We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer about their original and creative design work. is an award-winning creative designer, that makes our world a better place with their original works.
("") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work . Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
: City of Pearl, the iconic SMART city of the future, signifies hope and increased social mobility for many generations to come. The 8 islands originate from the shape of the shells, within which boast eight pearls stretched across Manila Bay, illuminated by an unparalleled sunset of wonder, redefining “Pearl of the Orient.” To accentuate such a vision, ribbons of form flow through each island merging with landscape and water into functions for generations of Filippinos.
: Our main focus was to create a place which instills a sense of place amongst its visitors and residents. Thus, not only do we have living commodities such as residential and working areas, but we also have 5 star hotels and golf resorts for visitors.
: The project was commissioned in 2016 and is currently still ongoing. It is projected to finish in 2020. The project is located at the coastline of Manila in Philippines.
: We pursued the inspiration of "hope" and "increased social mobility" for future generations of Filippinos.
: The target customer are the future generation of Filippinos.
: City of Pearl is designed to become the first SMART city in Southeast Asia, with artificial intelligence integrated into the SMART grid, providing real time optimal efficiency. Furthermore, it is centred around sustainable design - using renewable energy like solar and tidal power to ensure effective energy production and consumption. In terms, of facilities, COP is an international community with commercial, residential, convention, healthcare, tourism, education and sports hubs.
: The City of Pearl harmonizes with its surrounding through the allocation of Community Oriented Facilities and programmes to instil a sense of place amongst its visitors and residents. Along the coast and across golf course lies a waterway which will be streaming with water taxies, an alternate form of moving between areas, enjoying the seaview and greeneries. Here, visitors can experience luxurious lifestyles that Manila has to offer.
