Manila, the capital and cultural center of Philippines is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Although the second most natural disaster-prone capital city, next to Tokyo, it is amongst the fastest growing cities of Southeast Asia.
A city planned by an American architect and urban planner, Daniel Burnham in the era of ‘City Beautiful Movement’, Manila’s character, although an eclectic mix of architectural styles, is distinguished through broad streets and avenues radiating out from rectangles. Reflecting its turbulent history and scars of wars are some bare remains, reasonably preserved or beautifully reconstructed historic monuments, reflecting American, Chinese, Japanese and Malay influences. Famed for its Art deco theatres, most of which are now demolished, Manila also exhibits Neoclassical and Beaux-Art styles in its streetscapes. Prominent Filipino architects such as Felipe Roxas, Tomas Mapua, Juan M. Arenello and Antonio Toledo fabricated most of the important public buildings of the city that we see today.
Currently, top architects in Manila are working towards creating modern, contemporary and earthquake resistant buildings, employing an age-old method used in churches and government structures during the Spanish colonial period in Philippines- ‘Earthquake Baroque’. Also, currently in focus is the restoration and renovation of historically significant buildings in Manila, with an aim to restore the city to its former glory and its beautiful prewar state.
Here is a list of the 40 top Architecture firms in Manila, arranged in random order-
Architects Espina, Perez Espina & Associates | Philippines Architecture
Scope of services: Architectural design, Master planning, Renovation.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Retail.
Locations of Built Projects: Philippines.
Style of work: Addressing both practical and aesthetic requirements to provide an uplifting living environment.
Website: wwww.espinaarchitects.com
DNS Architects
Scope of services: Architectural design, Renovation.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial.
Locations of Built Projects: Manila.
Style of work: Delivering enduring, sustainable designs, whatever the aesthetic. Focused on the ‘Whole of Life’ costs of buildings, smart solutions and lower running costs.
Website: www.dnsarchitectsinc.com
Arch. Jeff McDaniel
Scope of services: Architectural design and Engineering services, Architectural interior design, Consultation, and Site inspection.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial.
Locations of Built Projects: Manila.
Style of work: Making designs that are more relevant and Cost-efficient.
Website: www.jeffseearchitecture.business.site
ArcoGroup Inc.
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Master planning, Environmental Graphics, Project Management
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Hospitality, Cultural, Retail, Cultural.
Locations of Built Projects: Philippines
Style of work: Innovative and integrated design practices.
Website: www.arcogrp.com
ASYA Design Partner | Philippines Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Transport, Retail, Hospitality, Industrial, Healthcare.
Locations of Built Projects: Philippines.
Style of work: Making a Positive and Beautiful contribution to the built Environment through excellence in Architecture.
Website: www.asyadesign.com.ph
AMD Architects
Scope of services: Architectural design, Master planning, Interior design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Educational, Commercial, Cultural, Healthcare.
Locations of Built Projects: Manila.
Style of work: Delivering innovative designs with exceptional efficiency, time after time.
Website: www.amdarchitectsph.com
Aoanan Arkitektos Studio
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Design.
Locations of Built Projects: Manila
Style of work: Carefully crafted architecture seamlessly integrating people and place.
Website: http://aoananarkitektos.wix.com/a2studio
Anglo Partners+Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Manila.
Style of work: Carefully crafted architecture that has minimal impacts on the Environment.
Website: www.angloarchitects.com
Arch. Tobias Guggenheimer
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Hospitality, Healthcare, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Philippines, New York.
Style of work: Providing unique, beautiful and functional design solutions.
Website: www.guggenheimerarchitect.com
Allen Buenaventura Architects | Philippines Architecture
Scope of services: Architecture, Master planning.
Types of Built Projects: Healthcare
Locations of Built Projects: Manila.
Style of work: Contemporary, sophisticated and always conveying an eye for detail.
Website: www.arbuenaarchitects.com
