The highly anticipated Annual BCI Asia Awards ceremony took place at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila last Friday, June 16, 2023. During this prestigious event, the Philippines’ 10 most-active architecture firms and property developers were honoured with the esteemed BCI Top 10 Awards. It was a momentous occasion celebrating their exceptional contribution to the industry.
The portfolios of the top developers are valued at USD19.3 billion, while the portfolios of these elite architecture firms comprise USD16.5 billion worth of properties scheduled to start construction in Philippines this year. These firms were chosen based on the greatest aggregate value of projects under construction during the last full calendar year, weighted by the extent of their sustainability efforts. For architecture firms, pre-tender projects were included to recognise early incorporation of sustainable efforts.
Top Ten Architects 2023
- Arch. Jonathan O. Gan & Associates
- ArchiGlobal, Inc.
- ASYA Design
- Cañizares Architects Design Company (CAD Company)
- Casas+Architects, Inc.
- Edward Co Tan + Architects
- JSLA Architects
- LPPA Design Group / LP Pariñas & Associates
- Visionarch – Visionary Architecture Inc.
Top Ten Developers 2023
- Anchor Land Holdings Inc.
- CDC Holdings Inc.
- Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
- Robinsons Land Corporation
- DMCI Project Developers, Inc.
- Megaworld Corporation
- Nobleland Ventures Inc.
- PH1 World Developers, Inc.
- Primehomes Real Estate Development Inc.
- SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
The event also showcased regional winners and merit recipients of Asia’ leading Green Design Competition FuturArc Prize and BCI Asia Interior Design Awards. Details will be made available on FuturArc and Construction Plus platforms for each competition respectively in the coming months.
FuturArc Prize
FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2023, an international Green Design Competition for architecture professionals and students alike, was held from October 2022 to February 2023 with the theme of Cross-Generational Architecture. The theme explored the rapid change of societal compositions throughout Asia, asking entrants to envision sustainable design solutions for future generations amidst ongoing climate and planetary challenges.
The winners and merit recipients will be awarded at their respective countries across the BCI Asia Awards circuit with cash prizes, trophies, certificates and international publication on the FuturArc print magazine and online platforms.
This year, a merit award was bestowed to the entry from the Philippines titled Revamp the Dump by Noriel Estipular, who is a lecturer at the architectural department of the Technological Institute of the Philippines, Manila.
BCI Asia Interior Design Awards
BCI Interior Design Awards (IDA) 2023 calls for Interior Design projects in the theme of Human-Centred Interiors, awarding projects that showcase well-designed spaces that empower users to reside, engage and enrich their lives joyfully and meaningfully. The awarded designs illustrate a deep understanding of the users’ psyche, behaviour, habits and preferences.
The winners and merit recipients will be awarded at their respective countries across the BCI Asia Awards circuit with cash prizes, trophies, certificates and international publication on the Construction+ print magazine and online platforms.
BCI Asia Awards Philippines 2023 is proudly presented by:
Awards & Event Partners: Daikin Airconditioning Philippines, Inc., Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines. Inc., DATEM, Inc., Technal by Hydro
Exhibitors: Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation – Electric Works, K.U.S Architectural Components Inc. Teresa Marble Corporation, RCQ Modular Kitchen Corporation, Dongpeng Ceramics