ASYA DESIGN

Manila-based architectural firm ASYA Design has moved in to their 12-storey

office building in MOA Complex, a reclaimed developing town located south
of Manila. Fittingly named as “A Place”, the firm took cues from its natural
surroundings and used it from the building’s form up to its functions.
The 23-year old architectural firm is putting their focus on the green market
and proving that building green is attainable. ASYA Design’s office
headquarters is intended to be a one-stop-shop for the green building market
in the Philippines, thus devoting an entire floor to tenants retailing green and
sustainable products. The building adapts a “core and shell” concept in its
design – a simple but direct approach that brings many advantages such as
maximizing space, intact core, easy access routes, maximizing daylight and
conservation of resources.

The façade serves as a statement in itself, with the coral-like podium and
bubbles as windows, reminding people of the rich biodiversity of coral reefs:
self-sustaining and ever resilient to the changing environment. While the
“bubbles” or gradating circular windows faces the warmer angles of the sun
for more coverage and less heat entering the building.

The building makes use of resources that are abundant in its natural forms
like the wind, rain and sun – all of which are accessible to mankind at no
cost. Proper building orientation allows the building to maximize passive
cooling by harnessing wind passing through its open podium. Ice-based
thermal energy is used to power the air conditioning system where ice is
created in the evening (at a lesser cost) to cool the building during the day.
The building also features energy efficient LED lighting which is used only
when artificial illumination is needed at night and a water filtration tank
system which filters recycled rainwater before it will be utilized by its users
ensuring a cleaner and safe non-potable water supply.

ASYA Design prides itself in pioneering in green architecture of which the

best symbol is its headquarters – A Place, the world’s first 201,000 square
feet LEED Gold Pre-Certified Building that is owned by an architectural firm.
Through modern technology and sustainable building methodologies, ASYA
Design aims to be an effective engagement platform for all companies who
wants to go green and post a challenge for future professionals to create a
new global benchmark, not only for green buildings but also for green living.

The A-Place development has been awarded Best Mixed-Use Office Project at
the Philippine Urban Land Institute Healthy Places last July 2016. ASYA
Design has been awarded the 2016 Philippines’ Best Sustainable
Architecture Firm by the Sustainable Building Awards presented by UK BUILD
magazine.

ARCHITECTURE
Memorable architecture of any scale is the product of collaboration and
innovation. As one of the leading Architectural Firm in the Philippines, we at
ASYA provide a better solution in your architectural needs. Seasoned
designers, technical architects, and managers led our architecture teams,
providing the diverse knowledge that is essential to each project’s success.
Our Expertise and Experience is our key to your success.

THE WORKPLACE
With design as its main line of service, A Place, ASYA Design’s Pre-certified
LEED Gold headquarters, features inspiring spaces to work that encourages
communication and caters to its need as an architectural and design firm. 

Office areas, for example, offer a minimalist open-space layout approach. It

promotes egalitarian principles and assures face to face connections with
peers. It also instantly opens up the space, letting more light in and letting
people move freely to casually connect.

Spaces to collaborate are available in the form of SOLUTION BOXES, a

room specifically designed for interaction, sharing ideas, and collaborating in
a seated semi-private area.

To engage the team even more, solution boxes have complete meeting
amenities such as cork boards, whiteboards, moveable interactive TV’s, and
a fantastic view to boot.

The MOOD ROOM is another feature that’s intended for designers. It’s a

library of all swatches that an interior designer or an architect could ever
need. It’s basically a mecca for supplier samples: from wall finishes, to
carpet samples, to facade mock ups where everything is properly collated,
labelled and archived. 

Even the lighting fixtures are operable such that designers can test weather
a material works well in warm or cool light. This way, our designers have a
fast and hassle-free experience of putting together a mood board for their
clients.

Committed to the work-play balance culture that ASYA Design emanates,

sports facilities are allocated throughout the building. Ultimately, we are
driven to perform with excellence and be the best in our craft by having a
sound mind and body. 

This is why A Place features an 8.5 meter-high multi-purpose PLAYGROUND

that’s convertible into a half-court Basketball facility or a Badminton court.
It’s operable blinds, and flexible lighting, also allows itself to also be venue
for intimate corporate gatherings.
Sports facilities are also readily available on the P2 floor, at A Place’s
cafeteria labelled as the CORAL.

During break time, ASYA Design staffs are encouraged to play Ping-Pong,
Billiards, and Air Hockey, in true arcade fashion.

Architect, CAD Operator, Site Engineer (Mechanical), Site Engineer

(Electrical), Site Engineer (Plumbing and Sanitary), Site Engineer (Fire
Protection), Site Engineer (Structural), Safety Officer, Property Manager,
Building Engineer, Interior Designer, Executive Assistant, Document
Controller, Admin Assistant, Receptionist, Accounting Assistant, Sewer,
AirconTech/ Aircon Cleaner, Electrician, Plumber
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