Words and Images BCI Asia Awards 2023
The highly anticipated annual BCI Asia Awards ceremony happened at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila last June 16, 2023 (Friday). The prestigious event awarded the Philippines’ 10 most-active architecture firms and property developers were celebrated and honored for their contributions to the industry, receiving the esteemed BCI Top 10 Awards.
The firms were chosen based on the greatest aggregate value of projects under construction during the last full calendar year, weighted by the extent of their sustainability efforts. For architecture firms, pre-tender projects were included to recognize the early incorporation of sustainable efforts. The portfolios of the top developers are valued at USD19.3 billion, while the portfolios of the architecture firms comprise USD16.5 billion worth of properties scheduled to start construction in the Philippines this year.
The event also showcased regional winners and merit recipients of Asia’s leading Green Design Competition FuturArc Prize and BCI Asia Interior Design Awards. In the coming months, details will be made available on FuturArc and Construction Plus platforms for each competition.
FuturArc Prize
FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2023, an international Green Design Competition for architecture professionals and students alike, was held from October 2022 to February 2023 with the theme “Cross-Generational Architecture.” This explored the rapid change of societal compositions throughout Asia, asking entrants to envision sustainable design solutions for future generations amidst ongoing climate and planetary challenges.
The winners and merit recipients will be awarded in their respective countries across the BCI Asia Awards circuit with cash prizes, trophies, certificates, and international publication on the FuturArc print magazine and online platforms.
This year, a merit award was bestowed to the entry from the Philippines titled Revamp the Dump by Noriel Estipular, who is a lecturer at the architectural department of the Technological Institute of the Philippines, Manila.
BCI Asia Interior Design Awards
BCI Interior Design Awards (IDA) 2023 calls for Interior Design projects with the theme “Human-Centred Interiors.” This celebrates well-designed spaces that empower users to live, engage, and enrich joyfully and meaningfully. The awarded designs illustrate a deep understanding of the users’ psyche, behavior, habits, and preferences.
The winners and merit recipients will be awarded in their respective countries across the BCI Asia Awards circuit with cash prizes, trophies, certificates, and international publication on the Construction+ print magazine and online platforms. •
BCI Asia Awards Philippines 2023 is proudly presented by:
Awards and Event Partners: Daikin Airconditioning Philippines, Inc., Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines. Inc., DATEM, Inc., Technal by Hydro
Exhibitors: Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation – Electric Works, K.U.S Architectural Components Inc. Teresa Marble Corporation, RCQ Modular Kitchen Corporation, Dongpeng Ceramics
