SM Prime is developing big infrastructures in the country for many years and is one of the big businesses who contributes the grow our economy. They paid big taxes and give more jobs to our fellow Filipino. SM Aurora Premier in Taguig City will be open Thursday Evening May 16, 2013. People will now enjoy the new excitement and adventures inside. Don't miss the opening as there will be big surprises and discounts waiting for you.
MANILA, Philippines - SM Prime Holdings, the country's biggest mall developer, is set to open its newest mall, SM Aura Premier in Taguig City on Thursday evening.
The mall has been getting a lot of buzz, especially since celebrity Sarah Jessica Parker will be cutting the ribbon at this evening's opening event.
SM Prime described the new shopping mall as a "state-of-the-art civic center", which was made possible through a public-private partnership project with the Taguig city government.
"We are glad to be given this opportunity to work with the city of Taguig in building a state of the art civic center which will redefine the city’s landscape. We support Taguig’s bid to be a world-class city as SM Aura is an innovative concept with its fashion, dining, entertainment, business and lifestyle selections and ground-breaking architecture and first-rate design that will appeal to other cities that want to showcase their best for the world to see,” SM Prime President Hans T. Sy said in a statement.
The property where SM Aura stands was originally donated by Bases Conversion and Development Authority to the Taguig city government for use as a "civic center." However, the Taguig government bidded out the development of the civic center, which SM won.
Despite the description as a "civic center," SM Aura, with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 234,892 square meters (sqm), will have an office tower and retail space.
SM Aura Premier's building is designed by Miami-based architectural firm Arquitectonica. It will also have a 1,000 seat event hall, "Samsung Hall", which will serve as a venue for concerts and performances; as well as The Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod.
The mall will have anchor tenants, SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, asTrade Hall, Foodcourt, two regular Cinemas, two Director’s Clubs and an IMAX Theater. It will also have a convention center.
Among the restaurants making its debut at SM Aura are NBA Cafe, Trattoria Chef Chris, Boulangerie Paul and Todd English Food Hall. Together with Manila Hotel, SM Aura will also have the Champagne Room at the Sky Park's terrace.
Global fashion brands such as Suiteblanco, Stefanel, Minelli, TM Lewin, J. Lindberg, B.B. Dakota and River Island will be opening their first Philippine stores in SM Aura.
SM Aura also aims to become one of the first civic centers in the country to be certified Gold under the US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, an internationally-recognized green building program established in 135 countries.
"SM Prime, through SM Aura, has a remarkable opportunity to lead the shift to sustainability in buildings. SM Aura has set a higher standard with high performance technologies that use less energy, consume less water, and leave a smaller footprint on the city’s resources," Sy said.
With the opening of SM Aura Premier, SM now has a total of 47 malls all over the country.
This year, SM Prime is scheduled to open SM City BF Paranaque, while SM Megamall will be expanded with the opening of Building D.
source: abs-cbnnews.com
It's SM Aura, not Aurora.
ReplyDeleteIt's not May 16, that's the by-invitation only opening.
ReplyDeleteMay 17 is the public opening.