HBA Studios

Manila

Luxurious hotel lobby with a marble front desk, elegant chandelier, plush seating, and gold accents. Warm, inviting atmosphere with a modern design.
Concept-driven hospitality design from the Philippines

Established in 2014, HBA Manila is a studio defined by creativity, collaboration, and purpose – shaping hospitality, residential, and mixed-use destinations across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

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Address

17F Bonifacio Prime Building
20th Drive
Bonifacio Global City
1634 Philippines

Phone

+632 8887 6245
+632 8405 6880

Led by a team with architectural roots and a strong point of view, HBA Manila is known for its concept-driven approach – where artistic vision meets technical precision. From large-scale resorts to branded residences and city hotels, the studio’s portfolio reflects a growing influence across the Philippine archipelago. With work spanning Metro Manila to Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, and beyond, the team continues to shape spaces that are expressive, relevant, and built to last.

Luxurious restaurant interior with elegant chandeliers, arched wood ceilings, marble walls, and ornate blue lattice panels. Cozy seating and warm lighting.
Casa Buenas Restaurant, Philippines

An industry-defining hospitality interior design practice, shaping unforgettable spaces for the world's most iconic hotel brands

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Luxurious hotel lobby with high wooden ceilings, plush seating, and warm lighting. A large, textured wall art centerpiece adds elegance. Cozy and inviting.

A global architecture practice, delivering transformative design solutions of lasting quality for a diverse range of clients

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Exterior of AREIC Tower, featuring a modern high-rise building with lush greenery on balconies, adjacent to a busy bridge at sunset. The sky is a gradient of pink and purple hues, creating a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere.

A consultancy redefining how stories are told through art. We curate art as experience - global in perspective, bespoke in execution, and rooted in narrative.

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A dedicated digital design studio elevating design through digital innovation

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Elegant modern architecture with tall arches and illuminated interiors reflected in a tranquil pool; desert landscape visible in the background.

A strategy-driven, immersive food & beverage studio, creating and delivering exceptional, market defining restaurant and bar concepts

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Sophisticated private club bar with velvet stools, gold accents, and intricate lighting. A server in motion enhances the elegant, lively ambiance.

Elevating the brand experience through distinctive graphics signage and wayfinding

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A lift car designed with moody lighting, and a tapestry-like art piece

A globally acclaimed landscape practice, redefining the future of design with visionary landscape architecture and master planning

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Modern hotel building courtyard with geometric shrub patterns on white gravel. Warmly lit windows line the three-story structure, creating a serene evening ambiance.

A leading leisure-focused interior design practice, creating immersive integrated resorts and vibrant entertainment venues

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A transformative lighting design studio, crafting bespoke light solutions that elevate spatial character

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Elegant modern hotel lounge with circular seating and a round table, enclosed by wood paneling. A striking chandelier hangs above, illuminating the space warmly.

A specialised procurement consultancy, delivering exceptional FF&E and OS&E solutions that consistently elevate guest experiences

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Elegant living room with sage green armchairs, beige sofa, and modern decor. Open double doors lead to another room, creating an airy, sophisticated feel.

A dynamic product design studio, crafting innovative interior product ranges that redefine style and functionality

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Luxurious living room with red walls, a sleek modern sideboard with dark wood finish, a navy sofa adorned with orange pillows and a throw, elegant lighting, and marble stairs. Sophisticated and warm.

A world-class residential design practice, crafting distinctive and extraordinary homes for discerning private clients

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Luxurious lounge with two textured armchairs, a floor lamp, and a soft landscape mural depicting trees and a stream. Cozy, elegant ambiance.

A visionary resort design studio, ideating bespoke, luxurious resort properties that redefine global elegance and exclusivity

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An aerial view of an idyllic tropical resort shows thatched-roof bungalows on stilts, connected by winding wooden walkways over a clear turquoise ocean surrounding a lush green island.

A forward-thinking strategy studio, crafting iconic brand experiences and bringing them to life through emotive design

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A cozy airline lounge area with modern seating, elegant decor, and artistic ceiling installations, creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere for relaxation.
Luxurious hotel lobby with high wooden ceilings, plush seating, and warm lighting. A large, textured wall art centerpiece adds elegance. Cozy and inviting.
Exterior of AREIC Tower, featuring a modern high-rise building with lush greenery on balconies, adjacent to a busy bridge at sunset. The sky is a gradient of pink and purple hues, creating a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere.
Elegant modern architecture with tall arches and illuminated interiors reflected in a tranquil pool; desert landscape visible in the background.
Sophisticated private club bar with velvet stools, gold accents, and intricate lighting. A server in motion enhances the elegant, lively ambiance.
A lift car designed with moody lighting, and a tapestry-like art piece
Modern hotel building courtyard with geometric shrub patterns on white gravel. Warmly lit windows line the three-story structure, creating a serene evening ambiance.
Elegant modern hotel lounge with circular seating and a round table, enclosed by wood paneling. A striking chandelier hangs above, illuminating the space warmly.
Elegant living room with sage green armchairs, beige sofa, and modern decor. Open double doors lead to another room, creating an airy, sophisticated feel.
Luxurious living room with red walls, a sleek modern sideboard with dark wood finish, a navy sofa adorned with orange pillows and a throw, elegant lighting, and marble stairs. Sophisticated and warm.
Luxurious lounge with two textured armchairs, a floor lamp, and a soft landscape mural depicting trees and a stream. Cozy, elegant ambiance.
An aerial view of an idyllic tropical resort shows thatched-roof bungalows on stilts, connected by winding wooden walkways over a clear turquoise ocean surrounding a lush green island.
A cozy airline lounge area with modern seating, elegant decor, and artistic ceiling installations, creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere for relaxation.

Hotel Okura Manila

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HBA LEISURE
HOTEL
PHILIPPINES
2023
Luxurious hotel lobby featuring a grand golden portal, sculptural chandelier, statement tree installation, and integrated lighting under a vaulted glass ceiling.
Elegant hotel entrance of Hotel Okura Manila, featuring warm lighting, modern architecture, and a sophisticated atmosphere with a welcoming sign.
Luxurious hotel lobby with a marble front desk, elegant chandelier, plush seating, and gold accents. Warm, inviting atmosphere with a modern design.

Casa Buenas Restaurant

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HBA MANILA
RESTAURANT
PHILIPPINES
PHILIPPINES 2020
Luxurious restaurant interior with elegant chandeliers, arched wood ceilings, marble walls, and ornate blue lattice panels. Cozy seating and warm lighting.
Elegant restaurant interior with ornate arches, large chandeliers, and a central table set for dining. Vibrant furnishings and symmetrical design create a luxurious ambiance.
Elegant restaurant interior with a high ceiling features a large wooden table adorned with orange flowers. A stained glass window adds vibrant color overhead.

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Norman Agleron
HBA Manila

Norman Agleron
Partner

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HBA Singapore

Joseph Cruz
Partner, HBA Leisure

Luxurious resort restaurant interior featuring a long wooden table with floral chairs, vibrant yellow flowers, stained glass ceiling, and wooden lattice walls.

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