First United Building, Art Deco office building in Binondo, Philippines.
The First United Building stands six floors tall with a central tower flanked by two chamfered corner towers on Escolta Street.
Completed in 1928 by architect Andres Luna de San Pedro, this building held the distinction of being the tallest structure in Manila at that time.
The ground floor now contains The Hub Make Lab, transforming the former Berg's Department Store into a center for local artists and entrepreneurs.
Visitors can explore the First United Building Community Museum and creative spaces from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM through the main entrance on Escolta Street.
The building features geometric patterns with boomerang chevrons, spirals, and lancet arches that earned it the best decor award in 1928.
Location: Binondo
Inception: 1928
Architects: Andres Luna de San Pedro
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: 413 Escolta Street cor. Burke Street
GPS coordinates: 14.59885,120.97936
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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