Revolution Precrafted, which designs and builds prefabricated structures for clients around the world, announced a deal to supply homes and hotel villas in Brazil.
The company, founded by Filipino businessman Robbie Antonio, said the contract in Brazil was worth $460 million and would be located in an 80-hectare eco-resort development near Rio de Janeiro.
Revolution Precrafted said the contract involved the supply of “high end quality eco-sustainable designer homes and eco-friendly villas.”
Specifically, it will design and supply one to three-bedroom homes and units measuring 50 to 200 square meters. It will also be supplying medium sized resort homes measuring 100 to 300 square meters each.
Construction of the units is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2019, it said.
“We envision the project to be one of our landmark developments in South America. It showcases our passion for eco-sustainable developments that boast environmental conscience, design and functionality,” Antonio said in a statement.
Its project in Brazil marks its 16th international market.
Over the past six months, Revolution Precrafted has bagged over $7.6 billion worth of big tickets projects including the $3.2-billion partnership with Seven Tide, for “The World Islands” in Dubai, and the $1.2-billion Okkyin project in Myanmar with KT Group.
Last month, it signed a $300-million dealership agreement with Novo Development Ltd. to build at least 1,000 homes in the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Guyana, Jamaica and the Bahamas.
It also won a deal to build 85 luxury resort villas in Okinawa, Japan and 2,000 housing units in Puerto Rico with Grupo Cacho. It also recently announced its franchise agreement to supply mid-income homes in El Salvador, Ecuador and a 500-unit project in Bahrain.
In Europe, it has won supply deals in Spain and Cyprus while in the Philippines, it has partnered with Century Limitless Corp., which is part of Century Properties Group Inc., the listed builder owned by the Antonio family.
REVOLUTION Precrafted Inc., a property developer using prefabrication materials, said it has signed an agreement with publicly listed Cyprus Trading Corp. Plc. for the supply of residential units, glamping accommodations, retail spaces and hotel villas in the tiny Mediterranean nation.
The company said it will supply units in the popular Cypriot cities of Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos, a move that allows the Antonio-led firm to expand in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean regions.
“The region presents a good opportunity for Revolution Precrafted because of their appreciation of architecture, art and design. We hope to supply curated luxury residential apartments that boast of sophisticated designs that will appeal to the more privileged market.,” said Jose Roberto R. Antonio, founder and CEO of Revolution Precrafted.
Cyprus is the 14th international market for Revolution Precrafted. It aims to be present in 25 markets by the end of 2018.
The agreement, in the form of a letter of intent, extends also to Cyprus Limni Resorts and Golf Courses, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyprus Trading. The two companies will study the possibility of putting up residential units, hotel villas, glamping units and pop-up retail spaces that can be used as warehouses and commercial spaces.
Glamping is short for glamorous camping or luxurious camping.
The two companies are looking at multiple locations including a possible project in Limni Resorts and Golf Course at the center of Chrysochous Bay, near the town of Polis, in northwest Cyprus.
It may supply a number of glamping units in the hillside of Kinousa Village, a separate property in Northwest Cyprus, also owned by Cyprus Limni.
Cyprus Trading is listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange and controls a number of companies from various industries, such as retail, automotive and engineering, property development and management, and infrastructure.
The Philippine company Revolution Precrafted reaches Europe through the Ebro Delta. This prefabricated house builder, which has a turnover of more than 6.5 billion dollars in 2018, joins the Spanish architects of BC Estudios to create a luxury ‘resort’ in the city of Tarragona. A project valued at 52 million dollars, about 45 million euros at the current exchange rate.
This hotel complex is based on the ‘ glamping ‘ format, outdoor camping that has a luxury format and the conditions typical of the best hotels. “The Ebro Delta is undervalued. It is an area that has little tourism and of medium/low quality, therefore, we have seen a very good opportunity,” says Gabriel Barba, director of BC Estudio.
Under the agreement, Revolution Precrafted will supply 50 villas for this project. The contract consists of 40 one-bedroom prefabricated houses measuring 30 square meters each, as well as 10 two-bedroom villas. Each unit will have a minimum price of 171,000 euros . “Revolution Precrafted stands out for creating designer prefabricated houses that manage to satisfy all the tenants’ requests,” says Barba.
The Ebro Delta is undervalued. It is an area that has little tourism and medium/low quality, therefore, we have seen a very good opportunity”
This agreement between the Philippine company and the Spanish company is a first phase. According to estimates by BC Estudios, this land could house nearly 1,000 villas . The objective is that this ‘resort’ can start its operation in 2020. For its part, Revolution Precrafted affirms that it will start the construction of these houses in 2019. “We continue with the negotiation to detail the last fringes of this exciting project”, points out Barba . The Barcelona -based architecture studio points out that it has already had various meetings with the City Council to discuss this project.
In addition to the villas of the Philippine manufacturer, this first phase of the Delta del Ebro project includes a space of 700 square meters that corresponds to the space of the social club. “A main building that concentrates all the services: a wellness center with yoga, spa and chiropractor , a restaurant specializing in the products and cuisine of the area with 100% organic food, as well as a small events center,” he points out in the description of this mega-investment called ‘Glamping Hotel “El Silencio”‘.
Mobility with electric car
Users will not be able to drive to the door of their villas with their private car. According to the company, they must leave the vehicle in the parking lot at the entrance and their mobility in the ‘resort’ will be carried out by electric car. “The objective is to house couples and families who will be able to enjoy bungalows with pools or jacuzzis and have access to a private beach,” says the director of BC Estudios.
The landscape of the ‘Glamping Hotel “El Silencio”‘ is a point that the company highlights. “The paths and the areas in front of the bungalows will be modeled with white sand. The landscape project would be done with the existing vegetation present in the delta,” they highlight. A new camping format that has caught the attention of Filipino investors.
A sculptural volume of curved shapes and sinuous outline
Ellipsicoon is the name of the pavilion that the Dutchman Ben van Berkel, from UNStudio , has designed for the company specializing in prefabricated construction, Revolution Precrafted . A sculptural volume of curved shapes and sinuous outline, which through elliptical openings on its surface —with which views are framed and natural light is allowed to enter— perfectly blends interior and exterior. Digitally designed and handwoven by skilled artisans, with 100% recyclable high-density polyethylene(HDPE), has been conceived as a resting space for the mind. “I wanted to create a refuge with a timeless character, which goes beyond the everyday and where day-to-day worries disappear”, explains the architect. Inside, slightly raised above ground level, the woven skin that envelops the entire volume works interchangeably as a floor, wall, ceiling or a large bench where you can sit and rest.
Revolution Precrafted Founder and CEO Robbie Antonio pose with Gabriel and Jordi Barba of Barba Estudio Architects
MADRID, SPAIN, June 27, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ — Revolution Precrafted, one of the strongest unicorns in Asia, continues its expansion campaign, this time, landing its first-ever it deal in Europe.
The prop-tech company has entered an agreement with BC Estudio, a leading architecture, design and propery management company, to supply hotel and residential units along the Ebro Delta, situated in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia Region, Spain.
“We’ve always wanted to expand to Europe but we wanted a unique and high-impact project that would showcase our expertise and product portfolio. At the same time, we wanted a project that would shine a light on Europe’s ecotourism potential. We are very happy to partner with BC Estudio in spearheading a development that would further strengthen Spain’s tourism,” said Robbie Antonio, Founder and CEO of Revolution Precrafted.
Spain becomes the 13th international market for Revolution Precrafted, which is in the middle of a global expansion mode. It currently has projects in the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, Bahamas and Bahrain. The company expects to be present in 25 countries by the end of 2018.
The partnership between Revolution Precrafted and BC Estudio came about following the former’s recent business roadshow in Europe this June.
Antonio said Revolution Precrafted and BC Estudio have agreed to build 50 units of hotel villas on a 12-hectare lakefront plot. This represents the first phase of what is envisioned to be a 260-unit development project on a total of four plots along the Ebro Delta.
As part of the initial phase, Revolution Precrafted will build around 40 1-bedroom villas measuring 30 square meters each. It will also build an additional 10 2-bedroom villas on the lakefront plot. Each unit costs a minimum of $200,000.
The villas on the initial phase, will be accompanied by a main clubhouse measuring 700 square meters.
Gabriel Barba and Jordi Barba partners at BC Estudio said the tourism potential of the sites are significant considering their location. BC Estudio will work in collaboration with local partner office in the delta del Ebro, Actua B Arquitectura.
The Ebro Delta is one of the largest wetland areas in the Western Mediterranean region. A large part of the delta was designated as a natural park to protect the wide variety of flora and fauna identified in the area. The Delta is composed of a mosaic of coastal and wetland habitats. It also has some 95 breeding species of birds. The wetlands are considered highly important for over 300 species of a wide range of transient and overwintering species and serves as an essential stopover point for large numbers of migratory birds and waterfowl.
On top of these, the Ebro Delta is also popular among tourists for its amazing beaches, sand dunes, rivers and lagoons. It is also one of the best fishing and water sports areas in Europe.
“We are very excited about this partnership with Revolution Precrafted. We have always wanted to create elegant, design-driven homes and villas that would cater to the thousands of tourists that visit the Ebro Delta all year-round,” Barba added.
Meanwhile, Antonio said the development of the masterplan will take several months while the construction of the hotel villas will start in early 2019.
“We are keen on completing the plans for this project by the 3rd and 4th quarter of this year with the intention of starting land development in early 2019.
ABOUT REVOLUTION PRECRAFTED
Revolution Precrafted is a global supplier of designer, limited edition homes, pavilions, retail spaces and related structures.
Over the past six months, it has bagged over $7.36 Billion worth of big tickets projects including the $3.2 Billion partnership with Seven Tide, for “The World Islands” in Dubai, and the $1.2 Billion Okkyin project in Myanmar with KT Group. Last month, it signed a $300 million dealership agreement with Novo Development Ltd. to build at least 1,000 homes in the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Guyana, Jamaica and the Bahamas. It also landed a deal to build 85 luxury resort villas in Okinawa, Japan and 2,000 housing project in Puerto Rico with Grupo Cacho. It also recently announced its franchise agreement to supply mid-income homes in Ecuador and a 500-unit project in Bahrain.
In the Philippines, it partnered with Century Limitless Corporation for the $1.1 Billion Batulao Artscapes in Nasugbu Batangas, the $750 Million Revolution Flavorscapes in Mexico, Pampanga and the $125 Million Puerto Azul residential project.
ABOUT BC ESTUDIO ARCHITECTS
BC Estudio Architects is an architectural firm located in Barcelona with 40 years of international experience in the world of architecture design and pioneers in Green Architecture. It currently has business presence in North and South America, Europe and Asia. On top of its architecture, interior design and landscape architecture services, it also conducts real estate advisory and management for select clients.
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Ebro Delta, Spain. Photo credit: Lobito/Pixabay (Startup real estate developer Revolution Precrafted has signed a deal with Spain-based property management and architectural firm BC Estudio to enter Spain’s hotel market.)
Startup real estate developer Revolution Precrafted has signed a deal with Spain-based property management and architectural firm BC Estudio to enter Spain’s hotel market, according to a report from the Business Mirror.
Revolution Precrafted and BC Estudio will develop hotels and residences on the Ebro Delta in Spain, the Revolution’s 13th international market. The properties—50 hotel villas on a lakefront site—are part of the first phase of a 260-room project spanning four plots on the Ebro Delta in Tarragona, Catalonia.
The companies will also build approximately 40 one-bedroom villas along with 10 two-bedroom villas on the lakefront during the first phase of construction. The villas will share the plot with a main clubhouse. The entire development will be complete within several months. However, the construction of the villas is slated to being in early 2019. Both Revolution Precrafted and BC Estudio expect to complete the plans for the entire project by the third or fourth quarters of 2018 and to begin the construction on the development in early 2019.
“We’ve always wanted to expand to Europe, but we wanted a unique and high-impact project that would showcase our expertise and product portfolio. At the same time, we wanted a project that would shine a light on Europe’s ecotourism potential. We are very happy to partner with BC Estudio in spearheading a development that would further strengthen Spain’s tourism,” Jose Roberto R, Antonio, Revolution Precrafted, told the Business Mirror.
BC Estudio has planned to partner with local firm Actua B Arquitectura to develop the project. “We are very excited about this partnership with Revolution Precrafted. We have always wanted to create elegant, design-driven homes and villas that would cater to the thousands of tourists who visit the Ebro Delta all year-round,” Gabriel Barbra, a partner at BC Estudio, told the Business Mirror.
Revolution Precrafted has a pipeline of hotel projects in the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, the UAE, Japan, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, Bahamas and Bahrain.
Revolution Precrafted’s houses are designed by world-famous names in the architecture and design scene. (Modular Glass House by Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie Architects / Photo sourced from Revolution Precrafted social media)
A unicorn has finally arrived in the Philippines. In October last year, Philippine-based startup Revolution Precrafted, a company that develops and designs prefabricated homes and hotels among others, raised its series B round of funding co-led by Singaporean venture capital firm K2 Global. The round of funding raised an undisclosed amount that brought the startup over the billion-dollar mark, making it the first unicorn to come out of the Philippines.
Revolution Precrafted – also referred to as Revolution – was founded in December 2015 by young Filipino millionaire, Robbie Antonio. Having gained unicorn status just before turning two last year, the startup is the fastest to hit the billion-dollar valuation mark in Southeast Asia.
In interviews, Robbie Antonio has always likened himself as a young visionary, who wants to innovate architecture and disrupt the current real estate market. Robbie’s knack for the real estate business probably comes from his father, who owns Century Properties in the Philippines. During his time working for his father, Robbie was the brains behind the company’s multi-million-dollar deals with big names such as Forbes, Versace Home, Missoni and more. It was there he learnt the power of working with brands.
“I realized what branding can do to a development. It can increase your sale price vis-a-vis your competitors who might even have a superior location. It also sells faster,” he said.
Coming from one of the wealthiest families in the Philippines, Robbie has picked up the hobby of art collecting. His penchant for art is what inspired him to start Revolution Precrafted. Similar to art, Robbie wanted to make architecture collectible. According to Robbie, “Revolution preserves the exclusivity of art collection and by introducing prefabricated technology, expands the potential of ownership.”
Just like how IKEA would deliver furniture to your house, Revolution Precrafted does the same except you could have your entire house delivered to you. The concept of prefabricated homes offers an easy solution for people who want to own an exclusive house but have no idea how to design it. With Revolution Precrafted, interested customers could just go through the company’s catalogue and pick out a design they like. Then all the necessary materials will be delivered for it to be assembled on the selected site. Revolution Precrafted doesn’t just sell prefabricated homes but they also have a collection of prefabricated condominiums, pavilions, adaptive amenity spaces and more.
The idea of a prefabricated home might bring to mind the dread normally associated with generic designs and shoddiness, however that is not the case with Revolution Precrafted. Robbie has enlisted the help of some of the biggest names in architecture and design to develop the startups’ prefabricated structures. Among them include Pritzker Prize winners Zaha Hadid and Jean Nouvel, renowned architecture firm Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie Architects and rockstar Lenny Kravitz’s Kravitz Design team. To own a house designed by some of these world-famous people would set you back about US$140,000.
The idea of prefabricated homes and buildings has long existed in the world of architecture, only the idea never really took off. Leveraging this idea with the branding power of big name designers, artists and architects, Robbie has managed to reverse the negative reputation of prefabricated homes by turning it into something exclusive and desirable.
Revolution Precrafted is now sought after in the tourism industry for its modern designs and affordability. In March, Revolution Precrafted signed a landmark US$3.2 billion deal to manufacture luxury apartments and hotel villas in Dubai’s famous The World Islands. Then in April, the startup tied up a US$300 million deal in the Caribbean for the supply of its prefabricated units.
Robbie Antonio expects the company to grow bigger and expand to more countries in the future. Revolution Precrafted looks ready to revolutionise the real estate market.
Revolution Precrafted, a homegrown supplier of prefabricated structures, is making its debut in South America.
The company said it awarded a franchising agreement to Innovation LLC for the supply of mid-priced residential units in Ecuador.
This would be the company’s 11th international market.
“This franchise agreement with Innovation LLC is a strategic move for the company. It allows us to tap into a huge South and Central American land bank. This supports our goal of extending our reach to at least 20 to 25 markets this year,” Robbie Antonio, founder and CEO of Revolution Precrafted, said in a statement.
Under the deal, Revolution Precrafted will supply mid to luxury residential homes and villas to Ecuador, through Innovation LLC.
The latter is finalizing agreements with large real estate developers in Quito, and surrounding cities. The development deals will be announced in the next few weeks, Revolution Precrafted said.
“We want to support the economic development of Ecuador by providing design-driven residential units for the middle-class residents and migrating expat community,” Antonio said.
Revolution Precrafted and Innovation LLC are also looking for possible developments in Guayaquil, one of the biggest cities in Ecuador.
Revolution Precrafted has been on an expansion spree, bagging over $6.63 billion worth of projects over the last six months.
Revolution Precrafted, one of the strongest property technology companies in Asia awarded a franchising agreement to Innovation LLC, for the supply of mid-priced residential units in Ecuador, a move that is expected to further boost the company’s reach, as it finally enters the lucrative South and Central American markets.
“This franchise agreement with Innovation LLC is a strategic move for the company. It allows us to tap into huge South and Central American land bank. This supports our goal of extending our reach to at least 20 to 25 markets this year,” Robbie Antonio, Founder and CEO of Revolution Precrafted, said. He said Ecuador is the 11th international market for the firm.
Under the deal, Revolution Precrafted will supply mid to luxury residential homes and villas to Ecuador, through Innovation LLC, which is finalizing agreements in with large real estate developers in Quito, and surrounding cities. The development deals will be announced in the next few weeks.
Ecuador, located near the equator, is surrounded by Colombia and Peru. It has a population of 16.5 million.
With the help of fast-moving developer Robbie Antonio, Camilla Staerk and Helena Christensen are redefining the meaning of a designer house.
The creative duo behind the New York-based design studio Staerk Christensen are the newest boldface names to align with Antonio’s Revolution Precrafted Properties. Recruiting fashion-minded talent to reimagine a prefab house was new territory for the ardent art collector and enterprising developer. Antonio runs Antonio Development in New York and is managing director of Century Properties in Asia. He has collaborated with Giorgio Armani for Armani Casa, Versace and Missoni among many others.
Staerk and Christensen impressed him with their well-defined intent and clear-eyed directives.
Staerk and Christensen join the ranks of other Revolution collaborators including Jean Nouvel, Marcel Wanders, Tom Dixon, I.M. Pei, Zaha Hadid and Philip Johnson.
Originally hired to handle the interiors, the pair were so assured in their vision that they were asked to take on every last post and beam. “They said, ‘You know, you guys have so many opinions about how you want the structure to be for the furniture you’re designing. So why don’t you just do the whole house?’’ Staerk said. “We could not believe they gave us that whole responsibility. We couldn’t believe it but we definitely thought they should.”
Traces of Staerk’s and Christensen’s Danish roots are evident in the dual-level, two-bedroom, two-bathroom prefab home. Inspired by a traditional Scandinavian cabin, their design is a glass and stained black wood house. The curved structure is meant to be reminiscent of a swallow in flight. However unlikely it might sound, they enhanced their design with inspiration from the craftsmanship of a viking ship. The silhouette of the swallow-inspired home resembles the hull of viking ship turned upside-down, they explained.
“Ships hulls have the wingspan of a bird. To us, that means a lot. Both of us grew up in Denmark. The sound and the visuals of swallows flying low on summer nights is just something that stayed within us. It’s a very peaceful place for both of us to go back into in our memories,” Staerk said.
Designed to be built anywhere in the world, the first prototype for each structure may be set up in Malibu or Montauk so that potential clients can walk through and experience the house firsthand. As with any prefabricated home, the structure requires a good amount of land and then is built for you. With shipping and building, the $228,000 unit can be somewhat altered to accommodate the climate that the buyer lives in.
Staying true to their healthy Scandinavian upbringing, the duo is also creating a spa pavilion for $27,300 and a gym for $153,000. Through the years, rugs, lamps, glassware, interiors, furniture, pillows, throws and bedspreads and even glamping-quality safari tents are categories they have delved into. With the help of the Brooklyn-based Bower, the duo is creating a mirror collection which will include a wardrobe-screen divider that also can double as a martini bar. And glassware is on deck with Danish company Mater, with furniture to follow. These new endeavors are expected to debut around the same time as the Revolution prototype.
While Staerk earned a degree in fashion and textiles at Ravensbourne College in London, the “absolutely self-taught” Christensen has designed lamps for Habitat and gleaned knowledge from the legendary photographers as a model. “I really can’t think of a career that gives you more versatile options of branching out, learning and absorbing everything you possibly can if that’s what you want. I guess that’s what I did. With our combined background and knowledge, we get by,” Christensen said.
That need to always be learning and searching means they often can’t write down, sketch or photograph their ideas fast enough — a habit that other friends might not be so accepting of. And even though they each approach creativity with a different lens, somehow it all comes into focus. “When we met, we were so different and in that difference we found a common ground. Camilla’s form of expression, the way she looks visually, the pieces she designs, the homes she lives in is completely opposite of mine — in all ways. Somehow over the years we have approached each other in all ways — first and foremost as friends, but also learning from each other and opening up to each other’s differences,” Christensen said.
“We spur each other on,” Staerk added. “We clicked creatively from the first time we met. It was from immense respect for each other’s work. Then we found this way of expression together and we just felt so lucky.”
