Bonifacio Theater Park
What could a more vibrant financial district look like?
Located in the heart of Fort Bonifacio’s dense financial district, Bonifacio Theater Park transforms a two-hectare plot into a lively, resilient public space. Designed with principles of metabolic architecture and modular planning, the park brings flexibility, efficiency, and ecological sensitivity to an urban environment dominated by glass towers and traffic.
Location
Manila, Philippines
Research Areas Parametric Design
Typology Urban Design
Size
Large
Status Complete
Project Team Carlos ArnaizTzu-Yin Wang
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At its center is a 250-seat amphitheater shaded by a striking white disk, tilted at a 30-degree angle and supported by four V-shaped legs. This minimalist, parametric structure not only shelters visitors from sun and rain but also integrates lighting and AV systems, enabling the park to host events seamlessly.
The site is divided into three distinct modular parcels housing a yoga studio, gallery, coffee shop, and library—programmed to enrich community life. Landscaping, conceived as part of the eco-industrialization strategy, establishes a dual-canopy system of palms and acacias, along with sturdy, low-maintenance hedges and mounds that create acoustic and visual buffers from the surrounding streets. These design moves reinforce the park as both a social gathering space and an urban sanctuary.
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The park also addresses resilience in circulation: wide orange crosswalks and clearly defined paths ensure safe pedestrian movement while accommodating necessary vehicular flow. This careful balance of accessibility and safety reflects the project’s emphasis on energy efficiency, resiliency, and modular adaptability.
Bonifacio Theater Park stands as a model for how public spaces can revitalize business districts, fostering collective engagement and offering a verdant refuge through innovative architectural and ecological design.
