The Paradox of the Pacific Star Building
The Pacific Star Building stands today as a gateway landmark to the Makati CBD but not many people know of the tragic tale of those who helped build it.
L’Arc in the Metro (kuno): Megaworld’s Arcovia City
Megaworld’s new township in the east, Arcovia City, is taking shape thanks in part to a landmark “inspired” by the famous Arc in Paris.
Remembering Carlos Celdran
The Urban Roamer pays tribute to a man who has changed the way we look at Manila, the “Pied Piper of Manila” Carlos Celdran.
From a Locsin to The Podium: the history of an Ortigas Center property
How a Leandro Locsin-designed building was torn down to give way for the redevelopment of upscale mall The Podium, with two towers added in the process.