Makati just got a whole lot more creative. Multidisciplinary design studio RNDMD officially marked a massive milestone on September 11, 2026, opening the doors to its very first physical studio space with a warm, intimate housewarming dubbed “Hey Neighbor! RNDMD Makati Open Studio.”
Since launching in 2022, the creative agency has been quietly making waves behind the scenes. Now, they finally have a permanent brick-and-mortar home inside one of Ayala Avenue’s most iconic architectural landmarks: the PNB Makati Center.
The gathering was also an opportunity to thank the clients RNDMD has come to regard as creative partners – including Philippine Airlines, LIVE PH, and others. Their trust, openness, and collaboration have helped the young studio learn, grow, and take on increasingly meaningful work. Rather than a showcase of names, their presence in RNDMD’s story served as a reminder that every milestone has been built through relationships.
Beyond being a workplace, the studio gave RNDMD a visible home for its multidisciplinary practice. A place where its team could build a stronger sense of belonging, clients could participate more closely in the creative process, and new relationships with agencies and brands could begin.
RNDMD did not just pick any random office floor for their new headquarters. Setting up shop inside PNB Makati Center, a legendary Brutalist structure designed by renowned Filipino architect Carlos D. Arguelles back, the Brutalist landmark has remained a distinct presence along Ayala Avenue since 1980. Its curved facade introduced movement into the district’s ordered skyline, while its continuing adaptive reuse demonstrated how an established structure could evolve without losing its identity.
That balance between permanence and change, restraint and movement reflected RNDMD’s belief that design can move culture.
Designed in-house, the RNDMD office drew from the building’s existing material language and finishes, translating them into a warmer and more contemporary creative environment. The approach allowed the studio to establish its own identity while becoming part of PNB Makati Center’s evolving story.
“Opening our first studio in Makati was a proud moment for us, but the event was really about the people who brought RNDMD here. The office gives our work a home, but its purpose is larger: to build a studio capable of contributing to a world where design moves culture.” said Floyd Esguerra, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of RNDMD. “Seeing our team, families, clients, collaborators, and friends in one space made the milestone real.” said Jerome Rosario, Co-Founder and Creative Director for Multimedia.
The evening’s neighborly spirit was shared by its official event partners. Pizzetta, the event’s Official Food Partner, brought the communal experience of food made for sharing together with its roots in Poblacion, Makati. CHAGEE, the Official Beverage Partner, complemented the gathering through its contemporary expression of tea culture and its belief in bringing people together over tea.
“Hey Neighbor!” marked a new chapter for RNDMD, one approached with pride in its progress, gratitude for its community, and humility about the work still ahead.
About RNDMD Inc.
Founded in 2022 by Floyd Esguerra and Jerome Rosario, RNDMD Inc. is a Filipino multidisciplinary creative studio working across brand strategy, design, campaigns, motion, video, content, product, and digital experiences. Guided by human-centered thinking and innovation through diversity, RNDMD creates purposeful work toward a world where design moves culture.
