Winning designThe MMDA last week began the initial steps for the construction of its new base by picking architect Daryl Van Abaygar’s design, “Solihiya Moderno,” which bested 18 other entries. Currently, motorists have to go to one building from the other just to settle their violations. High-tech meets modernCampo added that the new MMDA headquarters worth P3 billion—which would rise on a 1.45-hectare property owned by the agency on Doña Julia Vargas Avenue corner Molave Street at Barangay Ugong, Pasig City—was also envisioned to be a sustainable and green building. Among its key features are a rainwater harvesting and treatment facility, several green and open spaces, and the building’s orientation which maximizes the use of natural daylight. It will also have a three-story retail and sports center, multilevel parking, museum and chapel, plus a hospital and helipad.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 29, 2018 21:00 UTC