Grand Land Inc. (GLI) introduced its upcoming project, the Auria Residences, a 33-story and 950-unit condominium located in Nivel Hills, Lahug, during the company’s Grand Annual Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion.
Benrick Ryan Go, Operations Director of Grand Land Inc., described the development as a seamless fusion of condominium living and a dynamic retail experience, aimed at redefining the urban lifestyle in Cebu City.
“We aim to create a harmonious blend of modern comfort and natural beauty, providing an unparalleled residential experience that reflects the vibrant spirit of Cebu City,” Go shared in an interview.
Auria Residences boasts a modern contemporary aesthetic, featuring wave-like dynamic paint patterns inspired by Cebu’s mountainous landscape. The high-rise’s residential units are strategically elevated, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Cebu City, the mountains, and the sea. Its three-wing layout maximizes multiple vantage points, ensuring that more residents enjoy unobstructed vistas of the natural and urban surroundings.
Retail Integration and Convenience
Enhancing the vibrancy of Nivel Hills, the development includes a lifestyle retail and shopping mall, curated with a selection of shops, dining options, and essential services. Auria leverages the expertise of the Gaisano Grand Group in retail, making it one of Cebu’s few developments offering direct mall access to its residents.
The mall will feature all the basics, a supermarket and a diverse selection of restaurants and cafés, overlooking the city, making it unique, Go said.
He explained that the name Auria is inspired by the word “breeze,” reflecting the refreshing ambiance that welcomes residents and visitors alike. “We wanted to integrate that feeling into the design of not just the condominium, but also the mall. Hence, if you see the mall’s design, it has soft curves, similar to that what you’ll think of when you think of wind,” Go said.
World-Class Amenities
“Located just 10 minutes away from Cebu IT Park, Auria provides its residents with panoramic views of Cebu, as well as our elevated take on very familiar, very traditional condominium amenities,” he said. “We have the Sky Pool and the Sky Lounge, which are traditional, but we differentiate ourselves because our pool is overlooking very similar to that of maybe Marina Bay Sands and the like.
Other amenities include a fully equipped gym catering to health-conscious residents, Yoga and meditation areas for mindfulness and relaxation, a sophisticated lobby lounge for residents and guests to unwind, and Multi-purpose and meeting rooms ideal for hosting special occasions and business gatherings.
Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability is a core component of the Auria project. Grand Land Inc. is integrating renewable energy solutions, including solar power, into the mall’s operations as part of its commitment to eco-friendly development. Additionally, the project incorporates open spaces to foster a sense of community.
“We want Auria to be more than just a condominium; we want it to be a place where people can gather, relax, and feel connected to their surroundings,” Go emphasized.
“I think what differentiates us from many of the condos also, outside of the view is really mall access living,” he added.
With its perfect blend of modern design, sustainability, and retail integration, Auria Residences is set to redefine urban living in Cebu. Residents and visitors can look forward to a vibrant new community where convenience, comfort, and breathtaking views come together seamlessly.
During the Grand Annual Awards 2025, Filipino Homes received two prestigious accolades: Grand Realty of the Year and Top Realty of the Year. The Grand Seller of the Year award was presented to Grecilda Sia.
Other awards included Top Seller of the Year, Promising Realty of the Year, Highly Commended Realty of the Year, Promising Seller of the Year, Best Dressed Male of the Year, and Best Dressed Female of the Year.
