The Podium
The Podium is a mixed-used development located along ADB Avenue in the Ortigas Center, a major business and commercial district in Mandaluyong, Philippines. It was developed in December 2001 and officially opened in August 2002 as a joint project of Singaporean company, Keppel Land and BDO Unibank. [1]
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Developer | Keppel Land Inc. BDO Unibank |
Website | thepodium |
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Country | Philippines |
City | Mandaluyong |
The mixed used development consists of a shopping mall of the same name, and two office buildings built on top of it. The buildings are the BDO Corporate Center and The Podium West Tower[2] which were built in 2015 and 2019.
A six-level expansion (Phase 2), located beside the main mall, opened on October 27, 2017. It will be the podium of the 43-storey office tower that will open on 2019. The main building (Phase 1) was closed for renovation works following the opening, and reopened in December 2018.
Features
Designed with a modern mix of glass, curves and green. The Podium features intricate architectural accents and a living green wall facade. It also features three Director's Club Cinemas that were opened on December 15, 2018.[3]
References
- Philippines President Arroyo opens The Podium in Manila published by Keppel Corporation; accessed 2013-11-01.
- "The Podium West Tower". tpwt.com.ph.
- https://www.spot.ph/entertainment/movies-music-tv/76079/directors-club-cinemas-the-podium-a1174-20181214