The RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center.

Office tower housing the headquarters of RCBC Savings Bank and other office spaces for lease.

Targeted for completion 4Q-2012 or 1Q-2013.

Contruction has reached the 16th floor as of September 12, 2011.

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Where's the exact location? This is clean looking.

taas nito ah, 140+ m ang height, parang 48 floors

this is located along 26th street behind One Global and across the Fort Strip... right next to it is Icon Plaza...

Regarding the location, here's a pic courtesy of Aziza showing where it will be rising. Hope this helps...


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what is that U/C building just besides RCBC building?

^^ icon plaza

Yey! Another Office Building. :)

taas nito ah, 140+ m ang height, parang 48 floors

The three-tiered spire is about more or less the height of 10 floors, that's why.

what an ugly box. and the render seems like a work of a 10-year-old.

update

Icon Plaza on the right and RCBC Savings Bank on the left as of Oct 4, 2011
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what's with the semi-circle cut? public art piece or drop-off?

The RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center.

Office tower housing the headquarters of RCBC Savings Bank and other office spaces for lease.

Targeted for completion 4Q-2012 or 1Q-2013.

Contruction has reached the 16th floor as of September 12, 2011.

Image hosted from www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2011/rcbc.jpg

^^

RCBC towers in Ayala Ave. still takes the cake...

how come the bulding in the lower right of the Background looked more, uhm...interesting? :)

... which is true. RCBC has an ultra modern building in Makati, bakit parang stuck in the 90s and design sa BGC?


^^

RCBC towers in Ayala Ave. still takes the cake...

how come the bulding in the lower right of the Background looked more, uhm...interesting? :)

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WOW VERY VERY ICONIC!!! WORLD CLASS!!! :banana::banana::banana:

^^parang uutang ka pag natapos ang building. :D :jk:

great addition to bgc skyline.

nothing amazing but a nice addition to bgc. :)

At least its an office building and not another residential. Am happy with it.

i'm actually happy that it's not residential. i just think we're too conservative when it comes to design. if investors want boxes to maximize space, okay lang, pera nila yan. but pwede naman siguro pagandahin or ibahin kunti, hindi parang mukhang tektite na naman. sino ba yung senador na nagsabing kelangan ng pilipinas ng department of aesthetics? :D

... which is true. RCBC has an ultra modern building in Makati, bakit parang stuck in the 90s and design sa BGC?



I absolutely agree! >=100%

i just think we're too conservative when it comes to design. if investors want boxes to maximize space, okay lang, pera nila yan. but pwede naman siguro pagandahin or ibahin kunti, hindi parang mukhang tektite na naman. :D

Couldn't have said it better... I guess the silver-lining is that it IS an office building, and with it's slender design, this could look tall at the very least. :D

The design may not be awesome, but I think it can be considered timeless.

The design may not be awesome, but I think it can be considered timeless.

Okay...

Simple geometric shapes have been here since time immemorial and it will not be going away anytime soon. Maybe the façade could start to look tired in years, but it can be easily re-clad in a different material, all-glass if ever they may decide. Look at I.M. Pei's Louvre Pyramid; that glass structure has a simple pyramidal shape yet it is so iconic. I see the timeless beauty in RCBC's very basic geometric form that can easily be reinvented with a new façade treatment when the need arises.

sana nag usap sila ng icon building owners na parehas ang height ng curve facade para kambal, hehehehe, panget kasi, di pantay!

Simple geometric shapes have been here since time immemorial and it will not be going away anytime soon. Maybe the façade could start to look tired in years, but it can be easily re-clad in a different material, all-glass if ever they may decide. Look at I.M. Pei's Louvre Pyramid; that glass structure has a simple pyramidal shape yet it is so iconic. I see the timeless beauty in RCBC's very basic geometric form that can easily be reinvented with a new façade treatment when the need arises.

^^

Well, the Louvre Museum pyramid definitely looks iconic, as well as any other pyramid... Even the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas fit the cut... Maybe if this was also a pyramid we will all just shut our holes up... And it's not. No matter what, the developer has already decided the design of this building. But after making the "iconic" siblings (not twins) at Ayala Ave. Surely, they expected some comparison. It's as if Makati has the two pretty sisters, and BGC got the ugliest of the three. Hehehe.

^^ This is RCBC Savings Bank, not Rizal Commercial Banking. I guess they may have taken the "Savings" word a bit too seriously. Oh well, it's done and on its way up already.

The pyramid shape is not my point, but it's the simple, basic geometric shape, just like a pyramid. It's a box with a smaller box on top which will never go out of style, in my opinion. Now if only they had it in full glass curtain wall...

i think it looks like a good filler with just enough glass to make it pleasing to look at. although if it were really up to me i would just use one spire. in my opinion only a very tall landmark building such as HK's Bank of China or Chicago's John Hancock or Willis Tower look good rocking a pair of spires/antennas.

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A Photo Update, shows construction on its 27th floor.
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7 floors to go + spire 160m

Construction update courtesy of crossboneka. Thanks for the update bro! :)


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naunahan nya pa ung icon plaza

simple kasi ang structural design ng dmci/rcbc at may pera, yung icon,bagal no?

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t\o na ba???

mga four floors pa ata.

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new yorkish,nice view

Even though I pass this area almost every day, I am still amazed on the development of BGC and the ever changing skyline.

Latest photo last weekend.

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010284.jpg
parang t\o na ????

hi

Appreciate if could advice me which is one is good for investment ( for rent out )

Viceroy BGC - anyone got a unit in Viceroy ? someone offer me for 2.2m 23sqm studio 3rd floor - the cheapest condo in Mckinley so far

or Torre De Manila by DMCI just across Luneta


Thnks

RCBC Building Construction Update:


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^^ Thanks for sharing guys! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

145.5 m + 15m-20m? spire = 160.5m-165.5m

Beautiful building, but sana naging as ambitious sila ng Net complex. Too bad they took the "Savings" part of their name too literally. But a development is a development and it's growing on me so far.

Some pictures I took yesterday
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original post by: jasetiojanco

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Has construction at RCBC stopped?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78015482@N05/7151443843/

Has construction at RCBC stopped?

baka ung Icon Plaza ^^

Nice! Thanks for sharing. :)

RCBC Building Construction Update:
(as of 22 March 2012):
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Construction Site Live Update: (RCBC bldg is on the left hand side)
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Updates taken this past weekend...

1)

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2)

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:D

baka ung Icon Plaza ^^

The RCBC tower used to be so advanced on its construction compared to Icon Plaza. Somehow the latter is catching up so I wondered if Icon is really just fast catching up or RCBC construction slowed down.

Updates taken this past weekend...

1)

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2)

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Thanks. It's great to always see updated pics on actual progress of RCBC and Icon since I don't usually get a chance to see the construction update in person. Keep up clicking and posting I hope :)

The RCBC tower used to be so advanced on its construction compared to Icon Plaza. Somehow the latter is catching up so I wondered if Icon is really just fast catching up or RCBC construction slowed down.

The construction of RCBC is really slowing down. Unlike Icon Plaza, RCBC workers do not work at night. There are also few workers. RCBC must have been financially affected by the GA's default.

The construction of RCBC is really slowing down. Unlike Icon Plaza, RCBC workers do not work at night. There are also few workers. RCBC must have been financially affected by the GA's default.

It's a good sign for unit buyers in Icon Plaza, like me, that there is construction works even at night in their site. Thanks for the input man.

It's a good sign for unit buyers in Icon Plaza, like me, that there is construction works even at night in their site. Thanks for the input man.

I live in FAP so I can see the construction activities in BGC almost everyday. You're welcome.

I live in FAP so I can see the construction activities in BGC almost everyday. You're welcome.


Advance thank you as well for any future posting of progress pictures of both buildings. I live in the province and I seldom get a chance to check Icon Plaza. Thanks again :)

Can someone be kind enough to post any latest picture of RCBC and Icon? Thank you.

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Thanks for the picture. I hope you can post, if possible, more updated pictures. Thank you!

Installation of glass/cladding above the podium has already started.

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Announcement Condo Investors/Buyers!

Verawood Residences at Acacia Estates,Taguig City Official Hot Briefing/Launching on October 22, 2012, 9:00 a:m at DMCI Homes Corporate Center Makati.:banana: Advance tagging of checks reservation October 23,2012. For priority reservations please feel free to reach me anytime at my contact number. Reserve early and take the opportunity and advantage of our fresh inventories and introductory price.

Best Regards,

Hoping that someone posts an updated picture of the project. Thank you.

Update 10/13

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RCBC and Icon Plaza
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12/12 the "savings bank" turned out nicer than I expected

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^^

Agree. it's way better than the render.

RCBC really builds wonderful buildings!!! RCBC Makati and now This! :okay:

i don't exactly call this wonderful. This is not in the league of RCBC twins. However I have to agree that this is better than the render.

It did not make use of cement and paint like the other developers where the render clearly showed the facade being glass clad.

I have to disagree with you. The RCBC twin towers in Makati, designed by a Mapuan (though I'm a Mapuan) doesn't look much of 'wonderful' to me. It's rather odd. It doesn't help create a wonderful skyline. Sorry, just my opinion. I like to have a simple yet stunning design.

Though yeah, the design of this new building is not of much either. but still, what more can we ask for? hehe let us just be thankful I guess

IMO you have bad taste.
i like the RCBC twin towers in makati. its oddity is what's wonderful about it. ive had enough of boxy buildings.

i'm a mapuan too as my account says- i like coscolluela's design of rcbc it breaks
the monotony of box-type buildings around that area- naging template pa siya ni one central beside it.

The design of RCBC Towers in Makati was done by SOM, while Coscoluella (Architect of Record) was the one who executed SOM's design .

check SOM website
http://www.som.com/projects?field_office_target_id=All&term_node_tid_depth=All&field_service_tid=All&field_building_type_tid=All&page=9

i'm a mapuan too as my account says- i like coscolluela's design of rcbc it breaks
the monotony of box-type buildings around that area- naging template pa siya ni one central beside it.

I have to disagree with you. The RCBC twin towers in Makati, designed by a Mapuan (though I'm a Mapuan) doesn't look much of 'wonderful' to me. It's rather odd. It doesn't help create a wonderful skyline. Sorry, just my opinion. I like to have a simple yet stunning design.

Though yeah, the design of this new building is not of much either. but still, what more can we ask for? hehe let us just be thankful I guess

yes we all had enough of boxy buildings but the design is not as beautiful as you may think.

humor me

IMHO, the height lacks, it looks fat from the view in LRT. and that small cylindrical design in the top. yeah, i think its the height that lacks that makes it look fat from LRT view.. don't you think? but the trunk design is good, its just the other parts that makes it look less for me. just my opinion

So the one in BGC will only headquarter RCBC Savings while the bank itself still has it's HQ in Makati.

RCBC makes good-looking building, the Makati HQ was by far the best BankHQ in the country; this building although not aestetically pleasing, but needed in the area filled with residential buildings.

IMO:

If they really need to maximize space and make it all "boxy", the Zuellig building and Net Lima served as an inspiration on maximizing space while not looking boring as well.
Anyway, this is a "SAVINGS" bank HQ, you cant fault them for taking the name too literally. (Still looks much better than ANY robinsons clone BPOoffices)

BPI Office in Ayala Avenue pales in comparison to the RCBC Towers in Makati.

RCBC Savings Tower in BGC is even better than BPI office building.

Only PBCom can compete with RCBC Towers as bank HQs IMHO.

RCBC makes good-looking building, the Makati HQ was by far the best BankHQ in the country; this building although not aestetically pleasing, but needed in the area filled with residential buildings.

IMO:

If they really need to maximize space and make it all "boxy", the Zuellig building and Net Lima served as an inspiration on maximizing space while not looking boring as well.
Anyway, this is a "SAVINGS" bank HQ, you cant fault them for taking the name too literally. (Still looks much better than ANY robinsons clone BPOoffices)

BPI Office in Ayala Avenue pales in comparison to the RCBC Towers in Makati.

RCBC Savings Tower in BGC is even better than BPI office building.

Only PBCom can compete with RCBC Towers as bank HQs IMHO.

PBCom is carried by its height but not its design, and yes, you are absolutely right, the BPIhqs (i count the smaller tower of enterprise to this) are in no equal terms with RCBC buildings, its a shame that Ayala Land controls most of BGC but their own Bank didnt get the benefit of having a suitable HQ there as well, even Globe gets its own BGC piece.


Isnt the GT towers Metrobank as well?

PBCom is carried by its height but not its design, and yes, you are absolutely right, the BPIhqs (i count the smaller tower of enterprise to this) are in no equal terms with RCBC buildings, its a shame that Ayala Land controls most of BGC but their own Bank didnt get the benefit of having a suitable HQ there as well, even Globe gets its own BGC piece.


Isnt the GT towers Metrobank as well?

The GT Towers is Federal Land, a member of the Metrobank Group. They are also the ones building Grand Hyatt Hotel and Residences at BGC.

PBCom is carried by its height but not its design, and yes, you are absolutely right, the BPIhqs (i count the smaller tower of enterprise to this) are in no equal terms with RCBC buildings, its a shame that Ayala Land controls most of BGC but their own Bank didnt get the benefit of having a suitable HQ there as well, even Globe gets its own BGC piece.


Isnt the GT towers Metrobank as well?

I actually like PBCom's design. What can go wrong with SOM?

The GT Towers is Federal Land, a member of the Metrobank Group. They are also the ones building Grand Hyatt Hotel and Residences at BGC.

Metrobank has its own hq in Buendia and is not iconic unlike RCBC towers. GT Towers is developed by Federal Land.

RCBC Corporate Center construction update... (posted by anakngpasig and photo credit to owner).

update by mhdurante (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhdurante/)

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Any updated pics available for this project? Thank You! :)

Any updated pics available for this project? Thank You! :)

Update 1/23. Pardon the pics as i was driving and timing my shots:cheers:

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^^

looking good .

looks better with the spire starting to rise

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Thanks for the updated construction pics guys! Here's more from Rick. TY! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:



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Updated construction pic courtesy of MunichSwiss. Thanks for sharing! Looking Good! :cheers:
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phto credit 2 owner

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parang mababa lang yung spire ng RCBC

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Updated RCBC pic courtesy of Jase! Thanks for sharing bro! :cheers:

Shot taken this morning, 31MAR2013...
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Updated RCBC pic courtesy of skyscraper2012. Photo credit to owner. :cheers:

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^^ Btw does anybody know what establishment(s) are in that new structure na pumalit sa old Pier 1 site in The Fort as shown in the pick above? Curious lang naman malaman ano and/or anu-ano actually ang pumalit sa Pier 1 resto-bar. TY :) :cheers:

The spire really contributes a lot positively to the overall look and greatly enhances what would otherwise be a bland albeit glassy design.

I hope the finish of the stripes are the gray and not the white.

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Update 5/6/13

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More 5/6

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