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Manila’s New Energy Efficient Bank HQ

Manila’s New Energy Efficient Bank HQ
15 January 2025
 

Foster + Partners’ BDO Unibank Inc. Campus Manila challenges the idea of traditional air-conditioned high-rise towers.

 

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The project consolidates five urban plots into a single, cohesive campus featuring two high-rise towers and a triple-volume public space.

 

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Picture: a CGI of the proposed new towers, showing their full height and weaved-style façade. Image Credit: Foster + Partners

 

The campus includes a public museum for exhibitions, a 3,000-square-meter meeting and event space, and landscaped areas with artwork.

The design team has carried out extensive solar analysis on the façades to determine which areas receive the highest levels of sun exposure. These areas are shaded by the woven metal mesh infill screens that are inspired by traditional weaving patterns. At night, the façade is illuminated by concealed interior light fittings.

 

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Picture: a CGI showing the ground floor of the property with a public seating and lots of plants. Image Credit: Foster + Partners

 

The design incorporates 70 per cent on-site water recycling, radiant cooling systems, and renewable energy, aiming for Green Mark Net Zero Energy status. The project is also pursuing the Green Mark Super Low Energy certification, a first in the Philippines.

Picture: a CGI showing a foyer with large amounts of plants, a seating area and escalators. Image Credit: Foster + Partners

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 15 January 2025

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