Peu Brut by Cali Architects: Brutalist Design with Panel Systems, No CHB

How Cali Architects brought global recognition to a Filipino brutalist project through design clarity and material innovation.

Project Overview

Project: Peu Brut
Architect: Amon Cali / Cali Architects
Panel System: M2 Panel Systems (now branded as N𝗑T Panels by the manufacturer), supplied by ENA Construction

Design That Draws Global Recognition

Peu Brut is a striking example of contemporary Filipino brutalist architecture. Designed by Amon Cali of Cali Architects, this minimalist yet expressive project recently received international acclaim at a prestigious design competition in Dubai.

What made it stand out? Beyond the raw monolithic forms, clean geometry and honest use of materials, the entire structure was completed without a single Concrete Hollow Block (CHB). This was a bold architectural and construction choice that aligned perfectly with the principles of brutalist design.

Why Panels Were Used Exclusively

The success of Peu Brut lies in its commitment to simplicity, material honesty and executional efficiency. ENA-supplied panel systems made this possible by offering:

✅ Seamless wall panels ideal for exposed concrete finishes characteristic of brutalism
✅ Strong yet lightweight construction for walls, floors and stairs
✅ Cleaner job sites and reduced finishing time
✅ A structural solution that preserved the project's bold geometric form

Results That Speak for Themselves

• Zero CHB used, with an all-panel construction system for walls, floors and stairs

• Smooth, plaster-ready surfaces compatible with architectural concrete expression

• Faster build with less labor and waste

• A globally awarded build that proved Filipino brutalist design can be both bold and buildable

About the Architect

Amon Cali of Cali Architects is known for pushing boundaries in contemporary Filipino architecture. Peu Brut, along with other projects like the Maestro Abayan Studio in Silang, reflects his thoughtful and intentional approach to space and material.

ENA Construction is proud to have supplied the panel systems that helped realize this vision.

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