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APM Prime

Architecture
Retail, Department Store, and Mall Design

Architect / Designer:

Zubu Design Associates

Studio:

Zubu Deisgn Associates

Design Team:

Buck Richnold I. Sia
Chester Scott Hinagdanan
Ralph Anthony Catugas
Arvin Lihaylihay
Jim Bryan Parba

Copyright:

Zubu Design Associates

Country:

Philippines

The APM Prime Mall stands as a retail and events space complex, spanning approximately 12,180 square meters in gross floor area, with an approximate leasable space of 8,900 sqm. It strategically distributes leasable units across the first two floors, while the third floor hosts an events space and a congregation area surrounded by a roof deck garden and open space.

The design strategy of APM Prime Mall embraces passive cooling for common spaces, with a central axis ending on each end with vehicular drop-off points. In between the drop-off points, half of the space is open to invite daylight, while the other half is shaded, with the events space above the retail area enveloping it.

The distinctive character of APM Prime Mall is encapsulated in its envelope design, where protruding boxes with curvatures resembling a carved space with various textures and shades shape the exterior. The carved curvature along the facade, aside from being an identifiable feature, signifies the front garden courtyard that creates a minor axis traversing towards the atrium.

Furthermore, the design prioritizes natural ventilation, reducing reliance on artificial climate control and minimizing the client’s operational costs. The incorporation of an ample number of leasable units reflects a strategic approach, assuring clients that the building’s aesthetics align harmoniously with marketability and return on investment.

In summary, APM Prime Mall redefines the retail landscape by seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality. Its design and space planning aim to be committed to sustainability, and strategic allocation of spaces ensures a distinctive and marketable destination for businesses while prioritizing a memorable and enjoyable experience for customers.

Zubu Deisgn Associates

Founded in 2010 by principal architect Buck Richnold Sia, Zubu Design Associates (Zubu) is a Cebu based progressive architecture and design studio. Zubu values the evolution of architecture, generating progressive and innovative design solutions while respecting the lineage of history either by evolving or challenging what has been done before.

Zubu is an expanding team of professionals, committed to providing uncompromising quality of work and process driven solutions conceptualized through a collaborative and engaging design culture and justified with high technical details to make construction more accurate and efficient.

Since the inception of Zubu Design Associates, the firm has undertaken a wide range of projects ranging from residential projects, hotels, commercial buildings, commercial interiors, restaurants, clubhouses, resorts, and many more.

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