One Esplanade was created to stand out from the rest of the ballrooms here in the Philippines. Aside from the outstanding view of the bay where the sun sets everyday, this 1,091 square meter ballroom (capacity of 450 people for theatrical setup, 350 for sit-down) deviates from the neutral color palette common to most interiors. Monochromatic shades of gray was used all through out the design keeping the whole look streamlined, clean, and sophisticated. Aluminum composite panels were used to clad the columns, highlighting the soaring 8 meter ceiling height of the room. Textured fabric in “waves” motif brings in the view of the bay at sight and softens the masculine appeal of the project. Other materials that were used are “Armani” gray wood veneer, Polished stainless steel inserts, Sand Blasted Glass Panels, Nylon backing carpet tiles from Barrington , and vinyl wall paper for the other minor walls.

The Principles of scale and repetition were used carefully giving a bold statement as the guests enter the room. On one side of every ballroom, four towering niches in "Armani" gray wood veneer replicate the cladded columns all through the area.

Lighting plays a big part in the design of One Esplanade. Everything else was put to a minimal extent to highlight the color changing LED lights positioned behind the Fabric padded walls. Illuminating the Glass Panels, the expansive fabric padded walls appear to float above the floor; Flood lighting was used to give the illusion of cascading water inside the 8 accent niches of the 2 ballrooms; And cove lighting in the ceilings of every area add to the already inviting atmosphere. It is truly a soothing ambiance for any event that will take place at this state-of-the-art convention hall.