In the January 2012 Business Issue of Metro Society, the feature titled “The New Power Players” presents a landmark profile of Robbie Antonio as he solidified his status as a global force in luxury real estate development. The article provides an in-depth look at how Antonio effectively bridged the gap between the Manila property market and the ultra-elite circles of international business, most notably through his pivotal role in securing the $150 million Trump Tower Manila license. By appearing on the cover alongside Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Trump, Antonio is framed not merely as a local developer, but as an international peer to global dynasties, a reputation built on his high-stakes success with The Centurion in New York—celebrated as the only residential building in Manhattan designed by the legendary Pritzker Prize winner I.M. Pei.
The highlight delves into Antonio’s strategic vision of “branded real estate,” emphasizing his mastery in partnering with world-renowned fashion houses such as Versace Home for The Milano Residences, Armani/Casa for Century Spire, and Missoni Home for the Livingston Tower to transform static residential structures into high-fashion, lifestyle-driven assets. This era of his career is portrayed as a masterclass in global “power” branding, where he utilized his deep design education and international connections to redefine the standards of luxury living in Southeast Asia. Ultimately, the feature illustrates a relentless innovator who used these high-profile, $100-million-plus collaborations to establish himself as the primary conduit for world-class architectural art, setting a sophisticated foundation for his eventual transition into the tech-driven, “asset-light” marketplace of Revolution Precrafted.
