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
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeCommercial
Architectural stylePostmodern
Town or cityCebu City
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates10°19′38″N 123°54′18″E / 10.3273223°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
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Construction

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Cebu Exchange Client Prospectus" (PDF). Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Mosqueda, Mars Jr. (January 21, 2019). "Arthaland eyes 2021 completion for 39-storey green office project Cebu Exchange". Rappler. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "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.