This is an invitation-only competition
Buildner has contacted prospective competition participants to invite them to participate in this exclusive design challenge.
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Introduction
The Manila Bay Central Park Challenge is organized by SM Prime Holdings and Buildner. This exclusive, invitation-only competition aims to design a landmark park for Manila’s future Central Business District. The client has ambitiously set a goal to create a space that rivals the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The competition seeks to develop a sustainable and iconic public space that will serve as a visual and cultural beacon for the city.
Invited participants are tasked with creating a cohesive design that enhances urban connectivity, promotes community engagement, and incorporates environmentally sustainable practices.
The prize fund for the winning design is 350,000 euros. The winning design will set the tone for future development, establishing the park as a vibrant hub for both locals and visitors.
Congratulations to the five
shortlisted design firms!
We are excited to announce that the following companies have been shortlisted from a list of invited firms by Buildner. The selection was made via a rigorous Request for Qualification (RFQ) process. Each firm will receive €50,000 compensation upon successful submission of their project.
This is an outstanding achievement and an incredible opportunity to design a future global landmark for the Philippines. The companies are listed in random order.
Prizes
350,000 + Construction
50,000 €
Each of the five selected firms will receive 50,000 EUR to support its conceptual design work.
100,000 €
+ funding to travel to the World Architecture Festival in Singapore to present its project
+ the option to enter into contract negotiations with the client to develop the project
Competition jury
Extended list of jury biographiesJury members shall under no circumstances be contacted by competition participants or their representatives. Participants who attempt to contact jury members, shall be disqualified. All jury members are involved in the evaluation based on their availability at that time.
All communication regarding the competition should only be carried out with Buildner staff. For any questions please contact us on [email protected]
Paul Finch
World Architecture Festival
UK
Zenaida D. C. Galingan
UP College of Architecture
Philippines
Tim Kobe
Eight Inc
United States
Jessica Sy
SM Prime
Philippines
Ken Yeang
Hamzah & Yeang
Malaysia
Angelene Chan
DP Architects
Singapore
Belinda Tato
Ecosistema Urbano and Harvard GSD
Spain
Tony Chan
Arup
Singapore
