The Senate has unveiled its choice for the new design of its new home in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).
On Tuesday, May 28, the panel tasked to oversee the construction of the new Senate building has chosen the design proposal of AECOM Philippines and hailed the firm as the winner of the Global Conceptual Design Competition for the new home of the Philippine Senate which was launched on February 14.
Other companies who submitted their design proposals include Leeser Architecture, Aidea Inc., Henning Larsen Architects, and Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects.
Senator Panfilo Lacson, who chairs the Committee on Accounts, said that over 40 architectural firms submitted proposals but only five finalists were chosen.
The designs were judged based on a scoring system: 40% technical score, 5% people’s choice, and 55% executive ranking
“We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to AECOM. There is no doubt that your conceptual design for the Senate’s permanent home best represents the honor, dignity, and legacy of this independent institution,” Lacson said.
The new building will rise in an 8,320-square meter site owned by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) at the Navy Village in Fort Bonifacio.
Here are some illustrations of the proposed design for the new Senate building:
You may also watch this video to get a glimpse of how the new building will look like once completed.
VIDEO CREDIT: INNOVATION.PH
