LEO P. PARIÑAS, FUAP, Int’l Assoc. AIA, GreenAP Founding Principal & CEO

Introduction

In his 37 years of diversified experience, integrating innovation, world-class creative solutions and sustainable design, Leo has spearheaded a multitude of office buildings, high-rise residential condominiums and large-scale mixed-use development projects. He is a Fellow of United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), an International Associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member of Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) and was one of the topnotchers in the Architecture Licensure Examinations. In recognition of this achievement, he has received a Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Performance from UST. His project experience includes office buildings, residential towers, retail and mixed-use developments, hotels, resorts, education and healthcare facilities, industry, sports and civic buildings, housing developments, townhouses, custom homes and sustainable architecture projects and architectural interiors. Prior to establishing the firm, he served as senior design architect with W.V. Coscolluela Associates and J.O. Dizon Associates. His extensive design practice and comprehensive knowledge in global standards and processes gave him the chance to collaborate with the world’s leading architecture, interior design and urban planning firms with a portfolio that includes multiple architectural accomplishments.

Education

Bachelor in Architecture, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, 1987
Master in Urban and Regional Planning, Initial Training, University of the Philippines, 2004

Experience

  • TESDA Schools: A total of 17-sites Educational Facilities in Philippines, ranging from 2,000 sqm to 2,500 sqm, the project will support the modernization of the Philippines’ technical and vocational  education and training (TVET) system by improving the quality of skilling programs, upgrading training facilities and equipment, and building the capacity of trainers and  assessors to impart higher-level skills and competencies required in an increasingly globalized, technology, and knowledge-driven market
  • SDCC Twin Towers: A 35,408 square-meters Twin Towers Condominium Project with
  • Incorporation of sustainable and energy-efficient systems located in Sucat,Parañaque.
  • Bacolod Mixed-Use Development:  A 88,693.08 square-meters development on Araneta Avenue in Bacolod City covers 15.1 hectares and features 27 towers, each ranging from 10 to 20 stories, with podiums dedicated to retail and parking.
  • Holy Cross of Davao College: A 23,195.26 square-meters masterplan development in Davao City, comprises of buildings: Parking building with roof deck, Admin & Executive Offices, Proposed History Museum, Main Library, PME Building, 15-storey College of Hospitality & Tourism Management Education, and commercial areas.
  • Casa Mira Towers- DGT: A 77,611.27 Retail and Residential Development in Davao Global Township with a total of 18-floors.
  • Vistaland Pampanga:  A 25,561.16 square-meters 35-storey Mixed-Use Residential Condominium located in San Fernando, Pampanga.
  • Avida Katipunan Residential Development: A 35,845.77 square-meters building stands as a modern icon in the bustling district of Katipunan, Quezon City.  Nestled amidst the neighborhood of top universities, the building provides an ideal living environment for both students and professionals.
  • Avida Solara Residential Development: A 11,209 square-meters showcasing three elegant residential towers, each tower is designed with 16 floors and a rooftop deck, offering a choice of studio and one-bedroom unit
  • Gensan Mid-rise Residential Development: A 20,000 square-meters newest prime project which will feature 4 magnificent residential towers and 1 hotel and commercial building.
  • Cebu SRP Mixed-Use Development: A 16 hectares conceptual masterplan emphasizes a range of sports facilities, including a football field and swimming pool, seamlessly connected to residential, hotel, retail, and office spaces through expansive linear parks traversing the entire development. 
  • V. Mapa Mixed-Use Development: A 2,609.81 square-meters development epitomizes sophistication with its towering presence spanning 12 floors and a total of 2,610 sqm in lot area.
  • Ilustre Retail Development: A 18,000 square-meters development situated in the heart of Davao City central business district is a remarkable, world-class retail and hotel       complex with a vibrant range of shops, services, restaurants and roof deck gardens.
  • Davao Riverfront Mixed-Use Development: A 4 hectares development  includes a hotel, residential units, offices, retail spaces, and social amenities.
  • Mandtra – Aboitiz CLI Project: A 93,560 square-meter, 3 condominium towers and a terrace retail parking podium with clubhouse and landscaped amenities
  • Casa Mira Towers Palawan: A 258,620 square-meter, one-star BERDE residential mixed-use with seven towers at 2-storey each in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
  • Sonrisa Gardens: A 79,055 square-meter, contemporary Asian-inspired residential development with 7 towers in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
  • Trump Tower: A 55,000 square-meter, 58-storey high-rise luxury condominium with 6-level basement parking in Makati for Century Properties Group.
  • Torre Lorenzo Loyola: A 46,250 square-meter, a 35-storey remarkable high-rise residential development with top notch amenities and prime retail areas.
  • Torre Lorenzo Malate: A 33,881 square-meter, a 42-storey well-planned and prestigious high-rise residential development with an elegant and modern character.
  • The Residences at Commonwealth: A 190,119 square-meter, a beautifully master planned residential development in Quezon City by Century Properties.
  • Mandaue Residential Development: A 51,430.40 square meter, integrated residential community which combines urban lifestyle and resort living concepts in Mandaue City, Cebu
  • Casa Mira Towers Bacolod: A 59, 337.25 square meter, this project consists of four residential towers with 15, 18, and 15 storeys respectively in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
  • Casa Mira Towers CDO: A 53,170 square meter, This development has two residential tower which has 22 and 26 levels respectively in Cagayan de Oro City
  • Casa Mira Towers Mandaue: A 51,430 square-meter, well-planned residential mixed-use development with four towers in Mandaue City, Cebu.
  • Shanata Residential Development: A 69, 300 square meter, Cluster 1 & 2 26 – storey residential buildings in Novaliches, Quezon City
  • Azure North: Developed for Century Limitless, a well-planned mid-rise residential, office, hotel and retail mixed-use project comprised of 7  residential condominiums, 2 office buildings, 1 hotel and retail buildings with a total GFA of 237,500 square-meter on a 7.9- hectare property in San Fernando City, Pampanga.
  • Chelsea Residences: A 40,000 square – meter, 32 – storey, residential high – rise, retail, mixed – use project of Picar Development in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
  • Arc Towers: A 86, 734 square meter, composed of 5 levels of podium  parking with 2 residential towers /hotel and office tower in Cebu City
  • AMA Tower 2 Residences: A 20,000 square – meter, 32 – storey residential high – rise, retail, mixed – use  project in  Alabang, Muntilupa City.
  • Veravista Residences: A 15,000 square-meter, 18-storey residential high-rise, retail, mixed-use project in Quezon City.
  • Washington Heights: A 42,114 square-meter, contemporary mid-rise residential and mixed- use development with 4 multi-level towers reaching 12 floors in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
  • Sherwood Rivabella: A 20,494 square-meter, mid-rise residential and condominium project offering amazing views of the vast greens of Sherwood Hills golf course in Trece Martirez, Cavite.
  • Century Diamond Tower: A 92,300 square-meter, 45-storey, office / BPO high-rise project of Century Properties.
  • iMet Office BPO Building: A 114, 000 square meter, composed of 3 towers with retail and parking podium interconnected to an existing office tower in Metropolitan Park, Metro Manila.
  • Lima Office BPO Building: A 37, 508 square-meter, BPO office in Malvar, Batangas City.
  • Aseana BPO/Office Building: A 62,000 square-meter, this proposal mixed-use development is composed of an Embassy Building, a Luxury Residential Tower and a Landmark Office Tower.
  • Pueblo Office BPO Building: A 56, 510 square meter, BPO office in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City.
  • Cebu Office Tower: 22, 100 square meter, 28-storey office building in Cebu City.
  • Legaspi Tower I: A 29,685  square-meter, 40-storey  high residential condominium  with one below-grade  parking, 8 levels of above-grade parking and 2 levels of amenity space in Makati City.
  • BGC Office Tower: A 400, 000 square meter, 23-storey mixed-use building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
  • Lakeshore Residential Development: A 75,340  square meter, master planned  lifestyle community  development in Davao City
  • East Park Residential Development: A 75, 340 square meter, high-rise residential development in Davao City.
  • El Rio Residential Development: A 64,161 square-meter, a project at the Heart of Davao is a beautifully master-planned residential development composed of 5 iconic mid-rise condominiums.
  • Xavier Estates: A 128,000 square-meter mixed-use, residential and retail development composed of 11 towers that are clustered into 3 groups with each cluster having its own shared amenity courtyard.
  • Le Dominique: A 19,687 square-meter residential mid-rise development featuring podium parking, high-end amenities, and 8-storey residential units.
  • Moldex Residences Baguio: A 9,000 square-meter, a  11-storey Moldex  Residences- Baguio is a unique development set in hillside Baguio terrain.
  • Terrazas Residences: A 14, 586 square meter, 12-storey residential building in Terrazas de Punta Fuego, Nasugbo, Batangas.
  • Mactan Mixed-Use Development: A 22, 107.49 square meter, 7-storey office/BPO mid-rise with retail components in Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
  • Commonwealth BPO/Mixed-Use Development: A 60,000 square-meter, this mixed-use development along Commonwealth Avenue, in collaboration with RTKL Associates.
  • Soltana Residences: A 57,604 square-meter residential mid-rise development featuring 9 radially-arranged towers.
  • Manila City Mall / Mixed-Use Development: A 152,980 square-meter, a mixed-use development which creates a new urban shopping experience in the heart of Manila.
  • SM City Megacenter: A 50,000 square – meter, 5 – storey SM retail mall in Cabanatuan.
  • SM Las Piñas Strip Mall: A 22,000 square – meter, 2 – storey with roof deck parking, commercial / retail project of SM Prime in Las Piñas City.
  • Park District Amenity and Retail Development: A 9,500 square-meter retail and leisure development offering an urban oasis to the residents and visitors alike.
  • Makati Hotel: A 15,784 square-meter hotel building featuring a well-designed combination of amenity spaces to provide a wonderful experience to its guests.
  • Cebu Condotel Project: A 26, 300 square meter, consist of 4 parking levels, 11 residential levels, 4 levels of hotel rooms and 2 levels of unprecedented amenity floor in Cebu City.
  • QC Hotel: A 15, 275 square meter, 28-storey hotel in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.
  • TL Malate Lyf Hotel: A 33, 881.65 square meter, high-rise residential condo in Malate, Manila.
  • TLSF Citadines Hotel: A 31,000 square-meter, 20-storey residential and hospitality development featuring a grand lobby, ballroom, all-day dining and a sky lounge.
  • Cebu Hotel Development: A 86,734 square meter, mixed-use residential, hotel, office building in Cebu City.
  • Matina Condotel: A 43,193 square-meter mixed-use, residential, condotel and retail development located in Davao City.
  • Twin Palms Convention Center, Hotel and Residences: A 34, 065 square meter, 18-storey residential in Davao City.
  • Davao Convention Center and Hotel: A 48,492.90 square meter, 14-storey hotel and convention center in Poblacion, Davao City.
  • Aseana Serviced Residences: A 62,000 square meter, mixed-use residential and retail building in Aseana Business Park, Parañaque City.
  • Arrecife Island Resort and Spa: A 150,000 square-meter island resort and spa that integrates modern typical architecture flavor and rural landscapes in the development.
  • Island Resort, Hotel and Water Park: A 280,000 square-meter island resort, hotel, and water park consisting of 52 lagoon villas, 12 prime villas, 18 family villas and a 1000-person capacity convention center.
  • Novotel, Casobe: A 22,050.91 square-meter, features a 9-storey resort hotel project for Novotel by Accor, is set on a beachfront development in Calatagan, Batangas.
  • Aspen Hills Clubhouse and Amenities: A 3,000 square-meter high-end mountain resort clubhouse and amenities in Tagaytay Highlands.
  • Ascentia Residences: A 82,648 square-meter, 3 condominium towers a flagship residential project by Suntrust located in Manila.
  • Ferndale Villas Residential Development: Developed for Alveo Land, a well-masterplanned community comprises of 240 residential units on a 5-hectare site in Quezon City.
  • Guadanoville GEI Tower: A 7,405 square meter, a 6-storey building of Taft Properties in Quirino Highway, Caloocan City.
  • The North Grove: A 10,000 square-meter, a well master-planned mid-rise residential development with 10-storey condominium project.
  • Nautilus, Casobe: A 22,381.39 square-meter, a 9-storey residential condominium and serviced residences set in seaside Calatagan, Batangas.
  • Batulao Hills Residences: A 50,445 square-meter mixed-use development covering a 145.5 hectare property located in Batulao.
  • Qatar Embassy Chancery & Residence: A 11,000 square-meter civic building that embodies magnificent classic aesthetics with sophisticated modern innovations.
  • Japan Embassy Chancery: A 15,000 sqm civic building serving as an iconic home for the Japan Embassy Chancery.
  • Al Maktoum Place/CI: An 18,000 square-meter, 20-storey residential high-rise, retail, mixed- use project in Dubai, UAE.
  • Business Edge Office Building: A 17,000 square meter, 15-storey mixed-use  office and retail building in Dubai, UAE.
  • Custom Houses: A 8,000 square meter, housing development in Guangzhou, China.
  • Ateneo De Manila University – JHS Monsterrat Cluster: A 6,025 square meter, 4 – storey academic building in Quezon City.
  • PAREF Northfield Sunvalley Campus: A 59,300 square meter, 2 – storey academic and administrative building in Antipolo.
  • Xavier University Campus (Competition): Composed of 7 modern, functional and sustainable buildings for a design competition of Xavier University Campus in Ateneo de Cagayan.
  • UERM Medical Center –College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences: A 2,500 square – meter, 4 – storey health and education building in Quezon City.
  • Schola Angelicus School Complex: A 59,300 sqm, 2 – storey academic and administrative building in Antipolo.
  • Qualimed Balintawak Hospital: A 25,000 square-meter as part of the 11-hectare development of Ayala Land Cloverleaf Mixed-Use complex in Cloverleaf Balintawak, Quezon City.
  • Qualimed Nuvali: A 10,000 square-meter, four-storey full service hospital offering comprehensive healthcare services in Nuvali, Laguna.
  • Qualimed Iloilo: A 2,500 square-meter designed around a patient-centric care model. The 4th Floor expansion to the existing health care facility in Iloilo City.
  • Qualimed BGC: A 250 sqm, a multi-specialty clinic providing primary and primitive care in BGC’s mixed-use development.
  • UERM University and Hospital Complex: The  education and healthcare  complex renovation  and expansion is  composed  of a 10-storey medical  pavillion, 6 – storey carpark building, 1,000  seat – capacity auditorium, medical center face – lifting and renovation in Sta. Mesa, Quezon City.