Established in the early 2000s, Edward Co Tan + Architects (ECT+A) aims to provide not just quality but outstanding service its clients. With this in mind, the company is guided by effectiveness and efficiency in all its designs in three major aspects: construction cost, space planning, and sustainable operation. ECT+A was awarded by BCI Asia Awards as one of the Top 10 Architectural Firms in the Philippines in 2017, 2012-2015, and 2005. The company’s services consist of architecture, master planning, and interior design. Over the years, ECT+A have designed a number of buildings of different typologies like low-rise to high-rise residential buildings, boutique hotels, resorts, island developments, office buildings, shopping malls, restaurants, and residential homes. In 2012, ECT+A sealed a partnership with the US based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, for an office building project in Bonifacio Global City, “The Curve”. The company offers its services that emphasizes on value engineering and value space planning. This system is much more economical than others - considerably by at least 5%, without sacrificing the integrity of the structure and quality of materials. The technique considers all aspects of construction. Structural concerns (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) are never left unconsidered. ECT+A’s main philosophy is “Structure as Architecture”. They plan not just the area but the volume as well, considering not just the shape but the form. Since ECT+A’s business is Architecture, the company aims to never leave out aesthetics. They intend to make their buildings architectural landmarks.
