Apple One Equicom Tower Façade - Sunframe's Innovative Curtain Wall Solution
Project Overview
Project Name: Apple One Equicom Tower
Location: Mindanao Avenue cor. Biliran St, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, Philippines
Façade Contractor: Sunframe (Providing professional façade system solutions)
Year: 2012
More information: Apple One Equicom Tower is a 17-story mixed-use development in Cebu’s prime business district, combining residential, commercial office, and parking facilities. As a PEZA-accredited building, it serves prominent BPO/KPO firms and benefits from proximity to Mactan International Airport, major retail centers, and corporate hubs (including JP Morgan Chase, NEC, and Timex).
Technical Highlights
1. Seamless
Hidden Frame
Curtain Wall
Achieved a sleek, modern façade with flush glazing for uninterrupted sightlines
Engineered for high wind resistance and thermal efficiency in Cebu’s tropical climate
2. Premium
ACP Cladding
Integration
Durable aluminum composite panels (ACP) for weatherproofing and aesthetic contrast
Precision-installed to complement the glass curtain wall’s streamlined profile
3. Performance
- Driven
Design
Compliant with PEZA building standards for commercial developments
Enhanced natural light penetration while mitigating solar heat gain
Strategic Advantages
Through the following strategic design breakthroughs, this project achieved a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics:
✔ Prime Location: Adjacent to key transport links (airport, major roads) and lifestyle amenities
✔ Functional Elegance: Curtain wall system balances corporate professionalism with residential comfort
✔ Client-Centric Approach: Custom solutions for mixed-use structural requirements
Project Outcome
✔ Successfully delivered 2,400 sqm of high-end façade engineering
✔ Achieved the intended modern architectural aesthetics
✔ Met the functional requirements of a mixed-use commercial complex
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Project Overview
Project Name: Bhagwansingh Trincity Commercial Building
Location: Trinidad & Tobago
Architect: OBMI
Main Contractor: Adam’s Project Management & Construction Ltd
Façade Contractor: SUNFRAME
Façade System Technical Details
1. Unitized Glass Curtain Wall
Applied to the building envelope, ensuring high thermal insulation and daylight efficiency.
Pre-fabricated modular units enable rapid installation and precise assembly.
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Façade
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Advanced surface coating for UV resistance and corrosion protection.
3. Structural Glazing Skylight
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Engineered for tropical climate conditions
SUNFRAME's Scope of Work
Products Supplied
Unitized Glass Curtain Wall: 3,054 sqm (building exterior walls)
Aluminum Composite Panel (ACP) Façade: 4,953 sqm
Structural Glazing Skylight: Integrated within theglass façade system
Total Façade Area: 8,007 sqm
Services Provided
✔ Site measurement
✔ Material supply (glass curtain wall + ACP cladding)
✔ Installation guidance at site
Project Execution
✔ Collaborated with OBMI architects and Adam’s Project Management
✔ Implemented precise façade engineering for commercial building requirements
✔ Delivered complete façade solution including measurement, supply, and installation support
Conclusion
SUNFRAME is proud to have delivered a complete façade solution for the Bhagwansingh Trincity Commercial Building in Trinidad.
With extensive engineering experience, we managed every detail from precise site measurement and material supply to on-site installation guidance—ensuring the façade of this landmark building was completed to the highest standards.
At SUNFRAME, we are committed to providing high-quality façade engineering services. If you have a project in mind, feel free to get in touch—we’re here to help.
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