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Feet on
the Ground
Hands to
the Stars
Carunungan & Partners Co.

14
Spotlight

The
Environmental
Manifesto
Architect Armando Alli FUAP, HFPIA, FPIEP, APEC AR
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14 Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz Architect Armando Alli
The Architect Armando Alli FUAP, HFPIA, FPIEP, APEC AR
Environmental
Manifesto
“Environmental
planning is always
about the future, and
learning well from the
past, but Environmental
Planners must be both
visionaries and drivers.”
In the process of development, there is somehow a dilemma between
achieving desired development for economic or social reasons on one
hand and safe guarding the environment and maintaining good quality
living conditions on the other. The developmental activities being
uncontrolled is leading to over use, congestion, incompatible land use and
poor living conditions. With this, the Philippine government has recognized
the concept of Environmental Planning as one of its principal instruments
for the establishment of a comprehensive system which seeks to conserve,
rehabilitate and develop the physical environment and natural resources;
and, for the translation into physical and spatial considerations policies
on land capability, urbanization, agricultural development and natural
resources development. With this, the best person who can enlighten
us on Environmental Planning is the 2018 Philippine (PH) Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) Outstanding Professional in the Field of
Environmental Planning, Arch. Armando Alli.
Armando Nicoleta Alli (pronounced al-yeeh) is a product of the
University of the Philippines College of Architecture (1982) and of the
University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning
(1994) for his Master’s Degree. He has had nearly thirty six (36) years
of progressively diversified professional experience in the practices of
the environmental planning, and of the architectural and allied design
professions. Over the last years, he also focused on the project and/or
design management of contracted professional consulting services for a
number of PH-registered and international consulting firms.
2018 PH PRC Outstanding
Professional in the Field of
Environmental Planning
Architect Armando Alli, FUAP, HFPIA, FPIEP, APEC AR
From 16 November 2006 through 15 November 2012, Ar. Alli served
as the Acting de facto Chair of the PH Professional Regulatory Board of
Architecture (PRBoA) of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
He is a PH Government-accredited professional in the field of alternative
dispute resolution (ADR) for the construction (and consulting service)
industries i.e. a construction arbitrator and mediator. Over the period 2007
through 2016, he also periodically served as an external consultant to the
Offices of two Philippine Senators. From early 2002 through March 2016,
he has co-represented PH Architects in the Board of Consultants (BoC)
of the PH Government's main infrastructure agency (the DPWH) and was
instrumental in the extensive and proactive revision of the architectural
cum physical planning sections of the 2004 Revised Implementing Rules
and Regulations (IRR) of P.D. No. 1096, otherwise known as the 1977
National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP). From March 2016
through August 2017, he served as a member of the Technical Working
Group (TWG) of the National Building Code Review Committee (NBCRC)
under the Office of the DPWH Secretary. Presently, he serves as a NBCP
resource person for DPWH seminar-workshops nationwide and also for
the DILG Local Government Academy (LGA) on sustainable planning
instruction to LGUs. He is also registered as a PH Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation (APEC) Architect since 2008 and became a Fellow of the
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) in 2002.
 October - December 2018
Spotlight

O n Envi ronm enta l P l a n n i n g. .

What’s your definition of

Environmental Planning?

My definition for Environmental planning would simply

be the physical ordering and interface of the natural and
built environments to ensure sustainability for future
generations.

In a way, the professional environmental planner

(EnP) is the balancer and the finder of the middle ground,
an arbitrator (or dispute-resolver) of sorts for all the
contending and even diametrically opposed interests
feeding into a plan. Environmental planning (EP) is always
about the future (and learning well from the past) but
EnPs must be both visionaries and drivers. Plans prepared
by EnPs are supposed to be flexible, especially during the
execution phase, where many unknowns begin to surface
to modify the plan, including objectives and interests that
are not supported by the plan.

At this point, let me also share with you some of my

intertwining planning philosophies and personal beliefs
that have guided my EP practice over the last 3.5 decades:

• EP, which is macro in scope and view, must

always be of the greatest benefit to all, over
the long to very long terms. However, EP
must be the profession that clearly upholds
public interest over private interests and the
one that upholds the client interests over
and above the planner’s interests.

• EP is upstream work, followed by the

design professions at mid-stream and
the construction-/ development-related
professions and trades at downstream. In a
very strict sense, the EnPs are there at the
very beginning of Project inception as they
already give flesh to the many nebulous ideas
of Project Proponents.

• While sustainability is invariably defined as

resource management for both the present
and future generations, for EnPs, it could
be about balancing development and not
championing one extreme like conservation
or over-development;

• EP is a collaborative and team effort and

requires people skills at various levels. The EP
profession is also all about communication
i.e. reading, writing and most important
of all, listening, as well as helping broker
compromises, preferably after a consensus.

• While EP work may actually be fraught

with multiple risks to personal safety, it is
a job that needs to be done both in secure
confines and outdoors and fully exposed in
the field, and done well only by qualified EnPs.

Land Use Planning and Zoning Ordinance Crafting for Pasig City (top) & Pasay City (bottom)
16 The Environmental Manifesto Architect Armando Alli

In your opinion, what does the Environmental

Planning profession in the Philippines need?

The EP profession needs many more adherents and

aspirants as the continual changes in our physical and
economic worlds have become manifest and have
become a real and persistent challenge for the public
sector. To this end, the State, through the Commission
on Higher Education (CHED), in late 2016 rolled out the
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning (BSEP)
program, the completion of which shall become the new
standard for qualifying future EnPs, who would then
be steeped in the science and technology parts of the
profession.

On the regulatory aspects, there is ever-growing need to

incorporate climate change and disaster risk reduction
and management in the preparation of plans and in the
crafting of development controls at various levels of
governance e.g. zoning and special ordinances at the
local level and better physical planning and building laws
that can assure higher incidences of compliances during
all project stages.

What important factors do you consider in

creating your works?

Over the last 3.5 decades, I somehow appreciated that

to be good environmental planner (EnP), I would need
to place myself not only in the shoes of the many other
planning specialists in the teams I work with, and in the
shoes of the administrators in Government who will be
implementing the plan or regulating the private-sector
prepared plans, but more so in the shoes of those who
will be directly affected by the plans I am preparing.

In Philippine setting, what is most important

factor to consider in environmental planning
and design?

EP must be the profession that clearly upholds public

interest over private interests and the one that upholds
the client interests over and above the EP’s interests.
With the nearly 4,000 EnPs at present, we now have a
plethora of exponents of planning knowledge who can
help disseminate as much information about planning
to widen its appreciation by the very public for which
the plans are prepared. As the EP law (R.A. No. 10587) is
already 5 years old, and with environmental assessments
clearly in said law as part of the EnP workscope, perhaps
it is also time that EnPs assert themselves as equally
capable preparers of environmental impact studies (EIS)
and as environmental impact assessment (EIA) reviewers
for projects on Philippine soil.

With the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners

(PIEP) at the lead, EnPs can also start the possible
groundwork for the ASEAN Environmental Planner
Program and possibly even a future Asia-Pacific
Economic Cooperation (APEC) EnP Registry, as EnPs
may certainly not want to be subsumed (yet again) by
other State-regulated professions when the World Trade
Organization General Agreement on Trade in Services Subic-Clark-Tarlac Logistics Corridor, 2008 (top) and the Metropolitan Clark Area (bottom)

(WTO-GATS) takes full effect by January 2020.

 October - December 2018
Spotlight

O n hi s N otab le P roj ect s . .

The Proposed 98,000 hectares (has.) Subic-

Clark-Tarlac Logistics Corridor (2008) and the
Metropolitan Clark Area (MCA), 2010, with TAM
Planners Co.

The project involves the foreseen development of

the 98,030.00 hectares (has.) Subic-Clark Alliance
for Development Council (SCADC) logistics corridor
with three (3) production and distribution hubs : a)
the Metropolitan Subic Area (MSA) which shall be
the water hub; b) the Metropolitan Clark Area (MCA)
which shall be the air hub; and c) the Metropolitan
Tarlac Area (MTA), which shall be the land hub. The
logistics corridor was to host a plethora of new
infrastructure projects dealing with production systems,
transportation systems (air and water), access systems
(road and rail), corridor-wide flood control cum water
supply system (to harness surface water and storm
runoff from the Sierra Madre and from Crow Valley that
cause flooding downriver in the provinces of Pampanga
and Bulacan), conservation and parks development
and centers of commerce and settlements. This was
the largest land area I and my team have planned i.e. 1.5
times the size of the present-day Metro Manila., and
it was intended to be a major growth center that shall
help decongest and decentralize the National Capital
Region (NCR).

Land Use Planning and Zoning Ordinance

Crafting for Pasay City & Pasig City (2013-
2016), with TAM Planners Co.

The Pasay City Comprehensive Land-Water-Air Use Plan

(CLWAUP) called for the programmed development/
redevelopment of the expanded 2,400.00 has. Pasay
City planning area (i.e. increased by 600.0 hectares/
has. due to the inclusion of additional land reclamation
proposals for private sector investments), by identifying
lands that are relatively underutilized but are ideal
for high density development over a minimum ten
(10.0)-year planning horizon. The future Pasay City will
be linked to other modal transportation facilities in
Metro Manila such as the re-planned NAIA complex
(for conversion and adaptive reuse in say 15 years
time once either the Bulacan or Sangley international
airports become fully operational), huge planned
unit development (PUD) complexes at the land
reclamation areas along Manila Bay, including proposed
transportation-oriented developments (TODs), elevated
toll ways, light and heavy rail systems/ services, etc. My
main tasks as the Land Use Planner was to formulate
development scenarios and identify cause and effect
relationships that may arise from the proposed
development/ redevelopment of Pasay City up to 2025.

Airports and Secure Facilities

18 The Environmental Manifesto Architect Armando Alli

The firm’s Pasig City Comprehensive Land-Water-

Air Use Plan (CLWUP) called for the programmed
development/ redevelopment of the 3,450.0 has.
Pasig City planning area by identifying lands that are
relatively underutilized but are ideal for high density
development over a minimum ten (10)-year planning
horizon and a maximum thirty (30)-year planning
horizon. The envisioned Pasig City will be linked to
other modal transportation facilities in the Metro
Manila Area such as bus rapid transit (BRT) alignments,
ferry services, light rail systems/ services, huge mixed-
use development (MUD) complexes, etc.

For both planning projects, I also served as the Zoning

Specialist whose main task was to formulate LGU-level
development controls that can help facilitate the
proposed development/ redevelopment of the subject
LGUs over the next several decades.

46,200.0 has. of Proposed Manila Bay Land

Reclamation Projects (1991-2018) for various
clients

The projects involve the proposed land reclamation

of about twenty-six (26) islands in the waters of the
Manila Bay, representing approximately 25% of the
estimated maximum reclamation potential of Manila
Bay. The projects shall host mixed-use developments,
commercial spaces, an international airport, perpetual
public parks and open spaces, industrial parks, inter-
modal and multimodal facilities, transit and utility
systems and other people mover systems, and all
manner of supportive developments. The projects
feature various forms of sustainable land reclamation
technologies. For these projects, most of the work
I did ranged from framework plan preparation to
concept-level master development planning, replete
with a plethora of development controls to ensure
sustainability.

Physical Planning for Proposed & Existing

Airports and Secure Facilities (1990 - 2018)

The projects involved the development/ redevelopment

of at least four (4) international airport projects in
Luzon (2) and the Visayas (2) i.e. 1) Caticlan (in Aklan
Province for the CAAP & the private sector through
EDCOP, 2011); 2) Kalibo (also in Aklan Province for the
then DoTC through PTCC, 2010); 3) Lal-lo (in Cagayan
Province for the then DoTC and for EDCOP and
Getinsa, 2010) and 4) the New International Cargo
Terminal/ NICT at the NAIA Complex in Metro Manila
(for the NAIA through the PTCC, 2010), most of which
were originally proposed as public-private partnership
(PPP) projects.

The public secure facilities I helped plan in the recent

past include about eleven (11) facilities for the armed
services, a military academy, an arsenal and the new
500.0 has. national penitentiary complex, the plans for
which could not be shared here.

Manila Bay Land Reclamation Projects

 October - December 2018
Spotlight

Proposed Land and Property Development

Planning Projects (1995-2018)

The projects involve the physical planning for

various proposed developments spread over
8,500.0 has. of total land area (TLA). The projects
run the entire gamut of public and private property
developments including some private secure
facilities. My main task as the Physical Planner
was to formulate the project development briefs
(to establish the lawful development potential
of the properties), the short through long-term
land use and the conceptual through preliminary/
detailed master development plan (MDPs) of the
proposed developments. The common key project
components include environmentally-designed
connectivity spaces/ facilities and other open
recreational facilities, mixed-use developments
(MXDs), commercial spaces and support facilities/
utility structures. My own set of development control
(DC)-compliant development guidelines and design
guidance (DGDG), evolved over the last 2 .5 decades,
accompany almost all of these projects.

NCR Integrated Transportation System

Project (ITSP, 2013-2016) and Transit-
oriented Development (TOD) Planning Sub-
program in relation to the Proposed 40-km
North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR)
Project (2016-17), the 56-km Malolos-Clark
Railway Project (MCRP) and the 53-km
North-South Railway Project (NSRP, 2018)

The ITSP is a public-private partnership (PPP) Project

that involved the proposed development of three (3)
large multi-modals in the NCR (with sites totalling
approx. 20.0 has.) to increase connectivity among
the various transportation modes i.e. city/ provincial
buses, shuttle services, jeepneys, private cars, light
rail transit (LRT) and heavy rail commuter, under the
then DoTC (now DoTr).

The TOD Sub-Program for the new NSCR-MCRP-

NSRP projects of the DoTr involves the proposed
development of up to 38 TODs (strategically-
positioned over the entire 149.0 km total length of
the commuter cum express railway system to run
from Calamba in Laguna Province to Clark Airport in
Pampanga Province), to similarly increase north-
south connectivity in the main populated areas at
Luzon Island. These TODs shall essentially host high-
density, high intensity urban developments that shall
revolve around 38 train stations.
20 The Environmental Manifesto Architect Armando Alli

National and Local Development Control formulation

(2002-2016)

The engagements involved the formulation or reformulation

“Make no little plans. They

of various national and local level development controls (DCs)
e.g. the revision of the 1977 and the early 1990s editions of the
implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of P.D. No. 1096, the
1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP); the effort
effectively made the IRR geared towards sustainable development
have no magic to stir men's
blood and probably will not
and likewise effectively integrated physical planning, environmental
design and building design considerations i.e. to mainly prevent
over-building and over-paving, both key causes of flash-flooding and
inundation at urban centers.
themselves be realized. Make
That effort was complemented by the 2016 NBCP : Illustrated
Project (where EnP Alli was the Project Manager), which produced big plans; aim high in hope
and work, remembering that
about 3,500 reproducible data compact discs (CDs) containing
almost one thousand graphic interpretations of the NBCP itself
and of its 2004 Revised IRR and referral code (RC) provisions by
the technical resource persons of the Architecture Advocacy
International Foundation (AAIF), Inc., later reviewed and designated
a noble, logical diagram once
recorded will not die."
by the DPWH as an official technical reference, and subsequently
disseminated by the NCCA to mainly DPWH personnel and
LGU building officials and staff nationwide,. The product of this
combined public-private sector collaboration (including NCCA and
DPWH websites, AAIF pages as well as multiple dropbox sites for
large data downloads) was for the proactive use of the Government
and its regulators, developers/ constructors, designers, instructors
and the academe, as well as the general public.

National and Local Development Control Formulation

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Spotlight

Transportation System Projects

22 The Environmental Manifesto Architect Armando Alli

The 7-volume 2015 DPWH Design Guidelines, Criteria & Standards

(DGCS) Project involved the generation of new physical planning and
design standards for public infrastructure i.e. both horizontal and
vertical, to replace the ageing DPWH technical references. Its Volume
6 is about the DGCS for Buildings and Other Related Structures
covering site development, space planning, architectural and
engineering design and limited allied design.

Zoning ordinances (ZOs) which are local-level DCs, and which are
local laws, have been prepared under my overall supervision for 4 NCR
LGUs since 2002 and their minimum support set include the official
zoning map (OZM), their land use development and management
guidelines (LUDMG), minimum performance standards and guidelines
(MPSS), and the development guidelines and design guidance (DGDG,
to include the NBCP IRR), altogether issued to form part of the ZO
implementing rules and regulations (IRR) set.

Formal Environmental Planning Instruction (2013-2018)

In 2013, the four (4)-year Bachelor of Science in Environmental

Planning (BSEP) program commenced under the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) in direct response to the passage of R.A.
No. 10587, the environmental planning act of 2013. Under said law,
the BSEP shall become a major requirement for the State licensure
examination for EP starting mid-2019. The program was approved in
late 2017 and commenced being administered by some public and
public tertiary schools starting August 2018. The program CMO is
downloadable from the CHED website at www.ched.gov.ph. At present,
the concerned CHED Committee which I chair is looking for the right
formula for the Master of Science in Environmental Planning (MSEP)
program that shall duly complement the BSEP program. D+C

Land and Property Development Planning Projects

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Feet on
the Ground Carunungan & Partners Co. and the Value of Community and Collaboration

Hands to
asd
the Stars
What is a building made of? Looking at one directly, you could say it’s
made of concrete. Steel and glass fastened together to reach ever-greater
heights, a testament to modern ingenuity and ambition. You could also say that a
building is created in the drafting room, that it’s made of lines and calculations
and intentions laid out on blueprints—small measurements amounting to
The principal designers of Carunungan & Partners Co. keep going back to this
question. Whether knowingly or not, the Architects Carunungan—composed of
Arch. Jose Ramon P. Carunungan and Arch. Catherine Balce-Carunungan—define
architecture in different yet familiar ways. A multidisciplinary consultancy firm
boasting a stable of architects, engineers, interior designers, environmental
something larger than its sum. Maybe a building is made of money, of investments planners and other professionals, Carunungan & Partners Co (C&P Co.) has
and contributions bartered in exchange of a dream or a symbol. Or could it be that thrived for 22 years in the field of architecture and design. The range of their
a building is made of concepts? Of theories and trends centuries in the making, vision has been tempered by years of experience and skill.
each erected structure a love letter to a particular movement or style?
26 Carunungan & Partners Co
Do No Harm
Some of their notable recent projects are in the
field of hospital design. The St. Padre Pio Hospital
& Medical Center,Dadiangas Medical Center,
Maharlika Specialist Hospital, Metro Pangasinan
Hospital and Medical Center, the Metro Pasay
Hospital & Medical Center, Mount Mayon Medical
Center, United Baguio Hospital & Medical Center
and many more. How many? 14 different hospitals
designed and constructed in the span of 6 years.
Arch. Cathy Balce-Carunungan, principal architect,
refuses to take all the credit. She attributes her
recent successes in the hospital construction field
to grace, “God gave this to me. I didn’t really look
for it. When I made my first [hospital], that’s when
people started coming to me.”
Of all architecture developments, hospital
construction is possibly the most challenging.
Designers have to conform to directives set by the
Department of Health, to ensure staff efficiency
in responding to a myriad of medical emergencies.
There is no room for bad design decisions, cutting
corners, and oversights. An architect must be
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design is a tall order—a calling, “You need to strive
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thinking, ‘I’m going to die here.’ You should think:
I’m going to get cured.” Good hospitals, much like
good doctors, need to feel human. The rooms need
to be well-ventilated and well-lit, roomy enough
to accept communion with anxious friends and
relatives. Pediatric wards need splashes of fun and
color for sick kids to continue being kids.
All this requires a personal touch and a human
perspective. Arch. Cathy understands this, which
is why she has to be hands-on, “The doctors want
to see you. They want to feel that you’re taking
good care of them.” She takes walks through
the halls, enters the rooms and wings, thinking
not just of architectural design, but the different
considerations in maintaining the integrity of
the building’s purpose, “You have to maintain the
positive and negative air pressure in the operating
rooms. You have to think of fire protection. Patients
need to be comfortable, attended to right away. You
should be the last building standing in case of a
catastrophe. Everyone’s down, and you’re still up.” In
the event of the worst case scenario, Arch. Cathy
and C&P Co. guarantees that one of the hospitals
will be there, ready to admit the weary and the
wounded with a smile.
Know Thyself
Aside from hospitals, C&P Co. reps a career with “One thing that drives us is to mentor: to share
projects ranging from residential family dwellings what we’ve learned, to impart knowledge, and to
to master-planned communities, from humble make each other better,” Arch. Pippo says. This is
places of faith and religion to industrial high-rises. the key to collaboration—it benefits the individual
The diversity of their portfolio is only as varied as as much as the group. When a group works
their company profile. Instead of a single pithy together, they pool their entire careers, laying bare
statement encapsulating the breadth of their their expertise for others to learn from. In turn,
purpose, Carunungan & Partners has multiple. an individual can measure their skills and study
the success of their peers and betters. Applied
Good work becomes a Legacy, Lead by
correctly, the end result in a collaborative work can
example, Be sensitive to the needs of Client, Be
be an exponential product, greater than the sum
a Solution Finder. These are but some of the
of its parts. Arch. Pippo remarks, “More people
principles that has driven the company to reach
involved can arrive at a better solution than one
their place now. These phrases are unambiguous.
person could think of. Like an orchestra, [we] make
Each representative of the company that has
sure that everyone plays in harmony.”
guidelines to follow. It is important to be clear, to be
understood. As a husband and wife team, the Architects
Carunungan live what they preach. Their thoughts
No one is aware of this more than Arch. Jose
on teamwork can be applied to both the home and
Ramon P. Carunungan . Arch. Pippo, as he liked
the office. “You have to be very careful,” Arch. Pippo
to be called, is a man of metaphors. Numerous
laughs, “You have to know the difference between
times during the interview, he would preface his
the house and the office. You have to keep certain
answers by comparing an architect to… something
issues separate.” Compartmentalization is an
else. A doctor. A captain. A conductor. A chef. He
integral practice, to avoid needless arguments and
has an interesting relationship with words, able to
discussions. “We allow each other to grow, to be
casually come up illustrations to drive his points.
better. The challenge is to avoid fault-finding and
As the son of award-winning Filipino writer, Celso
seek solution-finding. When somebody’s in a bind,
AI. Carunungan, Arch. Pippo will be the first to tell
you help by finding a solution. You don’t allow your
you that he is not a writer. And he isn’t—not by
partner to face challenges alone.” Participation,
profession. But wit and imagination are written in
collaboration, improvement. They are the building
his DNA. The only difference is he favors blueprints
blocks and the final product.
over manuscripts.
“I consider our profession to be somewhat like
a patient-doctor relationship, where you have to Logic & Creativity
know your patient to come up with a direct cure,”
The antidote to stagnation is humility. The
He calls for a personal relationship with the client,
humility to accept that you need to study harder,
to develop that professional bond so you can
that you need other people’s help, that you are
approach the design problem sensitive to his needs.
ignorant. If you create something great one time
The client’s vision will be better communicated if
and cease to deviate from it, you will grow boring.
he’s on good terms with the architect. The client
C&P Co. undertakes great efforts to dodge that
comes first.
rut. “Because if you don’t do that, then you’re like
Arch. Pippo always goes back to the goal: everybody else,” Arch. Pippo says. He says this not
creating and finishing the project, “If you can’t because he wants to simply stand out. He wants to
get along with your client from the start, then you stand higher, “You’re just gonna keep repeating and
shouldn’t pursue, because the happiness, the aura, repeating. You’re not going further than that.”
and the end product must be achieved by both
A staunch practitioner of sustainable design,
you and the client.” He stresses the importance
Arch. Pippo admits that there are some who
of a civil working relationship, where the client
will only look at the budgets and balances and
and architect are attuned in solution-finding and
nothing else. Ingenuity in architecture will require
enhancing each other’s ideas. The architect must
the permission of the client. Arch. Pippo stresses
be able to think ahead, map out the project plan,
the value of logic in convincing clients to listen to
and once finished, “bring the client along for the
accept radical structures and designs. “If you’re
journey.”
going to reverse the pyramid—raise the base and
plant the tip—you have to apply logic. There has
to be a way to do that. You can’t just surrender.”
Come Together
With a proper application of logic and a dash of
imagination, architects can construct absolutely
C&P Co.’s entire company dynamics cannot
anything imaginable. Buildings underwater,
exist without collaboration. Their very name,
buildings on trees, buildings on the side of a
“Carunungan & Partners Co.” speaks to this.
mountain. The possibilities are infinite.
Carunungan & Partners: & instead of and
demonstrating inclusion; partners instead of
associates or affiliates highlighting that personnel
and consultants are equals. “In collaboration, you
have different people with different disciplines
that can change your perspective on design.” Arch.
Pippo and Arch. Cathy don’t just build buildings—
they build relationships.

Ar. Pippo Carunungan & Ar. Cathy
Carunungan discussing design issues
Carunungan & Partners Co.
Officers and Staff
Logic strings, in philosophy, adopt deductive
reasoning to explain phenomena and extrapolate
complicated ideas. You start with a simple notion,
connect that notion with an idea, link that idea
with a proposal, and etc. “Begin with something
the client understands. Then introduce new ideas
and slowly stretch what they accept.” As students
of self-improvement, C & P Co. desire to push the
envelope of architecture. They are never boring,
standing on top of a newly-finished building to look
towards a new horizon. “You are only as good as
your last project. You have to make sure your next
project is better than the previous. You have to
be driven as an individual to excel. You can’t just
reproduce the same thing—you have to step it up.”
According to Arch. Pippo, logic and creativity
have to revolve around one another in a yin-yang of
equilibrium. There must be no imbalance between
those forces. Too much logic can overemphasize
utilitarianism, forsaking the very human need
for design and beauty. An excess of creativity
can alienate the practical with frivolity and fluff.
Efficiency with invention. Cleverness with common
sense. One cannot exist without the other.
“You have to have a formula.” Once again,
metaphors. Arch. Pippo explains the intricacies of
architecture, comparing tactics and concepts to
food. It’s an interesting rhetoric—connecting these
cerebral ideas to the stomach—but it works. “It’s
like sweet and sour pork,” he says of the mixing of
logic and creativity, “Too sweet is bad; too sour is
bad. But the right mix? Yum!”
Field Goals constructed a court so impeccably designed, the
This philosophy can be seen in the basketball court
located in Passi City, Iloilo. His choice of example
is interesting, offering an evolving, long-term
project—provincial planning and infrastructure—
over more easily defined assemblies. “We have
done the comprehensive city plan 17 years ago, but
they’ve continually consulted our office for the
masterplan for the city.” 17 years ago, Passi was a
municipality—now it is a full-fledged component
city, with a growing urban center aiming to preserve
their historical roots.
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Ar. Pippo Carunungan & Ar. Cathy Carunungan
at the C & P Office Library
In a country with a population that lives and
breathes the sport, the narrative of basketball
is inescapable. Pick-up games are played in cul-
de-sacs and alleys, with backboards built out
of plywood and PVC pipes. The Filipino Dream
is made of hoops and rubber and the sound of
swishing nets. Entire towns and barangays can
seemingly spring up from a strategically located
and well-maintained basketball court. Carunungan
& Partners Co.’s project understood this, and
NCAA, UAAP and yes, even the PBA, have already
booked and played games there. And construction
hasn’t even been concluded yet.
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Maharlika Specialists
Hospital & Medical Center

Approved by the Department of

Health. Construction of the 9
storey with roofdeck where we
have a helipad for this Level 2 -
100 bed hospital located at San
Pablo, Laguna. It has a MRI, CT
Scan, Blood Bank, Hemodialysis
clinic for 30 stations;
Ambulatory Surgical Clinic or
ASC (Center for Endoscopic &
Physiologic Studies), Institution-
based Drug Testing Laboratory
and Blood Bank Facility.
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Metro Pasay Hospital & Medical Center

Approved by the Department of Health. For the 9 storey

with roofdeck where we have a helipad construction has
started. Level 2 - 118 bed hospital located at Pan Philippine
Highway, Sto. Tomas, Batangas. It has a MRI, CT Scan, Blood
Bank, Hemodialysis for 25 stations, Physical Rehabilitation
Clinic, CT Scan & MRI Facilities, Ambulatory Surgical Clinic
or ASC (Center for Endoscopic & Physiologic Studies), and
institution-based Drug Testing Laboratory.

Dadiangas Medical Center

Approved by the Department of Health. Construction of the 8 storey with

basement has started for this Level 2 - 100 bed hospital located at General
Santos City. It has a MRI, CT Scan, Blood Bank, Hemodialysis for 15 stations,
Physical Rehabilitation Clinic, CT Scan & MRI Facilities, Endoscopy Unit and
institution-based Drug Testing Laboratory.
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Metro Pangasinan Hospital

& Medical Center

8 storey with lower ground floor

for parking with roofdeck where
we have a helipad. Level 2 - 100
bed hospital located at Villasis,
Pangasinan. It has a MRI, CT
Scan, Blood Bank, Hemodialysis,
Physical Rehabilitation Clinic,
CT Scan & MRI Facilities,
Ambulatory Surgical Clinic or
ASC (Center for Endoscopic
& Physiologic Studies), and
institution-based Drug Testing
Laboratory.
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United Baguio Doctors Hospital & Medical Center

5 storey with 5 Basement floors with roofdeck where we have a

helipad, Planning is ongoing. Level 2 - 100 bed hospital located
at Baguio City. It has a MRI, CT Scan, Blood Bank, Hemodialysis,
Physical Rehabilitation Clinic, CT Scan & MRI Facilities,
Endoscopy Unit and institution-based Drug Testing Laboratory
and Geriatric Facility.

Mount Mayon Medical Center

Approved by the Department of Health. For the 8 storey

with lower ground floor for parking with roofdeck where
we have a helipad, construction is ongoing. Level 2 - 100
bed hospital located at Legazpi City. It has a MRI, CT
Scan, Blood Bank, Hemodialysis, Physical Rehabilitation
Clinic, CT Scan & MRI Facilities, Endoscopy Unit and
institution-based Drug Testing Laboratory.
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St. Padre Pio Hospital &

Medical Center

Approved by the Department

of Health. For the 9 storey with
roofdeck where we have a
helipad construction has started.
Level 2 - 118 bed hospital
located at Pan Philippine
Highway, Sto. Tomas, Batangas.
It has a MRI, CT Scan, Blood
Bank, Hemodialysis for 25
stations, Physical Rehabilitation
Clinic, CT Scan & MRI Facilities,
Ambulatory Surgical Clinic or
ASC (Center for Endoscopic
& Physiologic Studies), and
institution-based Drug Testing
Laboratory.
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Azure,
Urban Residential Resort

View from above showing the Crown

Trellis and Green Roof. located along
west service road South Luzon
Expressway near Bicutan Exit.

Azure,
Paris Hilton Clubhouse

On the foreground surrounded by the

residential buildings.

AZURE, Central Amenities

View of Wave Pool, Beach Pool,

Playground, Lap Pool, Paris Hilton
Clubhouse and Gardens.

View from lap pool looking up.

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Passi City Public Market, Aerial View

Plant vines around the building, Entrance Canopy with Drop-Off,

located along F. Palmares Road in Passi City, Iloilo.

Passi City Arena

A multi-use facility with natural

ventillation, Plant Vines around
the building, PBA and FiFa
Standard Basketball court with
3,500 seating capacity.

Passi City Arena

NCAA basketball game.

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Carmona Residenses:
A Mix-Use Development

Located along Governors Drive, Carmona,

Cavite: The project is a Medium-Rise
commercial/residential Mix-Use
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Kassel Residenses

A Condominium development in E. Rodriguez St. near corner Doña Soledad St.,

Parañaque. Concept of Design is LEGO that is being able to connect buildings for
more efficient use of the land and the Architectural & Engineering Design.

Gaisano Business Park

Located in Davao this

development is a Mix-Use Hotel,
Commercial and Residential
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Valenzuela City Hall Complex

A Masterplanned Government Center inspired

by Filipino Architecture, efficient space planning,
A high ceiling and generously naturally Lighted
spacious Lobby giving a grand sense of arrival
accented by 2-symmetrical helical staircases.
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SM 3-ECOM Center

Recently launched this BPO

commercial development is
composed of 2 towers above
a 5-storey podium located at
block 21, Harbor Drive, Mall of
Asia Complex. It is also a LEED
GOLD CERTIFIED Structure.

SM Hilaga Business Park

Proposed Masterplanned
commercial business park beside
SM San Fernando Mall, Pampanga.
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SM 4-ECOM Center

Located at Block 22, Harbor

Drive, Mall of Asia Complex,
A BPO Mix-Use Development
with 3 towers above a 5-storey
podium. Already topped-off in
construction this project aims
to be finished early 2020.
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SM 4E-COM Center construction photo

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Florida Bus Terminal

A pioneering Bus Terminal

Concept Design for Florida
Transit that hopes to give a
pleasant experience for travelers
and includes a coffee shop,
gourmet restaurant and Offices.
The fluid design features vertical
vines and plants.

Floti Café

A 24-hour coffee shop of the

Florida Bus Terminal featuring
garden concept to would be
travelers giving them the calming
and relaxed ambience.

Il Giardino Residences

Italian Inspired master planned residential community in Gen.

Trias, Cavite. At the entrance is a semblance of the old Roman
Fountain with garden and Trellis. The Clubhouse inspired by
Italian Villas with a covered drop-off, quatrofoil at entrance
canopy and a clerestory at the lobby reception.

Villa Antonina Planned Unit Development
A Mix-Use Development composed of the New Bacoor City Hall Complex
(already completed), Commercial outlets, residential, recreational and
institutional zones. Along the New Molino Road in Bacoor, Cavite.the
New Molino Road in Bacoor, Cavite.
Residencia de Muzon
An Italian Inspired residential community in San Jose Del Monte,
Bulacan. This development is already completed by Citihomes.
Pink Pantry Restaurant
Located in the Florida Bus Terminal this gourmet restaurant
hopes to serve traveler's with gastronomic delight that would
start or end the trip.
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Arch. Pippo presented a photograph of an NCAA practice
game played on that very court. The court is contained in
a large multipurpose hall. Bleachers surround the mirror-
polished, wood-paneled floors, comfortably seating around
3,300 people and capable of accommodating much more.
Players are frozen mid-point, communicating with their
teammates. Far above their heads, lights. Not just any lights. A
look at those players reveals: they have no shadow. The court’s
lights are calculated to produce the right amount of lumens
distributed equally throughout the length of the playing area.
In a game of reflexes, signaling and coordination, proper
lighting is important. Because of this, the Passi City basketball
court, located in the heart of Panay Island, is possibly one of
the best in the nation. “The PBA even mentioned that [the
court] had the best lighting they’ve ever seen,” the architect
shares.
Another project is the marketplace. While it’s still in the
preliminary stages, it promises opportunities for local sellers
to hawk their wares in comfort. Using sustainable architecture
as their framework, the project will feature openings in the
center to allow light and air. It’s surrounded by trees and vines,
a natural green wall to lower the building temperature. There
will be gardens inside for customers and tenants to enjoy. Due
to the low upkeep, the rent will be low enough for the locals to
run their own businesses and enjoy tidy profits.
Arch. Carunungan chose the marketplace and the
basketball court because he believes these project will make
an impact on people’s lives. “All projects have their own issues
and complexities, but how the project affected people and
how it made people’s lives better is key to what we want to
represent.” For him, architecture can shape the stories of the
individual. The aspiring baller, going straight to practice after
school. The supportive nanay, present in all of her son’s games.
The tenacious tindera, living out her entrepreneurial dreams
in her fruit stall.
Stay Humble, Hustle Hard
Arch. Pippo and Arch. Cathy were interviewed separately,
but their warmth and intelligence were deeply in sync. Here
was a couple who fully comprehended their craft and each
other. Both highlighted the value of collaboration. Both are
the hardest workers in the room. Both have experienced
the same hardships. Both felt awkward when complimented,
quickly noting that their accomplishments will be impossible
without the work of God and the work of many others. But
most tellingly, they both shared the same quote. Spoken at
different points in the interview, spurred by different contexts,
both Arch. Pippo and Arch. Cathy invoked the immortal sign-
off of American DJ Casey Kasem as their personal mantra, the
words they live by, and the lesson they want to share with
anyone who’ll listen: Keep your feet on the ground and keep
reaching for the stars.
So what is a building made of? The Architects Carunungan
offered many suggestions. But there is one answer they made
crystal clear: a building is made of human connections. The
amiable and professional link between the architect and the
client as they brainstorm the next phase. The contractors and
builders whom you have drinks with at the Christmas party.
The barako coffee brewed for the night owls putting the final
touches on Thursday’s presentation. The site visits where you
can walk through the halls to feel how it would be like when
the project’s all done. The love you share for your spouse, your
friends, and your family, as you stride forward supporting them
and supported by them. The connection between you and
your partner, keeping yourselves humble, as you scrape the
sky. D+C
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46 Lean Panganiban-Duanan

Sublime
Duo WATG and Wimberly Interiors scoop coveted ‘International
Designer of 2018’ accolade and ‘Best Hotel in Asia’ for St. Regis
Astana at the International Hotel and Property Awards

asd Wimberly, Allison, Tong &

Goo (WATG) and Wimberly Interiors
bagged two prestigious awards for their
acclaimed international work during the
International Hotel and Property Awards
held in Singapore last June.
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The Design Society awarded the integrated firm the
evening’s most sought after prize—Best Hotel in Asia,
for their luxury hotel, St. Regis Astana. They lauded the
firm for their taking advantage of St. Regis’s prominent
location in designing a luxury hotel that is now an
icon within the cityscape. Since the hotel is located
on the banks of the Ishim River, the firm designed
it using a traditional, yet grand approach. They also
used a hierarchy of spaces and forms, and highlighted
the distinct cultural heritage of Astana. “The unique
architecture, landscape and interior design allowed
us to bring insightful and layered storytelling alive
throughout all aspects of the hotel, which is paramount
in delivering an immersive guest experience,” said
Luciano Sozzo, General Manager of The St. Regis
Astana.
These two awards mark a significant recognition
of WATG’s commitment to an integrated design
process across its global teams. The firm’s seamless
coordination of project management across multiple
disciplines is represented well by the holistic design
delivered with the St. Regis Astana, made possible by
the breadth of WATG’s knowledge, experience, and
collaborative design process.
The night was a fitting tribute for WATG and
Wimberly Interiors who designed over 240 projects in
52 countries on four continents in 2017 on behalf of
distinguished brands such as Bellagio, St. Regis, Hard
Rock, Nobu, Four Seasons, Fairmont, Ritz-Carlton,
Viceroy, EDITION, Belmond, Rosewood, and Hyatt.
With over 70 years of design expertise, the firm has
become one of the world's leading design consultants
in the hospitality industry. Strategically located in
six countries across the globe, they continue to offer
integrated design solutions comprising strategy,
planning, architecture, landscape and interiors for
urban, tourism, and resort destinations. D+C

The Design Society also selected WATG and

Wimberly Interiors as International Designer of 2018.
Jeremy Heyes, Senior Vice President of WATG and
Rachel Johnson, Vice President and Studio Director
of Wimberly Interiors added: “We are so proud of this
award. We worked closely with our clients to transform
their vision into an inspired, successful, integrated
design. The accolade of the evening, The Design
Society Award, was awarded by our fellow industry
professionals. With such a strong field of entrants, it is
a tremendous achievement and incredibly humbling.”
As an organization that helps to promote and work
alongside the world’s leading design names, The Design
Society creates a platform for uniting the design world
and engaging the global design community.
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48 Lean Panganiban-Duanan Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives

Off The Grid

Mövenpick and MOTIV
Design Studio creates a
breathtaking private island
resort in the Maldives
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Think of a reclusive island – and yet

luxurious, too. A place where you’ll feel like
you’re the only person on the planet, and
a pina colada is only a wave of the hand
away. Nestled on a private island in Noonu
Atoll, situated in the northern part of the
Maldives, Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru
Maldives promises this serene seclusion
and tropical tranquility starting November
of this year.

Poland-based company MOTIV, used the private, uninhabited

tropical island of Kuredhivaru as a blank canvas to design this
tropical haven. Taking inspiration from the Maldives' spectacular
natural scenery, MOTIV designed a resort that showcases a series
of unique architectural features and distinctive design touches that
complement the soothing natural surroundings.

ORGANIC
Organic shapes for the roofs in villas and restaurants make
the structure blend better with environment. Interiors were
ergonomically planned, providing guests sublime comfort and makes
them more attune with nature. Pawel Podwojewski, founder of
MOTIV, also emphasized that sustainability has always been a priority
for them. He shared, "we wanted to make sure we did not damage
the island or the marine environment, so we followed nature. Also,
we did not want to build anything too contemporary; so you will find
in the final design influences from the Maldives and Indonesia.

ROOMS WITH A VIEW

The 30 Beach Pool Suites and three Beach Spa Pool Residences are
surrounded by native trees and mature plants, providing privacy and
shade. Each room features an amazing elevated deck that "floats"
three meters above the private pool, offering endless ocean views.

Guests in each of the 72 Overwater Pool Villas will discover a huge

glass floor in the hallway, which frames breathtaking displays of
marine life underfoot. Each villa also features a private pool and
a large outdoor deck with a hammock and direct access to the
shimmering sea below. The roofs, inspired by central Asian culture,
provide beautiful canopies that reflect ambient light into the rooms
at night.

SUSTAINABLE
In terms of natural materials, coconut wood has been used for the
furniture, structural elements of salas and the interior mosaics were
finished with hand-made square shape coconut tips creating a warm
and enchanting environment indoors. The resort has 3 restaurants to
cater to different gustatory adventurers. The resort's main restaurant,
ONU, is built entirely from bamboo with a wide open roof, including
intricate geometrical shapes, while Bodumas, the seafood restaurant,
boasts a roof design that’s inspired by seashells. The third restaurant,
Latitude 5.5, follows the bamboo organic design and provides a
spectacular view from the edge of the infinity swimming pool.

“Conservation is a key element of the project. Every coconut palm

on the island has been preserved, with a limited number being
replanted. The island is also home to some traditional coral brick
structures with historical and cultural significance, and these have
also been preserved for guests to visit,” added Pawel Podwojewski,
founder of Motiv-Studio.
50 Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives

Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives will be Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts'

inaugural property in the Maldives, and the first Maldivian project for MOTIV,
bringing a fresh perspective to the country's hospitality scene.

Guests who want to experience this new architectural wonder now have
the chance to book their dream holiday at Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru
Maldives with enticing opening rates starting from just US$577 per night
inclusive of breakfast and taxes.

Bookings of three nights or more will also include an array of additional

benefits, including US$100 resort credit per stay (valid for food and beverage,
spa treatments, water sports and diving), plus an additional 20% discount
at the Diving and Water Sports Centre, and a free room upgrade (subject to
availability).

This opening offer is valid for stays between 1 November and 23 December
2018. For more information and reservations, please call +960 656 3000 or
email Resort.Kuredhivaru.Reservations@movenpick.com. D+C
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About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is a modern, international upscale hotel management firm with a “we make moments” business philosophy,
recognising that small gestures make a big difference to its guests, business partners and its workforce of more than 16,000 team members.
The company manages more than 82 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East and is on track to meet its
target of operating 125 properties by 2020. Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ values reflect its Swiss roots and
rich culinary heritage and it is passionate about delivering gastronomic excellence and intuitive service – all with a personal touch. Committed
to sustainable practices and caring for local communities in the destinations where it operates, Mövenpick is the most Green Globe certified
hotel company in the world.For more information, please visit www.movenpick.com.
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52 Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz Ar. Daryl Van D. Abaygar

Ar. Daryl Van D. Abaygar

Solihiya
Moderno
Architect Daryl Van D. Abaygar
unveiling the New MMDA
Complex Design

asd Whether ancient or modern, government buildings

are built to reflect the aspirations and values of the society
they serve. To ensure its capability to respond to disasters
and emergencies, the Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority (MMDA) needs to build a new home that should
embrace urbanization, modernity, and sustainability.
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The Design Competition

The Metro Manila Development

Authority (MMDA) collaborated
with the United Architects
of the Philippines (UAP) -
Makati Chapter to conduct a
conceptual design competition
for the new MMDA Complex
which will rise on a 1.45-hectare
property owned by the agency
on Doña Julia Vargas Avenue
corner Molave Street at
Barangay Ugong, Pasig City.

The MMDA Building Complex

Design Competition revolved
around the theme: “MMDA
moving towards a sustainable,
resilient, dynamic and people-
centered Metropolis.” Out of
32 participants, the number
narrowed down to the top 10
finalists which are: Arch. Daryl
Van D. Abaygar; The Loyarc
Project; HANDStudio; SDI
Shanghai China; SpaceFabrik;
Buensalido+Architects; Gan,
Louwie & Associates; LAD
Canada International; 4AD
Architectural Design; and ARCH
HAUS Asia. The top 10 designs
were displayed in an exhibit that
ran from April 20 to 24, and were
deliberated and finalized on the
April 25, 2018.

The Winning Design…

The winning conceptual design

was by the lone individual
entry - by Architect Daryl Van D.
Abaygar.

Building the concept from the

theme, Ar. Daryl Van created
the “Solihiya Moderno: The
Silhouette of the Filipino
Community”. The design
concept emphasizes Filipino
culture and traditions integrated
in a modern setting which the
MMDA is moving towards. As
per Ar. Daryl Van, “The proposal
intends to depict a truly unique
building that is modern but very
Filipino - conveying an imagery
of MMDA's future aspirations
but also reflecting our own
culture & traditions. It is the
belief of the proponent that
every Filipino architect should
contribute in the strengthening
of our national identity, for if
we build too much of global
architecture, we might miss our
chance to build and define our
own architecture.”
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The Design INSPIRATION…

On Ar. Daryl’s Design Narrative, he mentions

that he design the building not only to cater
the spatial needs of MMDA but to also
consider the improvement of the building users,
the organization as a whole, and the spatial
experience. To achieve this, the Filipino imagery
and tradition is re-evaluated, assessed and
used as a main tool for design inspiration:

The Veranda (experience) - Filipinos

are very fond of the shaded outdoor
experience for it gives a very homey and
relaxing feel. The strategy used to achieve
this is to gradient the boundary between
the public and private spaces, creating
a more transparent, spacious, and airy
environment supplemented with green
spaces bleeding in between the buildings.

The Central Plaza (organization) - Public

open spaces surrounded by government
and religious institutions has long
been one of the main features of the
Philippine civic planning. The Master plan
incorporates this public plaza to create
a welcoming open park fronting the
road instead of a massive building. This
assembly grounds and park extends in
front and within the buildings to achieve
a pedestrian-friendly development that is
both convenient and safe. The plaza also
marks the starting point of which the
development is explored and experienced.

The Historical Houses (form) - One of

the features of the building design is for
its silhouette to convey the traditional
forms of our historical structures through
a hint of roof apex shaping form. Upon
approach, the building looks very modern
and elegant because of its simple form
yet very Filipino and memorable because
of its iconic silhouette.

Solihiya Weave (envelope/shading) - Its

envelope is proposed to be of Solihiya
weave pattern (commonly rattan)
which will be interpreted as a modern
shading material. It is also intended
that this sunshade pattern blends
with the underside glass so that it will
look contemporary from afar, while
looking very traditionally and culturally
detailed from within. This also gives the
development a feel of the past while
experiencing the modernity of the present.
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The DEVELOPMENTAL FEATURES…

Aside from the Filipino concepts integrated in the design, there are seven (7) other developmental
features that are considered in the design:

Constructible & Can be Phased – Although the design is modern, the use of space are very
efficient because of the grid layout. This also gives the building the advantage of ease in
constructability and manageable structural impacts. The buildings are also designed separately
instead of as a whole so that it can be phased. These strategies are budget sensitive so that the
design can come into fruition.

Highly Pedestrianized – The idea is that this development should be a model of pedestrianized
development in Metro Manila. The design entirely separates the pedestrian and vehicular
circulation in such a way that there is a minimal or almost no intersection between the two. The
vehicular parking is also hidden from public view, private parking at the basement and public
parking at the back of the retail. A fire lane is also provided around the site for emergency and
fire truck accessibility.

Community-Oriented – Public funds are to be used to construct this development, so the

design should give back to the public through the provision of public and semi-public areas.
Since there are few parks in Ortigas Central Business District, the development provided a
public park that can be used by MMDA employees, as well as the public. Several areas are
also designed so that it can be available for public use, i.e. auditorium, sports center, function
rooms, multipurpose-area and learning resource center/library. The design is also sensitive not
to disrupt the adjacent existing residential access gate at the corner of the lot that may cause
conflict with its home-owners. A retail / commercial building is also provided and placed across
the pedestrian crossing connecting it with the city golf retail development in front. The retail,
starting from the drop-off, is then used as a catalyst to activate the ground floor plane before
reaching the public service offices.

Fully Shaded Areas – Shaded Areas are developed not only with the interior solihiya envelope
shading but also through its master plan. The assembly grounds and park were planned so that
it will cast minimum exposure to the sun especially during morning ceremonies. There is also
a continuous arcaded walk from the retail drop-off up to all the buildings so that people can
access the buildings fully protected from sun and rain.

Preserved MMDA Cultures – The development also does not want to disrupt some of the
prevailing MMDA cultures that exist in its current building. The design preserves some of this
cultures and features like the zumba area, sports and gym facilities, and lots of shaded exterior
benches which are prominent in the existing complex.

Iconic – Generally, the idea for an iconic building is a modern form. However, for Ar. Daryl Van,
the technique is to create a simple form, like the CCP building, and integrate some historical
contexts into it, like the traditional house silhouette and solihiya weave, to make it not only
visually memorable but also experientially interesting. Ar. Daryl Van also boasts that this
building is simple, buildable, yet very unique.

Sustainable & Code Compliant – Ar. Daryl Van also made sure that the design is code
compliant in terms of the Local Ordinance, National Building Code, Green Building Code,
Fire Code and other pertinent laws that need to be complied. One of the critical areas of
compliance is the parking provision of the Pasig Ordinance which is complied 100%. The design
also integrates sustainable features complementary to green building code compliance which
includes rainwater collection/harvesting and reuse, use of natural light, use of LED lights,
optimized shading (solihiya building shade), operable window requirement, etc.
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The ARCHITECT’S PERSPECTIVE…

Architect Daryl Van Abaygar graduated from reuse, calculative sun shading based on sun exposure,
the Technological University of the Philippines natural ventilation considerations, parks and open
and placed 7th on the Architecture Licensure spaces, provision of bike racks, etc.
Examination January 2013. He used to be part of
the Visionary Architecture Inc. for five years as the
D+C: What do you think is the most interesting
Assistant Design Head/Associate Architect until he
feature of this design?
started his own firm recently, Daryl Van Architecture.

Ar. Abaygar: It’s definitely the Solihiya pattern

D+C: How did you conceptualized and came up with which is integrated in the building envelope. During
your final design? What is your inspiration or any the day it serves as a building shade that varies in
influence in your design? size of opening depending on the sun exposure, but at
sun down it showcases a lantern effect that exposes
Ar. Abaygar: The never ending battle to define the contrast of the lit interior spaces with the Solihiya
Modern Filipino Architecture is actually my main pattern.
influence and driver. I really want to have my own take
on that. Of course, other architects have different
D+C: How long does it take for you to finish this
interpretations which I think is good because by
design?
this, we continuously shape our own architecture
and we also continuously encourage other Filipinos,
Ar. Abaygar: Around two and a half months. It took
especially the young ones, to contribute. The idea
me longer in the programming & conceptualization
of having my own definition of Modern Filipino
though. There were various design iterations that I
Architecture is my starting point.
tested before I arrived to this final design. That alone
took me almost half of my working schedule. But it’s
D+C: What is you major consideration in the design? part of how I work. It’s better for me to have the best
scheme come out of multiple iterations rather than
Ar. Abaygar: The usual main consideration is the sticking to something that is half baked.
improvement of the physical facility but my main
consideration is probably the organization and every
D+C: How does it feel that among other contenders
individual public servant that represents MMDA. It is
who are mostly established architectural firms, you,
very important for me to define who they are and what
the lone individual entry, won the competition?
they should be first so that I could establish concrete
goals and test viable concepts. It is a project that is
Ar. Abaygar: It feels great, of course. But I really
mainly influenced by the organization’s core values
believe that anyone can compete. We all have our
and functions, as well as the context of which the
own ideas and concepts so why not throw it out there
building will be built.
for others to discover. Some of the disadvantages
are probably the resources and the amount of time
D+C: What is the greatest challenge in designing the
& effort that I have to exert just to get to their level
new MMDA Building Complex?
of output. Well, I just relied on my own competence,
scheduling and priority to be able to finish. The most
Ar. Abaygar: Accommodating all of their needs!
important thing is that I enjoyed the whole process.
Seriously, the organizational chart of MMDA has a
That alone would make anyone finish what they want
long list of personnel with different functions. You
automatically.
really have to ask the people working there to be
able to understand their functions and needs. Well,
in this kind of project you really have to involve the D+C: What makes your MMDA Complex Design
people to be able to generate a strong architectural stands out among other designs in the competition
program and positive end-user acceptance. For and other buildings that we have now in the country?
me, a good program is always a prelude to a good
design. The greatest challenge is stitching all of these Ar. Abaygar: I think that my love for the project and
requirements into one cohesive and modern facility the belief that we should define our own architecture
that would probably be their home for the next 50 makes it very unique. These guiding principles alone
years. helped me shape the project out of the challenge of
representing the modern day Filipino Architecture. It’s
D+C: In line with environmental and social not just the unique look but also the story behind it
sustainability in modern buildings, what role does that makes it special. Most of our buildings today are
green building play into your work? just designed to be utilitarian and economical but
the difference is that this design tells a lot of stories
Ar. Abaygar: The Philippine Green Building Code is about how we use space and how our traditions make
definitely of mandatory compliance in this project. I us truly Filipinos. That alone, I think, makes my work
believe that green and sustainability are not special stand out from others. D+C
concepts anymore but rather standards that should
be implemented. Also, the advantage of this project
is the use of Filipinism & Critical Regionalism as
key concepts. Thus, the basic contextual features
of adapting to the local environment are already
considered like rainwater harvesting for irrigation and
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58 Lean Karl Panganiban-Duanan Charles Balbuena + TVAP

SILVER AND GOLD

TVAP stays
Gold at 25

asd The great architectural milestones of our time are born of the wide visions of
a head architect, lording over teams of knight-builders who turn their dreams into
steel, bricks, and mortar.

Years prior to his death, one of the country’s famed architect Topy Vasquez had the
foresight to future proof his company by laying down the foundation stone for his
design vanguard—TVAP ‘s strong team of young, capable and talented architects.
This team, now lead by his daughter, Toni Vasquez, together with other family and
non-family members, supplied the new blood of Topy’s succession plan. Topy didn’t
limit the training to his family. “I trained all my staff so that anybody can be a
successor,” is what he often used to proudly say.

Topy joined the Master Architect in 2016 after a 2-year battle with cancer. This year,
his firm is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the industry. The view is definitely
better from the top and the team is positive the founder is liking what he’s seeing.
After all, he remains as the guiding compass of the company he started.

SUCCESSION PLANNING

History and conventional wisdom tells us that

losing the founder often lead to the dissolution
of a company. But times are changing. Practices
are stepping up their game to be more
professionally-run to see through the company’s
transition stages and TVAP is one good example
TOP
of this virtue. Unlike many of other bigger firms
Next generation of TVAP LEADERS. from L-R (Susan Vasquez, Syan
run by ivory tower architects whose practice Vasquez, Edwin Barcia, Ruby Arabiana, Patrick Chua, Marissa Mohan,
slowly faded away after their passing, Topy was Alysa Par, Tobi Vasquez, Danielle Llamasares, Mean Vasquez, Jann
clear in his mind from day one that he would Vasquez)

not make this mistake. Therefore he built-in his BOTTOM

succession plan into his company’s corporate Late Ar. Topy Vasquez and her daughter Ar. Toni Vasquez-Shawan
DNA, both figuratively and literally.

PASEO GROVE The older Vasquez led a colorful life and a vibrant career,
with his bold designs etched in all the buildings he’s built
throughout the years. Leaving behind buildings is one thing.
Leaving a legacy is a different story. “I would say the biggest trial
of the firm is losing my father,” Toni, Topy’s daughter, shares in
a video call. “Though there was succession planning, when the
time came for it, suddenly it seemed like we were unprepared.
Perhaps because we wanted him to survive so it was hard
for everyone to accept that a new CEO should take over
immediately. In a way, delaying his replacement made everyone
feel that he’s still very much around and one day he’s going
back to work like nothing happened. And the more we see the
inevitable the harder it became to transition. I think this is why
it took us awhile to stabilize and figure out who the next should
CEO be,” she adds. But through strategic planning, research and
with the help of trusted mentors in the business, Toni became
the rightful successor of TVAP. She was born ready, quite literally
and figuratively. Toni has been with the firm ever since she was
a student, studied and worked in top firms abroad, and headed
TVAP’s Cebu branch for years before being absorbed in the
Makati main headquarters. While the father and daughter duo
have different approaches in architecture, they share the same
architectural language and philosophy. Their differences gave
texture and color to the firm’s Architecture; the younger Vasquez
bringing in fresh ideas and concepts, while the older Vasquez
ensures the meld of the creative and technical aspect of the
design, polishes them to be at par with the firm’s quality output.
As Toni recalls, “Some of my best memories working with him
is when we spend long hours at night layering our sketches on
top of each other, refining as we go along until we arrive at a
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unified thought then we look at each other and we just know
we created something brilliant.” Under Topy’s tutelage, Toni has
successfully completed some of the firm’s biggest projects. She
enthused that his father has always been a “natural teacher,”
without restraints in teaching Toni and the staff all the ropes,
from creating concepts, presenting to clients, coordinating with
consultants, to troubleshooting during construction. TVAP is
a company with an army of persevering people. What started
as a family business grew into a bigger family of architects and
designers who thrived and developed through the years. Toni
shares, “The word Family in TVAP extended beyond blood. We
stuck together and supported each other just like how a family
should. There’s heart and commitment in what we do and how
we work together. After more than two decades of seeing our
story unfold, I’ve come to also realize that my father’s practice,
which he did with integrity and kindness, creates a ripple that
comes back to you twofold. There were so many people –former
and current clients, former and current staff, former and current
consultants, who in one way or another paved the way and
contributed for TVAP to sustain itself throughout our peaks and
valleys. It wasn’t just about the Architecture that we do or how
well we do it, it was also the people around us since 1993 who
continuously believed and supported our mission that made the
difference.
“We have a process that works which we continue to refine.
Our job now lies in mobilizing what my father envisioned before
and aligning everything with the new direction of the company,”
she adds with a smile.
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MITHI RESORT & SPA

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NEW BLOOD

In an industry dominated by men, Toni

understands that doing your best might not be
enough. So Toni decided to better than the best.
After blazing through UST with flying colors, Toni
set her sights on international study, earning her
Masters in the School of Architecture in New
Jersey. Adding to her already impressive portfolio,
she has been a prolific member of the academe,
training and mentoring young architects to push
their limits and make their mark in the skylines of
the world.

Her journey has been a road paved with

difficulties and detractors, but Toni’s hustle makes
it look easy. Now that she’s Principal Architect,
one would think she can finally take a breather.
But one look at her and you instantly know this is
just the first step. Every father leaves a legacy, an
impression on the world for their children to fill
in. With Toni at the top, it’s only a matter of time
before she and her team fill in that impression
until it overflows.

PHINMA HALL,
SOUTHWESTERN
UNIVERSITY
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DYNAMISM AND CONSISTENCY

So what happens to the practice and to the

successor charged with continuing the founder’s
legacy and expanding a style so uniquely associated
with the designer himself? Toni was slow but sure
in her answer. “For twenty five years TVAP has been
known for our creative and technical proficiency.
Clients come to us because they know we can
deliver architectural and design projects that are
inventive, original, significant and practical.” This As with any business passed on to the successor,
reputation, along with their passion for their craft
and professionalism, is something TVAP ought to
left to luck, the odds are always against survival.
maintain. Under Toni’s leadership, the firm’s main But with proper planning like what TVAP did, the
thrust is to achieve that perfect balance of being
firm survived and even thrived after the passing
consistent with the TVAP quality of work but also
keeping their process and output dynamic. She of the torch. So can they really protect the long-
adds, “I'm taking TVAP on an uncharted territory term future of the firm? TVAP will answer a
and it won't take overnight for sure. But as long
as I have talented assets with me who are willing
resounding “YES.”
to evolve, take on a bolder approach, smarter
business strategies, and consistency in creating This YES is anchored in the leadership of
better Architectural solutions for every new project
Topy, and now Toni’s. And the latter’s belief that
we take on then I'm sure we will meet our next
milestone in no time.” from a design perspective, the TVAP family is
stronger than any single person. If Topy’s legacy
And these milestones just keep coming. To
date, TVAP was able to retain 95% of its clients. This
is a company rooted in a strong foundation,
came as a huge blessing because they knew full where education and innovation are at the
well that architecture is very personal. “We cannot
forefront, the beginning of Toni’s chapter is
just assume that the trust given to my father will
trickle down to us.” But it did, and it confirmed growth, positioning TVAP on the global battlefield.
how effective Topy’s type of leadership is. Plans are For Toni & TVAP, the world is their playground.
also already in place to go global as they maintain
affiliations with multi-national firms abroad and
And they’re confidently playing for keeps. D+C
continue to grow their network in North America.

On their 25TH year, blessings via new projects,

abound. The more recent one is Megaworld’s newest
baby in the South, Tulip Garden. Located within
Southwoods City in Cavite and Laguna, Tulip Garden
is a five (5) mid-rise residential condominium project
that promises to deliver an exclusive and distinctive
living experience to people from the South.

TVAP designs this jewel with commanding

skyline views, promising homeowner multi-faceted
living right within the master-planned community.
Homeowners will also benefit from an upscale living
experience that will uniquely cultivate personal
interests and vibrant sensibilities in a home that’s
simply a beat from the Southern cities’ busy urban
landscape.

The following months will also be busy for

TVA&P as they have other projects lined up in major
cities all over the country—from Metro Manila,
Cebu, to Bohol. This year, in Cebu alone, TVAP is
working on Priland’s 3 biggest real estate projects
and Phinma’s SouthWestern University.

TULIP
GARDENS
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Why the
World Needs
Architects
asd We’re often asked to imagine life without water, without food, even life without people. But
how about a world without architects? It’s easy. It’s living in a city of only parking lots and manufac-
tured sheds. It’s a village of boxes and living spaces resembling those of the first two houses from
an age-old nursery rhyme about three little pigs and their effort to shield themselves from the big
bad wolf. And even though we go so far as building our homes with bricks, we’ll still fail miserably.
For while we can build spaces with basic functions, it will be a life without form.

Most people never do so much as meet an architect, let alone engage one in planning and designing
vertical structures. Launched middle of this year, the #GETANARCHITECT Campaign, aims to edu-
cate the masses on who an architect is, and what they do. Architect Benjamin Panganiban Jr., United
Architects of the Philippines’s incumbent president, couldn’t have explained it any better when he
said, “If we just talk among ourselves, we will obviously understand who we are and what we do. But
there is a need now to communicate this to the misinformed masses. The intention of the campaign
is to educate the society on the value of, and roles and functions of the architect. We want them to
understand what an architect does in nation building.”

Get an architect for your plans and designs Architects create ART

I’ve heard sad cases of friends who encountered
malpractice of design and setting false expectations
in designing and constructing their own homes.
Surprisingly, most of them are aware that they shouldn’t
do it themselves. However, they expected other people
to do ALL the work for them. It’s only later during
construction when they realize that they had spent more
money and poor quality of materials because they did
not entrust the job to the right people.
Architects do not only have the talent and experience
needed for these jobs, they studied years to master
these. Design and construction demand a multitude
of knowledge—from understanding legal implications,
knowing where to find construction products, to
maintaining the structure and keeping it safe for its
tenants. Architecture, being a 5-year course, tackled
all these. This half a decade-long academic journey is
not a walk in the park. Throughout my college years in
UST (and a mainstay in the UST Library, because where
else can you tambay with ac that time?), I’d often spot
architecture students use their breaks to put finishing
touches to their plates, and sometimes dozing off
because they obviously didn’t get enough sleep the night
before. I would also remember my two older brothers,
who are now licensed architects, joke about how
architecture students can win a “walang tulugan” game,
effortlessly. My point here is that these people spent
thousands of hours equipping themselves with both
technical and life skills in perfecting their craft. They
definitely know what they are doing. Trust them!
Novelist Victor Hugo was right when he said that
“architecture has recorded the great ideas of the human
race.” If you walk past buildings in Makati, and BGC, you’ll
see that their forms contribute a lot to how the city looks
and feels. For after the fumes and smoke have settled,
these towering heights make the city look polished
and beautiful to the eyes. Just making something
that doesn’t collapse in on itself is an achievement of
mathematics, logistics, mechanics, physics, and city
planning. What more if these structures become gigantic
artworks unto themselves?
Architect Panganiban explains politely why
architecture is more than just a science. “Architecture
is more than the understanding, planning, and creation
of vertical structures. It is an art because it brings
form into these solid masses.” Architecture is indeed
the perfect blend of the sciences and the arts. The
balanced integration of artistic sensibility and scientific
methodology as it applies to designing vertical
structures and the environment is essential to creating
great architecture. During the process, you’ll be able
to link mathematics to the design, nature and intent of
historical buildings, explain how context might change
the way a building is built, and consider all those ‘great
ideas’ Victor Hugo was talking about.

A Call to Action
Now on its second month, the campaign is more than
just creating awareness. It is also a call to action. The
campaign endeavors to encourage people to get a
licensed architect to lead them in designing and planning
their homes. This is anchored on the key responsibilities
of the profession: architects do not only create a beautiful
space, they design an organized one. They design not
only artful and tasteful structures, they ensure that the
function, flow, and interrelationships of the spaces to
another, are well taken care of.
The campaign asks for one thing: Entrust the hard job
to the registered and licensed pros.
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Architects DO MORE
Architects also have a passion for people, just as much last one, they do effortlessly. It is what they’re gifted to
they do with buildings and the environment. They make do anyway– imagining things that aren’t there – then
our lives better. Architect Panganiban adds, “at the end relentlessly realize them until they are. They let their
of the day, the most important thing about our job is imagination soar, and create towering heights out of
making the client feel comfortable in the living space we these.
designed and planned.”
By planning sturdy vertical structures, they create us a
They do all these, and more! Their expertise expands safe city. By designing something with form, they build us
to heritage conservation, tourism, sustainability, and a beautiful world. D+C
basically anything to do with vertical structures. I won’t
go much into the details. They will be saving this for the
second phase of the campaign.
Indeed, Architects are part of something universally
human. They plan and they design. They imagine. The
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A Look Into
Rk Associates
Green Office

asd Ar. Kapil Desai Say’s, the Archi-

tect’s office is a canvas, a reflection of
his own design principals, ambitions
and finally a reproduction of ideas and
an embodiment of a starting point for
the client to understand their work.

We have accomplishes many param-

eters of sound and contextual design ,
its narrative from the conceptualizing
the workspace in an assumed detail
surrounding verses how it emerged
from an obstinate precinct to the pro-
ficient workspace that it evolved into.

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R K Associates is a Kolhapur based ISO certified

architectural firm holding 25 years of experience. To
accommodate the expanding office we acquired a double
floor area.

The site of the new office is located in a premium

commercial area of Kolhapur City, surrounded by concrete
jungle and having a busy road towards the north side.

To distinguish ourselves and reflect our ideologies the

planning of the spaces and zoning is done in such a way that
a garden is created on the northern side and all the spaces
are connected to this landscape. UV Protracted Large
glazing’s are used which allows to pour in double the ample
light of the available area, which in turn helped to reduce the
usage of artificial light.

The office runs on fully automated technology and is

software operated turning it be called as the smart office.
The office also has a centralized air conditioner with
operates on the VRV concept.

The entrance has a beautiful signage’s, which opens from

the west to lobby which encompasses a height of 13 feet,
bestows an ornate style seating arrangement in a wooden
raised area overlooking the garden area. The Green is
enhanced by a vertical garden. Further to add, the reception
counter is designed in a unique style with river pebbles
bored into it.
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The flooring is done from reusable granite
strips and the roof with different strips of
veneers creating a different pattern of design.
We have used local material within 100 km of
the vicinity.
The attention here in lobby followed by the
passage is grabbed by 20 feet long aquarium.
The passage from the reception area
towards the left leads to the studio area. The
Studio area is designed in a grey-white theme.
Here one wall is crafted with floral wallpaper
and the seating arrangement is done in a
sequence.
Next, to the studio, we have a highly
sophisticated and polished conference room.
The contemporary style wooden table in the
room creates a statement. Water curtains have
been used to create a calming effect and add
up to the elegance of the atrium.
Adjacent to the discussion room we have
the principal architect’s workspace and
opposite to the discussion room, we have
cafeteria again surrounded by lush greenery.
Here we have used natural red marble for
flooring.
The garden next to discussion grabs the
attention. It has a water cascade with uniquely
designed” Lord Ganesha” statute creating the
sense of spirituality. Variety of plantation has
been used in this garden area.
Going back to the reception area towards
the right we have designed a cubical having a
roundtable and square pattern shelf followed by
the civil section.
There is again one work place area for
Director Er. Rahul Desai which is designed
towards south –west side.
The stairs from here lead to casual lounge.
The casual lounge is designed with a garden to
have its own view. The landscape moving in and
outbreaks the verticality while adding level adds
fluidity to space.
The Stair in the reception area leads towards
meeting room on the second floor. The Stairs
are also uniquely designed creating a pattern
and the steel railing has an abstract design.
The meeting room is designed in informal
theme. We desired to create a space where
the client should feel the warmth, comfort, and
openness of the office environment. Here we
have wooden flooring and grey shades have
been used for the walls. We have modern and
contemporary rounded edge white table adding
up to the elegance of the room. D+C
 October - December 2018
Trends & Stories

Green Features

• Around 500 different types of plants have been used.

• Soil conservation- natural soil has been used for vegetation.
• Use of natural light and ventilation.
• Use of solar energy.
• Sensor operating water system is installed to save water.
• Use of Drip irrigation.
• Sustainable office design.
• Plants have been planted in planters made out of color paint boxes.
• Use of U.V. Protected Glass.
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78 Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz

ArchXpo 2018
Singapore
United Architects of the Philippines on the 5th International
Exhibition for Architecture & The Built Environment

asd A gathering of industry experts and

talents that makes for excellent architectur-
al and built environment design, ArchXpo
2018: The 5th International Exhibition for
Architecture & The Built Environment is
the latest addition to the key pillars of the
Archifest series co-organised by Singapore
Institute of Architects and Conference &
Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd.
Held last October 2 to 4, 2018 at the Marina
Bay Sands in Singapore, ArchXpo 2018
showcased relevant technologies, products
and related services in the architectural and
built environment industries. It is an invalu-
able platform for the exchange of research
and innovation in architectural design, prac-
tice and education.

Ar. Joan de Leon-Tabinas, President

of UAP SG
 October - December 2018
Industry News

ArchXPO 2018: UAP Lecture Series

State of the Art Initiatives for Creating Smart Sustainable

Cities in the ASEAN Region
UAP SG Board of Directors

United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), led by UAP Singapore

Chapter, held a Lecture series which aims to highlight the State of
the Art Initiatives for Creating Smart Sustainable Cities in the ASEAN
Region. The said lecture series is one of the highlights of ArchXpo 2018
together with the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) Conference
2018, REDAS BIM Symposium 2018 and BIM Masterclass Workshop,
and Society of Project Managers Singapore Seminar and Workshop.

ArchXpo Lecture 1: Internet of Things (IoT) – From

Architecture to Implementation
by Dr. Sekhar Kondepudi

“Internet of Things” or IoT is a key foundation of the Smart Nation in

Singapore. IoT can enrich the digital landscape to improve quality of
life and business efficiency. It provides the sensing and intelligence
capability to monitor events of interest, process the events and
take appropriate action – all of which can be done automatically.
Knowledge of IoT and its enabling technologies, and how best to use
them, will support organisations to achieve the vision of the Smart
Nation. Organizations such as government ministries, multinational
companies, and start-ups will benefit from knowing how best to
envision and implement IoT solutions effectively to meet the needs of
the users.

Dr. Sekhar Kondepudi has over 25 years of global business and

product experience in a variety of technology verticals including smart
cities, smart buildings, and Internet of Things. Currently an Associate
Professor of Smart Buildings and Smart Cities at the National
University of Singapore, he directs the Smart Cities, Smart Buildings,
and IoT Lab at NUS. In the past, he has led global teams on smart cities
at Cisco Systems, Motorola, Sprint, and also the Electric Industry in the
United States of America.

ArchXpo Lecture 2: Impacting People’s Lives through Data-

Drive Innovation in the Built Environment
by Dr. Clayton Miller

Buildings are the original Internet of Things (IoT) application; digital

control systems have been automating the comfort and lighting
systems in commercial building for decades. A new explosion of low-
cost, plug-and-play IoT are further enhancing these old systems by
providing data sources measuring numerous environmental conditions
at higher spatial and temporal resolutions than ever before. This
progress is exciting, but somehow, it has impacts on the daily lives of
the people that inhabit the built and urban environment. Dr. Clayton
discussed how people’s daily habits could be modified in the short-
term through practical utilization of these sensing systems.

Dr. Clayton Miller is an Assistant Professor at the National University

of Singapore (NUS) and serves as the leader of the Building and Urban
Data Science (BUDS) Lab. He was recently a Fellow at the Institute
of Technology in Architecture (ITA) at the ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal
Institute of Technology – Zurich) within the Architecture and Building
(A/S) group. His research focuses on performance data analytics using
thousands of real-world case study building collected from facilities
around the world. He was formerly the CTO of a Singaporean start-up
company, Optiras Pte Ltd, that developed monitoring technologies
the buildings. Clayton holds a Doctorate of Sciences (Dr. sc. ETH
Zurich) from ETH Zurich, a MSc. (Building) from NUS, and a Master
of Architectural Engineering (MAE) and BSc. from the University of
Nebraska. He is a former U.S. Fulbright Student Scholar to Singapore at
NUS and a Walter Scott Jr. Scholar in Nebraska.
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ArchXpo Lecture 3: Construction 3D Printing 1

by Dr. Chung Kin Hung Jacky

3D Printing refers to the technology of fabricating objects through

the deposition of a material using a print head, nozzle, or similar
printer technology. It is a game-changing technology that enables
manufacturing goes digital and promotes a third industrial
revolution in the 21st Century. In construction, 3D printing has
recently got attention from government agencies. For example,
Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore has
identified construction 3D printing as Tier 2 technology in the
Construction Productivity Research and Development Roadmap
published in 2017. Dr. Chung discussed Construction 3D Printing
organized by Construction 3D Printing Research Unit under Center
of Project Management and Construction Law (CPMCL), National
University of Singapore (NUS).

Dr. Chung Kin Hung Jacky is an Assistant Professor at the

Department of Building, School of Design and Environment of the
National University of Singapore. He started his academic career
in the Department of Real Estate of the Hong Kong Polytechnic
University (HKPolyU) shortly after obtaining PhD degree from 2
the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Hong
Kong in 2010. Dr. Chung is an experienced researcher in the areas
of Collaborative Team Work, Construction Briefing, Stakeholder
Engagement, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Value Management
(VM), and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Up to 2013, he has
been presented six scholarly awards including CIB Guyla Sebestyen
Award by the International Council for Research and Innovation in
Building and Construction (CIB) in Netherlands, and the Tony Toy
Memorial Award by the Hong Kong Institute of Value Management.

ArchXpo Lecture 4: Sustainable Urbanism and

the Architect’s Role
by Ar. Miguel Guerrero, FUAP, APEC Ar., ASEAN Ar., AssocAIA,
GreenAP

In reaction to the unprecedented growth in urban development

are the planning theories: Smart Growth, New Urbanism, and
Sustainable Urbanism. Smart growth is an approach to development
that encourages a mix of building types and uses, diverse
housing and transportation options, development within existing 3 4
neighbourhoods, and community engagement. New urbanism is
an urban design movement which promotes environmental friendly
habits by creating walkable neighbourhoods containing a wide
range of housing and job types. Sustainable urbanism is an approach
to the study of urbanism focusing on strategies that promote long
term resilience to cities, towns, and other areas.

Sustainable urbanism is the realm of planners. Simply put, it is urban

design with nature. The architect work with the resources nature
provides in a sustainable way. And when needed, the architect must
assist nature to provide a healthy and sustainable environment for
people. Planners, supported by the architects, with the same vision
of sustainable urbanism, will regenerate new communities that will
bring back human dignity in the society.

Ar. Miguel Guerrero is a product of University of Santo Tomas in 1979

and a registered architect in 1981. His professional experience spans
42 years, starting as a working student in 1974, venturing into private
practice in 1982, and setting up an architectural partnership called
Asian Architects in 1986. Ar. Miguel is a member of the College of
Fellows of UAP and one of the first twelve APEC Architects in the
Philippines. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Green Architecture
Advocacy Philippines, member of the Board of Advisers of the
Philippine Navy, and Managing Partner of Asian Architects.

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ArchXpo Lecture 5: Regenerative Architecture: CoXist Living
Communities
by Ar. Ronnie Yumang
The current paradigm in human settlement is a paradox of building communities
for man yet simultaneously destroying the living natural systems that exist on a
site. Sustainable rating measures are being implemented like LEED, Green Building
Code, etc. This is to reduce usage of embodied energy and encourage a low impact
living. This approach only minimizes the use of embodies energy and optimizes the
building resources to ‘do no harm’ on the environment. Regenerative Architecture
goes beyond ‘Green and Sustainable’ concept. It heals and regenerates land. It
engages the natural world to co-exist with man’s living communities. By designing
organically, benefits can be achieved for all organisms sharing the site. Until this is
accomplished, a development cannot claim to be sustainable.
As per Ar. Ronnie, Regenerative architecture embraces the environment and
uses the millions of years of engineering and evolution as the foundation for a
structure. Regenerative design is based on the premise that everything we build
has the potential for the integration of the natural world as an “equal partner” in
architecture, according to Littman. By engaging the architecture and co-habiting
humans into the ecology of the site, it does not destroy other living communities.
Regenerative architecture corrects the gap between present construction
practices and the rightful treatment of the natural world.
Ar. Ronnie Yumang is on a mission to create an improved man and ecological ‘living
settlements’. A practicing eco-Architect and Environmental Planner, he has a
unique landscape experience on various notable projects putting native/endemic
species into mainstream living. Ar. Ronnie is a product of the Polytechnic University
of the Philippines in 1992 and had his Masters Degree in Architectural Design at
te University of the Philippines – Diliman in 2001. Aside from being a registered
Architect placing 16th at the October 1994 Architecture Licensure Exam, he is also
a registered Environmental Planner.
October - December 2018
Industry News
1 1st Speaker Sekhar Kondepudi (Dr) - SMART BUILDINGS,
SMART CITIES AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS
2 2nd Speaker Clayton Miller (Dr) - SMART DEVICES THAT
INFLUENCE DESIGN THINGS
3 UAP National President Architect Benjamin Panganiban, Jr,
FUAP with UAPS Chapter President Architect Joan Tabinas
4 3rd Speaker Jacky Kin Hun Chung (Dr) - 3D PRINTING, THE
NEW DAWN OF THE NEW ERA IN CONSTRUCTION
5 5th Speaker Architect Edric Marco Florentino - GLOBAL
PRACTICE FOR THE FILIPINO ARCHITECT (ASEAN, APEC,
EAROPH)
6 6th Speaker Architect Ronnie Yumang - GENERATE
ARCHITECTURE, COEXIST LIVING COMMUNITIES
ArchXpo Lecture 6: Possible Vehicles for Filipino Architects Towards
Global Practice
by Ar. Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Ar., ASEAN Ar.
Global practice through service was promoted as early as 1986, through the
General Act on Trade and Services (GATS). Global practices on various professions
started to position themselves in the global arena for business expansion and/or
opening opportunities to share and exchange their knowledge to other member
countries. To date, there are seven professions that are available for possible global
practice in the Philippines: Accountancy, Architecture, Dentistry, Engineering,
Medicine, Nursing, and Surveying. Our government is continuously communicating
with other profession to prepare them for global practice. Ar. Edric Marco believes
that Filipino should venture and advance themselves into global practice in the
field of Architecture, and expose themselves, too, on possible alternatives on how
they can take leap towards global practice.
Ar. Edric Marco C. Florentino, an APEC Architect and ASEAN Architect, is one of the
Principal Architects of E. Florentino 3 + Associates, Inc. Currently, he is a member
if the ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Architectural Services if the Philippines
(AMCASP) since 2014, and Member of the APEC Architect Registry Monitoring
Council Philippines (APEC-ARMCP) since 2006. He became the President of the
Philippines Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA) in the years CY 2014
and CY 2015. He spearheaded the formation of a council called Council for the Built
and Natural Environment (CBNE). He was the National President of UAP for two
(2) terms in the year 2005 and 2007. He also became Architects Regional Council
Asia (ARCASIA) Vice President for Zone B (which includes Philippines, Singapore,
Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, and Thailand) for two years, CY 2013-CY 2014.
UAP – Singapore Chapter
This Lecture Series for ArchXpo 2018 is organized by the United Architects of the
Philippines – Singapore Chapter. UAP Singapore is proving that Filipino Architects
are making a mark globally and are keeping their pace in the international scene.
Without a doubt, UAP Singapore Chapter is one of the frontrunners among the
organization’s chapters. For the first time, a UAP Chapter received total of six (6)
awards during the UAP National Convention. In the 44th UAP National Convention,
UAP Singapore reaped the following awards: Outstanding Foreign Chapter for
Group 1, Outstanding Bayanihang Arkitektura (CSR) Program, Outstanding Green
Architecture Program, Outstanding Continuous Professional Development Program,
and Outstanding World Architecture Day Program. Ar. Joan De Leon – Tabinas, UAP
Singapore Chapter President, also received the Best Chapter President for Group
1 – Foreign Category. Ar. Joan Tabinas is also the Chairperson of Architect Working
Abroad for Asia Pacific Region and the Secretary General in Asia Pacific. D+C
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