At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Observatory Sales Pavilion: Thomas Mirasol, Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG) president; His Excellency Endo Kazuya, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines; Alfred Ty, Federal Land and FNG chairman; Hon. Benjamin Abalos Sr., former mayor of Mandaluyong; Yusuke Hirano, vice chairman of FNG; and Tomohiro Fukuda, Nikken Sekkei general manager
The Observatory is a 4.5-ha mixed-use township by Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG). Situated along Pioneer Street in Mandaluyong City, across the Pasig River from BGC, it is a reimagining of city life in the heart of Metro Manila, with residential towers, retail offerings, and an office building. The development offers a modern retreat in a strategic location, emphasizing convenience and comfort. The 1,700-sqm Sales Pavilion presents the convergence of Japanese and Filipino cultures.
Yusuke Hirano, FNG vice chairman, said, “Today, we are officially launching The Observatory Sales Pavilion, the result of hard work by our Filipino and Japanese teams, side by side, guided by a shared vision. When Federal Land and Nomura Real Estate formed this joint venture, we committed to bringing new value to the Philippines. This showroom is proof of that promise. Here, Japanese precision meets Filipino creativity, building something modern and lasting.”
The facade of The Observatory Sales Pavilion, with UCC Mentore located within the space
The Observatory is gearing up for the completion of its first residential tower in 2030: the Sora Tower. Its Japanese name, meaning “sky,” reflects its soaring presence over the city, while drawing inspiration from Tokyo’s dynamic Shibuya district.
The tour begins at the reception area, which also features a scale model that presents the vision for the complex. The space is defined by glass windows that open up to outside views. By day, passersby are greeted with landscaping, a serene contrast to the bustle of Pioneer Street; by night, the same space glows against the city backdrop.
The scale model at The Observatory Sales Pavilion provides a glimpse of the 4.5-ha mixed-use township in Mandaluyong City, with residential towers, retail spaces, and open areas designed.
Guests are then guided from the reception to the model units along a green path that runs between the two areas. Beyond the scenery, the integration of the outdoors and indoors creates a sense of privacy conducive to relaxation, prayer, study, and renewal. The design also reflects the actual plan for the 4.5-ha township where walkable, open spaces are designed to prioritize safety, connectivity, and ease of access throughout the community.
The Observatory one-bedroom model unit
The Observatory three-bedroom model unit
The Sales Pavilion experience continues with model unit viewings of the studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom configurations. The studio reflects the modern bachelor with its bold, Shibuya-inspired energy and high-contrast palette, while the one-bedroom offers young couples a spacious yet intimate home. The two-bedroom adapts to the evolving needs of young families, while the three-bedroom has an open-plan layout for entertaining, dining, and leisure.
Common to all units are functional amenities and creative storage solutions. Among these are the genkan, a traditional shoe storage and entryway feature integrated into all unit types. There is also a pull-out counter exclusive to one-bedroom units, while a pull-out panel is distinct to the studio unit.
The Observatory Sales Pavilion experience concludes at the view deck on the second floor—a prelude to The Observatory’s panoramic views of the BGC skyline.
Guests can enjoy handcrafted coffee at the UCC Mentore conveniently located within the space, as well as food trucks from MOS Burger and Coco Ichibanya.
Positioned at the true center of Metro Manila, The Observatory stands as a vantage point—not only offering a clear view of the city, but giving homeowners a broader perspective on contemporary living.
Guests toured The Observatory Sales Pavilion showroom, which features The Observatory’s scale model, a range of model units, and Japanese-inspired elements such as the ‘shunou’ storage system and ‘kaizen’ layouts.
Thomas Mirasol, Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG) president; Masao Toba, NRE management adviser; Architect Gilbert Berba, FNG head of urban planning and design group; and Tomohiro Fukuda, Nikken Sekkei general manager
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Observatory Sales Pavilion: Thomas Mirasol, Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG) president; His Excellency Endo Kazuya, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines; Alfred Ty, Federal Land and FNG chairman; Hon. Benjamin Abalos Sr., former mayor of Mandaluyong; Yusuke Hirano, vice chairman of FNG; and Tomohiro Fukuda, Nikken Sekkei general manager
Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG) is a joint venture between Federal Land Inc. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd, two real estate giants in the Philippines and Japan.
