Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) officially shuts down its Greenbelt 1 operations ahead of a reported five-year, ₱13 billion development mall plan, scheduled for a 2028 unveiling. Closing its doors after 41 years, the landmark welcomes a luxury-driven makeover, featuring experience-friendly spaces that “challenge” the establishment’s retailers.
Artist’s perspective of the new Greenbelt 1. The iconic Greenbelt 1, Ayala Land’s oldest mall, will be closed down in April this year to give way for the redevelopment. pic.twitter.com/XuTuQL3sLQ
— Ted Cordero (@Ted_Cordero) February 15, 2024
Originally designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin, the Paseo de Roxas, Makati resident is one of four large-scale Ayala Malls due for redevelopment, alongside Glorietta 2, TriNoma, and Ayala Center Cebu. ALI plans to collaborate with global experts, including “Buchan, Gensler, and CAN Design, Ltd., for the planned redevelopment,” integrating aspects of the original structure co-developed with Locsin.
“Greenbelt will evolve from the Philippines lifestyle capital to the next regional fashion and luxury destination,” ALI mentioned.
“The redevelopment will unleash the full potential of the mall’s retail spaces, enhance areas for convergence and experiences, and create spaces that challenge Ayala Malls’ retailers to bring their best,” ALI added.
Since 1982, Greenbelt 1 housed Cafe Via Mare’s pioneering branch and Repertory Philippines’ OnStage Theater among others.
Today is the last day of Greenbelt 1 before its demolition.
Greenbelt 1 is Ayala’s oldest mall, having been built in the 1970s. It was co-developed and designed by national artist for architecture Leandro Locsin.
Share your Greenbelt 1 memories! pic.twitter.com/o44Fov8Slu
— WhenInManila.com (@WhenInManila) March 31, 2024
LAST LOOK BEFORE CLOSURE
The iconic Greenbelt 1 Mall along Paseo de Roxas in Makati City conducts its last of day business for all the tenants and mallgoers on Easter Sunday, March 31. pic.twitter.com/gFvgVTuxGN— Manila Standard (@MlaStandard) March 31, 2024
Bye, Greenbelt 1 💔
Thanks for the memories! pic.twitter.com/54IYvez2tL— Jove Francisco (@jovefrancisco) March 31, 2024
Thank you for over three decades of memories, Greenbelt 1. pic.twitter.com/juJhG70aJ9
— Dax (@daxlucas) March 31, 2024
Greenbelt 1 will now be demolished. You will never really know that each time you visit a place, it will be the last time you visit that place. Thank you Greenbelt 1 for the memories. Out with the old, in with the new.
— Jai (@_jaic_) April 1, 2024
Went to the iconic Greenbelt 1 (previously just Greenbelt) for the last time last Sunday before it closes at the end of the month for scheduled demolition. Bitter sweet because it brings back memories of the 80s. One of the best Cinemas during that time. #Greenbelt #LeandroLocsin pic.twitter.com/8QK3eLUD1N
— ᴅᴏɴɴ⚕︎ᴇ on 𝕏 (@kiddydoc67) March 26, 2024
Goodbye for now Greenbelt 1. We will see you again! pic.twitter.com/xKp19V0XkH
— greg (@gregvangelista) March 31, 2024
