Being recognized as one of the best in the world is a feat nonpareil. It is something that billions dream of, but that only a handful ever achieve. The aim of the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Awards is to establish an elite group of companies as industry leaders. Displaying superior levels of quality and forward-thinking excellence through their work, Casas + Architects Inc has been distinguished as one of the best Architects & Designers worldwide and has subsequently been awarded the Best Luxury High Rise Architecture for Shang One Horizon in the Philippines at the 14th annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards.

Initiated in 2021, the Shang One Horizon makes history by featuring the first cold bent glass façade in the Philippines, making it a true standout addition. Cold bending is a relatively new practice that is both cost- and energy efficient, in line with the group’s goals to move towards sustainability.

An archipelagic country consisting of thousands of islands, the Philippines is an incredibly popular tourist destination for lovers of pristine beaches and tropical weather. And while the abundance of natural beauty is something to behold, it is also the 13th most populous country in the world, with a bustling cosmopolitan side. Three of the ten largest malls in the world, for instance, are located in the Philippines.

And in this thriving metropolis, to leave one’s mark is a particularly laud-worthy achievement, the sort of achievement that Casas + Architects Inc is comfortably and notably familiar with.

Between 2006 and 2014, the firm was consistently awarded as one of BCI Asia’s Top 10 Architectural Firms of the Philippines from 2006 to 2014. Held in Singapore, the Financial Services Summit & Awards recognized Casas + Architects Inc for their work by awarding them the Best Customer Experience award, while Asia Pacific Property Awards placed them on the cover of their 2020-2021 Awards Magazine for their iconic Feu Alabang Chapel.

Their award-winning Pacific Plaza Hotel – located in Manila’s commercial hub, Bonifacio Global City – for example, is a landmark high-end condominium project that is considered among the most iconic buildings in the country. With its curvilinear design, the eye-catching twin tower stands out from the other luxury condo towers in the area.

Setting a record for the largest ballroom in the Philippines, their Marriott Grand Ballroom is designed to accommodate lavish, large-scale events such as art exhibitions, weddings, and conventions. The grandiose building includes a black box theater and the iconic Diplomatic & Ceremonial Halls. This project saw Casas + Architects Inc become the first in the country to incorporate the Skyfold vertical folding, technology at the forefront of architectural design, including a programmable 360-color-changing Light Pillow Ceiling.

An older project launched in 2003 and developed over a number of phases, Camp John Hay Manor incorporated Camp John Hay’s signature log cabin exterior and interior finishes. This won them an award for energy efficiency in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Energy Awards’ Tropical Building Category.

Casas + Architects Inc are a multidisciplinary group of highly skilled professionals with the technological and creative prowess to provide outstanding service in their three fields of specialization: Architectural Design, Interior Design, and Master planning.

From conceptual design to construction administration to material selection, sustainability has always been a part of how Casas + Architects Inc operates. Making a point of remaining open-minded, they are constantly on alert for how best to incorporate existing technologies, and when to welcome newer sustainable strategies. Theirs is a philosophy that places great importance on making a positive impact on individual lives, on the environment, and within the communities and cities that their projects are located in.

With construction for Casas + Architects Inc’s already award-winning now  Shang One Horizon well underway – due to be completed by 2025 – the firm continues to contribute to the creation and master planning of luxury high-rise residential condominiums, commercial complexes, and iconic buildings all across the Philippine landscape. Their creativity, skillfulness, and willingness to go above and beyond certainly distinguish them in the upper echelon of Architecture & Design.

For more information on their award-winning projects and forward-thinking ethos, visit their website here: http://www.casasarchitects.com/