Starck firm to design riverfront property
By Marge C. Enriquez
Known for its $10-million apartments, design icon Philippe Starck’s company called Yoo is creating the common areas of a condominium by the Pasig River.
Known for its $10-million apartments, design icon Philippe Starck’s company called Yoo is creating the common areas of a condominium by the Pasig River.
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