What if your condo wasn’t just somewhere you came home to—but a place designed around the way you actually live?
That seems to be the idea behind Liv Katipunan, ARTHALAND’s newest residential development in Quezon City.
Set in one of Metro Manila’s busiest and most youthful neighborhoods, Liv is being designed around something many condo developments promise but don’t always deliver: a lifestyle that makes everyday life a little easier, healthier, and more connected.
And now, you can get a sneak peek before the actual towers are completed.
Welcome to Liv—Before Liv Even Exists
What's Inside
ARTHALAND recently opened the Arthaland Gallery at Quezon City, located at the corner of Rajah Matanda Street and Katipunan Avenue.
It’s only about three kilometers from the future Liv site, roughly a five- to 10-minute drive.
The gallery is basically your chance to ask the question every potential condo buyer eventually asks:
“Okay, but what will it actually feel like to live there?”
Instead of relying entirely on floor plans and computer-generated images, visitors can explore a scale model of the development, check the finishes, use a digital kiosk, and step inside fully furnished Studio and One-bedroom model units.
And there’s a café.
Local brand Switch Coffee operates a café at the gallery with indoor and al fresco seating, so you can actually hang out, grab a coffee, and take your time exploring the space.
Honestly, that’s a much more appealing way to check out a property than being rushed through a showroom.
Location, Location… and More Location
If you’re familiar with Katipunan, you already know why the location is a big deal.
Liv has access to both Katipunan Avenue and Esteban Abada Street, and the development will feature a dedicated bridgeway connecting directly to Ateneo de Manila University’s Gate 1.
It’s also approximately a five-minute walk to LRT-2 Katipunan Station.
Ateneo, Miriam College, UP Diliman, restaurants, cafés, shops, and other lifestyle destinations are all within easy reach.
That makes Liv particularly interesting for students and their families, but it doesn’t stop there.
Young professionals who want to stay connected to the city without spending hours commuting may also find the location attractive.
And for property investors, being close to major universities is another factor worth considering.
Small Condo? Make Every Square Meter Count.
One of the things that makes Liv interesting is its approach to compact living.
The interiors were designed by Hong Kong-based RGBA Design Ltd., which has experience in residential, interior architecture, and hospitality projects across the Philippines and Asia.
The philosophy seems refreshingly practical:
Don’t just make a small condo look good. Make it work.
Take the approximately 25-square-meter Studio.
Instead of simply putting a bed, sofa, and table into one room and hoping for the best, the model unit uses a custom bunk bed with a study area underneath.
Suddenly, you have different zones for sleeping, studying, working, and being creative—all while keeping the main living area open.
Large operable windows bring in natural light and fresh air, while separate toilet and shower areas make the bathroom more functional.
It’s the kind of design that makes you think, “Wait… why don’t more small condos do this?”
The approximately 40-square-meter One-bedroom takes things a little further, with a private balcony, large operable windows, and separate toilet and shower areas.
It’s designed for someone who wants a little more privacy, comfort, and room to entertain.
It’s Not Just About the Condo
Liv is being planned as a vertical community, not simply two towers filled with individual units.
Residents will have access to amenities including a swimming pool, gym, function room, multi-purpose court, landscaped parks, a Potager Garden, and collaborative spaces.
The development is also targeting four sustainability certifications: LEED, WELL, EDGE, and BERDE, with a goal of achieving at least 20% energy and water savings.
That sustainability focus fits into the bigger picture ARTHALAND is creating around Liv: a home that considers not only how people live, but also how their environment affects their wellbeing.
So, Who Is Liv Katipunan Really For?
The first tower, Liv North, will stand 46 stories tall and offer 748 residential units.
Studios, One-bedroom, and Two-bedroom residences will range from approximately 24 to 70 square meters.
That could make Liv appealing to a pretty wide range of buyers—from parents looking for a convenient home for their college-aged children to young professionals, first-time condo buyers, and property investors.
But there’s an important detail to keep in mind:
Liv North is targeted for turnover in July 2031.
So this isn’t a “move in next year” kind of property.
It’s a long-term play.
And maybe that’s exactly why the gallery is interesting.
You get to experience the concept now and decide whether you can actually picture your life there later.
Is Liv Katipunan Worth Checking Out?
If you’re searching for a condo in Quezon City, particularly around Katipunan, Liv is definitely a development to keep on your radar.
The combination of location, flexible interiors, wellness amenities, sustainability features, and access to major schools gives it a lifestyle proposition that’s easy to understand.
But ultimately, a condo can look amazing on paper and still feel completely wrong once you’re standing inside it.
That’s why the Arthaland Gallery could be worth a visit.
Walk through the model units.
Look at the finishes.
Check out the spaces.
Have a coffee.
And most importantly, ask yourself:
“Could I actually see myself living here?”
Because when you’re buying a home—or investing in one—you’re not really buying 25, 40, or 70 square meters.
You’re buying into a way of life.
And Liv Katipunan is betting that its version of that life is one people will want.
