Nena's Sanctuary, Sta. Elena, Philippines. Drone footage courtesy of Paulo Alcazaren

WELCOME TO CARDY PAPA, A TEAM OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTS WITH A DESIRE TO CREATE SPACES THAT PEOPLE ENJOY AND WANT TO RETURN TO.

RECENT LAUNCHES

BREUNINGER, HAMBURG

April 2025 and Breuninger's Hamburg flagship opened in the busy port district of Überseequartier. Cardy Papa worked closely with Breuninger from initial feasibility through to creation and development of the entire store concept, taking design cues from the port location.

SPORTSGIRL, MELBOURNE CENTRAL

A fresh new concept for iconic Australian fashion brand Sportsgirl; bringing the stripes to life and reflecting all that they stand for: fun, inclusivity and positivity.

RICO'S CAFÉ, PHILIPPINES

Nestled among the Jarra trees and overlooking Big Lake on the beautiful Ste. Elena Golf & Country Estate, Rico's Café is the latest edition to guest experiences within Nena's Sanctuary, where guests can enjoy the excellence of Filipino cuisine.

BREUNINGER, MUNICH

New to the Munich market, Breuninger delivers their high-service philosophy, investing in a major re-configuration of the ground and lower ground floors. This manifests as place of experience and encounter, where people can discover product newness as part of a community - a philosophy that allows them to connect deeply with local customers.

JOEL'S PLACE

Joel's Place - an innovative gastronomic food gallery that invites customers to 'Meet, Shop, Eat', serving only the very best fresh, organic, artisan, street, deli, micro foods.

SEIBU, KUALA LUMPUR

NENA'S SANCTUARY

The first Phase of Nena’s Sanctuary: an event, retail and cultural venue in a unique natural setting created by Donnie and Crickette Tantoco in honour of parents Rico & Nena Tantoco.