Architects take great pride and pleasure in their work. To design buildings that actually work is to leave behind a legacy of lines and space that provide shelter and dwellings to people. There is a sense of fulfillment in seeing a fusion of geometrical elements slowly transform itself into reality; from figures off the drawing board to structures of glass, metal and concrete.
From constructing single residential structures, Architect Willy Coscolluella expanded his network and moved to build factories, office buildings and residential condominiums. And from this, he established one of the country’s sought-after architectural firms, W.V Coscolluella & Associates.
His love for architecture led him to different parts of the country and the world, discovering new ideas and concepts. “We do research and we find trends. It is a progressive process and we always try to improve”, Arch. Willy affirms.
This passion is passed on to his twin sons, Gary and Gil. Both have made their mark in the firm and in the industry. Arch. Gary recounts, “as young kids, we were always brought to see the project sites. I guess it’s the early exposure to the practice”. Indeed, architecture runs in the blood. For their latest project, father and sons collaborated to design Federal Land’s newest development in the country’s financial center, The Grand Midori Makati.
The Grand Midori Makati is Federal Land’s newest real estate venture and its very first partnership with Japanese firm Orix Corporation. The project promises to emerge as a lasting landmark of the famed Makati skyline.
Guiding the conceptualization of the project, Arch. Willy ensured the efficiency of the building and economy of scale. An advocate of sustainable development and “green building”, he gave considerable thought in integrating nature in his design. Thus, future residents of The Grand Midori Makati will enjoy ample greenery, efficient water system, good lighting and ventilation. Arch. Gary emphasizes, “the vision of The Grand Midori Makati is to create a Contemporary Architecture with lots of greening, artfully integrated in the structure”. Midori, as a matter of fact, is the Japanese word for the color green.