Camella Forecasts Multigenerational Living as the Next Frontier in Philippine Real Estate

Multigenerational living—where grandparents, parents, children, and extended relatives reside within a single household—has long been a hallmark of the Filipino way of life. Over the past few decades, the Philippine housing profile has undergone significant transformations that underscore the resilience and adaptability of the residential model. Data from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) reveal that extended households increased from 25 percent in 1990 to 29 percent in 2020, while nuclear-family homes declined from 71 percent to 61 percent over the same period. Figures from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas also note that escalating property prices—up to 6.5 percent year-on-year as of 2022—combined with inflationary pressures and metropolitan congestion, have made multigenerational homeownership a pragmatic and financially feasible strategy, enabling families to consolidate resources, secure premium locations, and invest in real estate properties as a form of inheritance.

Design imperatives for a dynamic market

This creates a decisive opportunity to reimagine residential design to meet the nuanced needs of more complex households. Homes must be configured to foster shared experiences while allowing each generation autonomy. Adaptability has also emerged as a priority, with flexible spaces that provide shifting functions and convertible areas, ensuring the house they purchased remains relevant through decades of change.

Inclusivity further strengthens the appeal of a multigenerational home. Accessibility features such as step-free entry, wider doorways, and non-slip flooring enable senior family members to age in place with comfort while enhancing safety. Aesthetic harmony is equally essential, as designs that merge traditional architectural cues with modern styling can resonate across age groups.

A home for generations

Camella has taken a key step toward meeting this demand with Camella Prestige, its premium residential line crafted for multigenerational living. Designed to reflect the aspirations of Filipinos in extended households, it offers expansive house models, including Fiona, Gianna, and Hera, ranging from 140 to 170 square meters, on lot sizes starting from 130 square meters, giving ample configurations for multiple bedrooms, private retreats, and communal gathering zones.

Bedrooms provide privacy for each generation, while expansive kitchens—often with auxiliary cooking areas—anchor forever homes as functional and social sanctuaries. Open-plan living and dining areas allow for flexibility, easily transforming to host milestone celebrations. Outdoor features extend the livable space, offering both routine and recreational benefits.

Camella also introduces three-storey townvillas called Tiara and Chiara—housing innovations designed for hybrid home-and-work lifestyles, ideal for pioneering professionals and expanding entrepreneurs requiring multipurpose spaces for both living and running a business. 

As family structures diversify, Camella expands its residential portfolio with house models tailored to every life stage. For growing households of Overseas Filipinos, Camella offers spacious configurations to accommodate the dynamics of family life. Recognizing the Filipino tradition of extended families living under one household, it has introduced multigenerational homes, designed with ample living spaces that foster privacy and interaction.

To know more about Camella’s home for multigenerational living, visit www.camella.com.ph and follow @CamellaOfficial.