Construction of the Zuellig Building in Makati City

Leighton Asia was awarded a contract to construct the Zuellig Building in Makati City, Philippines by Bridgebury Realty Corporation, a division of the Zuellig Group. 

The 33 level office tower, covering 66,000 square metres, was erected on the prime development site on the corner of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas Street. The project included an office tower, a two-storey retail podium and five levels of basement car parking.

A green architectural landmark in the heart of the Makati central business district, the Zuellig Building is the first development in the Philippines to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) core and shell pre-certification at the platinum level. LEED is a  green building rating system of voluntary consensus-based international standards established by the United States Green Building Council to promote sustainable design and construction.

The building’s all-glass façade uses double-paned low-emissivity glass to minimize heat gain and allow 90% of the interior to enjoy natural sunlight. Depending on the daylight intensity, the electric lights are adjusted using an automated dimming system. Airflow and air quality are regulated through CO2 censors according to the estimated number of people in the building. Energy consumption is reduced during off-peak hours with variable speed drives for chilled water pumps. Water is conserved by capturing moisture and condensation. The building also operates a waste management system for the collection of paper and other recyclable materials.