Case study
Capitol Commons
A Group of Mixed Use Buildings at Manila,
Philippines
Capitol commons
Capitol Commons is a mixed-use development in Oranbo, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is a
redevelopment of the former Rizal Provincial Capitol complex located in the village of Oranbo
adjacent to the Ortigas Center financial district. The 10-hectare (25-acre) site being developed by
Ortigas & Company Limited Partnership, the same developer behind Ortigas Center, features
Pasig's first high-end shopping center called Estancia at Capitol Commons. Once completed, the
P25-billion mixed-use commercial, residential and office development will have 35,000 square
meters (380,000 sq ft) of retail space, 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft) of office space
for knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) companies, and 280,000 square meters (3,000,000 sq ft)
of residential units. The development is also home to the Capitol Commons Park, which takes up
fifty percent of the development.
Capitol commons
Capitol Commons is a 10-hectare mixed-use development located along Meralco Ave. corner Shaw
Blvd. Ortigas Center, Pasig City (former Rizal Provincial Capitol) that features modern living spaces,
office facilities, and commercial areas that showcase premium retail and entertainment selections.
The comprehensive master planning process produced a project that features stunning
architecture, which blends strong and meaningful elements of Filipino culture. It is poised to set a
new standard for modern urban development in the region and is the next address of choice in
Pasig City.
At Capitol Commons, a range of experiences beckons to families, young people, and visitors, who
share a passion for rich heritage and a varied urban lifestyle. The many aspects of Capitol
Commons make up a vibrant new community and paved the way for the next generation of stories.
Outcome
objective
&
limitations
Of Capitol Commons, Phillipines
OBJECTIVE:
• To expose the complexities of proving shelter for people from different
socio-economic background in close proximity to each other, in urban areas.
• To sensitize about land scarcity and expose them to different typologies of
high-density housing.
• To expose the challenges of bigger scale site planning involving a
group of buildings.
OUTCOMES:
• Understand the complexities of needs for people from various socio-
economic backgrounds and age groups living in close proximity.
• Understand the challenge of large scale hosing with commercial communal
spaces.
• A deeper understanding of building services, service cores, etc.
Limitations:
• Parking information missing.
• Insufficient service core data available.
• Commercial areas not covered properly.
Capitol commons
Capitol Commons is a mixed-use development in Oranbo, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is a
redevelopment of the former Rizal Provincial Capitol complex located in the village of Oranbo
adjacent to the Ortigas Center financial district. The 10-hectare (25-acre) site being developed by
Ortigas & Company Limited Partnership, the same developer behind Ortigas Center, features
Pasig's first high-end shopping center called Estancia at Capitol Commons. Once completed, the
P25-billion mixed-use commercial, residential and office development will have 35,000 square
meters (380,000 sq ft) of retail space, 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft) of office space
for knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) companies, and 280,000 square meters (3,000,000 sq ft)
of residential units. The development is also home to the Capitol Commons Park, which takes up
fifty percent of the development.
history
The Capitol Commons site formed part of the Hacienda de Mandaloyon which Ortigas & Co. founder
Don Francisco Ortigas y Barcinas purchased from the Augustinian religious order during the early
days of the American colonial period. The estate spanned 4,033 hectares (9,970 acres) covering
parts of Pasig, Mandaluyong, Quezon City and San Juan in what was then the province of Rizal.
Over the years, Ortigas & Co. developed and sold off most of the former estate as subdivisions or
villages such as Valle Verde, Greenhills, Wack-Wack and Greenmeadows. In 1950, the provincial
capitol was moved from its former location on the Mariquina River in Pasig to this new site donated
by Ortigas & Co. The Rizal capitol stood on this site for close to 60 years even after Pasig was
separated from the province and annexed to Metropolitan Manila since November 7, 1975. In 2008,
the Rizal provincial government finally moved its capital to Antipolo with its new capitol located
near the Ynares Center. Ownership of the old capitol site was then transferred back to the Ortigas
company for redevelopment as a commercial center in 2011.
Ortigas & Company Limited
Ortigas & Partnership is a real estate
company with a portfolio that
includes the Greenhills Shopping
Company
Center, Ortigas Center,
Tiendesitas and other prime
locations such as Frontera Verde,
Valle Verde and Greenmeadows.
Architects & Builders
The Beginning
The Hacienda de Mandaloyon originally formed part of the estate holdings of the Augustinian
Order.
The Augustinian Fathers sold this property to Dr. Frank W. Dudley and Don Francisco Ortigas. Dr.
Dudley later surrendered his interest to Phil C. Whitaker, and the company became known as
Whitaker and Ortigas.
The objective of the partnership was to acquire the Hacienda de Mandaloyon, which spanned the
municipalities that are now known as Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasig & Quezon City. The
Estate was to be disposed of either in large tracts or developed subdivided lots.
In 1956, Vicente Madrigal withdrew from the partnership and the partnership’s name was
correspondingly amended to “Ortigas & Company, Limited Partnership.”
In 1985, the Ramirez and Lanuza groups of general and limited partners who held 42% of the
entire partnership’s equity also withdrew from the partnership.
Residential Condominiums
• The Imperium
Other
• The Royalton
• Maven
• The Empress
Retail
•
projects
Unimart Supermarket
• Gastro
• Paragon Mall
Leisure
• Capitol Commons Park
GFP Architects is an award-
Gfp winning architecture and design
firm based in Manila. Our
collaborative and combined
architects approach focuses not only on
creating the best solutions today,
but also creating the right
solutions for tomorrow.
Case study
inferences
o The interconnection between commercial and residential units .
o The idea of high rise tower is not just multiplying the levels.
o Staircase and lift connects all the floor at one point.
o Even though the tower is high rise there is certain amount of playfulness in
form and we can easily see the facade is dynamic in nature.
o How build form interrelate with the other buildings present in their complex
o Atleast a commercial space is provided for the public interaction.
o All the form is developed keeping in mind
• Solar energy gain
• View toward mountain
• Street axis
• Climatic conditions
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