement, intentionally made

Instead of rushing into the day, you begin with breath. The rooftop becomes ritual—your pause before the pace. Sunrise yoga against the backdrop of the Makati skyline, the city bathed in gold. You move slowly, grounded not just by the mat—but by the quiet the space allows. This is what it means to live in balance: one foot in the city's future, the other firmly in the present.

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8:30 a.m. | Makati, on your terms

Your commute? A short walk or a quick ride. Whether your office is in Ayala, BGC, or even Pasay, Chino Roces gives you access without the anxiety. And if you work from home, you’ve already carved out a nook in your unit that looks out to the Therapy Walk below—a pathway of lush greenery and quiet intention, perfect for mid-morning breaks.

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12:15 p.m. | Lunch, local, and personal

You slip into a nearby café—no crowds, just a warm bowl of ramen and the quiet hum of ideas shared between creatives. There’s something energizing about being surrounded by people who move with purpose but never rush the in-between moments.

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5:30 p.m. | The shift from work to wellbeing

As the workday winds down, you step into the Zen Therapy Area. Shoes off.

You walk the stone path in silence, the day’s tension easing with every step. The stone is cool beneath your feet, shaded by trees. You hadn’t realized how much you were holding until now.

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6:30 p.m. | Where evenings feel earned

The sun sets in streaks of amber and lilac. You take a dip in the Serenity Pool—its still surface reflecting the changing sky. On the rooftop, neighbors gather in quiet pockets: a couple sharing tea, a young family watching planes descend in the distance, a writer scribbling in a notebook. The city continues around you, but within these walls, you’ve found your own rhythm.

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9:00 p.m. | The city sleeps. You already have.

Back in your unit, the light softens. Outside fades into a quiet blur. The noise, the speed, the urgency—it’s all still there. But you’ve chosen something else.

You’ve chosen balance in the heart of movement.
You’ve chosen Jade Residences.

Visit www.smdc.com or call (02) 8858-0300 to find your home today.