Whether you’re a married or single professional, there’s always that yearning to balance family or "me" time with work time. Consider the hours spent commuting or driving to and from the work place.

For those who spend practically half their lives in Makati, Pasay or Manila, Vista Residences’ Laureano de Trevi Towers offer that rare opportunity to breathe, relax and reenergize in the comforts of home.

Rising from a 5,000-sqm lot on Don Chino Roces Avenue in Makati City, Tower 1 is expected to be operational by year-end, for future residents to live or set up shop. Tower 1 alone has 28 floors and houses 335 units.

"We love how the architects achieved that flexibility of space, such that you can either just live there and take a quick walk or drive to your office; or live right next to or be a couple of floors away from your own office if you run a small business," said Red Rosales, division head of Vista Residences.

Palafox and Associates, who designed Trevi to be a commercial and residential place, made sure to install the facilities that matter. It has ample parking space that will accommodate condo owners’ vehicles, motorcycle parking and parking for the handicapped, a stand-by generator, two high-speed elevators, security 24/7, fire detection and alarm system, fire-rated residential floors and a sprinkler system in common areas.

The project is accessible to the major means of transportation, the MRT and the PNR; and is strategically located in the Makati Business District, near Makati Medical Center, Don Bosco and Assumption Colleges and Makati City’s major shopping centers. Even better, one doesn’t have to go far to take a break as amenities include choices of space to unwind in and gear up for another busy day ahead: An al fresco area, swimming pool, jogging path, landscaped gardens, a children’s playground, function areas and health club.

Vista Residences, the condominium development arm of Vista Land & Lifescapes, the country’s largest homebuilder, entered the market in 2006 to offer Filipinos the convenience of condominium living. It has combined the space-planning expertise of the country’s top architects and accessible and attractive locations to fit a wide range of needs, budgets and lifestyles.

More information is at www.vistaresidences.com.ph.