Foster + Partners BDO Unibank Campus Breaks Ground in Manila, PhilippinesSave this picture!BDO Unibank Inc. Campus - The sheltered ground plane incorporates lush planting and an array of artworks. Image Foster + PartnersFoster + Partners has announced the breaking ground of BDO Unibank's new headquarters in Makati, Manila. The design aims to offer a climate-responsive approach inspired by vernacular architecture. The campus integrates five separate plots into a cohesive whole, featuring two high-rise towers flanking a sheltered public space incorporating lush landscaping and artwork.Save this picture!The building's massing employs a stepped-back profile, incorporating triple-story amenity spaces with outdoor terraces at each setback. This design prioritizes views and employee well-being, while an integrated urban farm contributes to a farm-to-table approach in the staff canteen. Extensive solar analysis informed the faade design, utilizing woven metal mesh screens inspired by traditional weaving patterns to provide shading and create a soft illuminated effect at night.Save this picture!From a structural perspective, the exterior exoskeleton, positioned to shade the faades, creates column-free interior spaces and supports external solar shading screens. This approach also improves the structure's resistance to seismic activity. A lightweight construction system reduces concrete usage by over 65,000 tons, contributing to the building's overall sustainability. Related Article The 25 Most Anticipated Projects of 2025 In addition to the reduced use of concrete, the project incorporates a range of measures to improve its impact on the environment, including a 40%+ reduction in operational energy, over 70% potable water recycling, and radiant cooling systems. The proposal aims to achieve a Green Mark Super Low Energy certification, a first in the Philippines, and potentially a Net Zero Energy status in the future.Save this picture! The structure of the buildings is intentionally placed on the outside of their envelopes to actively shade the faades while achieving an efficient structural design in a seismic zone. The exoskeletons create column-free spaces internally and support external solar shading screens. - Roland Schnizer, Senior Partner, Foster + Partners Save this picture!In other similar news, Foster + Partners has recently begun construction on a new mixed-use project within the Sanlin Riverside development in Shanghai. The office is also expected to complete the construction of the Sheikh Zayed National Museum in Saadiyat Island's Cultural District in UAE this year, representing one of the most anticipated projects to be inaugurated in 2025.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorCite: Maria-Cristina Florian. "Foster + Partners BDO Unibank Campus Breaks Ground in Manila, Philippines" 08 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025464/foster-plus-partners-bdo-unibank-campus-breaks-ground-in-manila-philippines&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Stack CommerceShareWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Every app claims to save you time, but heres one that actually does. It turns your phone into a personal assistant capable of digitizing receipts, doing your math homework, and editing documents. College students, anyone dreading tax season, and remote workers will get a kick out of iScanner.You can try the app for free, but unlocking the full, ad-free experience normally costs $19.99 per year. Instead, you could grab an iScanner lifetime subscription for $27.99 with code FESTIVE30 at checkout and save a fortune (reg. $199.90). This offer ends January 12.Simply tax season or daily work lifeIts already that time of year when you have to start thinking about filing your taxes. You might have to digitize employer forms, receipts, and other documents, and this document scanning app would mean you finally have an easy way to do it.Instead of using a printer scanner that barely works (or borrowing the one at your office), just hold your iPhone or iPad above the page, and it automatically captures an image. AI tools adjust borders and straighten pages for a perfect scan.Scanning everyday documents is also a breeze. iScanner has a suite of PDF tools you might use to sign documents, add text, insert images, or merge files.Students, dont think we forgot about you. Capture a page of complex math problems for iScanner to solve, take a picture of objects to count, or upload a photo to calculate object length or area.Get lifetime access to this mobile scanner app for $27.99 with code FESTIVE30 at checkout (reg. $199.90) until January 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT.StackSocial prices subject to change.iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription $27.99 with code FESTIVE30See Deal

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AT CES 2025, Microsoft VP of Next Generation Jason Ronald teased a refreshed user experience for Windows handheld gaming PCs: one that could combine the best aspects of its operating system and Xbox. While Windows 11 allows for more choice--users can access Steam, Epic Games Store, and several other marketplaces--it can be a chore to use because it is natively designed for PCs and laptops--not handheld systems with much smaller screens."We've been really innovating for a long time in the console space, and as we partner across the industry it's really about how do we bring those innovations that we've incubated and developed in the console space and bring them to PC and bring them to the handheld gaming space," Ronald said an AMD and Lenovo event (via The Verge). "I would say it's bringing the best of Xbox and Windows together, because we have spent the last 20 years building a world-class operating system, but it's really locked to the console. What we're doing is we're really focused on how do we bring those experiences for both players and developers to the broader Windows ecosystem."Ronald explained that Microsoft aims to bring a console-like experience to handhelds and "make Windows great for gaming" on any device. Microsoft will have more details to share later in the year, Ronald said, adding that the idea is to move away from a Windows desktop setup on handhelds and toward a "gaming-centric" experience.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Final Fantasy VII is among the most beloved entries in the series, but could there one day be another film adaptation? Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase said in an interview recently that, although nothing is "officially planned," he's aware of the game's appeal in Hollywood.Kitase told Danny Pena that he's "seen and heard about various Hollywood directors and actors playing Final Fantasy VII, and many creators respect the title."Kitase added: "I've been hearing things about creators out there who are very interested in the property who love the Final Fantasy 7 universe. And so, yeah, personally, I would love to see something come out of these creators in terms of a cinematic or some kind of visual piece."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Humble has revealed its January 2025 lineup of PC games, giving subscribers a selection of tactical adventures, grim souls-like action, and sci-fi thrillers to check out. If you're unfamiliar with it, Humble Choice is a $12 monthly subscription service that offers a monthly batch of PC games that are yours to keep forever, even if you cancel your membership. There are also several other benefits included, like exclusive discounts at the Humble store and access to the Humble Vault--an additional rotating library of games exclusive to members. Sign up for Humble Choice Humble Choice January 2025 GamesAgainst the StormJagged Alliance 3Blasphemous 2Beneath OresaFort SolisBoxes: Lost FragmentsDordogneThe Pegasus ExpeditionThere aren't too many high-profile games this month, but the selection is still solid overall. Fort Solis is an engaging narrative game set on a Martian mining base, and it combines strong performances from Roger Clark and Troy Baker with sharp Unreal Engine 5 graphics to create a gripping interactive story. Then there's Blasphemous 2, a metroidvania souls-like with imaginative pixel art and hordes of horrible monsters to slay. Set after the Wounds of Eventide DLC from the first game, Blasphemous 2 follows the Penitent One as he explores a strange land.Another highlight this month is Jagged Alliance 3, a well-received sequel that was released back in 2023. As the commander of a team of mercenaries, it's up to you to utilize them and restore order to the fictional land of Grand Chien in this tactical-RPG. For something more relaxing, you can check out Dordogne for a unique narrative game that features sumptuous hand-painted watercolor graphics and a story about uncovering forgotten secrets from the past.Continue Reading at GameSpot