Last August 18, 2025, The Mapúa University Gymnasium buzzed with both student and professional creativity and collaboration. Hundreds of architecture and design students gathered for the UAPSA Summit 2025 - which is an annual event organized by the United Architects of the Philippines Student...
Bayanihan is simply translated as "Being a Bayan" which I would argue is the spirit of being Filipino and therefore Philippine Architecture. When we think of Filipino culture, one word always surfaces: Bayanihan. Most of us picture villagers carrying a bahay kubo on their shoulders, moving it...
A fresh addition to Kapitolyo’s creative hub, Colab Café has officially opened as both a coworking space and a gathering place for ideas. With its industrial-chic interiors, abundant natural light, and even a full material library, the café offers freelancers, entrepreneurs, and especially...
In my last article, I wrote about Destination Architecture and how important it is for the Philippines to consider constructing more buildings that fit its criteria to not only improve tourism but also to improve the livelihood of its inhabitants by increasing commerce and sense of place. Pino...
Nakagin Capsult Tower built in 1972, Tokyo, Japan (Photo courtesy of Parametric Architecture) Architecture directly translates and reflects society's ever-evolving needs, culture, and environment. Yet, we often build static buildings that cannot adapt to our changing nature. This is especially true...
Mr. Turtle Beach Club in Siargao, made with engineered bamboo and adopting eco-friendly construction practices (Artist’s perspective) Back in 2023, Pino Places was tasked to design a beach club in Siargao named Mr. Turtle with both sustainability and local materials in mind while being durable...
We have discussed in the previous weeks phases 1 to 4 of designing your own home including concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents. The last phase of the residential design process is the construction oversight phase wherein the role of an architect is...
