A shift in lifestyle choices and the increasing number of real estate developments are driving the trend towards vertical living. People, especially those working in the metro, opt to live in condominium units for their accessibility and amenities.
There are several factors to consider in choosing a condo. But if you want to live harmoniously, considering feng shui principles can help guide you before making the final decision.
Feng shui, which means “wind-water,” helps in achieving harmony between energy and space within a given environment. It also offers a sensible and practical way of creating nurturing spaces that make you feel good and inspired.
Keep these insights in mind while exploring your condo options.
Mind the site. For feng shui practitioners, one of the most auspicious sites for a residential building is within the “belly of the dragon.” It is a place that’s higher than plains but below strong winds, striking a balance between wind and water.
Symbolically, the belly is considered the center of the dragon—a place of sustenance and nourishment. People living in the area are in the good position to prosper, accumulate wealth, and attract luck.
Check the unit. A unit located on the higher level is highly associated with good fortune because you get a lighter energy when there are fewer condo units encumbering your space. Also, natural light is more available on top floors, bringing more positive energy.
Ideally, go for units that are shaped regularly and evoke balance. Hallways and elevators should be wide enough and obstruction-free as these are considered internal gateways of energy.
Feel the flow. Feng shui stresses the importance of organizing spaces so that positive energy flows and circulates. Space should be properly divided but sans barriers that restrict the stream of energy. Open, uncluttered areas are endorsed because cramped corners trap stagnant energy which begets negativity and malaise as it prevents life to flow freely.
One property that thoughtfully planned every space is One Wilson Square by Federal Land Inc., one of the country’s prime real estate developers. Rising in Greenhills, San Juan City, identified by feng shui practitioners as the belly of the dragon, One Wilson Square is close to the intersection of Edsa and Ortigas. Its strategic location brings residents minutes away from top-notch schools as well as Greenhills’ shops, restaurants, and entertainment hubs.
Located at the corner of Ortigas and Wilson streets, it provides easy access to Quezon City, Manila, Mandaluyong, Makati and the Pasig areas.
Every unit in One Willson Square has a deck that opens up to the horizon. This residence also features amenities for every facet of life—there’s a space for families’ relaxation, fitness, gatherings, spaces for business, and a patch of green to commune and reflect.