Landco Pacific Corporation’s The Spinnaker is named the Best International Sustainable Residential Development, a prestigious milestone as the first and only Philippine property to earn this recognition at the 2024-2025 International Property Awards (IPA) in a culminating glittery gala night held at The Savoy, London.
The Spinnaker is named World’s Best Sustainable Residential Development at the 2024-2025 International Property Awards held at The Savoy, London. Shown on photo: Landco Pacific Corporation President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano, flanked by Lord Waverly, Chairmen and Stuart Shield, President of the International Property Awards.
The 22-storey beachfront condotel The Spinnaker, poised as an iconic architectural landmark resembling its namesake headsail of a yacht, in full swing, is recognized for its innovative design and sustainability facets seamlessly blended in its structure and facilities. The stunning condotel is situated at the master planned 23-hectare Resort Estates Club Laiya in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas.
“We are grateful to receive the highly-coveted distinction of The Spinnaker from IPA, considered as the Oscars of the real estate industry on a global stage. Our groundbreaking new beachfront condotel has never been seen before in the Philippines and throughout the world” stated Landco Pacific Corporation President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano.
“The recognition of The Spinnaker as the world’s best in sustainable residential development inspires us to continue to develop master planned resort and leisure communities that will have a worth in the world and leave a lasting legacy for generations down the line. It’s also an honor for us to help put our country at the forefront of sustainable development across the world,”
“The Spinnaker is a proof our strong commitment to sustainability. It is not just lip service for us to deliver innovative, sustainable and exceptional beach properties suitable for the modern lifestyle that transcends expectations, it’s part of our DNA,” Manzano further shared.
Putting the country on the international spotlight, The Spinnaker, bested other nominees from Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, United Kingdom and the Americas.
The Spinnaker advanced to the global level, after being announced as the winner of the 2024-2025 IPA Best Sustainable Residential Development in the Asia-Pacific category.
Earlier, The Spinnaker was cited as Asia Pacific Property Awards’ Best Sustainable Residential Development with Five Stars and Winner for Condominium Development in the Philippines at Marriot Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok. These earned The Spinnaker the nominations on the regional level, where the development was judged and determined as Asia Pacific’s Best.
“These awards inspire us to continue innovating and shaping the future of luxury resort living in the Philippines and worldwide. We hope that other firms will share our commitment to create future-proof and sustainable developments,” Manzano added.
The IPA celebrates the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry. Each entry was meticulously evaluated by a panel of over 100 industry experts, focusing on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The judging panel is chaired by Lord Best and Lord Waverley, Lord Thurso and The Earl of Lytton, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament and highly experienced team of professionals who cover the whole range of property disciplines around the world.
An accolade from the IPA is globally renowned as one of the most significant and prestigious awards in the property industry and is considered as a world-renowned mark of excellence.
The Spinnaker Sets the Global Benchmark for Sustainable Residential Development
The Spinnaker is proudly pursuing EDGE Certification of the International Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of The World Bank, targeting to meet the criteria of at least 20% savings on use of resources: water, energy, and embodied materials. The condotel will be the first to feature the double-piped waterline system to use non-potable water for toilet flushing and irrigation. It will also provide Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations to reduce and significant use of recycled materials for further lower the property’s carbon footprint.
The Spinnaker is part of the eco-friendly development of Club Laiya. Along with LandcoBeachTowns CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach), Club Laiya is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-registered for the properties’ sustainability program. There are tree-lined walkways, pedestrian routes, bicycle lanes, a beach promenade. There’s also double-piped water management system in the entire development. Environmental conservation efforts and livelihood projects for the local community are undertaken.
The Spinnaker – An Iconic Beachfront Condotel
Only two and a half hours from Metro Manila and adjacent to Landco Pacific’s Playa Laiya, The Spinnaker is at the beachfront of the sun-kissed Club Laiya, the master-planned resort estates, and tourism destination. The development also features a mix of residential and commercial lots, and tourist hubs. Each provides distinct experiences and opportunities that are part of one unified development of Landco Pacific Corporation.
The condotel’s poetic structure allows beach home buyers and investors to realize their modern beach home or rental business, complete with modern amenities and amidst the sound of waves, picturesque sunsets and steps aways from the fine white sand and turquoise sea.
The captivating medium-rise beachfront premium condominium, with terraced levels and luxurious cuts, features an exclusive 4th floor infinity pool, and positive Miami vibes. All of the distinctly curated 247 units of The Spinnaker have an expansive view of the sea by Tayabas Bay for a welcoming sea view and fresh breeze, and some units will have both the sea and landscape punctuated by Mt. Daguldol.
Each unit features a generous floor-to-ceiling height of the general area at approximately 2.80 meters; pre-wired outlets ready for internet access; individual intercom facility; pre-installed ceiling LED lighting fixtures; cove ceiling on strategic locations, automatic smoke detectors, and fire alarm sprinkler system; main door security view hole feature; and dedicated washing machine area. Essential appliances are also provided for each unit: inverter aircons and refrigerators, induction cooktop, rangehood, and multi-point water heater.
Residential property investors have the option to select from the curated units: 34-37 sqm studio units, 44-52 sqm one-bedroom units, 86 to 123 sqm two-bedroom units, 91-225 sqm three-bedroom units, 70 sqm one-bedroom bi-level units, 130 to 198 sqm two-bedroom bi-level units, and a 315 sqm three-bedroom bi-level unit. A few commercial units are available at the lobby level from 51 to 279 sqm. There are parking spaces for both cars and big bikes.
The Spinnaker offers hotel-like amenities in its building to be managed by LandcoLifestyle Ventures (LLV), Landco Pacific’s hospitality arm: a well-designed lobby, commercial spaces for dining and leisure activities, drop-off area, common and podium parking, meeting rooms and storage rooms, gym and spa, a 300-sqm, 25-meter Infinity lap pool, kid’s pool, lounge area, bar, kid’s play zone, ballroom for social and corporate functions, a sky bar and helipad.
LLV will also offer owners and investors of its units, the option to avail of its property management for short-term, long-term lease, ensuring rental income and value appreciation of their investment.
Strategically situated at Club Laiya, facilities are comprised of robust common area estate WI-FI for Work from the Beach (WFB) set-up, 24/7 security with CCTV, slipway for small boats and jetski, and hospitality and leisure attractions managed by LLV: Laiya Beach Club with lap and infinity pools, and a second-level restaurant with a sea view; 33 Cocoons, pod-like airconditioned accommodations; Camperisti, modern “glamper vans”, and Captain Barbozza Restaurant and Bar.
For more information about Landco Pacific Corporation and The Spinnaker, visit their https://www.landco.ph/ or https://www.facebook.com/LandcoPacificCorporation
For the full list of winners at the 2024-2025 International Property Awards, visit their website: https://propertyawards.net/region/international/?fwp_winner_year=2024-winners
