Pacific Star Building

The Pacific Star Building was commissioned personally by the President of the Republic of Nauru, and at the time of its completion in 1991, was the tallest office building in the central business district. The stark white facade is complemented with tall, graceful arches, lending a delicate softness to its imposing mass. The development is finished off with a large plaza that capitalizes on Pacific Star’s corner address. It is one of the first buildings to feature a landscaped plaza for an entrance. A 29-story structure with 4 basement levels, its facade features Spanish-inspired arches, serving as a well-known landmark on the corner of Makati Avenue and Gil Puyat (formerly Buendia) Avenue.

The timeless recipe of the Pacific Star Building’s design became a desired aesthetic of many other developers, soon replicating it in other buildings. The classic shapes and simple volumes of the Pacific Star Building is still able to confidently stand side-by-side with the glass giants of Makati City, over thirty years after its inception.

Typology: Office

Location: Makati City, Philippines

Year: 1991

Client: Republic of Nauru