Bonifacio High Street - Teo Halaguena

Being the first of its kind here in the Philippines, Bonifacio High Street incorporates a new stage for its 400m by 40m wide interactive park. This park is a cross over of a Strip mall and a Park offering various cuisine, up-to-date fashions, even events around the place. This proclaims the modern aspects of fine lifestyle for health and beauty, sports, technology,and home-living. Being the center of Bonifacio Global City, Bonifacio High Street redefines the walk in the park experience.

As for the principles of design is concerned, (Line) the walkways of the site are smooth and parallel to each other. (Color) cool colors of the structures and the grass green of the park give the feeling of coolness. (Shape) the buildings around the park are pretty much made up of squares while the figures around the park are comprised of organic shapes which are characterized with free flow. (Space) The sculpture of the elevated rock fountain, as the rock being the focal point is the object that everyone tends to see. (Texture) the smoothness of the place invokes a good sense of path flow around the park. (Form) It is the three dimensionality of the structure hence the eight buildings along twin promenade is a good example.

Principles of Composition focuses on the following: (Rhythm) the repetitive design of trees aligned along the park. (Variety of shape and sizes) the different shapes and sizes of the sculptures around the park stimulates more interest in the artwork. (Emphasis) the sizable water feature along the park and the elevated rock fountain give emphasis on the park itself.(Balance) the balance of the green and the structure creates a static yet predictable formal effect. (Unity) the serene, peaceful and calmness of the park produces a dramatic effect.

The Landscape architects in this park are EDAW, with GF & Partners. EDAW, is a pioneer in creating distinctive and attractive places. They are all about collaborative and smart approach which is about imaginative and sustainable solutions that enhances the degree of excellence of life and ensure every project's a long-term success. GF and Partners, Architects, Co. merges aesthetic, specializes the aspects of design with human and functional considerations.

The park is uniquely a refreshing environment. Flagship stores and popular brands are lined up on both sides of the park. A “kinetic” park that is exemplified with  interactive art pieces is also set right in the middle of the high street, multifaceted water plaza, garden islands, all perfectly designed for the cross over of strip mall and a 21st century park.