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Contents

• Engr. Maria Catalina Estamo-Cabral

• Ar. Liza Morales-Crespo
• Ar. Cecilia Cayman-Gamana

Women in
Design and
Construction
Throughout history, construction labor has always been viewed
by public and the industry itself as a job for male. However, the
construction industry expands, thus, diverse range of important
jobs evolved aside from physical labor. Women arise in fulfilling
different types of management roles in construction.

Cover Story 44
words by Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz
April - June 2018
What's Inside

CBD FURNITURE

Where
Comfort
Meets
Luxury
Nowhere should we feel better than in one's
home. Your home is one of the biggest
investments in your life. More than just a fixed
asset, home reflects the personality of those who
reside in it, thus, every homeowner should seek
out pieces that represent their persona.

Spotlight
14
words by Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz

Digital Mirage Philippines

Now You
See It
Like its eponymous name, Digital Mirage deals
in visions—in this case, visual representations
of structures yet to be built. Scattered around
the company office are sharply rendered
images of buildings, uncanny in their realism.

28 Trends + Stories
words by John Duanan
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Contents The Team

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief
Aldine Aileen O. Aldaba
Loft Coworking Spaces

Loft Coworking Advertising Account Manager

Rex B. Molines

Co-working is an alternative to working from home, Advertising Account Executive

in a coffee shop, in a restaurant, or in one’s own Chris G. Vallejera
office. It involves a shared workplace with individ-
uals or teams conducting their own independent
Contributing Writers
activities. Co-working offers flexibility, networking
opportunities; productivity benefits, and promotes Estan Cabigas
a sense of community. John Ravino Duanan
Lean Panganiban Duanan
Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz
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Photographers-at-Large
Estan Cabigas

Circulation
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Web Developer
Renan Q. Lingan
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Contacts
Armada Hotel Manila Black and Decker Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd CBD Furniture Philippines
Address 2108 Marcelo H Del Pilar St., Address Unit 2A, VSK Corporate Circle Bldg. Address Escolta street cor. T.Pinpin Binondo,
Malate, Manila No. 2 Acacia Lane corner Shaw Manila
Email marketingmgr@armadamanila.com Blvd., 1552 Mandaluyong City Email info@cubesystem.com.ph
Landline 02-526-0888 Email PH.Service@sbdinc.com Landline 02-283-3229
02-559-9890 S-GTS-PHSales@sbdinc.com Website www.cubesystem.com.ph
Website www.armadahotelmanila.com Landline 02-845-2767 / 02-533-9694

Digital Mirage Philippines Cubesystem Crearis

Address 903B Vicente Madrigal 6793 Ayala
Avenue, Salcedo Village Makati City
Email allan@digimirage.com
Landline 02-817 5475 / 02-798 2731
Website www.digimirage.com
Address Unit 207 Yrreverre Square Building,
888 Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City
Email info@cubesystem.com.ph
Landline 02-283-3229
Website www.cubesystem.com.ph
Address 3rd Floor, Datem Building,
99 Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City
Email inquiries@crearis.com.ph
Landline 02-454-7737
Website www.crearis.com.ph

Fireclay Corporation D' Tile Shop/ Alutile Johnson Controls –

Address 252 Buendia, Unit 10-D, Burgundy
Corporate Tower,
Makati, 1230 Metro Manila
Email inquiry@fireclaycorp.com
Landline 02-847-0827
Website www.fireclaycorp.com
Address Unit 102 Senja Bldg., East Raya Garden
Condominium, Mercedez Avenue Pasig*
No. 21 Mercedez Avenue Brgy. San
Miguel Pasig City
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Hitachi Airconditioning Phils., Inc.
Address 1238 EDSA Balintawak Quezon City
shiela.jeresano@jci-hitachi.com
Landline 02-361-1990 to 96
Website www.hitachi-happ.com.ph

KLSF Building Components and Supply OEM Systems Group / BAG electronics, Inc. Orshas Corporation
Address 7, Caballero Street, Antipolo, 1870 Address Laguna International Industrial Park Address 28 BernmannCentre , Quezon Ave
inquiries@crearis.com.ph (LIIP) Block 5 Lot 7 CNB Street 4024 Quezon City
Email 02-645-0802 Email Mamplasan, Binan, Laguna, Philippine Email orshascorp.santos@gmail.com
Facebook /KLSF-Building-Compo- Landline 02-844 5770 (Ext. 234) Mobile 0927-433-1704
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Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp. Sales Glass and Aluminum Supply Corp. Sealbond Chemicals Industries Inc.
Address Ecosolutions Department 14th Address Add: 2531 Thomas Mapua Ext. cor. Address A-2 Araneta St. Cor. Gen. Natividad
Floor 6788 Makati Sky Building Cavite St, Tondo Manila St. Bgy. Ibayo, Tipas Taguig City
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Email ecosolution@ph.panasonic.com Landline 02-252-5246 Landline 02-881-8813
Landline 02-635-2260 02-251-15969 Fax 02-239-9332

Supra Steel Corporation Techglobal Incorporated Unimax Steel Resources Inc

Address 138 Village East Ave., Address 2/F Henrys Building Address Unit 301 Castro Bldg #58 Timog
Cainta, Rizal 1900 #80 Ortigas Avenue, San Juan City Avenue, Quezon City
Email suprasteel.corporation@ymail.com Email aldrin.chua@yahoo.com Email unimaxsteel@gmail.com
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Landline 02-65612 54 Fax 02-533-8431 02-359-5383
Website www.suprasteel.com Website www.techglobal.com.ph

Ar. Liza Morales – Crespo Ar. Cecil Cayman – Gamana

Address 85 Kamuning Road, 5th Floor, Address 2F RSAC & Associates Bldg., 138
Quezon City Village East Avenue, Cainta, Rizal
Email liza@lizacrespo.com Email archccg@yahoo.com
Landline 02-332-2657 Landline 02-656-1180
Website www.lizacrespo.com
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Spotlight

CBD Furniture
Where Comfort Meets Luxury

Nowhere should we feel better than in one's home.

Your home is one of the biggest investments in your
life. More than just a fixed asset, home reflects the per-
sonality of those who reside in it, thus, every homeown-
er should seek out pieces that represent their persona.
Furniture contains numerous traces of what we are,
who we are, and who we think we can be.

Every piece of furniture is going to play an

important part in setting up your moods, even boosting
your productivity, as well as potential. With the inclusion
of great furniture, you'll have the ability to take your
relaxation to an entirely new level. It's the reason why
homeowners of today take great consideration of the
pieces they will place in their own haven.

The key to having a great piece of décor or furniture

should not only be based on how it contributes to the
ambience, but also on the quality. Furniture is a great
investment, too, that may be passed on from generation
to generation, keeping the memories and heart-warming
stories through time inside your home.

Renowned Chinese furniture company, CBD

Furniture, finally set a home in the Philippines last June
7, 2017. With its headquarters at Shenzhen, China, CBD
continues to expand its reach with over 3,000 branches
worldwide including United States, Australia, Germany,
Singapore, Cambodia, Taiwan, China etc. Their Manila
showroom, located at Unit 3G/F The Teoff Centre 355
Escolta Cor. T. Pinpin Street in Binondo, displays the
company’s collection of fine upholstery, cabinets, tables,
and beds.
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Spotlight
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As one of the world’s top brand of furniture,

CBD is the proud home of furniture designed by
famous Italian designer Armani. His designs definitely
took CBD on the top: modern, simple, stylish, and
luxurious. In 2016 alone, its sales reached USD 6
Billion. Embracing the design philosophy of Italy,
CBD Furniture insists on originality, premier design,
craftsmanship, quality materials, and excellent
service. CBD strives to provide their customers with a
diamond-grade home experience.

Quality furniture also reflects your quality of life.

CBD Furniture prides itself on its customer service
and commitment to delivering value for money to
its clients. CBD differentiates itself from other brands
because of the quality it guarantees. They are the
first one to build a world-class center for furniture
manufacturing research and development. Top
designers and experts from Italy, USA, and Hong
Kong gathered together to come up with many
unique furniture products combining art, science, and
technology.

The materials used by CBD are all natural and

environmental-friendly. For most of their furniture,
especially beds and sofas, CBD uses Russian Lumber
which is stable and does not deform. It has a natural
insect-repelling scent that makes it the best material for
furniture. It is also the same material used for pianos
and violin.

CBD has built its reputation based on great

service and a passion for manufacturing quality
products. This passion for excellence is what has made
CBD an industry leader. D+C
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Spotlight
CBD FURNITURE
CBD Funiture Store
Unit 3 G/F The Teoff Centre 355 Escolta
corner, T. Pinpin Street, Binondo, Manila
Postal Code 1006

Wechat Email
0063-917-7500999 cbdfurniture110@gmail.com
Tel. No. Facebook
02-2522064 /cbdfurniture
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Ideas +
Inspiration

LOFT
A WELL-DESIGNED
COWORKING SPACE IN
ORTIGAS CENTER

COWORKING
Co-working is an alternative to
working from home, in a coffee
shop, in a restaurant, or in one’s
own office. It involves a shared
workplace with individuals or
teams conducting their own
independent activities. Co-working
offers flexibility, networking
opportunities; productivity
benefits, and promotes a sense of
community.
April - June 2018
Ideas + Inspiration
words
IDr. Peaches de Guzman-Grey
Loft Co-working houses modern
co-working spaces and serviced offices
with a coffee shop vibe. Located at the
Penthouse of One Corporate Center in
Ortigas, it provides indoor and outdoor
working spaces with a 360-degree view
of the Ortigas Center. Loft elevates the
whole working experience for freelancers,
digital nomads, startups, entrepreneurs,
and students. They have private and
communal spaces that strike a balance
between the “WE and ME”.
Loft has three types of spaces that
you can choose from depending on your
needs: open areas, dedicated desks, and
private offices. They have communal
spaces that promote networking,
community, and collaboration through
interaction such as a small pantry or
kitchen, coffee machine areas, bulletin
boards, photocopier and printer, and
“The Wall”— a more casual and informal
auditorium seating area where one can
hold events, film viewings, product
launches, and or just chill, take a break and
play with their chess boards. One of the
best features at Loft is that they provide
an old school phone booth where one can
keep one’s phone conversations more
private.
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Pantry with a view of Ortigas Center

Their private and communal spaces are well

planned and thought off by Interior Designer Vicki
Bitanga, which gives the end-users a balance between
privacy and interaction. She also made sure that the
layout provides flexible spaces. Thinking that the
market may grow or shrink in the future, and that
needs may change, Loft’s layout is flexible enough
to house a variety of events, yet practically designed
to utilize every inch of space on a regular day. They
have comfortable, well-lit, and movable work stations,
which can be re-arranged; accessible charging stations
and convenience outlets; and carefully planned sound
proofing in such a way that people can talk but their
conversations are not loud enough for other people
to hear.
April - June 2018
Ideas + Inspiration

Loft also provides services such as

accounting, legal services, human resources,
printing, web design and development, and
a clinic for your convenience. D+C

“The Wall” is a stadium seating area for a

more casual meeting or event.
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Phone booth to keep

conversations more private
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Ideas + Inspiration

Dedicated desks for those

who want to work privately.

Loft Coworking Spaces

Penthouse 1, One Corporate Center, Meralco Ave.
corner Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center Pasig
(02) 284 8789
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Trends +
Stories words
John Duanan
images
Digital Mirage

Digital Mirage Philippines

Now You
See It
Digital Mirage and the Future
of Architectural Visualization
What do you think of when you think of the word, “mirage”? Illusion, probably.
Or a dream. A trick of the light. Hallucinations. But a mirage has more substance
than simple visual trickery. It’s a phenomenon of light and air, twining together to
produce a mirror of the world. Mirage comes from the Latin mirari, meaning “to
wonder” or “to admire,” a mirage might not have tangible material, but it exists
firmly for a specific reason: to be experienced.

This etymology may be one of the reasons why the architectural visualiza-
tion studio, Digital Mirage, was conceived. Like its eponymous name, Digital
Mirage deals in visions—in this case, visual representations of structures yet to
be built. Scattered around the company office are sharply rendered images of
buildings, uncanny in their realism. As a company which collaborates with firms
and architects, Digital Mirage aims to bring the draftsman’s 2D blueprint to the
3-dimensional realm of light and color.

continued
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Trends and Stories

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Alveo Land Corporation
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D
igital Mirage’s story starts 14
years ago. The brainchild of
Singaporean artist-architect
Wong Fum Kei, Digital Mi-
rage has trained its architects to be walk the
crossroads of design, visualization technolo-
gy, advertising, and art. This fusion of fields
allowed Digital Mirage to change the game
in the architecture visualization scene with
the objective to cater to the top architects in
the industry. The Digital Mirage team is mot-
ley crew of freethinkers, interior designers,
digital artists, programmers, photographers,
and of course, architects.
As the top architecture visualization
company in the Philippines, Digital Mirage
has come a long way since our coverage
of them last 2014. Despite their bountiful
success, Mr. Allan Dalid is as humble as they
come. Once part of the Singapore Digital
Mirage, Mr. Dalid has carved out his own
path in his own nation, becoming President
and 3D Art Director of the Philippine Digital
Mirage.
Top Left
Jarie, Allan, Arjun, Fe ,and Bryan
Top Right
Allan Dalid. President and 3D Art Director of the
Philippine Digital Mirage.
Left (from left to right)
The Team: Fe, Jeff, Vic, Niel, Alvin, Maan, Bryan.
Kim, Jobs, Brix, Kwik, Allan, Joy, Tin, Zara, Alexa.
Jeans, Jarie, JayR, and Arjun
The Pledge
‘Architectural visual communication’ may seem like a complicated term, but Mr. Dalid explains it with wit and
brevity, “We will create a visual representation of an architectural project. Coming from technical drawings and
engineering plans, we create a picture of a project and relay it to our clients.” 3D Visualization was formerly
employed to visualize products like watches and cars, but it has since been adopted by the architecture world as
a standard in the architecture design process. Digital Mirage conjures a visual proof of concept, to demonstrate
how the building will look like. They speculate on how a building will thrive in the surrounding area, taking all
of the designer’s meticulous detail, and build it without breaking ground. Aside from the technical output, Mr.
Dalid also candidly shared a second unofficial objective, “We want our clients to fall in love with their projects.”
What Digital Mirage provides is a graphic expression of the architect’s effort and inspiration.
In an increasingly stimulated world, Digital Mirage creates visions that are both visually stunning and
theoretically precise. As they are in the business of visualization, Digital Mirage painstakingly recreates reality
for a more genuine simulation. “How does the sun shine on a particular space? How does the water reflect its
surroundings? How does the glass catch the light during specific times of day? How will the sky and the clouds
look like at a certain hour?” explains Mr. Dalid, “Our inspiration is our environment and how we can make it
better.”
A lot of research goes into this process. “We spend days studying the architecture and the design, and we
try to look for its best composition and other features of interest,” says Mr. Dalid. Digital Mirage take what’s
in the surrounding nature and uses them to highlight their project’s architectural design facets. Photographs
at different times of day to showcase the façade’s palettes. Varying angles to capture quirks of lighting and
sharpness of shadows. Wind patterns that dictate the density of the cloud cover. At the end of the project, Digital
Mirage will have created a concrete dream that lives and breathes. The final product can be so convincing that
architects can sometimes highlight design points for improvement.
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Park Central Towers

Ayala Land Premier

The Veranda
Alveo Land Corporation
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Ayala Malls
Bay Area
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Vermosa
Ayala Land

Oak Harbor Residences

DMCi Homes
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The Gentry Residences

Alveo Land Corporation

The Turn

Mr. Dalid confesses that he feels a swell

of pride whenever he visits a building
that his team once visualized. “One time
I went to Singapore and I just took a walk,
taking photos of former projects.” Mr.
Dalid likes to reminisce about what they
went through to visualize the project—
their team’s long hours, extended
overtimes, and months of late nights just
to meet the client’s specifications. But
once you see the project get erected, Mr.
Dalid shares, it’s more than worth it, “It’s
good to see those buildings rise knowing
you’ve been a part of that project.”

Though they are stringing success

after success, Mr. Dalid has his sights on
grander scales. ‘Township visualization’
is their industry’s Holy Grail. Instead
of visualizing a single building, the
chosen firm receives the opportunity
of crafting their own cityscape. It’s like
SimCity, “The client will just give us a
master plan. A footprint. A concept of
the township. And that’s it.” The task
of detailing the township and mapping
out the lay of the land will fall onto
Digital Mirage themselves. No longer
working within the dimensions of their
assigned blueprints, Digital Mirage’s
township concepts really highlight the
cumulative creativity of the entire team.
The designs run the gamut of futuristic
and speculative and understated and chic.
Here in empire building is when Digital
Mirage has free reign. Mr. Dalid views
these projects as “incredibly challenging
but also incredibly rewarding.”

Aside from metropolitan sprawls

and modern boroughs, Mr. Dalid hopes
that his dream project for Digital Mirage
will be realized in the future. And this
dream project is no less than a national
icon. Australia has its Sydney Opera
House. Saudi Arabia has its Burj Khalifa.
Malaysia has its Petronas Tower. For
Digital Mirage, to be a part of that future
project, to permanently change how
the world sees the Philippines, will be
nothing short of a triumph.
April - June 2018
Trends and Stories

Botanika Nature Residences

Filigree

Filinvest City
Filinvest Alabang Inc.
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Marigold at Navapark
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Evo City
Alveo Land Corporation

Filinvest City
Filinvest Alabang Inc.
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Aerial View from Legaspi Makati

Alveo Land Corporation

The Gentry Residences

Alveo Land Corporation
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Residential Villa

Cebu Exchange
ArthaLand
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The Prestige

Much like his company’s unique approach on architecture,

Mr. Dalid’s vision for Digital Mirage’s future is nothing
illusory. Even as artwork and technology progress at a
breakneck speed, the minds of Digital Mirage will obtain the
necessary tools to keep the pace. Armed with cutting edge
tech and skills honed with research and experience, Digital
Mirage is at the forefront of architectural visualization,
transforming their tricks to suit the changing times. But
at the core of it, Digital Mirage’s output is only as good as
their team—the spectrum of expertise provided by Digital
Mirage’s crew of thinkers and creatives, “A computer is just
a box. Our clients before asked us what computers we’re
using—how many we’re using. I told him, ‘Your question
should ask how good my Team is.’ A computer is just a tool.”

The last thing Mr. Dalid showed me was a highly-

detailed simulation of a current project. Gone are the scale
models made of cardboard, colored acetates, and green
felt made to look like grass. The simulation was precisely
rendered and fully interactive, accessible via a mobile device.
Swipe the screen to view the building from every possible
angle. Change the times to see what it looks like at night. Tap
to view the surrounding locations of interest. A voice pipes
in to describe the building’s features. Clouds dot the blue Clark Global City
Udenna Development Corp.
sky. Sunlight lens-flares at the top floor. This is the future of
the architectural design visualization process. Look closely.
Don’t blink. Blink and you’ll miss it. D+C

Residential Interior Design

AIR architecture interior renovation
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Filinvest City
Filinvest Alabang Inc.

Torre Lorenzo Malate

Torre Lorenzo Devt. Corp
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• Engr. Maria Catalina Estamo–Cabral, PhD

• Ar. Liza Morales-Crespo, UAP, LEED AP, AIA
• Ar. Cecilia Cayman-Gamana, UAP, ASEAN Architect

WOMEN IN
DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION Throughout history, construction labor has always been viewed
by public and the industry itself as a job for male. However, the
construction industry expands, thus, diverse range of important jobs
evolved aside from physical labor. Women arise in fulfilling different
types of management roles in construction.

words

Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz

April - June 2018
Cover Story
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I

CREATING
HISTORY FOR
WOMEN IN
CONSTRUCTION
UNDERSECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
Engr. Maria Catalina Estamo–Cabral, PhD
April - June 2018
Cover Story

A
n epitome of strong, modern Filipina with unshakeable determination and
fierce dynamism.

USec. Maria Catalina E. Cabral, PhD proved that women have progressed
in various industries that were dominated by men. She is the first female
rank-and-file employee who has reached the level of Undersecretary in the
hierarchy of officials in the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH). USec. Cabral was able to reach the second highest position in the
Department through hard work, determination and perseverance.

She finished her primary and secondary

education from Holy Trinity Academy. Usec.
Cabral graduated at the University of the
East with the degree in Bachelor of Science
in Civil Engineering. Dr. Usec. Cabral has
three (3) Masters Degrees and two (2)
Doctorate Degrees in the field of Business
Management, Economics and Public
Administration. She later earned her degrees
in Master in Business Administration, Doctor
of Philosophy in Business Management and
Doctor in Public Administration from Manuel
L. Quezon University. Further on, Usec.
Cabral also gained her Master in Economics
from Lyceum of the Philippines in 2007
and her last Master’s Degree in Strategic
Business Economics at the University of Asia
and the Pacific in 2015. At present, she is
taking another Doctorate Degree on Urban
and Regional Planning at the University of
the Philippines. She has attended several
local and international scholarships and
trainings, and is a frequently invited resource
speaker here and abroad.
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PROPOSED
PANGUIL BAY
BRIDGE
City of Tangub in
Misamis Occidental
and Municipality of
Tubod in Lanao del
Norte
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As DPWH Undersecretary for Planning
and Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
Service, Usec. Cabral is in-charge of
overseeing the development of strategic
and priority plans and programs of the
Department including implementation of
PPP projects.
She is the National President and first
female highest leader of the Philippine
Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), which
is again, exemplifying the role of women
in infrastructure. She is also an active
member of Road Engineering Association
of the Philippines (REAP) and the
American Society for Civil Engineers-
Philippine Group.
“I hope that I inspire other
female civil engineers out
there that you, too, can
do it. Never shall we be
treated less than our male
counterparts, and that we
are now respected in an
industry dominated by
them.”
She…
… was inspired by her dad to become a Civil Engineer.
“During my childhood, I remember, I was fascinated on how
structures are built such as high-rise buildings, roads, bridges,
and others. My dad was a Civil Engineer and he was the one who
started the construction of Makati Medical Center. He died when
I was still in my elementary school. He didn’t live long to see the
completion of the Makati Medical Center. We have a painting
of that structure when it was still undergoing construction.
Vaguely, I remember him telling me there are only three of the
same paintings and he owned one of them. Every time I look at it
in our apartment house during my childhood, I knew for sure, I
wanted to become like my dad.”
… was a working student.
“This fascination was further bolstered by the workplace of my
mother who incidentally was working then in the Department
of Public Works and Highways. After my dad died, she single-
handedly raised us, her three children, and with no other helper
to mind us, she occasionally brought us in her place of work.
There, at DPWH, while my mom was working as a Clerk, I was
playing with her office mates, many of them were engineers,
tinkering with their tools, like rulers, slide rule T-square, etc, as
there were no desktop computers back then. In college, I became
a working student. At the age of 18, I started working at DPWH
while getting my Civil Engineering degree. I worked from 8AM
to 5PM and went to evening classes. My Saturdays and Sundays
were for Laboratory classes. What I earned then helped a lot in
supporting my college education.”
… started from the bottom way up to where she is today.
“I began from the bottom of the ranks so to speak as Civil
Engineering Aide. I started my first Master’s Degree right after
I got my license as Civil Engineer. I struggled, too, because
that was still the time that a woman civil engineer is not yet
acceptable in world dominated by men. But, I was more
motivated by the seemingly non-acceptance of my presence in
their workplace. I worked hard to show my mettle. I studied and
I studied and I studied.
With God’s graces, I was promoted to where I am today.
The good thing is – I know the feeling of those in the bottom
ranks because once in my life, I was in their shoes, trying to build
my career as a Civil Engineer.”
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As a Civil Engineer

What inspired you to become a Civil Engineer?

“My inspiration was my Dad. Being exposed to the work place
of my mom during my early age, I knew then I want to build What is the most important factor that do you consider in your
structures. I was amazed how these structures create impact designs?
to the lives of people. Like if we don’t have roads and bridges, “Structural integrity, no if’s, no but’s. Non-negotiable. These
how will people move? With no houses, buildings, airports, structures should reach, if not outlast, their design life.”
hospitals and schools, how are we going to develop as a
nation?”
What is the most memorable project that you were part of?
“When I was working with the Asian Development Bank
What is the best thing about working as a Civil Engineer? What
Project Management Office, we were able to open new roads in
do you enjoy most being one?
the hinterlands of Mindanao, “where angels fear to tread.”
“When I am able to conceptualize something in my mind, then
Through these roads and bridges that we built, we were
that idea was developed and built, and you see that people
able to provide access to our fellow Filipinos, particularly, the
benefit a lot from it and it helps them improve their lives, that
Muslim communities, to the outside world of trade, commerce
is something. I can also get to interact with many people across
and industries, as well as educational institutions.
sectors: from the planners to the workers, from laborers to the
The recently completed NAIA Expressway is also a
constructors. It is not just one sector of society that you get to
memorable project for me. I am sure most people have used or
interact with.
are using that Expressway. We got a lot of criticisms when we
In times of calamities and disasters, when we go to ground
started the project, but that really is a very good project.
Zero and assess the structural integrity of the damaged
I am very excited with the DPWH flagship projects that I am
structures, you have this feeling that Civil Engineers play a very
currently involved with right now like the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La
important role in nation building. You get to be proud of being a
Union Expressway, Skyway Stage 3, NLEX SLEX Connector,
Civil Engineer yourself.”
Cavite-Laguna Expressway, Central Luzon Link Expressway,
Quezon-Bicol Expressway, among others.”
What motivates you?
“My passion in turning around the lives of the people,
Are there any future projects that you are looking forward to?
making an impact in their lives, especially the marginalized,
“We have many big-ticket projects in the pipe line. Because our
through these infrastructures. Knowing that somehow, the
country is an archipelago, I dream to see islands linked by long
infrastructures that we built changed their lives for the better.”
bridges.
I now visualize the island of Luzon be connected with the
What is your overall career objective?
island of Mindanao… Hmmm… maybe you are now asking
“I am happy where I am now. I am happy to contribute HOW?
something that will make a difference in the lives of everyone.
Luzon shall be connected to the Visayas with the
No matter how small. No matter how trivial to others. I know in
construction of a bridge connecting Sorsogon in Bicol and
my heart I can say to my Creator, ‘I have made a difference.”
Samar crossing the San Bernardino strain, then, of course, Samar
and Leyte through the San Juanico bridge, then, we will build
a bridge between San Ricardo in Southern Leyte to Lipata in
Surigao City in Mindanao crossing Surigao Strait.
I now visualize a bridge connecting Cebu and Bohol.
I now visualize the island of Panay be connected with the
island of Negros through the island of Guimaras.
These are my dreams as of the moment.
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CAVITE LAGUNA
EXPRESSWAY

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NAIA EXPRESSWAY

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“Now more than ever, we

On Philippine Design and Construction Industry…

What is the greatest triumph of the Philippine Design and Construction Industry
are at the forefront of this
at present?
Infrastructure Revolution.
“For the first time, our Government is spending 6.3% this year of its GDP in
public infrastructure. That’s 1.097 trillion pesos – the highest in the last 47 years
and unprecedented even in the past 6 administrations.
I take pride in the fact that
The Construction industry is one of the biggest contributor to our National Civil Engineers are one
Economy. In 2016 alone, it has contributed around P1 trillion in profits for the
economy and provided jobs to around 3.4 million workers of the industry.
of the major actors in this
We should also be proud of the Civil Engineers in this Era of Infrastructure
Revolution. Filipino men and women civil engineers are now being engaged historic Revolution.”
anywhere in the world. They are now constructing magnificent landmarks
everywhere. That we are globally recognized professionals in the design and
construction industry.

Now more than ever, we are at the forefront of this Infrastructure Revolution.
I take pride in the fact that Civil Engineers are one of the major actors in this
historic Revolution. And as I always say to my fellow engineers, let’s take
advantage of this opportunity–to-play a key role in the country’s infrastructure
development and deliver what we all have been waiting for: an infrastructure
landscape worthy for the Philippines to be called the next ASIAN tiger.”

How do you foresee the construction industry in the country in the next 10 1-3
years? TARLAC–PANGASINAN–LA UNION
EXPRESSWAY
“Let’s not wait for the next ten years. Let’s build tomorrow today. Because we
build not just for us. We build for our children and their children and their
children’s children. Now that we have all the resources – wear brimming with
talent, and our leaders are decisive, so let’s Build, Build, Build today.”
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Having rocked by crises and natural catastrophes in the recent years, how
would these phenomena change the Philippine design and construction
industry?

“The Department of Public Works and Highways is now focusing on this

challenge. The challenge of building resilient structures. This is also a challenge
posed to members of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers.

What do you mean by resilient structures, you may ask.

Let me cite an example, we have come up with structural designs that can
stand these natural catastrophes. Example is the school building. The design of
school buildings can withstand at least the wind velocity of 250 kilometers per
hour.

Even in roads and bridges too. We came up with structural designs that are
more resilient to these calamities and other catastrophes. We have upgraded our
Standards and Specifications and are also updating the National Building Code
to address climate change adaption and mitigation measures. PICE has been
active in the discussion of the proposed New Building Code.

I cannot overemphasize the need to build livable, sustainable and resilient

communities.”
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“Do it with passion or not at all. If
you can’t figure out your purpose,
figure out your passion and it will
lead right into your purpose.”
2 Perspective. Patience and Perseverance.
3
Leaving a Mark
How would you want people to remember you?
“I am a proud mom and I am a proud Civil Engineer. I have
made a difference”. That should be my epitaph.
I hope that I inspire other female civil engineers out there
that you, too, can do it. Never shall we be treated less than
our male counterparts, and that we are now respected in an
industry dominated by them.”
Students and young civil engineers look up to you and want
to achieve things that you have now, for sure. What advice
can you give them to succeed in their chosen field?
“I have 4Ps as my guiding principles in life. Passion.
Passion – Do it with passion or not at all. If you can’t
figure out your purpose, figure out your passion and it will
lead right into your purpose.
Perspective – I have learned that two people can look at
the exact same thing and see something totally different.
Therefore, open your minds and keep on learning. Never
stop learning. You are never too old to learn.
Patience and Perseverance – Lahat ng bagay
pinaghihirapan, pinagsusumikapan. Sabi nga Walang
kakahantungan ang bagay na minadali. Rome was not built
overnight.
Finally, be grounded. Don’t be cocky. Because there is
always someone better than you.”
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THE GAME
CHANGER
HER GREENOVATIVE
TOUCH OF
ECOTECTURE
Ar. Liza Morales-Crespo, UAP, LEED AP, AIA
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A
s the society accepts the fact that women bring
diverse mindsets into play, woman of today
proves that they don’t just contribute to the
industry, but rather, they light their own torch,
illuminate the life of others, while paving their
own way to success. Ar. Liza Morales-Crespo
changed the game of the architecture industry
as she leads the way to greener paths of the future.

She graduated Cum Laude from the

University of the Philippines College
of Architecture in 1995 and ranked 6th
place in the PRC Licensure Exam for
Architecture. Ar. Liza is also a New
York State Licensed Architect. She
finished her Master in Architecture and
Urban Design (M.S.A.U.D) at Columbia
University in New York and her Master
in Infrastructure Planning (M.I.P.) at
New Jersey Institute of Technology,
Newark, New Jersey in 1999.She is
now pursuing her Certificate in Green
Building Design from the prestigious
Cooper Union in New York.
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Ar. Liza Morales-Crespo, principal of Liza Crespo Ecotecture, is an

architect with a focus on sustainable design. Her practice encompasses
a wide range of scales from residences, office buildings, to master plan
developments. For over two decades, she has worked on 5 star hotel
projects and luxury residential developments all over the world as
an associate at the award winning New York City firm, Brennan Beer
Gorman Architects.

In 2008, she was one of the first Filipino architects to be certified as

a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited
Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Aside from maintaining a practice in both New York and Manila, she
is also a sustainable design consultant and a professor of Architecture
at De La Salle University School of Design and Arts. She has delivered
numerous lectures and seminars to various organizations such as the
United Architects of the Philippines, Association of Structural Engineers
of the Philippines, Philippine Concrete Industry Association, architecture
schools and various multinational corporations.

She…

… was a nerd.
“I was always curious as a child. I loved to read. I would be cooped up in
my room reading during the summer. I was a nerd who loved to hang
out in the library. The few times I did venture out as a child, I would play
with my cousins and my two brothers, who hated having their older
sister hanging out with them. I wasn't really a dolls and dresses kind of
girl. I played basketball with my brothers, and wrestled with them. That
was probably why it wasn't that difficult for me to work in a field that's
predominantly male. I was comfortable being around the opposite sex.”

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…is a lifelong learner.
ALAB
Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City “I was a very diligent student. I never skipped school. I never got called
to the principal's office. I really did enjoy school and learning new things.
This restaurant puts a fun twist to traditional Filipino
I call myself as a lifelong learner. Every year, I make it a point to learn
cuisine and this is also manifest in the interior design.
something new. One year, I enrolled in a wine appreciation (road to
Various references to memories of Filipino childhood such
being a sommelier) class. This year, I'm trying to learn about mindfulness
as jackstones, the large spoon and fork etc. are scattered
through meditation. On my bucket list of things to learn French,
throughout the various spaces.
completing an MBA course, etc.”

…values respect as what her parents taught her.

“It was a lot of trial and error along the way. It was an uphill climb,but
3
one thing that my parents taught me is to treat everyone with respect,
Quezon City Residence
whether they are clients or construction workers. People will remember
Quezon City
who treated them well. And that has proven extremely helpful, as
Use of sustainable wood throughout as well as Big Ass Fans building a good reputation takes a long time and that stays with you
to circulate air throughout the space, helps ensure that this forever.”
home scores green points.
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As an Architect…

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What inspired you to become an Architect?
“My family has always been involved in the field of
construction. I knew that I loved the excitement of things
sprouting out of the ground from nothing, so becoming an
architect was a no-brainer. I had a very active imagination.
As a young child, I always conjured up these beautiful
spaces in my head. To me, they were real.”

What is the best thing about working as an Architect?

What do you enjoy most being one?
“As an architect, it's almost like you're the conductor of a
symphony orchestra. Working with different consultants
and contractors, and making sure that everyone is aligned
with regards to delivering the project the way our client
envisioned it.
What I enjoy most about being an architect is that I love
how there's no such thing as a typical day. It could vary from
doing client presentations,sketching and designing spaces in
my studio, meeting with my project team,getting my shoes
dirty on the field, or going on a buying trip overseas. For
someone like me with ADHD, I need that constant change
of pace.”

What motivates you?

“In my entire career spanning more than two decades, I am
fortunate that I've only had two extremely difficult clients.
All the others eventually become friends and refer us to
other friends. I think this is the best testament for the kind
of work we do. Seeing our clients happy when the project
is turned over to them makes it all worthwhile. Whenever 2

I am invited to lecture or give an inspirational talk to

students entering this field, I always remind them that their
motivation should not be financial. We work long hours and
it is extremely challenging at times, and if your only reason
for doing this is money, you won't last. Passion is key.”

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ANTIPOLO RESIDENCE
Antipolo, Rizal
Sustainable design strategies were implemented
throughout such as the tri-level atrium which
allows daylight to filter thru all the spaces.

3-4
FERSAL MAKATI
Makati Avenue, Makati City
For this budget boutique hotel , minimalism is
more than just a design aesthetic, but a means of
reducing the hotel’s carbon footprint.
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“We work long hours

and it is extremely
challenging at times,
and if your only reason
for doing this is money,
you won't last. Passion
is key.”

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FUNDAMENTAL COFFEE
Makati City
Polished concrete floors, fixtures with exposed
piping, perforated metals lend an industrial vibe to
this third wave coffee shop in the heart of Makati.
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What is your overall career objective?

“I would like to be able to impart my
knowledge to the new generation of architects.
Mentoring has always been something I was
interested in. The mentor actually gains as
much as the mentee from the whole experience.
Listening is always a useful skill to have.

What is the most important factor that do you

consider in your designs?
“The Client. We make sure we're not tied to any
particular style or look and we don't impose
any in particular to a Client. We dialogue with
our client.”

What is the most memorable project that you

were part of?
“The Public Safety Savings and Loan
Association Inc. Headquarters on EDSA. That
was one of my first building projects in Manila
when I first started in my own practice. It
was memorable on so many different levels:
first,the fact that my Clients were genuinely
interested in creating a sustainable building
on EDSA. It wasn't a mere press release for
them,unlike other people who use it as a
marketing gimmick. They wanted something
iconic on EDSA. A lot of the interventions we
introduced to make it sustainable haven't been
tested yet. It was daunting, but challenges
are what make life interesting. And to see the
building built and doing what it was designed
to do was really amazing.”

Are there any future projects that you are

looking forward to?
“I think I've worked on a lot of interesting
projects of varying scale and complexity. In
that aspect, I believe I have been blessed. My
dream project is to write a book. Something
that would allow me to share all my failures
and lessons learned over the years. That still
remains on my bucket list.”
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Woman of Design and Construction

For you, what personal characteristics are necessary

“I would like to be
to be a successful Architect?
“Grit. Professional ethics is something that is rare these days. Sadly, I
remembered as an architect
hear of people who are tempted by material rewards at the expense of
compromising their integrity and professionalism. It really is difficult to
who made people re-think
say no sometimes. That's why you have to hold on to your professional
values. It will constantly be tested.” their notions about how the
Is it different to be a woman in construction
built environment should be.
today than it was ten years ago?
“I see more and more women architects these days which is a welcome
I want to be someone who
change. When I was in architecture school, the ratio was like 2:5 where
men outnumber the women. Now, I think it's close to being equal. triggered questions as opposed
And when I say ‘equal’, I don't mean it purely statistically. Women
in construction are now treated as equals by their peers, and it is no to providing answers.”
longer rare to find women in positions of leadership.”

You are already considered as one of the most successful architects in

the country. Are there still some goals you want to pursue?
1
“I would like to patent a product that could be used all over the world…
something that would make buildings greener. I am in the process of
trying to do that now, and hopefully soon I would be able to finish it.”

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What is the greatest triumph of the Philippine Design and

Construction Industry at present?
“Philippine design has gone through this identity crisis for the longest
time. Slowly, we are coming into our own and forging our identity
and making a mark in the global design scene. This has started with
product and furniture design, I am hoping that this effect would ripple
across the different disciplines, as well.
Our resiliency and creativity as a culture comes across through our
design, as well. It is quite amazing to see all these artists and designers
venturing into different mediums and exploring different materials
which were never used before.”

Leaving a Mark

How would you want people to remember you?

“I would like to be remembered as an architect who made people
re-think their notions about how the built environment should be. I
want to be someone who triggered questions as opposed to providing
answers.”

Students and young architects look up to you and want to achieve

things that you have now, for sure. What advice can you give them to
succeed in their chosen field?
“Trust your instinct! But at the same time, be humble enough to listen to
those who have more experience than you.”
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ORTIGAS PENTHOUSE
Pasig City
Using reclaimed wood for the
stairs and various furniture,
creating a layout that ensures
daylight in all the living spaces,
and utilising low energy
Haiku ceiling fans for cooling
throughout, makes this home
sustainable.
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PRESS CAFE
Rockwell Center, Makati City
This cafe within a bookstore makes
sure that the love of books takes
centerstage: the ceiling is inspired by
origami with this folded planes, and
the counter is made up of books.

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PSSLAI BUILDING
EDSA , Quezon City
The first green building on
Edsa, the clients mandate was
to make it iconic to herald the
organisation’s growth in the
finance sector.

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Liza Crespo Ecotecture
Liza Crespo Ecotecture is leading the industry
toward a greener, more sustainable future.
From the combination of the words “Eco”,
which refers to the environment, and “tecture”,
which is part of the word Architecture, Liza
Crespo Ecotecture opened the eyes of the
architecture industry to the importance of Green
Architecture.
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3
From development to completion, LCE's team expertly
navigates each stage of your space's evolution. Whether a
building or residence, open space or interior, each project is
personally designed and overseen by Design Director Liza
Crespo. LCE believes that architectural sustainability goes far
beyond choosing eco-friendly building materials or construction
processes. It also means maintaining sustainability of action,
consciousness, and attention.
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GREEN PASTURES
Eastwood, Quezon City
For this organic, farm to table concept
dining establishment, it is important that the
design of its space echoes its principles of
sustainability.

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LCP BOUTIQUE
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
This luxury retail store features opulence in
the muted tones of its interiors accented with
brass details.
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BREAKING
THROUGH
LEADERSHIP
TAKING HER LEAD
IN CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
Ar. Cecilia Cayman-Gamana, UAP, ASEAN Architect
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T
here are many reasons why women are making
significant rise in the industry: a woman’s
attention to detail, organization and negotiation
skills, emotional intelligence, and more. Indeed,
women empowerment is more visible in the
management side of construction industry. One
proof of this is Ar. Cecilia Cayman-Gamana.

As an active member of the United

Architects of the Philippines (UAP),
Ar. Cecil is the current Chairperson of
UAP Committee of Private Practice,
and held several positions including
the presidency at UAP-Quezon City
Silangan Chapter and Regional District
Director for UAP District A3. She is also
the UAP Deputy Chairman of Special
Committee on APEC Architects, ASEAN
Architects, and Global Practice. As
acknowledgment of her dedication to
the organization, Ar. Cecil have received
recognitions from UAP including UAP
National Awards for Best District
Director Fiscal Year 2016-2017,
Presidential Award of Merit, Regional
Director A3 District Fiscal Year 2016-
2017, and Award of Recognitions for
different positions held, to name a few.
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“Whether big or small, we 1

consider all our projects

memorable because in every
project, we continue to learn
more.”

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EL NIDO GARDENS HOTEL
El Nido, Palawan

El Nido Gardens Hotel is an ongoing project with a 6,200 sqm

five (5) storey resort hotel that adapts the tropical sensibilities
of Southeast Asian living located in El Nido, Palawan. Each 52
hotel room were carefully planned to fit the needs of tourists
and travelers alike. along with the hotel rooms are the double 2
volume lobby, dining restaurant, wellness activity center, multi
purpose room and roof deck bar with viewing deck. Every
minute detail is taken into consideration to make certain
that beauty and function come together for the comfort and
enjoyment of the hotel guests.

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THE ATRIUM - TACLOBAN
Tacloban, Leyte

The Atrium is a proposed nine (9) – storey hotel and multi-

purpose events venue strategically located in the heart of
Tacloban City. The project has 30 hotel rooms and includes an
ample space for main banquet hall with 500 person seating
capacity, four (4) function rooms for conferences and business
meetings, a grand reception lobby, and a restaurant café. The
design of the building is inspired by the timeless beauty and
elegance of Neoclassical Architecture to satisfy the aspirations
of the Owner. It has a total gross floor area of 4350.00 sqm

3
CUI MIXED-USE BUILDING
Catbalogan, Samar

This building is a four (4) - storey with mezzanine mixed use

building located at Catbalogan City, Samar. The ground floor
is allotted for commercial spaces. The second and third floors
are allotted for office spaces. The fourth floor is utilized as
the residence of the owner of the building. This Modern Asian
structure is given a combination of horizontal and vertical
exterior finish through the fins complemented with large
window panels.
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Born and raised in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, Ar. Cecil, as what her friends and colleagues call her, graduated from Mapua Institute
of Technology College of Architecture in 1993. At present, she is the Partner Architect at Robert S. Sac Architectural Design, Vice
President for Project Development at RSAC & Associates, Inc., and the Principal Architect at ARCSpace Architectural Design Solution.

Aside from being a registered Architect in the country, Ar. Cecil was one of the first Filipino architects to be certified as an
ASEAN Architect. This certification facilitates the mobility of architectural professionals within Association of South East Asian
Nation members and enhances information exchange in order to promote adoption of best practices on standards of architectural
education, professional practices and qualifications. Soon, Ar. Cecil will also be conferred as an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) Architect. The APEC Architect Project is intended to facilitate the provision of architectural services between participating
economies around the Pacific Rim. Ar. Cecil was a delegate for the 12th Asian Congress of Architects in Beijing, China last 2006, and
13th Architects Regional Council Asia Forum in Chang Mai Thailand last 2005. She is also the Deputy Congress Director of the first
and second ASEAN Architects Congress.
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She…

… was a cheerful kid who loves art.

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“I love to play. I had a huge imagination. I loved to draw and I read
a lot, too. Like most kids, I had my ups and downs and its best to
remember good old days and forget the things went wrong. But I
think, I would have classified myself as a happy kid. I was blessed to
have good parents, and I’m sure that made a huge difference.”

… was influenced by his grandfather to take Architecture.

“I am an average but determined student. Being an architect wasn’t
really my dream course. I really wanted to take Fine Arts, but my
grandfather influenced me in choosing my course. He was working
as the Legal Officer at Mapua Institute of Technology and encouraged
me to study in Manila. I eventually chose Architecture since, I guess,
it is the closest course to Fine Arts.”

…was able to rise through her curiosity.

“I had a mix of everything when I started. Full of hopes yet with a
lot of fear. I am excited but the same time, anxious, curious, and had
many questions.”

As an Architect…

What inspired you to become an Architect?

“I am more of influenced rather than inspired. It was my grandfather
who played a major role in influencing me to take up Architecture.”

What is the best thing about working as an Architect?

What do you enjoy most being one?
“The best thing is being a part of making into reality the dreams and
aspirations of your clients. I can also express myself into my designs
while helping my clients visualize their own dreams.”

What motivates you?

“More than the challenges, it is my family’s well-being.”

What is the most important factor that do you

consider in your designs?
“The very important factor and in fact, our design philosophy, is to
listen to what our clients have to say and interpret it in our design to
their level of satisfaction and appreciation. What is most important is
we make our clients happy.”
What is the most memorable project that you were part of?
“Every project is memorable and unique. No project is similar or lesser
in terms of value and importance. Whether big or small, we consider
all our projects memorable because in every project, we continue to
learn more.”
Are there any future projects that you are looking forward to?
“For me, it doesn’t matter what project comes along. I always make
sure that I put my heart into every project I handle. I just hope that
there is a continuous flow of projects for me and my team. And
maybe, a shoot in the moon wish, a project with no budget limitation.”
1
G.I.U. COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Catbalogan City, Samar
A modern mixed-use building, of five levels including mezzanine, that
utilizes aluminum composite panels, glass, steel and concrete. The
ground floor features commercial spaces with mezzanine floor. The
second floor is also for commercial spaces and the third floor occupies
the Owner’s bachelor pad. It has a total gross floor area of 372.00 sqm.
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PROPOSED 7 STOREY MIXED USE BUILDING
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Located in Tuguegarao City, featuring a slim and chic design this modern
edifice comprises of 4 office floors and 3 residential floors and a covered
roof deck that will serve as a function area with a total of 1,300sqm. will
soon change the neighborhood and perhaps the skyline of this city.
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SAV RESIDENCES - PROPOSED
MULTISTOREY APARTMENT BUILDING
Gen. Capinpin St.
Near to its completion as of this date is a seven (7)
storey apartment situated in San Antonio Village
in Pasig City, that will be housing fifty (50) rentable
residential units, a parking area and a penthouse
residential unit. The apartment building's design is
inspired by overlapping blocks strategically used for
defining the spaces and giving privacy between the
units. Cross ventilation is used as a design strategy,
by using windows at the end of the hallways and
also by providing an air well to have a better air
circulation inside the building. The 4 bedroom unit
occupying the whole 7th floor is for the exclusive use
of the building owner.
SAMAR COLLEGE - HRM BUILDING
Catbalogan, Samar
The Samar College Hotel and Restaurant Management
Building with a total gross floor areaof 1550.00 sqm., is
a new development within the compound of the Samar
Colleges locatedin Catbalogan City, Samar. The development
called for a two (2) interconnected five (5)-storey buildings
one of which is a new structure and the other was an
existing two-storey edifice that was retrofitted and
renovated, both new and existing to meet the needs of the
growing requirement for classrooms and the demand for
a Hotel and Restaurant Management course. This new
development generated eight (8) new classrooms, deans’
offices, faculty rooms, a laboratory restaurant/bar with
kitchen, and 11 spacious laboratory hotel rooms intended
both for learningand lodging.
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Woman of Design and Construction

For you, what personal characteristics are necessary to be a successful Architect?

“Actually, it’s a combination of many assets, talents, and character: Tough, considerate,
patient, passionate, and flexible. One must be smart enough to know when and how to
apply or use these characteristics to their advantage.”

What is the biggest challenge of being a female professional in this industry?

“I really don’t find it as a challenge but more of the other way around. It is an advantage,
to be honest. In construction management where I am focusing now, you have to deal
with a lot of things. As they say, we, females can handle with grace, and we are good in
multi-tasking, as well.”

Is it different to be a woman in construction today than it was ten years ago?

“Not much different except that we are now more visible and empowered.”

You are already considered as one of the most successful architects

in the country. Are there still some goals you want to pursue?
“Just continue doing my work with the same love and passion.”

For you, what is Construction management? What are the most important
elements to be successful in the industry of construction management?
“Construction Management in general is a professional service that uses specialized,
project management techniques to superintend the planning, coordinating, and building
of a project from conception to completion. For us in Robert Sac Architectural Design and
RSAC & Associates, Inc, Construction Management is ensuring that a project is completed
within the allocated budget, turned-over on schedule, and is completed safely.

Construction Management to be effective should be:

• Systematic. Great outputs can be achieved by means of plan of action.
• Scientific. Through the application of scientific methods to the analysis of
operations, we can discover the best methods of performing the operation.
• Humanistic. It has been proven many times that good human relations pay off
through cooperation and coordination leading to greater accomplishments

To be a successful construction manager, one must have sense of leadership, good

communication & negotiation skills, team & risk management, and systematic approach.
Construction management requires skills, expertise,and experience and must combine all
these into good practice in order to be successful.”

Leaving a Mark

How would you want people to remember you?

“A jolly good fellow. I just want them to remember the plain and simple me. A product of
hardwork and determination.”

“I always make Students and young architects look up to you and want to achieve things that you have
now, for sure. What advice can you give them to succeed in their chosen field?

sure that I put my “They must continue to learn, adapt to changes, be flexible, work with a happy heart, and
most of all, cultivate the virtue of professionalism and integrity. Be determined. With that,

heart into every success follows.” D+C

project I handle.”
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Trends
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Lean Karl Duanan
images
Sunil Patil and Associates

Left

GREEN SCREEN:
The circuit house is designed
following all passive
strategies of planning,
fenestration, and zoning.

VVIP Circuit House Right

The VIP entryway is designed
with a grand porch and a
Sunil Patil and Associates designs a helipad on top.

sustainable and green building

“Sustainability” has become the common concept of numerous disciplines of various industries
in the past few years. The reason for its popularity in the field of architecture is to design and
construct a sustainable living environment, one that would inhale development but still exhale
ample amounts of clean air to its surroundings.

As green technologies advance at monumental pace, architects around the world are
following suit, offering progressively innovative interpretations of sustainable trends. Practices
like Sunil Patil and Associates are leading the charge in India with their green design philosophies
applied to the VVIP Circuit House, a government public building that bagged them a 5-Star GRIHA
Certification.

The project site is located in Pune - political hub for western Maharashtra in India. The
Circuit House accommodates the VIP authorities and serves as a hub for government authorities’
political meetings, discussions, and conferences. The project is mainly divided into two parts:
accommodation provided by the guest suites, and the public areas which are the conference and
meeting hall facilities, dining, reception, VIP and visitor’s waiting areas.
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The circular mass in the conference room and glass bridges are
connecting passage between north & south wings. Pergolas are
designed in such a way that it creates shadows over the courtyard.

Project Technology

The Circuit House attempts to minimize its carbon footprints by closely monitoring the number of resources
consumed in the building's construction, and its use and operation through the following technologies:

• Primarily being a RCC structure, the Circuit house
makes use of steel in its structure to achieve slender
columns and to span longer distances.
• The exterior walls are exposed RCC walls for which
self-compacted concrete was used. Glenium B 276 was
used as an admixture to achieve the same.
• Up-to 35% of fly ash was used in concrete and mortar.
• The use of AAC blocks as infill for non-structural
walls helped to reduce the dead load on the building.
• One of the key features of this building is the steel
trussed bridge which helps to span longer, without
the help of intermediate supports.
• Use of composite structures to avoid large numbers of
intermediate tie beams.
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Architect Sunil Patil

“Architecture shall
adhere to its time, the
era, in which it is built.”
- Ar. Sunil Patil

Design

Sunil Patil and Associates believes that architecture

determines the period of different civilizations.

In last two decades, India has seen post-modernist

architecture become detrimental to the growth of its
own architectural style. Their government buildings
are still following the lavish and detailed Old European
architectural styles. Considering the country’s climate
and resources, this style is already unsustainable as it
consumes high energy because of the basic lacuna in the
planning and design. The Circuit House is an attempt
to calibrate this architectural style with the time and use.
Sunil Patil and Associates designed The Circuit House
with a contemporary vernacular architecture which
follows the vernacular ethos in architectural planning in
contemporary style.

Along with advance technologies and innovative

strategies to achieve energy efficiency, the focus of the
design is based on climate responsive architecture with
passive strategies for thermal and visual comfort.

The focal point of the building, the shaded courtyard

(with all passages around it leading to suites), is a highly
contemporary version of the old chowk of traditional
Wadas of Pune with interiors and landscape seamlessly
merging with architecture. It is well protected from sun yet
allowing plenty of natural ventilation.

The facade of the building responds to this

orientation. Transition spaces play a key role in achieving
thermal and visual comfort. Energy efficiency is achieved
in terms of lighting, water, HVAC and materials.

Heat gains heat and glare in the south facade are

curbed through terraces designed as a buffer between
A semi-open waiting area and the conference above connecting the inner and outer skin. Louvers are used to allow light and
passages at different levels are a part of the courtyard and the water achieve thermal environmental comfort.
body. These form the focal point of the building.
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Top
The building's interior
décor shows innovation
and originality, all
seamlessly integrated
with the architectural
style.

Middle
The dining area in the
VIP suite is well lit and
ventilated, with a grand
interior décor in harmony
with the architecture.

Bottom
The VIP suite's interior
décor is meant to be in
harmony with the green
architecture of the
building.
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Materials
Materials were chosen thoughtfully and procured locally.
• High-quality roof insulation to reduce heat
gains.
• AAC blocks as an infill to reduce the dead
load on the structure. This also bargained the
use of mortar and water during construction.
• Concrete and steel are the main materials
used for structure.
• Recycled ceramic tiles have been used for
flooring in suites. Granite has been used for
all common areas.
• With the exterior walls being exposed
RCC wall, 35% of fly ash was used while
preparing the mixture.
A conference room is
designed professionally,
with its oval table enhanced
through the ceiling details and
curve of its furniture.
• Exposed concrete is used as a permanent finish to
the building to avoid the repeated maintenance
requirement.
• Double glazed glass as been used in appropriate
places, hence reducing solar heat gain without
compromising on the admittance of daylight .
This helped to further reduce the load on air
conditioning.
• FSC-certified wood based materials and all low
VOC materials have been used in interior works.
• Louvered facades have been created which has
resulted in achieving the diffused natural lighting.
It has also enhanced the harmony between the
inner and outer environment.
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Top
The dining area is
spacious enough
for guests. It has a
grand view of the
neighboring golf
course on one side
and courtyard on the
other.

Bottom
The courtyard acts
as a micro climate
modifier, while the
pergolas create an
interesting play of
shades and shadows
throughout the day.
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From top to bottom,

left to right
• Master Plan
• Ground Floor
• Basement
• First Floor
• Second Floor
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From top to bottom

• Section AA
• Section BB
• Elevation: West Side
• Elevation: North Side
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Points Of Green Status

1. Strategic Orientation and Planning

The residential zone lies on the north and the south, where the
solar radiations can be cut with the help of shading devices.
So when occupied, the units allow good ventilation because
the harsh western sun does not affect the occupants directly.
The sun in the east side, which has dining area, CM and DCM
suites, is taken care of by the overhangs.
Moreover, unlike rooms in conventional hotels, all The
Circle House suites and conference rooms have operational
double glazed windows with low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
that the occupants can open during cool-weathered days.
Lastly, the building’s highly efficient HVAC system
(VRV) brings down the energy performance index (EPI) of the
building.

2. Tastefully-designed Water Bodies

Considering the hot and dry climate of Pune, Sunil Patil and 6. Good Water Management
Associates introduced water bodies in the project’s design for
Water management is done through various strategies. There
evaporative cooling. These water bodies also act as micro-
is reduction in irrigation water demand by 48%. 90% of hot
climate modifier and help in coiling of the public areas.
water demand is catered by heat pump based hot water
system. Efficient water fixtures have been used, resulting in
50% water conservation. Sewage treatment plant is installed
3. Climate Responsive Building Envelope
on site and the treated water is used for irrigation.
Each facade in The Circuit House is designed while taking
into consideration its orientation and function. The design
is based on solar passive, climate responsive architecture. 7. Transition Spaces
All the areas are naturally lit during the day and ventilated
The principal areas of the building maintain the desired
with shading devices designed to control glare and heat gain.
thermal comfort levels with the help of transition spaces.
Vertical and horizontal louvers have been used for south and
The suites on the south side have terraces on exterior façade,
west facade to cut the solar radiation.
leading to the courtyard. This sequential experience plays a
very important role in achieving comfort for its guests.

4. Use of Eco-Friendly Materials

In this project, AAC blocks have been used for walls to reduce 8. Energy Efficiency
dead load on the structure. These blocks are fixed together
52.81 % reduction in building energy performance index
with adhesives. Saving a lot of mortar and water during
is seen in The Circuit House’s design. 22 kilowatt-solar
construction. Recycled ceramic tiles have been used for
photovoltaic renewable energy plant is designed to cater more
flooring in suites, and granite has been used for all common
than 30% of artificial lighting. Heat pump-based water system
areas. Roof insulation and glass significantly reduced heat
are also installed in this project, reducing hot water demand to
gains. Utilization of fly ash in reinforced concrete and masonry
up to 90%. Air-conditioning is design with VRV system.
mortar is up to 35%. FSC-certified wood based materials and
all low VOC materials have been used in interior works. Building execution is done with all safety measures &
procedures, innovative green construction techniques, and
effective air and noise pollution control measures.
5. Passive Cooling Strategy

The Circuit House uses natural ventilation in the building’s

common areas, such as reception, waiting, and dining areas;
thereby reducing HVAC demand. This form of strategy limits
the total effect of the heat gain to provide the house’s interior
a temperature lower than that of the dry, humid, and hot
weather of Pune.
Saving The Lung
As our modern world’s architecture is already considered a
threat to our planet, architects, designers, and contractors have
to be conscious when developing the earth. We have to realize
that green and sustainable architecture goes beyond being
a trend, to being a measure meant to save our last lung, the
earth we live in. Sustainable green architecture should always
be the basic ethos for all the development. D+C
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Anthology Architecture
and Design Festival
Manila 2018
Anthology Architecture and Design
Festival 2018 gathers top architecture
and design professionals worldwide in
celebration of Social Architecture

Full house at the

Anthology Architecture and Design Festival 2018 brings together top architecture and design
opening of Anthology
professionals from all over the world in search of developing an architecture that promotes Architecture and Design
a network of inclusive barrier-free spaces that engage communities and their people with Festival Manila 2018
the theme Social Architecture. Over 6,000 architecture and design professionals, students,
and enthusiasts toured the grounds of Fort Santiago and Plaza Moriones, Intramuros, Manila
to join the three-day festivities at Anthology Architecture and Design Festival Manila 2018.
Covering more than five-hectare Fort Santiago and Plaza Moriones, the festivities include
lectures, dialogues, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and activity booths. “Hopefully we
can make architecture more important, we can make architecture matter, and we can have a
more Social Architecture that would serve the country better and hopefully Architecture can
have a bigger voice in nation building.” Said William Ti Jr., Festival Director.
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Alexander Furunes of Eriksson Furunes, Billy Kwan of One Bite
Design Studio, and Sudrashan Khadka Jr serve as jury at the
2018 Anthology Live Design Student Competition
Anthology Talks – the festival highlight, features speakers
from all around the world sharing their practices and projects with
professionals, students, and enthusiasts. “In each one we try to do is
bring some joy, something special, something unusual, something
unexpected to make people’s lives more interesting, more fun.” Ben
Duckworth of Hassell Studio said as he connects his works with Social
Architecture. On the other hand, Yifei Li of Shenzhen University of
Art and Design summarize the three parts of “Social Architecure” –
Engaging the People, Barrierfree and Inclusive, and Localized
Institutions by saying “I think we will know that our ultimate goal
is to include public life into our cities.” Day one features Billy Kwan
of One Bite Design Studio; Rachaporn Choochuey of all(zone) Co.
Ltd.; Alex Furunes and Sudarshan Khadka Jr. or Streetlight Project
Tagpuro; Raymond Hoe of Scott Brownrigg; Ben Duckworth of Hassell
Studio; Erico Abordo of Architects for Accesibility; Ibrahim Ibrahim
of Portland Design; Nicolas Combarro an Artist at Spanish Pavilion
Venice Architecture Biennale 2018; and Takashi Niwa of Vo Trong
Nghia Architects. Day two features Twitee Vajrabhaya of Department
of Architecture Co.; Dominic Galicia of Dominic Galicia Architects;
Tobias Guggenheimer of School of Fashion and the Arts; Chris Precht
and Fei Tang of House of Penda; Jinky de Jesus of Light Plan Inc.; Yifei
Li of Shenzhen University of Art and Design; Daliana Suryawinata
and Florian Heinzelmann of SHAU; and Cynthia and Ivy Almario of
Atelier Almario. Day three features Lyndon Neri of Neri and Hu; Chris
Bosse of Laboratory of Visionary Architecture (LAVA); Gerrett Lim of
Green Solutions; Dawveed Scully of SOM Chicago; Soon Wei of Art
Printing Works; Jefrë Manuel of Studio Jefrë; Paulo Alcazaren of PGAA
Creative Design; and Kai Uwe Bergmann of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).
El Museo del Prado en Filipinas Travelling Exhibit modules are
dressed in cyan in time for the Anthology Architecture and
Design Festival 2018
Shelter Dialogues, another festival highlight, is a round-table
discussion on the pressing topics in today’s industry. Topics include
Learning about Architecture and Training the Next moderated by
Irena Gunawan; The Architecture Community and Better Together
moderated by Judith Torres; Beyond Design and Next Steps
moderated by Martin Teo; Modernist Origins and Context and Intent
moderated by Tobias Guggenheimer; A Global Practice and Building
Architecture moderated by Julia Nebrija; Living Architecture and
Ideas for the Future moderated by Manny Miñana; Designing for the
Community and Building Blocks moderated by Alex Furunes and
Sudarshan Khadka; Everybody Matters and Why does Architecture
Matter moderated by Yifei Li; and Creating Cities and Urban
Trajectories moderated by Leandro Poco. Panelist includes Rodolfo
Ventura, Mirella Gallego, Vincent Ng, Jason Ang, Yifei Li, Choie
Funk, Armin Sarthou, Angelo Serrano, Bela Lanyi, Nicolas Combarro,
Justin Ongsue, Soon Wei, Michael Hern, William T. Ti Jr., Carmelo
Casas, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Benjamin Mendoza, Joey Yupangco, Florian
Heinzelmann, Norman Muana, Eunice Seng, Daliana Suryawinata,
Denise de Castro, Raymond Hoe, Cathy Saldana, Miggy Limgenco,
Danny Tan Ko, Jose A. Sy, Michael Cu Fua, Franco Soberano, Rebecca
Plaza, Twitee Vajrabhaya, Kai Uwe Bergmann, Matthieu Bégoghina,
Ben Duckworth, Billy Kwan, Paulo Alcazaren, Jorge Yulo, H. Koon
Wee, Marivic Kapuno, Carlos Celdran, Alex Furunes, Anna Sy, Bong
Recio, Lyndon Neri, Chris Bosse, Gerard Uymatiao, Joel Luna, Terrence
Yu, Chris Precht, Edgar Saaverdra, and Daliana Suryawinata.
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The Metrobank Foundation serves as one of the

primary partners in making Anthology Architecture
and Design Festival possible by sponsoring the 2018
MADE Anthology Architecture Awards Participants take selfies with Kai Uwe
Bergmann, Partner at Bjarke Ingles Group

WTA Architecture +
Design Studio staff and
volunteers celebrate the
success of Anthology
Architecture and Design
Festival Manila 2018 at
the festival gala

Day 01 opens with the enthusiastic participants

lining up in the registration booth 2018 Anthology Live Design Student Competition participants consult with
Eunice Seng and Koon Wee of Skew Collaborative and Hong Kong University
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Workshops were also held at Almacenes Reales. Fort Santiago,

Intramuros, Manila where Matthieu Begoghina, Jon Garmendia, and
Jonas Jakob of WTA Architecture and Design Studio discussed how
small projects can have bigger impact with their topic, “Place Making:
Small Projects / Big Impact”; the second workshop was held by Tobias
Guggenheimer of School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA) talked about the
topic “What We Need: A Collective Design Manifestation”; and the last Barong Barong, the winning entry from
workshop was by Eunice Seng and H. Koon Wee of SKEW Collaborative University of Santo Tomas at FRAME Student
Pavilion Design Competition of Anthology
entitled “Building Agency: Manila Workshop”.
Architecture and Design Festival

Competitions also made the festive spirit alive. 2018 MADE:

(Metrobank Art and Design Excellence) Anthology Architecture Awards.
MADE Anthology Architecture Prize was awarded to “The Hacienda
Community House” by Jorge Yulo and Associates; “Terraces at Dao” by
Buensalido + Architects under MADE Anthology Architecture Award -
Commercial Category; “Museo Kordilyera” by 90 Design Studio under
MADE Anthology Architecture Award - Institutional Category; and
Tree-Line House” by BAAD Studio under MADE Anthology Architecture
Award - Residential Category.

The second Anthology Live Design Competition was participated by

11 architecture schools in the Philippines where the Don Honorio Ventura
State University (DHVSU) representatives are declared grand champion.
FRAME: School Pavilion Competition where University of Santo Tomas
installation was declared first place; Link: Community Centre for the
Balon Community won by Marucon Duero, Martin Beltran, and Justin
Oledan; Bastion: The realization of the Unfinished Tower of Baluarte de
San Diego won by Aramis Corullo, Paula Casia, and Angel Balastigue
with the winning entry of Bakunawa; and Switch: Shifting Perspectives
on ISF Housing and Community Engagement won by University of Santo
Tomas having the members of Christian Enriquez, Hericulhes Ebol, and
Patrick Binas with their Design Adviser Ar. Rizalito Mercado with their
winning entry – Bukas//Sara.

The festival is organized by WTA Architecture + Design Studio

headed by its Principal Architect and Festival Director, William Ti Jr.
alongside Festival Manager Dianne Naval. It is made possible with the
support of the Intramuros Administration, Shelter Architecture and
Design Magazine, and Anthology’s official media partner – BluPrint.
Anthology Festival is sponsored by Rapid Steel Builders Inc., Metrobank
Foundation Inc., OMNI Electrical and Lighting, TOSOT Philippines, and
Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines. Partner Organizations – Embajada de Media Partners – Manila Bulletin, D+C Magazine, Ilvstrados,
España en Filipinas, Cooperacion Española, Instituto Cervantes, Open NoliSoli.ph, World-architects.com, World Architecture Community,
City 2018 - Manila Biennale, Embassy of Denmark – Manila, Lungsod ng Bustler, WheninManila.com, Don’t Skip Manila, Eccentric Yet Happy,
Maynila, Cultural Centre of the Philippines, and National Commission ManilaScope.com, LifestyleAsia, The Manila Times, FuturArc, BCIAsia.
for Culture and the Arts. Festival Goldkey Construction Management
Inc., Landlite Philippines Corporation, World Home Depot, Century Event Partners – Bambike: Revolution Cycles, Urban Sketchers
Chemical Corporation, American Standard, Atlanta Pipes and Fittings, Manila, Felta Multimedia Inc., Grupo Kalinangan Inc., Philippine
American Technologies, Inc., ABC Innovative Building Materials, Wilcon Heritage Mappping, Escuela Taller, Kaya ng Pinoy: The Voyage of the
Depot, Vbllu Inc., Emerald Vinyl Corporation, Nistrano Forma, Othmann Balangay; Department of Trade and Industry, and Design Centre of the
Incorporated and Creative Solutions and Innovations Phil., Inc. Biowood. Philippines. D+C

For more information, please visit www.anthologyfest.org or facebook.com/AnthologyFest or contact Arch.

Dianne Naval, Festival Manager (dianne.naval@wtadesignstudio.com, info@anthologyfest.org), or Arvin
Pangilinan, Press Manager/Project Organizer (arvin.pangilinan@wtadesignstudio.com)
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Fuji Xerox Launches Wide-
Format Monochrome
Multifunction Device
Lineup to Improve Usability
in Engineering and
Construction Industries
DocuWide® 6057/3037 Series
Offers 1.4x Faster Printing and
High Print Resolution of 1200 dpi

Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific Pte

Ltd will begin its regional
launch of five models of
the DocuWide 6057/3037
series, A0 monochrome
multifunction devices
with enhanced print
speeds and resolution.
The new series aims
to help enhance
workflows and output
for industries such as
architecture, engineering
and construction, which
require fast, high quality
and multi-site printing
operations.

DocuWide 6057
MF (Model-4R)
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The new series features a secondary Ethernet port that enables shared
usage between two different networks, such as an intra company
network and a separate network for guest users. Users can securely
access the DocuWide 6057/3037 series from their mobile PCs with
the option of specifying a device in a different physical location. By
enabling secure printing and scanning at external premises, the new
wide-format series brings forth a more flexible and efficient manner of
working. Other Functional Enhancements

The series is among Fuji Xerox’s first A0 multifunction devices
to adopt the EA-Eco LGK toner – an advanced energy-saving black
toner with a matte finish that is gentle to the eyes and yet offers clear
visibility. Combined with faster printing speeds of 1.4 timesNote 1
compared to previous models, and an increased print resolution, from
600 dots per inch (dpi) to 1,200 dpi, users’ work quality is elevated
with accurate design reproduction and vibrant output. The feature
improvements enhance reproduction of fine lines and circular arcs,
which will be advantageous for architectural design printing and
design output from various computer-aided detection systems
frequently used by engineering fields such as production, construction,
and facility implementation.
Color scanning functionsNote 2 have also been improved. Users can
now check scanned images on the control panel, and delete notes and
remarks in red ink on design documents while scanning and copying,
before storing pre and post amended documents for archival purposes.
Furthermore, Fuji Xerox’s exclusive Multiple Transmission function allows
users to store scanned images in PC folders and simultaneously print
them out either on an A0 multifunction device, or an office multifunction
device, depending on the print size and color/monochrome. The series
supports not only wide-format roll paper but also cut sheet paper of
different sizes—A3, B4, and A4. For easy collection, the paper output tray
is at the front of the device. These new features help simplify users’ daily
tasks and improve productivity. D+C

About Fuji Xerox

Founded in 1962, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. is

a leading company in the Document
Services & Communications field,
offering solutions and services to
help customers resolve their business
challenges. Underlying our solutions
and services are our world-class office
multifunction devices, printers and
production printers that we develop
and manufacture for worldwide
distribution. Together with cloud and
mobile solutions, Fuji Xerox builds a
communications environment that
enables our customers to access the
right information, at the right time, and
in the right form—thereby contributing
to their valuable communications.
Fuji Xerox is a 75-25 joint venture
between FUJIFILM Holdings
Corporation and Xerox Corporation,
and its direct sales force covers Japan
and the Asia-Pacific region including
China. As a 10 billion dollar enterprise,
we employ approximately 47,000
people globally, with more than 80
domestic and overseas affiliates / sales Blueprint image sample using
subsidiaries. http://www.fujixerox.com/ DocuWide 6057 MF (Model-4R)
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News
Bentley Systems Issues
Call for Submissions
Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards for Going
Digital: Advancements in Infrastructure

Bentley Systems, Incorporated,
a leading global provider of
comprehensive software solutions
for advancing infrastructure, today
announced its call for submissions
to the Year in Infrastructure 2018
Awards program. The awards,
which are judged by independent
juries of industry experts,
recognize infrastructure projects
for digital innovations that improve
project delivery and/or asset
performance. The deadline for
submissions is April 30, 2018.
The Year in Infrastructure Awards (formerly Be Inspired Awards) are an integral part of Bentley’s
annual Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference, which this year takes place October 15 through
18 in London at the Hilton London Metropole.
Users of Bentley software are invited to enter their projects in the Year in Infrastructure
Awards program, no matter which phase the project is in – preconstruction/conceptual,
design, construction, or in operations. The three finalists chosen for each awards category
win a trip to London to attend the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference, as guests of Bentley
Systems. The finalists will present their projects as part of the conference before the judges,
industry thought leaders, and more than 100 members of the media.
Every project nominated for a Year in Infrastructure Award receives significant and
valuable recognition across the global infrastructure community. Through the Year in
Infrastructure Awards program, participants:
• gain global recognition by having their infrastructure projects profiled in Bentley’s
Infrastructure Yearbook, which is distributed in print and digital formats to
nearly 150,000 key media, government, and industry influencers around the
world; in addition, all winners’ and finalists’ projects are featured on Bentley’s
website

• enhance their competitive edge by demonstrating to existing and potential clients

the value they add to projects through their digital innovations

• receive media coverage from global media and support from the Bentley team in
marketing and promoting their respective projects to the media
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Matthew Simon, vice president, HNTB, said, “Our project being a 2017 winner is a game-changer for HNTB. It shows
we are able to take this technology and use it for other projects and other pursuits. It puts HNTB in that trusted advisor
position with our clients—to deliver these projects every day.”

The 19 Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards categories recognize advancements in going digital for the following categories,
several of which are new this year:

• Bridges • Rail and Transit

• Buildings and Campuses • Reality Modeling
• Communications Networks • Roads and Highways
• Construction • Road and Rail Asset Performance
• Digital Cities • Structural Engineering
• Environmental Engineering • Utilities and Industrial Asset Performance
• Manufacturing • Utilities Transmission and Distribution
• Mining and Offshore Engineering • Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Power Generation • Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Networks
• Project Delivery

The theme of the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference is Going Digital: Advancements in Infrastructure. Presented by Bentley
Institute, the conference features plenary keynotes by Bentley executives and guest speakers, including Sir John Armitt,
chair of the United Kingdom’s National Infrastructure Commission. In addition, six industry-specific forums will feature
keynotes by leading industry experts, interactive workshops, panel discussions, product demonstrations. These forums
will focus on:

• Buildings and Campuses • Rail and Transit

• Digital Cities • Roads and Bridges
• Industrial Infrastructure • Utilities and Water

For additional information about the Year in Infrastructure Awards program, or to nominate a project, visit the Year in
Infrastructure Awards website. D+C

About Bentley Systems’ Year in
Infrastructure Conference
Presented by Bentley Institute, the Year in Infrastructure
Conference is a global gathering of leading executives
in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and
operations focused on best practices and technologies
for going digital. The conference is globally recognized
as the leading forum for addressing the current priorities
and opportunities that impact the infrastructure
industry. Attendees hear from industry thought leaders,
engage in forums and discussions, and learn about
technologies and best practices that will shape the
future of infrastructure delivery and operations.
About Bentley Systems comprehensive managed services offered through
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing engineers, customized Success Plans. Founded in 1984, Bentley has
architects, geospatial professionals, constructors, more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more
and owner-operators with comprehensive software than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2011 has
solutions for advancing the design, construction, and invested more than $1 billion in research, development,
operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage and acquisitions.
information mobility across disciplines and throughout
the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing
projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass
MicroStation applications for information modeling,
ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated
projects, and AssetWise operations services to
achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by
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News
Bentley Systems’ Year
in Infrastructure 2018
Conference and Awards
Gala to be Held in London,
Oct. 15-18
Annual Conference Brings Together
Global Leaders in Infrastructure Design,
Construction, and Operations to Learn
Best Practices for Going Digital

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for
advancing infrastructure, today announced that the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference will be held Oct.
15 through 18 in London at the Hilton London Metropole.

Presented by Bentley Institute, the conference is a global gathering of leading industry executives and
prominent thought leaders in the design, construction, and operations of the world’s infrastructure. The
theme of this year’s conference is Going Digital: Advancements in Infrastructure.
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The conference features nearly 70 speakers and more than 50 informative sessions,
including keynotes by leading industry experts, interactive workshops, forums,
panel discussions, and product demonstrations. Attendees can visit the Technology
Pavilion, which features exhibits and presentations from Bentley Systems and its
strategic partners Microsoft, Siemens, Topcon, and Bureau Veritas.

On the first day of the conference, Bentley Institute will host Digital Advancement
Academies, featuring presentations and interactive discussions with subject matter
experts who provide insights and best practices in their areas of expertise including
reality modeling, BIM strategy, and constructioneering.

The conference also includes the selection and announcement of the winners
of Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards (formerly known as the Be Inspired
Awards), which honors the extraordinary infrastructure projects by users of Bentley
software throughout the world.

During six industry-focused forums featured during the conference — Buildings

and Campuses, Digital Cities, Industrial Infrastructure, Rail and Transit, Roads and
Bridges, and Utilities and Water — more than 55 awards finalists will present their
projects to independent panels of jurors, more than 100 members of the press, and
conference attendees.

From those presentations, winners are selected by the jurors, and will be
announced at the conclusion of the conference on October 18 during an evening
ceremony and gala.

Aret Garip, technical director for WSP, attended Bentley’s conference last year in
Singapore to represent WSP’s One Blackfriars project in London, which was chosen
as an awards finalist. Garip said, “The conference has been truly inspiring and
educational. It’s a great event to learn about the latest tech in engineering design
software and an opportunity to meet the creative, intelligent people who develop
new tools to make it easier for us to design buildings.”

In October 2019, the Year in Infrastructure Conference will return to the Marina
Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

To learn more about the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference and Awards, visit
https://yii.bentley.com. D+C

About the Year in Infrastructure Awards Program

Since 2004, the Year in Infrastructure Awards program (formerly known as the Be Inspired Awards)
has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of more than
3,200 infrastructure projects around the world. The Year in Infrastructure Awards program is unique
– the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered,
encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of
Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. Visit the
Year in Infrastructure Awards website to learn more about the awards program.
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UST Group Tops

Alterchitecture 2017
Three students from the University
Alterchitecture of Santo Tomas emerge as
2017 winners champions in UAPSA-UPD’s
from University annual design competition,
of Santo Tomas
Alterchitecture, with their work
received their
certificates, Saklaw-Tugon. Last February 24, the
trophy and cash United Architects of the Philippines
prize in the stage Student Auxiliary- University of
with this year's
the Philippines Diliman Chapter
judge Arch.
Carunungan. (UAPSA-UPD) awarded the Top
10 entries for Alterchitecture 2017,
at the PCED Auditorium, School
of Economics in UP Diliman. In
second place were two participants
from Adamson University, and
coming in third were three from
Malayan Colleges Laguna.

The competition, first held in 2010, gathers students and
young designers from all over the Philippines in hopes
of bringing forth innovation and social relevance within
the field of architecture. Each year, a new design problem
is introduced, ranging from airport design to socialized
housing.
The latest theme is a mental health outpatient facility,
where participants were tasked to design an environment for
people undergoing treatment for their mental health issues
such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder,
and schizophrenia. More than a hundred students and fresh
graduates from all around the Philippines signed up for
the competition, which began August 20 last year, with the
deadline of submissions being on January 12. The top 10
entries were revealed last February 15, in no particular order
and the rankings of the entries were officially announced
during the awarding itself.
Third in rank was the group from Malayan Colleges
Laguna, with their design concept focusing on water ripples.
Coming in second, the group from Adamson University
presented a design entitled Layanasisa. Finally, a group
composed of three from the University of Santo Tomas came
on top, with their work Saklaw-Tugon.
“We wanted to express our advocacy po through
architecture”, was what the 3rd placers said when
asked what made them want to join the competition.
Alterchitecture also garnered consistent participants through
the years, with this year’s 2nd placers taking part in the
competition since 2014. Finally, when the champions from
UST were asked what their edge was in the competition,
they said “We think it was the chemistry [as a group], hindi
kasi kami blockmates, pero solid talaga yung teamwork!”.
The top 3 all received trophies, certificates, and cash prizes,
with the 3rd placer receiving PHP 20,000; the 2nd placer
garnering PHP 30,000; and for the champions, PHP 50,000.
As for the organizing team’s future endeavors
regarding the competition, “We hope that it continues to
inspire young designers to speculate break and innovate in
the face of society's issues. Hopefully Alter goes on to reach
an even bigger audience and influence more people to make
a mark through responsive design,” shares UAPSA-UPD’s
Executive Vice President, Kara Alexandra Reyes. D+C
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TOP 10 ENTRIES
1ST: A-21 6th: A-13
ARBILO, Nikko A. (University of Santo Tomas) BABST, Earvin Kyle P. (University of the Philippines-Diliman)
LAVARES, Abram R. (UST) CADIENTE, Josemaria A. (UPD)
MAGNO, Kelvin D. (UST) REYES, David Joshua (UPD)

2ND: A-09 6th: A-28 (People’s Choice Award)

CRUZ, Rupert Russel SP. (Adamson University) MECAYER, Chris Joshua A. (UST)
DEJELO, Arvin Geron D. (AdU) TYAPON, Iain Rafel N. (UST)
ESPINOSA, Jillianne S. (UST)
3RD: A-55 AUDAL, Jay-ar I. (UST)
BASILA, Evan Gilbert C. (Malayan Colleges Laguna)
JUCOM, Mac Kenley Jones V. (MCL) 6th: A-67
MORALES, Jan Gaebielle C. (MCL) REMENTILLA, Josh Matthew R. (Lyceum of the Philippines Cavite)
REMENTILLA, Eloisa P. (Colegio de San Juan de Letran)
4th: A-34
FOLLOSO, Lance Brian R. (UST) 7th: A-45
GUZMAN, Jomari Patrick M. (UST) MINIMO, Bighani G. (UPD)
HASEGAWA, Paolo Andrew C. (UST)
TRIA, Patrick M. (UST) 7th: A-49
VITRIOLO, Gabriello Zimuel P. (UST) REYES, Vivienne Dominique E. (De La Salle College of Saint Benilde)
VASQUEZ, Jann Gabriel M. (DLS-CSB)
5th: A-35 DALISAY, Kimberly R. (DLS-CSB)
BAUYON, Charles Will T. (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila) CONTRERAS, Michelle R. (DLS-CSB)
FERRER, Kristen Franz A. (PLM)
YUMUL, Karla Denisse V. (PLM)

First Place Third Place

Second Place BASILA, Evan Gilbert C. (MCL)
ARBILO, Nikko A. (UST)
CRUZ, Rupert Russel SP. (AdU) JUCOM, Mac Kenley Jones V. (MCL)
LAVARES, Abram R. (UST)
DEJELO, Arvin Geron D. (AdU) MORALES, Jan Gaebielle C. (MCL)
MAGNO, Kelvin D. (UST)