Cebu Exchange

The Cebu Exchange is an office skyscraper in Cebu City, Philippines. With the height of 164 m (538 ft), it is the tallest office building in Metro Cebu. It is also the largest single-building office development in the Philippines, with Cebu Exchange hosting a gross floor area of 108,490 m2 (1,167,800 sq ft).[1][4]

Cebu Exchange
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeCommercial
Architectural stylePostmodern
Town or cityCebu City
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates10.3273223°N 123.9049180°E / 10.3273223; 123.9049180
Construction started2018
Topped-out2020
Completed2022
Cost₱8 billion
Height164 m (538 ft)
Technical details
Floor count38
Floor area108,490 m2 (1,167,800 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators24
Grounds8,440 m2 (90,800 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architecture firmGF & Partners Architects
DeveloperCebu Lavana Land
Structural engineerSy^2 + Associates
Main contractorDDT Konstrakt
Other information
Number of units332
Parking1,005 slots
Public transit access
References
[1][2][3]

Construction

In 2015, property developer Arthaland acquired the 8,440 m2 (90,800 sq ft)[5] lot where the building would stand, located along Salinas Drive near Cebu IT Park,[6] and construction started in 2018.[3] Topped-out in 2020,[7][8] it was completed in 2022. It is meant to host offices of businesses involved in the information technology and business process outsourcing industries.[2]

Certification

Designed as a green building, the Cebu Exchange has received various certifications including the EDGE Zero Carbon certification in 2018,[9] as well as the LEED Platinum and BERDE 5-star certifications.[10] It was the first building in the world to receive a EDGE Zero Carbon certification.[11]

References

  1. "Cebu Exchange Client Prospectus" (PDF). Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  2. Mosqueda, Mars Jr. (January 21, 2019). "Arthaland eyes 2021 completion for 39-storey green office project Cebu Exchange". Rappler. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  3. "The Cebu Exchange". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  4. Reyes, Rizal Raoul (January 15, 2020). "Arthaland confident to hit fivefold growth target". BusinessMirror. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  5. "Developer Arthaland acquires prime property in Cebu". BusinessWorld. December 18, 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  6. Gonzales, Iris (September 25, 2016). "Arthaland eyes preferred share sale on November 18". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  7. "Arthaland tops off largest multi-certified green office in the Philippines". Sun Star Cebu. September 9, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  8. "Arthaland tops off new green office tower". BusinessWorld. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  9. Dagooc, Ehda (October 24, 2019). "Arthaland to spearheadgreen projects in Cebu". The Freeman. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  10. "ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower". EDGE. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  11. Amo, Amy (October 12, 2019). "World's first 'EDGE Zero Carbon' building is in PH". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
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