Entrepreneur · Founder · Creative placemaker
Carel Tan.
I build spaces and communities where creative people and founders connect.
Founder of One Hectare Creative Grounds and Darling Founders. MBA candidate at Columbia Business School.
01 / Selected work
A place for
what’s next.
An architectural foundation. An entrepreneurial approach. A focus on the people who bring places to life.
Founder / Manila, Philippines
One Hectare
Creative Grounds
I founded One Hectare to create versatile spaces for creative work and gathering. Our flagship is a repurposed estate in Metro Manila, home to photography, film, events, and exhibitions.
We’ve since expanded through collaborations with other studios and venues, offering a wider range of spaces for different creative needs.
Discover One Hectare ↗Milestones as reported in January 2026.
At One Hectare
Selected brands, publications
& collaborators.
A selection of the names behind shoots, events, and creative projects at One Hectare.
Brands & entertainment
- Converse
- Viva
- BarenBliss
- NewMonarq
- Gossamer
Publications
- Cosmopolitan
- Nylon
- L’Officiel
- Vogue
- Preview
- Mega
Studios & production
- The Parallax Studio
- Los Ortos Film Productions
- Rodina Singh Productions
Building / New York City
Darling Founders
I’m building Darling Founders, a community for women founders in New York City.
A place to connect with fellow founders, exchange experiences, and build relationships as we grow our ventures.