Robinsons Mall’s 5th retail development in the burgeoning Panay region, and its 3rd in Iloilo province, the modern and innovative Robinsons Place Pavia lifts the former sleepy municipality into a commercial district on-the-rise and cements Robinsons Malls’ foothold in the country’s paradise island.
Boasting sleek and stylish interiors with over 27,000 square meters of prime retail space and three stately levels, Robinsons Place Pavia is Iloilo’s newest lifestyle and leisure hub, and the place to be for discerning Ilonggo shoppers.
Leading Filipino architecture firm WV Coscolluela and Associates Architects has imagined Robinsons Place Pavia as a well-balanced meeting of old-world flourishes and new-age design innovations – the vision is very apparent in the mall’s rich interiors. The mall’s circular main atrium offers a majestic convergence point lit by an astounding display of majestic triangular lights overhead – poised to become the grand stage for the future events and milestones of Robinsons Place Pavia.
Everywhere else in the mall, trendy design and customer comfort is king, with intricate lighting fixtures, graffiti-painted beams and murals, and donut-shaped benches scattered around Robinsons Place Pavia, highlighting a new shopping and malling experience for Ilonggos to enjoy. The mall even pays tribute to Pavia’s agricultural roots – renowned for its annual Carabao Carroza Festival – with life-size carabao-shaped planters adorning the main entrances and exits.
Inspired by Pavia’s prominent history as a pottery town, the new Robinsons Place Pavia underlines the rich heritage of handiwork, industriousness, and creativity that is credited of Western Visayas’ Regional Agro-Industrial Center, while introducing the most modern conveniences, selections, and encounters that is synonymous with the country’s most-loved mall developer.
SHOPPER’S HAVEN
Set in a backdrop of welcoming earth tones and the warmth of generous natural light, the multi-levelled mall comes alive with the bustling activity of big-ticket brands at the ground level. Fashion-forward Pavia shoppers will enjoy their first access to the foremost names in global retail, with the entry of Japanese megabrand Uniqlo, valued American labels Levi’s and Vans. These fabled brands will share the stage with the most celebrated national and local players, from the Jollibee group, as well as the Iloilo-revered JD Bakeshop, Byron’s Backribs, Chicken Deli, C’s Bakeshop, Ribshack, and Lechon Haus.
An easy and breezy trip to the second floor, on the other hand, offers the hippest in local retail selections powered by the Bench group, Bayo group, Penshoppe group, as well as the most cutting-edge in tech and gadgetry supplied by Robinsons Digiworld, and the one-stop shop in school, office and literary supplies, the National Bookstore.
Robinsons Malls’ key anchor tenants such as Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Appliances, Handyman, and Daiso Japan – now open at Robinsons Place Pavia – also offer a comprehensive shopping experience in Panay, powered by high-quality selections and value-for-money price points.
Robinsons Place Pavia’s topmost floor opens up to a whole new universe in leisure and entertainment, by bringing in Robinsons Movieworld’s six state-of-the-art cinemas and alongside it, the world’s most highly-anticipated blockbusters, as well as the masterfully curated Food Gallery, which gathers Iloilo’s most delectable home-grown food players in homey dining niches.
SPLASH OF FUN
Just outside Robinsons Place Pavia is the mall chain’s first water playground venture in the Philippines set to open later this June.
To beat the heat, Robinsons Pavia has a refreshing take on the usual public playground set-up by introducing AquaFun. The sprawling 3,500 sqm. water wonderland is an entertaining and interactive way to cool down compared to the common pool as it features a lot of activities inside. Stroll along the wet area and immerse yourself in the aquatic life.
Replete with gigantic marine animals, offering exhilarating water features such as spray fountains, water slides, shallow pools, dedicated cabanas and event pavilion, mall visitors both young and old are treated to a wet and wild experience once unheard of in their usual mall encounters.
With Pavia town and Robinsons Malls’ shared prestige, the new Robinsons Place Pavia is set to become the premiere destination where fond memories are fostered, built, and enjoyed by the old and new generation of Panay consumers.
Restating its commitment in encouraging local business activity, empowering consumers with a rich variety of selections, and enriching the lives of its patrons with the most rewarding experiences and encounters, the new Robinsons Place Pavia captures the vision of the Robinsons Mall’s for Iloilo’s fastest developing municipality, where a tradition of excellence is brought into a remarkable future of endless potential and possibilities./PN
