Friday, September 19, 2014

Ayala Center Cebu's New Wing - Ode to Edwin

Edwin's Last Journey - Ayala Center Cebu's New Wing...


Edwin is my brother who passed away last May 2013.  It was sudden, and for us he left behind - it was really painful. The year before that in 2012, it was my mother.  No words could express the kind of grief we went through.  Now I can understand why some people find it difficult to move on after a loss...

Some months after Edwin left, it was hard to look at Ayala's new wing because it was his last work. He was then working as a Safety Supervisor for Makati Development Corporation. And passing by the new wing will always remind me of him. But there is truth in the saying, time heals..., because it does not hurt so much anymore.

Stairs to the Lobby

The Driveway and Parking Area on the Basement 


That will be the new Rustan's in Cebu

Walking distance is Cebu Marriott Hotel which is just beside it


The new wing houses global brands like Zara, Mango, Aerospotale to name a few... and Ayala Cebu's Cyber Zone. And on the upper most level is the new chapel and more restaurants.

View from the 3rd Level through the glass walls
Edwin would have been proud standing here with us, viewing the scenes below since he was part of this project...

Road going to Gorordo Ave.

Empty space just waiting for coming developments

Interior of the new wing
Mango

That's Zara over there

The new dining experiences and the view from the top... that building there ongoing construction is Park Point Residences, and would have been Edwin's next assignment...



View from the 4th level

Apple One and Marriott to the right

Skyrise buildings seen from the 4th level

New restaurants on the rise on the 4th level


Edwin has travelled a lot in pursuit of his dreams... Taiwan... Dubai... but thankfully he came home for his last journey... Sweet blisssful sleep my brother...