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May 28, 2026
Philippine Interior Design and Fit-Out Industry Reaches New Heights Through Hospitality and Integrated Developments

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Okada Manila Sets New Benchmark for Luxury Hospitality Interiors and High-End Fit-Out Contracting in the Philippines

The Philippine interior design and contracting industry continues to benefit from strong investments in hospitality, gaming, luxury residential, and mixed-use developments. Large-scale integrated resorts and premium hotel projects are driving demand for sophisticated interior fit-out works, imported finishing materials, bespoke furniture systems, lighting technologies, and internationally coordinated design services.

Among these developments, Okada Manila remains one of the country’s most prestigious and influential projects, showcasing the growing capabilities of the Philippine luxury interior contracting sector.

Okada Manila

One of the largest and most luxurious integrated resort developments in Southeast Asia, Okada Manila remains a benchmark project for Philippine hospitality interior contracting and luxury fit-out works. The development features a five-star hotel, casino, indoor beach club, retail promenade, convention facilities, villas, and signature entertainment attractions.

The project involved multiple international and Philippine-based designers, architects, and specialist contractors. Japanese concept architect Miurashin Architect + Associates worked alongside Philippine firms PRSP Architects and GF & Partners Architects. Interior consultancy and luxury hospitality fit-out works were significantly handled by Goudie Associates for large portions of the resort interiors.

Key Project Details

Estimated Gross Floor Area: approximately 450,000 sqm
Interior Designers: Goudie Associates, Miurashin Architect + Associates
Architects: PRSP Architects, GF & Partners Architects
Major Contractors: Hilmarc’s Construction Corporation, Crosslink Construction Corporation and multiple specialist fit-out contractors
Estimated Overall Development Cost: approximately US$2 billion
Estimated Interior and Fit-Out Package Value: US$350–500 million (industry estimate)
Completion: Phased completion (2016–2021) with future expansion plans actively in progress.

The project remains one of the most technically sophisticated hospitality interior developments ever completed in the Philippines, featuring high-end imported finishes, large-span decorative structures, integrated lighting systems, specialty ceiling installations, and extensive custom millwork.

(Photos: Okada)

To Be Continued

In the next issue, BUILDMART Philippines will continue this special feature with two additional landmark projects — Shangri-La at the Fort and Midori Clark Hotel & Casino — highlighting how luxury hospitality and regional developments are further transforming the Philippine interior design and fit-out industry.

(Reported by Building.hk)