Emerging Voices in Design Take Center Stage at the 2025 Anthology End of Year Show

The event spotlighted 27 shortlisted thesis projects, carefully selected from a total of 147 submissions received from architecture students across the Philippines.

Organized by WTA Architecture and Design Studio, the presentation served as a culminating event for this year’s Anthology program. Designed to champion emerging voices in architecture, it provided a formal platform for select students to present their undergraduate thesis work to a panel of professionals, mentors, and peers.

Each shortlisted thesis was chosen for its design rigor, conceptual strength, and relevance to contemporary architectural and urban issues. Topics ranged from climate-responsive design and post-disaster housing to heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, and social infrastructure. The diversity of themes reflected the breadth of concerns facing today’s young designers—and the depth of their engagement with them.

Following the presentations, the selected works were showcased in an accompanying exhibit at the UE Door Hardware Showroom. The exhibition provided a more in-depth look at each proposal, allowing guests to engage with drawings, models, research, and design narratives in an informal setting. The exhibit remained open to the public for a limited time, further extending the reach of the student work.

The Anthology End of Year Show continues to emphasize the role of design education in shaping the future of the built environment. By bridging the gap between academic exploration and professional discourse, the event reinforces Anthology’s mission to cultivate a more inclusive and forward-thinking design culture in the Philippines.

For more information on Anthology and future events, visit

https://www.anthologyfest.com/.