Robinsons Land’s ‘The Victor’ wins PropertyGuru Asia’s Best Landmark Design

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The Victor, the 55-meter-high public landmark at Robinsons Land Corporation’s (RLC) Bridgetowne Destination Estate, has clinched the coveted Best Landmark Design award at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, outshining entries from across the region.

“The Victor embodies the Filipino spirit—steadfast, ambitious, and unwavering in its pursuit of greatness. Getting the Best Landmark Design award is a triumph we share with every Filipino,” RLC president and CEO Mybelle Aragon-GoBio.

BAGGING WINS. Robinsons Land president and CEO Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio (center) celebrates with company executives after the team clinched 7 major awards and was nominated as a finalist in 16 categories at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in Bangkok, Thailand—a proud moment for Filipino excellence on the regional stage.

This landmark win came as part of a broader sweep of honors for RLC at this year’s Asia Property Awards, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec. 12. The company was named Best Luxury Developer, affirming its leadership in crafting high-end developments that deliver elevated living experiences and reflect world-class design, comfort, and prestige. Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), RLC’s hospitality arm, took home the title of Best Hospitality Developer, while work.able GBF Center 1 in Bridgetowne was hailed as Best Co-Working Space, a nod to the company’s growing strength in flexible, future-ready work environments. 

RLC’s diverse portfolio was further celebrated with wins for The Mall | NUSTAR (Best Lifestyle Retail Development), The Residences at The Westin Manila (Best Completed Luxury Condo Development), and SYNC (Best Mid-End Condo Development), a testament to the company’s depth and innovation across multiple market segments.

The accolades come at a defining moment for RLC, which is celebrating 45 years of reshaping skylines, nurturing communities, and building a real estate portfolio that has earned the trust of generations.
Unveiled in 2023 and designed by Filipino-American visual artist Jefrë, The Victor is not merely a visual spectacle. It is a story cast in steel. Positioned at the heart of the 32-hectare Bridgetowne Destination Estate that bridges Quezon City and Pasig, the figure raises his fist skyward, a gesture of perseverance and triumph familiar to every Filipino who has ever pushed forward despite the odds.

The Victor Experience

Stand back, and the sheer scale of the structure pulls you in. Move closer, and the details emerge—reflective surfaces that shimmer with the city’s rhythm, angles that catch the shifting light, and a commanding stance that radiates determination.

At just the right instant, sunlight cuts through the sculpture’s core in a “sun-through-the-heart” moment, a fleeting experience that feels almost like a blessing.

Climb the steps toward the base, and you’ll discover one of The Victor’s quiet surprises: its surface reflects your own image. And in that instant, the message becomes clear. This is not simply a landmark celebrating an abstract idea of triumph. It is a mirror, reminding every visitor that they, too, are victors.

“The Victor represents more than an architectural achievement; it embodies RLC’s commitment to shaping the future of Philippine cities,” said Aragon-GoBio said.

In the glow of this prestigious international win, The Victor stands not just as a landmark, but as a promise—an enduring tribute to who Filipinos are, and to what they will continue to achieve. – Rappler.com