Thirty years after it opened its first mall in SM City North EDSA in Quezon City, SM Prime Holdings recently opened its 55th SM Supermall in Sangandaan. The first SM mall in Caloocan City, the 38,622-square meter structure will serve shoppers in the bustling Caloocan, Navotas and Malabon areas, as well as parts of Quezon City and Manila.
Caloocan City is historically significant because it was the center of activities for the Katipunan, the secret society that launched the Philippine Revolution against the Spaniards. The city’s most celebrated landmark is the monument to Andres Bonifacio located in the roundabout and built on an obelisk featuring sculptures by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino.
Caloocan is the third most populous city in the Philippines, with an extensive network of roads and railways, sparking a new revolution of growth. SM Center Sangandaan highlights SM’s confidence in the city’s booming economy, and will be a catalyst for employment and business opportunities.
The mall’s design reflects SM’s groundbreaking approach to retail as it creates a memorable identity with a vivid wall pattern that establishes a bold presence on the urban streetscape.
Elegant canopies welcome shoppers at the mall entrance, and those arriving in private cars are quickly guided from the main frontage road to a multi-level 400-slot car park that connects to each level of the center for optimal shopping experience.
Also in the photo are Bishop Francis De Leon and Hendrik Sy of SM Supermarket.
The mall’s interiors are organized around a simple planned atrium that allows clear line-of-sight to all shops on all levels at all times. A strategically placed bridge provides convenient access to all areas of the mall, while a soaring glass elevator, stairs, and escalators allow easy access to all levels. The interior design is simple and bold with strong bursts of bright color, lit from above with an ample skylight and continuous clerestories. SM Center Sangandaan is also a mall of firsts: home to Caloocan’s first digital theater through SM Cinema, as well as the first technological lifestyle center Cyberzone.
SM Supermarket, the mall’s major anchor, is the largest supermarket in the municipality.
SM Center Sangandaan is home to SM mainstays like SM Appliance Center, Watsons, Ace Hardware, and BDO. Shopping is fun with fashion boutiques like Simply Shoes, Bench, and Penshoppe; jewelry stores like Broadway Gems, EMO, and Unisilver Time; eyewear stores like Executive Optical and Ideal Vision. Wellness centers like Novagen Eye, and amusement centers like Worlds of Fun and Quantum complete the shopping experience. Mall goers can enjoy eating out options from major national and international chains like KFC, Gong Cha, Bo’s Coffee, Gilligans, Classic Savory, and many more.