Seaside Bowling Center
How can a bowling alley evoke the character of its coastal surroundings?
CAZA designed an 18-lane bowling alley at one of the world’s largest malls in Cebu, Philippines, which opened in November 2015. Situated along the coast of the Cebu Strait, the design draws inspiration from the beachfront environment, bringing its warm, relaxed atmosphere indoors.
Location
Cebu, Philippines
Research Areas Parametric Design
Typology Hospitality
Size
Medium
Status Complete
Project Team Carlos ArnaizLaura del Pino
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The plan adopts a modular design strategy, with clearly defined zones for competition, socializing, and entertainment that can accommodate a variety of group sizes and activities. The modularity allows the venue to flexibly adapt to different uses, hosting everything from competitive leagues to casual social gatherings.
The interiors feature a parametric design language that weaves local materials and crafts into contemporary forms. Bleached pine wood arranged in rhythmic patterns lines the lanes, while the adjacent social spaces are wrapped in colorful networks of PVC threads—referencing the parametric geometries and textures found in Cebu’s traditional rattan furniture. These threaded screens and partitions subtly define pockets of gathering space without enclosing them, creating a porous boundary that balances intimacy and openness.
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By pairing modular spatial planning with parametric interior elements, CAZA created a vibrant and versatile environment that celebrates Cebu’s cultural and natural context, offering an experience that’s as dynamic as the coastal city itself.