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<p>MANILA -- Design and architecture can make or break a building.</p><p>Apart from being functional, we all want a building that is also pleasing to the eye. With beautiful design and form, your building is guaranteed to be a head-turner on the road.</p><p>While Metro Manila has a lot of slum areas, there are also beautifully designed buildings all over the city.</p><p>Here are some of them:</p><div><strong>1. Zuellig Building</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/6/30/nissan1.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Built in one of the most progressive cities in the metro, the Zuellig Building is a certified head-turner.</p><p>The 33-story Makati office tower is designed by American architectural, urban planning, and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill in collaboration with renowned Filipino architectural firm W.V. Coscolluela &amp; Associates.</p><p>The Zuellig Building is equipped the same sustainable technology that is being used by the Freedom Tower in New York, which placed it on the green world map.</p><div><strong>2. The Mind Museum</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/6/30/nissan2.jpg"/></figure></div><p>A project of Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc., The Mind Museum aims to provide &quot;an extraordinary educational experience that inspires the public understanding of science.&quot;</p><p>Its lead architect Ed Calma of Lor Calma &amp; Partners designed it so well, fusing modern architecture, science and art. It takes pride in its aerodynamic and grass roofs, as well as its post-modern interior design.</p><p>In 2014, it received the THEA Award for Outstanding Achievement for the Science Museum at the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California in the United States.</p><div><strong>3. Art in BGC</strong></div><p>Aside from striking architectural designs, there are various beautiful murals in the Metro. The BGC in Taguig has big-scale public art works that will stun any passer-by.</p><p>One of these is Anjo Bolarda&#x27;s &quot;Pangako&quot; located at the Bonifacio High Street&#x27;s Lane P.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/6/30/nissan3.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Another one is Faile&#x27;s &quot;Wonderland,&quot; which you can view at One Global Place, 26th Street corner 5th Ave, BGC.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/6/30/nissan4.jpg"/></figure></div><p>These murals created by international and local artists are a product of ArtBGC NextAct ONE Festival, which was held last May 2015. It was organized by the Bonifacio Arts Foundation.</p><div><strong>4. Makati Stock Exchange Center</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/6/30/nissan5.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Apart from being one of the first buildings in the Makati&#x27;s central business district, the Makati Stock Exchange Center has a well-preserved facade and updated interior.</p><p>Designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin, the eight-story building houses column-free office spaces, function rooms, and restaurants, among others.</p><div><strong>5. Nissan Juke</strong></div><p>Just like these beautifully designed buildings and murals, choose a car that is not only functional but also pleasing to the eye, just like the all-new Nissan Juke.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/6/30/nissan6.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The Juke has comfortable seats and its leather-wrapped steering wheel that ensure a seamless driving experience.</p><p>It also has an I-Con system that lets you control both the climate and driving mode with just one touch.</p><p>Featuring a striking exterior design as seen through its fiercely sculpted hood and aggressive muscular lines, the Juke is available in four colors: solar yellow, pearl white, red alert, and black obsidian.</p><p>Apart from that, this car embodies the Nissan Safety Shield Philosophy -- Nissan&#x27;s comprehensive guide in engineering and designing safe cars.</p><p>Click <a href="https://www.nissan.ph/vehicles/new/juke/features.html" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to learn more about the Juke.</p>

<span style='line-height: 20.8px;'>With beautiful design and form, your building is guaranteed to be a head-turner on the road. </span>

With beautiful design and form, your building is guaranteed to be a head-turner on the road.