arya at the fort | michael banak architect

arya at the fort | michael banak architect


What a great feeling! Finally sitting on the right side of the plane, camera at the ready, capturing on film, our towers at the end of the Manila American Memorial, Fort Bonifacio Global City. I was also lucky to have the opportunity to walk around the development, whose concept was visioned in 2010 and now nearly complete. Arya Residences is a premier grade, mixed use development designed by Crone Architects, for Arthaland and boasting dual green certification, LEED Gold and BERDE. These photos were taken in the Philippines earlier this week. Tonight its flying back home to Sydney. Marimang Salamat Po my Filipino friends, thanks for the hospitality!

128 Nivel Hills: A Slice of the Sky | Cebu Daily News | michael banak architect

128 Nivel Hills: A Slice of the Sky | Cebu Daily News | michael banak architect



"The true beauty of the structures is found in their innovative functionality. Located 150 meters above sea level, 128 Nivel Hills takes advantage of the cool sea breeze for year-round natural ventilation. To reduce the heat loads in the buildings, extended balconies on each floor act as environmental sunshades. In effect, even if the sun is at its highest peak, each building remains relatively cool. Additionally, the rounded shape and general orientation of the towers protect them from harsh monsoonal winds and rains. This also permits the maximum use of natural lighting, helping to minimize overall consumption of electricity and encourage an ecologically conscious way of life among its residents."

180B comes to life | michael banak architect

180B comes to life | michael banak architect

Arya Residences - Greening the Fort

Crone Partners designed the boutique residential development, Arya Residences for client ArthaLand in 2010. Since then, the building has won multiple design awards, most recently for best Architectural Design, at the East Asia Property Awards 2013.

Arya Residences, is the first Green Rated residential building in the Philippines, with both LEED gold and BERDE ratings to its expanding portfolio.

Walking around the site last week, we took the opportunity to take photographs of the high-rise residential building under construction in Fort Bonifacio City. This is a shot of Tower 1, due for handover in April 2014.

Jewelry magnates team up for condo venture in Nivel | Cebu Business, The Freeman Sections, The Freeman | philstar.com

Jewelry magnates team up for condo venture in Nivel | Cebu Business, The Freeman Sections, The Freeman | philstar.com

Crone Partners Iconic Residential Apartment development located in Cebu started its marketing campaign yesterday. 128 Nivel Hills is a premier grade condominium project worth P4.9 billion for the client Diamond Hiland Inc. The prestigious 2 tower development, will be a striking form on the city skyline, with "twisting oval' balcony forms adorning the facades.

Sydney’s Greenwood Plaza launches new refurbishment by Crone Partners | Architecture And Design

Sydney’s Greenwood Plaza launches new refurbishment by Crone Partners | Architecture And Design

beam me up

This light can be found walking the concourse level at Greenwood Shopping Plaza in North Sydney. We designed the ceilings late 2012 to use environmentally friendly materials, like the Plywood louvres that shape to form a curving spine at the centre. The futuristic lights are located at key entries to the mall and were developed with Phillips Lighting and Barrisol.