By Pablo Barrera / Images from Torre Novarka's website and social media
There's a new real estate project, a new apartment building, in the city of Quetzaltenango called TORRE NOVARKA. But what is Torre Novarka? Join us to discover more about this new proposal.
What is known about the building from its Facebook page is that it will be constructed in Zone 3 of Xela, next to the Intercultural Center. This is an apartment tower, and according to its promotional material, Torre Novarka will offer several amenities such as a private gym, co-working area, lobby, smart access, power generator, security, and much more.
According to the real estate company itself, 46% of the project has already been sold. The project's developer is Constructora Génesis, which, according to its website, has 16 years of experience in the real estate market.
What's Behind the Name NOVARKA?
According to the company, NOVARKA was born as a tribute to Quetzaltenango's history and culture, fused with a modern vision of urban development.
"Nova," from the Latin for "new," aims to evoke a fresh start, while "Arka" symbolizes shelter and protection.
The promotion also highlights the following:
- Design with purpose
- Cultural inspiration
- Evolution in the way of living
Project Features:
- 10-story tower
- 32 apartments
- 2 parking areas
- Elevator service
- General Amenities:
- Gym area
- Co-working area
- Children's area
- Outdoor social area
What Types of Apartments Can We Find?
In this tower, you can find three types of apartments:
Apartment 1:
It features three bedrooms, a living-dining room, a study area, a kitchen equipped with cabinets and a breakfast bar, a general bathroom, laundry area, and decorative details such as lamps and included white goods.
- Living / Dining room
- Kitchen with cabinets and breakfast bar
- Laundry area
- Full general bathroom
- Study area
- One bedroom with closet
- Two premium bedrooms with walk-in closet, private bathroom, and balcony
- Decorative lamps
Apartment 2:
Its modern design includes everything necessary for comfortable living: integrated areas, modern and functional finishes, and a cozy atmosphere that suits both couples and small families.
- Living room
- Kitchen with cabinets and breakfast bar
- Laundry area
- Full general bathroom
- One bedroom with closet
- One bedroom with closet, private bathroom, and balcony
- Decorative lamps
Apartment 3:
With a single bedroom, this apartment is perfect for young professionals, students, or investors looking to generate income through platforms like Airbnb.
- Living room
- Kitchen with cabinets and breakfast bar
- Laundry area
- One bedroom with closet and private bathroom
- Decorative lamps
Analysis of the Vertical Housing Sector in Zone 3 of Xela:
In Zone 3 of Quetzaltenango, being a very commercial area, it must be said that this type of project was needed. These high-density housing solutions are necessary for a city like Quetzaltenango.
There are already other apartment buildings like Torre Floresta Xela, Altos de Occidente, and soon Luz Azul Apartamentos and Los Cerezos; however, these projects are located in other areas far from the city center, such as Zone 9 of Quetzaltenango and municipalities like La Esperanza.
But let's be clear, there are no projects of this type in Zone 3 itself, which is the heart of Quetzaltenango. The only other tower in the area is the UTZ Ulew tower, within the shopping center of the same name; however, this is not a residential tower, but rather a mixed-use tower with office spaces and perhaps, if developers continue with the idea, a hotel in the future.
The truth is that Zone 3 is where these types of developments are most needed, as it has the highest property value in the city and the greatest potential for high density, as well as the need for it, since it is in a commercial area with all services. It would be very attractive to be able to build this type of project in this zone.
In my opinion, I believe more apartment buildings are needed in this area, and the Torre Novarka project could be the spearhead for that. We wish its developers the best. What do you think about all this?
