< Back Twelve Luxury Flats wins an Asia Pacific Property Award! WTA Architecture and Design Studio 24 June 2021 WTA Architecture and Design Studio was honoured at the 28th Asia Pacific Property Awards in an online virtual ceremony for the Twelve Luxury Flats project. The company competed against the best design professionals across the Asia Pacific regions to be recognised in the Architecture: Multiple Residence Philippines Category for 2021-2022. Twelve Luxury Flats was lauded for providing exclusivity while still offering social spaces and amenities within its dense neighbourhood. WTA’s designs for Twelve Luxury Flats, a mid-rise medium density residence, translate the urban sprawl into height by stacking 12 residences into a smaller footprint. Each unit provides the same size as a typical townhouse with a greater degree of privacy. There are no walls that you share with neighbors, no visibility of your movement through the front door or windows. However, a number of shared community spaces are located on various floors to encourage stronger bonds among neighbors. WTA has always been actively pursuing the development of more sustainable living conditions for the city—one that allows for comfortable and attractive spaces with friendly neighbors in a smaller footprint and impact on our environment. The Asia Pacific Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of over 80 industry experts. Judging focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The judging panel is chaired by Lord Caithness, Lord Best, and Lord Waverley, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament. GROHE and American Standard are the 2021-2022 Headline Sponsor of the Asia Pacific Property Awards. \ Previous Next

WTA in the local and international architecture scene. News What Sharing Ground Means in the 2026 Anthology ASEAN Architecture Festival The 2026 Anthology ASEAN Architecture Festival hits Manila this October, trading traditional lectures for raw conversations on culture, AI, and public spaces View More William Ti, Jr. Keynotes UAP Greenbelt’s 40th Anniversary It was a proud moment for WTA as our Principal Architect, William Ti, Jr., took the stage as keynote speaker at the UAP Greenbelt Makati Chapter’s 40th Anniversary and Induction Ceremony. View More WTA Launches WTA Labs: A Platform for Research, Innovation, and Public Access WTA is proud to announce the launch of WTA Labs, a new initiative dedicated to research, innovation, and knowledge sharing in architecture, urbanism, and design. The platform is now live at www.wtalabs.ph , where programs, studies, and publications are available for free download. View More WTA Celebrates the Inauguration of the New Tagaytay City Hall WTA proudly joined the people of Tagaytay in celebrating the inauguration of the new Tagaytay City Hall, a project that reflects the city’s vision for progress, resilience, and community-centered governance. View More Looking back at FAV 2025: Festival of Living Architectures Each year, the Festival des Architectures Vives offers the public an immersive exploration of Montpellier's private mansions, architectural treasures. The 2025 edition, which took place from June 10 to 15, brought together 13 installations within these historic sites, attracting nearly 16,000 visitors and receiving very positive feedback. View More William Ti, Jr Named One of UAP’s 50 Notable Architects As the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) celebrates its 50th founding anniversary, it shines a spotlight on fifty architects whose work has significantly impacted Filipino communities and the architectural profession. Among those honored is William Ti, Principal Architect of WTA Architecture and Design Studio—recognized not only for his visionary designs, but also for his unwavering belief in architecture as a force for social good. View More WTA Shines Globally: Awards and Accolades in 2024 WTA Architecture and Design Studio continues to solidify its place among the global leaders in architecture, marking a significant year of accolades and recognition in 2025. View More The Book Stop Project Arrives in Filinvest City The Book Stop Project Arrives in Filinvest City View More Embracing AI: Fernando Cunanan on Innovation and Human Creativity Last September 15, Fernando Cunanan, the design director of WTA Architecture and Design Studio, was invited by Himpunan Desainer Interior Indonesia (HDII) in Indonesia, to share his expertise with the use of AI. View More Revitalizing the Pasig River to Transform Manila’s Social Fabric WTA Architecture and Design Studio and PGAA Creative Design join forces in an ambitious plan for urban renewal. View More WTA triumphs in various international design competitions An urban forest city and a security complex featuring a forested facade are among the award-winning projects designed by Manila-based firm, WTA Architecture and Design Studio. View More Horizon Manila Wins Overall WAFX Award Dec. 10, 2021, Manila, Philippines – Horizon Manila by WTA Architecture and Design Studio is the 2021 WAFX Project of the Year at the 2021 World Architecture Festival (WAF). View More The EQF Project is One of Three Finalists for B1Ms Construction Story of the Year Our Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQFs) are one of three finalists for the B1Ms Construction Story of the Year 2021. The EQFs were built to help increase the capacity of our hospitals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because speed and scalability was crucial, the structure made use of readily available materials and could be built in 5 days. The project delivered more than 3,500 additional beds in the Philippines and was made open source for an anyone to use. View More WTA’s Horizon Manila Wins WAFX Water Category The World Architecture Festival (WAF) announced today the festival’s picks of some of “the world’s most forward-looking architectural concepts,” winners of the WAF Futures (WAFX) 2021 Awards. View More Breathing new life to Manila The mixed-use planned community brings forth a greener, healthier and future-ready Manila. View More Presenting Manileño Manileño is a masterplan that focuses on the people who make up the storied and vibrant communities, from Chinatown to Tondo, from Quiapo to Baclaran, that define Manila and make it the distinct heart of our country. View More Concept Sketching for Horizon Manila Sketching out concept schemes for Horizon Manila. View More These pros contribute non-medical skills in fight against COVID-19 MANILA — News of the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) until April 30 came as no surprise to many as COVID-19 cases continue to rise with no long-term relief in sight. View More WTA builds emergency quarantine facilities in aid of hospitals in the Philippines WTA architecture and design studio has created emergency quarantine facilities to augment and increase capacity of hospitals in the philippines in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. View More The Architect’s Vision: Rebecca Plaza On The Intersection Of Urban Design And Societal Progress Beyond creating good design, Rebecca Plaza believes architecture is all about its social purpose for communities. View More Anthology: An architect’s dialogue As the world progresses at a much faster pace, given the level of social awareness and technological advancements, the future of architecture goes beyond the art of building establishments, cities, and nations but rather about making conscious decisions for social growth and a better future. View More Beautiful builder The founder and managing director of Plaza+Partners Inc. architectural firm, 28-year-old Rebecca is inspired by her surroundings — whether through traveling, meeting new people or just by looking out her office window with an unobstructed view of the National Library in Manila. View More Why is Philippine architecture lagging behind? In Taguig, she found new buildings not only bland in design, but worse, violating restrictions intended for public safety and convenience. “The construction did not consider public space,” she said. View More People must be at the centre of smart city planning, say experts HANOI • Technology can transform cities, but planning should revolve around the lives of people in the cities, said panellists at a session on Designing Cities 4.0 at the World Economic Forum on Asean. View More BCI Asia names top PHL Architects, developers Construction media group BCI Asia recently named the top 10 winners among the most active architecture firms and property developers in the Philippines during the 14th annual BCI Asia Top 10 Awards held at the Shangri-La at the Fort. View More What to expect from Anthology ASEAN Architectute Festival 2026 A glimpse of the upcoming Anthology ASEAN Architecture Festival 2026 was shared during a media briefing at the Kuysen Design and Experience Center in Makati on Sept. 8, 2026, Tuesday. View More WTA Leadership Offsite 2025: Aligned in Japan, Ready for the Future As the sun set on our recent leadership offsite in Japan, the WTA team returned home aligned, inspired, and ready to move forward with renewed clarity and purpose. View More Rebecca Ti Honors the Next Generation of Architects WTA proudly shares that its Managing Director, Rebecca Plaza Ti, was invited as the Inspirational Speaker at the Recognition Dinner for the Top 10 Board Passers of the 2025 Architecture Licensure Exam. View More Emerging Design Voices Take Center Stage The Anthology End of Year Show 2025 culminated with a compelling Thesis Presentation segment that placed a spotlight on the next generation of architects and designers. View More “The Value of Chocolate” by WTA Named FAV 2025 Finalist This architectural installation entry aims to narrate the sweet nostalgia of chocolate in Filipino childhood and the bitter history of its trade. View More Festival des Architectures Vives 2025: Teams and Projects The Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 will take place from June 10-15, 2025, in Montpellier, France, with free admission from 9am to 7pm (2pm to 7pm on June 10th). View More 5 Philippine architecture firms make it to WA100 2025 ranking Aidea, Asya Design, Visionarch, and WTA return, joined by newcomer Casas + Architects in this year’s WA100 ranking View More Manila Bulletin hosts inaugural MB Sustainability Focus Session Shining a spotlight on the power and real estate industries and their innovative approaches to sustainability View More WTA Secures Dual Triumph at the UAP Design Awards WTA Architecture and Design Studio has once again solidified its position as a visionary leader in the architectural realm, clinching two prestigious accolades at this year's highly acclaimed UAP Design Awards. View More WTA ranked 88th among the world’s 100 largest architectural practices WTA takes another step in our journey in establishing a design-focused global Filipino architecture with another milestone as we grow into the 88th of the world’s 100 largest architectural practices by Building Design for the third straight year. View More Bring Nature Indoors From An Award-Winning Architect’s Bonsai Shop Having a bonsai inside a home is a wonderful sight to behold—a reimagined tree that’s smaller in size but isn’t less of a spectacle. For Architect William Ti, it’s an interesting and exquisite craft, which eventually led to him discovering more about it. View More And the Winner is WTA! William Ti’s Horizon Manila (aka Manileño) just won one of the World Architecture Festival’s “of-the-Year” prizes and he’s already planning his entries for 2022 View More WTA’s Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQFs) Shortlisted at WAFX 2021 Manila, Philippines, July 31, 2021 – WTA Architecture and Design Studio is proud to announce that its the Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQF) Project was shortlisted in the Completed Projects – Health Category. View More William Ti On Building Legacy Not Just Beautiful Architecture Architect William Ti shares his vision and his ultimate goal as an architect. He goes on and stresses that “if you really want a better life in your city, then I think you need to be part of [the] change.” View More Designing the Manileño dream Not many will contradict me if I say that the works of fantasy writer Neil Gaiman and sci-fi legend Isaac Asimov are especially noteworthy for their world-building, for conjuring up a specific universe that we are happy to be transported to time and time again. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that these are the two favorite authors of William Ti Jr., principal architect at WTA Architecture + Design Studio. View More William Ti on CNN Philippines’ The Hoptimist William Ti Jr., Principal Architect of WTA Architecture and Design Studio and the Emergency Quarantine Facilities get featured in CNN Philippines’ The Hoptimist: San Miguel Super Dry Episode 6. View More WTA presents Horizon Manila: Manileño to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Principal Architect William Ti of WTA Architecture and Design Studio presents the Manileño: Horizon Manila proposal to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno last September 1, 2020. View More Daring By Design: Stories of courage and creative pursuits ” The first half of 2020 has been a rollercoaster of national and world events—from natural phenomena to global health security, and economic stability. The Philippines, for one, suffered from all three, with Taal volcano erupting and devastating the families and cities near it in the first month of the year. View More Emergency Quarantine Facility (EQF) on Design Creed TV It’s episode 2 of “Design Creed Asia TV” This week we head to Manila, Philippines and speak to William Ti from WTA Architects. View More WTA X BOYSEN Anthology Pavilion The 5th annual Anthology Architecture and Design Festival centers around the theme “Think Architecture.” This year the festival will be building a pavilion to establish a platform for the exploration and discussion of ideas that can help evolve architecture to address the issues of a changing world. View More BluPrint Circles: a discourse on presenting to clients and juries “Speakers DDC Architects principal Denise de Castro and WTA principal William Ti, Jr. each associated the topic with communication, de Castro comparing it to a relationship and Ti calling it a dialogue. Discussions revolved around the architects’ experiences in joining and winning competitions, their learnings in dealing with different types of clients, and what they value most with regards to ensuring that a project is relevant enough. ” Read more here. View More Fourth Anthology Festival Opens Hosted by Plaza + Partners, the annual 3-day event launches at Fort Santiago in Intramuros. View More Architecture’s biggest stars align for a music festival-inspired ‘celebration’ Büro Ole Scheeren principal Ole Schereen, MADA s.p.a.m. founding partner Qingyun Ma and design critic Aaron Betsky headline the annual three-day event that brings to the fore all things architecture. View More 6 conversations you missed at the World Economic Forum on ASEAN Maria Rebecca Plaza, president of Manila-based architectural firm Plaza and Partners, said much of the region’s infrastructure is built for the 20th century, when there were fewer people living in urban areas and fewer vehicles. View More 5 unbuilt hospitality and recreational spaces we wish existed “The owners presented WTA with a lot located on the less busy side of Tagaytay, and asked us to do a concept study for a hospitality project. View More What to expect from Anthology ASEAN Architectute Festival 2026 Anthology ASEAN Architectural Festival 2026 is set to bring Southeast Asia’s architectural voices together this October in Manila. View More Garden City Wins at 2025 DOT Property Awards WTA is proud to share that Garden City, a six-tower residential development in Cavite designed by our team, has been honored with the award for Best Green Lifestyle Development at the DOT Property Philippines Awards 2025. The award was received by our client, Goldenbay, who continues to champion sustainable and future-ready communities. View More WTA’s Chocolate Installation at FAV 2025 WTA Architecture and Design Studio becomes the only Filipino and Asian team selected for the 2025 Festival des Architectures Vives in Montpellier, France—captivating 16,000 visitors with a chocolate-inspired installation rooted in Filipino tradition and global critique. View More Seven for Eleven: 7 Filipino Firms Crack the World Architecture 2025 Shortlist WAF veteran WTA Architecture and Design Studio enters the 2025 edition with two shortlisted projects, one of which is the Tagaytay City Hall under the Completed Project, Civic Category. View More WTA Bags Special Mention at 2025 Architizer A+ Awards WTA has received a Special Mention at the 2025 Architizer A+ Awards for The Book Stop 5, the latest iteration of its ongoing public space initiative that reimagines libraries as accessible, community-centered urban interventions. View More What is Social Architecture? WTA at WORLDBEX 2025 At this year's WORLDBEX 2025, held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, WTA Architecture and Design Studio captivated attendees with a booth that blended thought-provoking interaction with an invitation to reflect deeply on the meaning of architecture. Rather than presenting polished models or showcasing glossy portfolios, WTA took a more introspective and collaborative approach—asking visitors not what architecture is, but what it could be. View More Five Philippine Practices Crack BD's World Architecture 100 Rankings BREAKING: Five Philippine practices make the WA100 2025's Big List! View More Sustainable infra is just not about the materials, architect says Building sustainable infrastructure is not about using greener materials, but rather achieving less wastes in the process, an architect said on Monday. View More WTA ranks among BCI Top Ten Architects in the Philippines In a true testament to architectural excellence, WTA has once again secured a spot in the Top 10 Architectural Firms in the Philippines at the 2024 BCI Asia Awards. View More WTA Receives APR’s Urban Design & Architecture Design Gold Award 2022 Manila – Last May 4, 2022, WTA Architecture and Design Studio was announced a Gold Award Winner for Architecture Press Release’s Urban Design and Architecture Design Awards 2022 for its project Horizon Manila. View More WTA Breaks Ground for Antiao Riverwalk and Catbalogan City Hall March 9, 2022 – Two groundbreaking events took place in Catbalogan City, Samar for the Antiao Riverwalk Project and the Catbalogan City Hall. The two projects are meant to serve the communities of Catbalogan City. View More Horizon Manila WTA Architecture and Design Studio Winner 2021 WAFX Award The WAFX Award herald’s the world’s most forward-looking architectural concepts, and is awarded to future projects that identify key challenges that architects will need to address in the coming years. View More How a Homegrown Architect aided the nation throughout the pandemic The past year has made us all experience some of the most unprecedented events in the history of mankind. View More Twelve Luxury Flats wins an Asia Pacific Property Award! WTA Architecture and Design Studio was honoured at the 28th Asia Pacific Property Awards in an online virtual ceremony for the Twelve Luxury Flats project. The company competed against the best design professionals across the Asia Pacific regions to be recognised in the Architecture: Multiple Residence Philippines Category for 2021-2022. View More Twelve Luxury Flats Architecture Tour Located in San Juan, Manila, The Twelve Luxury Flats stack houses that allow for gratifying views, healthier ventilation, better privacy, tighter security and a more efficient footprint. Moreover, the ground floor serves as commercial space for the residents’ easy access to goods and services. View More Gapay cites architecture firm for building COVID-19 isolation centers Chief of Staff of the AFP, General Gilbert Gapay recognizes WTA in the Manila Bulletin article: Gabay cites architecture firm for building COVID-19 isolation centers. View More The Next Chapter On a late Monday afternoon in March, a few days prior to the declaration of the community quarantine in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, I boarded an almost empty plane from Cebu to Manila after attending a wedding and a couple of meetings in between. View More Post-Pandemic Perspectives Pinoy architects envision urban spaces that are greener and more resilient. View More WTA Design 60 Emergency Quarantine Facilities to Fight COVID-19 As hospitals around the world are reaching their capacity, the architecture and design community is developing new alternatives to fight COVID-19. In order to build 60 Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQF), WTA was inspired by their pavilion developed last year, part of the Anthology Festival. A viable quarantine structure, the Boysen Pavilion “embodied speed, scalability and simplicity in its structure”. View More “Sustainable” Capitol, New Stadium-Park Soon to rise ILOCOS NORTE – Adapting to the growing developmental needs of its people while safeguarding the province’s heritage, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte unveiled the architectural plans of the “Big 3” infrastructure projects, particularly the “sustainable” Capitol building and new Ferdinand E. Marcos (FEM) Stadium, last February 3. View More William Ti talks about Experiential Luxury For WTA principal architect William Ti, Jr., luxury is about removing barriers and other hindrances to being one’s best self, of freely enjoying the things that delight you. View More 2019 Anthology Architecture and Design Festival Set to Open in Manila The annual Anthology Architecture & Design Festival will take place in Fort Santiago, Manila. View More Anthology Fest 2019 to Touch on Impact of Architecture on Modern Living "Architecture matters" is the point that the people behind the annual Anthology Architecture and Design Festival want to drive home this year, particularly now that infrastructure projects seem to be rising everywhere - a phenomenon that has been bolstered further by the Philippine government's "Build, Build, Build" imperative. View More These 3 internationally recognized projects embody social architecture “The studio have also taken on community-driven projects that even won them slots and awards in international architecture and design award-giving bodies. Here are three of their note-worthy projects.” Read more here. View More Business Mirror: Building the City of Tomorrow, Today: Anthology Festival 2018 “I TOTALLY agree with my good friend and co-advocate, Arch. William Ti, three things make a city beautiful—the vibrancy of its people, the terroir and architecture. Together, these form the foundations of a city and its culture. View More What change do you hope Anthology 2026 will inspire in the way Southeast Asians think about architecture, culture, and communities? In an interview, William Ti Jr., Festival Curator and Founder of Anthology ASEAN Architectural Festival, shared his hopes for how Anthology 2026 can encourage people to see architecture beyond buildings and design—and better understand its connection to our culture, communities, and everyday lives. View More Planning that works: From busywork to nation-building Most people think of planning as a chore—something to tolerate before getting to the “real” work. View More The Wave Towers Grand Reveal: Rooted in Japan, Rising from Cebu Last July 16, 2025, we at WTA Architecture and Design Studio proudly joined our partners and guests in celebrating the Grand Reveal of The Wave Towers—a landmark that embodies vision, collaboration, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of living in Cebu. View More WTA Honored at 2025 UAP Dubai Design Awards WTA Architecture and Design Studio has once again been recognized for design excellence, receiving the Honor Award for Community and Cultural Projects at the 2025 UAP Dubai Design Awards. The award was given for the firm’s work on the Tagaytay City Hall (Main Building), a landmark development that reflects WTA’s ongoing commitment to civic architecture and community-driven design. View More WTA Among 8 Best Architecture and Design Firms in the Philippines Philippine architecture is caught between the East and the West, with American, Spanish and Japanese colonial occupation rapidly transforming its built environment. Many architects were influenced by the country’s intercultural identity. Most notably, the national Artist for Architecture, Leandro Locsin, was known for his distinct style, crafting masterpieces like the Cultural Center of The Philippines. View More FEM Wins ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Awards The Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium, designed by WTA Architecture and Design Studio, has been honored with the prestigious ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Award. This 12,000-capacity track and field stadium, located in Laoag City, Philippines, serves as a central social hub for the residents of Ilocos Norte. Its strategic placement adjacent to the Mariano Marcos State University and opposite Rizal Park enhances its accessibility and significance within the community. View More William Ti, Jr Takes the Lead as Judge at Guangzhou Design Week 2024 Guangzhou, China – Renowned designer and sustainability advocate, William Ti, served as a judge for the prestigious Guangzhou Design Week 2024 Sustainability Awards and the World Youth Design Festival. His involvement marked an exciting milestone in the international design community, as Ti’s expertise in design innovation and his passion for environmental stewardship played a key role in recognizing the most promising and sustainable ideas in the field. View More WTA Proudly Receives BCI Asia Top 10 Architects of the Philippines Award We are honored to be recognized once again as one of the Top 10 Architecture Firms in the Philippines by BCI Asia Philippines, Inc. for 2024. This award, which we have received since 2015, is a testament to our relentless dedication to pushing the boundaries of architecture in our homeland. View More William Ti, Jr Delivers Keynote Speech at the 2024 Oathtaking Ceremony At the Oathtaking and Induction Ceremonies for New Architects last March 16, 2024 (Saturday) at the Plenary Hall, Philippine International Convention Center, CCP Complex, Pasay City, Ar. William Ti delivers an inspirational speech to a new breed of Filipino architects. View More WTA Captures Ani ng Dangal 2023 Award We’re honored to be a recipient of the Ani ng Dangal Award 2023 given by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts yesterday at the Malacañang Palace for our project Batangas Forest City. A big congratulations to the team! View More WTA among NCCA’s Ani ng Dangal awardees To culminate this year’s National Arts Month, the The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) awarded 58 artists from various fields at its annual Ani ng Dangal (Harvest of Honors) ceremony on March 23 via Facebook live. View More Horizon Manila Just Won a Major International Design Award Horizon Manila by WTA Architecture and Design Studio is the overall winner of the 2021 WAFX Award at the 2021 World Architecture Festival after first winning the WAFX Water Category. View More WTA’s Horizon Manila Project Wins WAFX 2021 Award Manila, Philippines, July 24, 2021 – WTA Architecture and Design Studio is proud to announce that the firm’s project – Horizon Manila – is a final winner in the Water Category and has been shortlisted for the Future Projects – Masterplanning Category at the World Architecture Festival 2021. View More Construction update for the FEM Stadium Ilocos Norte, 2021 – The FEM Stadium setting up its steel frames and bleachers, as seen in the construction update taken last June 23, 2021. The project is set to be completed by 2022. View More Garden City wins OPAL Award Developed by Golden Bay Land Holdings, and designed by WTA Architecture and Design Studio, the Garden City Cavite wins the Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL) 2020 for the Property Development: Mixed-use category. Aspire Corporate Plaza was also among the awarded projects done by Golden Bay Land Holdings. View More A Sneak Peek At Manileño: The City Of Tomorrow “God creates new people, but not new land,” is what Horizon Manila President JR Legazpi’s grandmother used to say whenever she buys another piece of land with her extra money back in the days. Fast forward to 2017, his company had a bit of extra money, and remembered these wise words from the old lady. View More Monocle on Design: Temporary Architecture Hosted by Josh Fehnert, Monocle on Design released its 457th episode entitled Temporary Architecture on July 14, 2020. Chapter 3 of the episode features WTA’s Principal Architect William Ti. He shares the design process behind the Emergency Quarantine Facility. View More AFP, EQF Project Team turnover new quarantine facility to ARMMC PASIG CITY, May 5 (PIA) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Marikina City Government, and WTA Architecture+Design Studio turned over five emergency quarantine facilities (EQF) to Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center (ARMMC) in Marikina City on Monday, May 4. View More Julia Barretto, sisters raise funds for COVID-19 quarantine facility The Emergency Quarantine Facility gets featured in Inquirer.net as Julia Barretto, a Filipino celebrity, supports the WTA project initiative. View More 2020 “Open Capitol” to unveil BIG 3 Ilocos Norte Development Masterplan The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) will unveil its updated development masterplan and present its “Big 3” projects in full details on February 3 at the Provincial Capitol Auditorium, Laoag City as part of the province’s “Open Capitol” 202nd Founding Anniversary celebration. View More WTA explains its winning conceptual design entry to PSALM design competition The rapid densification processes happening in Manila expose the tension between economic efficiency and environmental consciousness. View More Why is Philippine architecture lagging behind On Feb. 15-17, Fort Santiago in Intramuros will be transformed into a theme park, celebrating architecture and how it affects people’s lives. The event will showcase the possibilities of forward-looking architecture and technology through lectures by top foreign and local industry experts, and through dialogues, student competitions, installations, exhibitions, and even an obstacle course…” View More Anthology Architecture and Design Festival 2019 Anthology Festival will open and close with fellowship galas supported by One Mega Group’s Bluprint Magazine and Pino Design Magazine. The event serves as an incredible collection of the best and the brightest architects in the country and acts as a crucible through which a better kind of architecture can be pursued. View More #BluPrintConversations: Participating in International Exhibits with William Ti “In the globally competitive world of architecture and design, what is the importance of participating in international exhibits and events? In this episode, we continue the conversation with WTA Architecture and Design Studio‘s principal, William Ti. View More The Seventh Edition of Anthology Architecture Festival The seventh edition of Anthology Architecture Festival, which will be held in Intramuros on Oct. 2 to 4, will ask designers and creatives to reframe their idea of good architecture. View More Building Bonds Beyond Design: WTA in Boracay The WTA family recently came together for a memorable four-day team building retreat in Boracay, held at Ondus Boracay. Against the backdrop of sun, sand, and sea, the event was designed not only as a break from the fast-paced rhythm of architectural practice, but as a celebration of the people who make up WTA. View More Just Desserts: The Value of Chocolate by WTA Architecture and Design Studio WTA Architecture and Design Studio unwraps chocolate’s bitter economy at Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 View More The Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 took place The theme is "La Gourmandise" The Festival des Architectures Vives offers the public an immersive exploration of Montpellier's architectural treasures each year - its historic courtyards. The 2025 edition, held from June 10-15, featured 13 installations by 23 architects and 36 students at the Montpellier School of Architecture within these historic sites, attracting nearly 16,000 visitors and receiving very positive feedback. View More WTA Explores the Power of the Imagined at UAPMC WTA Architecture and Design Studio takes center stage in Architecture and Urban Visions: The Power of the Imagined, an exhibit by the United Architects of the Philippines Metro Chapter (UAPMC) now on view at the Yuchengco Museum. This compelling exhibition brings together visionary yet unbuilt works from Filipino architects, offering a rare glimpse into the imaginative potential of architecture beyond physical construction. View More WTA Victorious in Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 WTA Architecture and Design Studio has been named one of the winners of the Festival des Architectures Vives (FAV) 2025, a prestigious event held annually in Montpellier, France, that celebrates contemporary and interactive architectural installations. This year, WTA’s thought-provoking installation explores themes of indulgence, trade, and sustainability, seamlessly blending architecture, history, and global connections. View More Micro-Locale: B+Abble Celebrates 10th Anniversary Barchan Architecture’s B+Abble continues for 2025 with the theme “Micro-Locale,” exploring how small, localized interactions and environments can create deeply personal, unique, authentic, and immersive experiences View More Rebecca Plaza Ti on “Designing for Tomorrow’s Traveler” WTA Architecture and Design Studio had the pleasure of gracing the 7th Philippine Hospitality Summit last week, held on September 11 and 12, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel Manila Ballroom in Manila. As a leading voice in architectural innovation and sustainable design, WTA showcased its commitment to shaping the future of the hospitality industry in the Philippines. View More Design Dialogues: Exploring Effective Strategies in Residential Architecture Delving into the intricacies of residential architecture, WTA Managing Director Ar. Rebecca Plaza Ti proudly shared valuable insights at the “Design Dialogues: Exploring Effective Strategies in Residential Architecture” event of the United Architects of the Philippines, Diliman Chapter, last May 9, 2024 at the CW Home Depot, Ortigas. View More WTA Makes the WA 2023 Building Design 100 List Kicking off 2023 with another triumph, WTA Architecture and Design Studio rank 96th in this year’s WA100 2023: The Big List! WA100 is an annual survey of the top 100 architecture firms worldwide compiled by Building Design, a top UK-based online publication for the profession. View More Twelve Luxury Flats in Archinect’s 2022 Lunar New Year Roundup Chinese New Year is a yearly celebration that marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year. The holiday marks the start of the new year of traditional lunisolar calendars, and it is now observed around the world. View More The Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQF) Wins B1M Construction Story of the Year 2021 We are delighted to announce that WTA Architecture and Design Studio has won the B1M Construction Story of the Year 2021 for its Emergency Quarantine Facilities! It has been an opportunity for the team, industry friends and key partners who helped along the way to highlight a powerful part in our industry. Being able to contribute to society in light of our current situation is something that drives the team to continue to innovate, collaborate, and learn from other people. View More Horizon East District Horizon Manila is currently the biggest approved reclamation project in the Metro Manila side of Manila Bay. The first phase of development of Horizon Manila is Horizon East. It is a 12-hectare superblock located in the centre part of the first island. Within Horizon East is a church, a village, an esports arena, offices, dormitory, and an International school. View More WTA Awarded as BCI Asia’s Top Ten Architects in the Philippines 2020/2021 Manila, Philippines, June 21, 2021 – WTA Architecture and Design Studio was honoured at the 16th BCI Asia Top Ten Architects in the Philippines 2020/21 awarding ceremony. Alongside 9 other firms in the Philippines, WTA was recognized for its newly accomplished and currently ongoing projects such as the FEM Stadium, Garden City, and the Omni Gardens. View More City of Tomorrow: Twelve Luxury Flats The City of San Juan is a lovely residential neighborhood at the geographical center of Metro Manila. At only 595 hectares, San Juan is the Philippines’ smallest city with Greenhills Shopping Center and its surrounding villages occupying a significant portion of that land area. View More WTA presents Horizon Manila: Manileño to Manila City Council WTA Principal Architect William Ti and Horizon Manila President JR Legazpi presented the Horizon Manila: Manileño to the members of the Manila City Council last September 28, 2020. View More WTA designs Emergency Quarantine Facilities to help fight Covid-19 The EQFs are temporary structures meant to augment and increase the capacity of hospitals. View More MEGA emergency quarantine facility sa Camp Crame Mega emergency quarantine facility sa Camp Crame, nai-turn over na sa PNP View More Pinoy architects design easy-to-build emergency quarantine facility for COVID-19 patients “Architects have designed an emergency quarantine facility to help hospitals accommodate more coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. View More The Architect, the Engineer, the Feng Shui Expert, and the Interior Designers Those who are planning to purchase their first home may find the task a little bit overwhelming. View More WTA wins Architectural Conceptual Design Contest for the Diliman Property The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) launched a contest open to local and international architectural firms to come up with the best and most energy-efficient conceptual designs. View More The “Coachella” of architecture unfolds at Fort Santiago We may not be aware of it, but we spend 90 percent of our lives indoors or in buildings. Whether we like it or not, we interact directly with architecture every day. And the way buildings and spaces are designed directly affects our lives and how we move about. View More Stadium Shopping Strip Opening Stadium Shopping Strip opened its doors to the public last November 18, 2018. View More Museo del Prado by WTA leads A+ Popular Choice Vote “El Museo del Prado en Filipinas, a traveling exhibition by WTA Architecture + Design Studio was made based on the concept of social architecture. View More

< Back #BluPrintConversations: Participating in International Exhibits with William Ti BluPrint 26 July 2018 “In the globally competitive world of architecture and design, what is the importance of participating in international exhibits and events? In this episode, we continue the conversation with WTA Architecture and Design Studio‘s principal, William Ti. Watch more episodes on the YouTube channel of TV100 PH and BluPrint . Previous Next

< Back Horizon East District WTA Architecture and Design Studio 21 July 2021 Horizon Manila is currently the biggest approved reclamation project in the Metro Manila side of Manila Bay. The first phase of development of Horizon Manila is Horizon East. It is a 12-hectare superblock located in the centre part of the first island. Within Horizon East is a church, a village, an esports arena, offices, dormitory, and an International school. Horizon East embraces a conscious commitment to providing lush green spaces. It fosters the growth and well-being of a holistic and thriving community. The village in Horizon East is surrounded by amenities that define its perimeter. It features 100 villa lots around a transversal community centre. A green lane bisects the entire neighborhood to encourage movement and interaction for both adults and kids. It includes a clubhouse, a pool, basketball courts, playgrounds and gardens. To the north of the village, the church of the crossroads weave various paths that come together to form the church. Representing the convergence of all devotees, the church becomes the epicentre, the communal hearth. This journey is an experience of openness and solemnity. It allows us to take a breath and reconnect us with nature and ourselves. Building more foundations for the community, Horizon East features a comprehensive K-12 program with the best learning facilities in Manila. The school focuses on learning through exploration and collaboration called the learning loop. It is a collection of pockets of ideas that serves as meeting point. These take form in social parks that stimulate learning though sensory experiences and social interaction. As children hone their skills in school, their formed experiences contribute to creating a sustainable collaborative community – a ripple effect that spreads out towards the city and our country. The skatepark and e-sports arena is a multi-level outdoor activity centre. This includes retail outlets, skating pits, and a central rock climbing pillar. Inspired by rock formation, the e-sports arena integrates technology with the surrounding landscape creating a dynamic and unique structure. It features areas that suit active lifestyles within the city setting. This provides city dwellers with an accessible venue for health and recreation. Our vision to maximize what the city can be continuous throughout Horizon Manila. Building with communities in mind, Horizon East envisions a well-connected core for the city of tomorrow. View project here. Previous Next

< Back Horizon Manila WTA Architecture and Design Studio Winner 2021 WAFX Award WTA Architecture and Design Studio 7 December 2021 The WAFX Award herald’s the world’s most forward-looking architectural concepts, and is awarded to future projects that identify key challenges that architects will need to address in the coming years. Reclamation Horizon Manila is a 419 hectare reclamation project in Manila Bay. This project will reclaim 0.2% of the bay and provide almost 10% more land to Manila. It is about finding space for 150,000 Manileños at the geographical and political heart of our country. It will increase the available public open space by over 50% in the city with its canal park and provide almost 20km of waterfront living. It is an incredible opportunity to reimagine what Manila can be in the future. A reclamation project means having to consider the blank landscape that you get. We introduced geography into this greenfield site by creating 3 islands connected by a canal park that serves as a center for the urban valley that’s created by the built form surrounding it. This urban valley is the setting for the different communities at Horizon. Community Communities grow around common interests anchored by shared spaces. We wanted to grow distinct communities and we wanted to determine what makes communities. We wanted to simultaneously grow 28 diverse communities that are reflective of the barangays that are the basic blocks of our country. Each of these communities or barangays grow around a shared common ground that is reflective of the various historical districts of Manila. Where you can walk from Divisoria to Binondo, to Sta Cruz and Raon, from Ermita to Intramuros, from Malacanang to Espana. It is this great diversity of urban neighborhoods that gives character to each district and barangay and makes Manila distinct and dynamic. We wanted to complete this ecosystem of neighborhoods by inserting various urban amenities and public spaces. We’re creating new neighborhoods that grow around botanical gardens and museums, theaters and shopping streets. The main fabric or framework of this masterplan is about the various social interactions that lead to the growth of small hyperlocal communities. This is the solution we propose for how to grow and manage a megacity like Metro Manila. This creates an almost pixelized more digestible kind of urbanity. Where each pixel serves as a hyperlocal barangay that provides a mix of typologies and uses centered around a common ground. Master Plan Master planning a city in the 21st century is not about a top-down command and control perspective. It is about growing more human and more organic communities. It is about a very human and social environment. Each of the 28 communities in Horizon will have its own vectors of growth, different centers of gravity, and varying intensities of development. They can grow simultaneously around the various seeded points of interest that serve as individual catalysts. Communities will grow around schools and churches, around ball courts and parks, around plazas that harken back to the Law of the Indies that has shaped each and every Filipino town or city. They can grow around shopping streets and theater rows, around innovation labs and wellness centers, around markets and fairgrounds that serve as the heart of all Filipino communities. Each of the 28 barangays are designed to grow individually but also link together and form an urbanistic relationship as we would find in any healthy ecosystem and generate faster and more balanced growth. Human Environment We are trying to build human environments that prioritize not just social interactions, but also strengthen personal mobility in the most traffic congested city in the world. We are building a city where you are always 400 meters away from the nearest tram or ferry station and anywhere in the 3 islands is always just 15 minutes away. This is done with three intersecting major road loops formed by tree-lined sidewalks and bike lanes, arcaded walkways and a tram line that connects the 3 islands. More than half of Horizon’s streetscape will be primarily pedestrian. This is reflected in the pedestrian roads and bridges that crisscross the islands. This is the kind of human environment we want to build an environment overlaid upon green networks that will bring back bird songs into our daily life, like that of the humble maya that we used to see everywhere in our city. These green corridors serve not just the wildlife but allow us to comfortably walk across the 3 islands all the way to the water’s edge. How do you get us Pinoys to walk under the hot tropical sun? We’ve interspersed points of interest distributed every 400 meters or so that pique the interest of the curious Pinoy. Whatever direction you walk in, there is always something interesting going on just around the corner, and these barrier-free public spaces will always be open and allow you to join in. We’ve also created a diversity of building heights that allow us to shade the streets. The districts have building densities that alternate between shaded and open neighborhoods so you’re never too long under the sun or in dark shade. Housing The critical need for more housing in Manila is addressed with a diversity of housing typologies and densities. One of the key features of Horizon is the incorporation of the city’s first CBD public housing program. Providing instantly inhabited districts that not just further quickens growth and development, but also provides public housing for 8-10,000 families. This assures the new city of access to service workers who are the vital lifeblood of its day to day operations. Public Space and Sustainability Civic spaces are a critical component of nation building. Public housing needs to be reinforced by much needed public space. Horizon Manila will provide an additional 50% of open green space to the city. This access to public space allows us to reconnect with nature and allow us to reconsider our relationship with public space. Manileños perceive the fronts of our homes as the only public space we own. This lack of connection is what leads to detachment from and degradation of our public parks and waterways. The reintroduction of canals, reservoirs, and waterways into our city serves to rekindle the memory of what it means to live by the river. This is at the core of what it means to be Tagalog, people of the river. Awareness is created and strengthened by exposure. The canal fronts and seafronts of Horizon will always remain public and showcase a diversity of experiences. The shoreline will reclaim our lost mangroves with over 70% of the shoreline planted with mangroves. This allows everyone to walk all the way to the water’s edge and enjoy walks by the shore with the sunset and the skyline view. This will be the reclamation of our legacy. One of our legacies will be how we deal with the unfortunate annual water scarcity we are faced with. This is the greatest challenge for our future. Horizon will provide over 3 million cubic meters of freshwater reserve by harnessing and collecting the annual rainfall that falls on our islands. This will be able to serve over 5 months of reserve and provide freshwater back to the old city. City of Tomorrow We named this project Manileño to highlight the focus on our people. We look at the future as uncertain. Technology is uncertain. What is certain is the continuation of the thread of life. Cities are about people. The future is about building strong communities. Our communities are about life. Life by the water. Life in our beautiful city of Manila. Read the article by D+C. Previous Next

Be a part of socially relevant architecture that matters. Careers Careers at WTA WTA Architecture and Design Studio is an innovative and multi-awarded design practice based in San Juan, Metro Manila. We foster a collaborative studio culture rooted in creativity, bold thinking, and socially relevant design. Our team is united by a strong design-oriented DNA and a shared belief that architecture has the power to shape communities and transform lives. We are always looking for passionate, talented, and curious individuals to join our growing studio. Opportunities are available across a wide spectrum of disciplines—from architecture and interior design to engineering, urban planning, communications, and operational support. If you're driven by purpose, energized by collaboration, and eager to contribute to meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that all positions are full-time, on-site roles. As a collaborative studio, we believe in the value of physical presence and shared space. All team members report to our office. How to Apply To apply, please send your introduction letter, CV and portfolio (max 10MB) to careers@wta.ph . Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Alternatively, you may click on any of the open positions listed below and follow the specific application instructions provided. Important: Applications submitted to the general contact form or unrelated email addresses will not be reviewed Our Commitment WTA values diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are committed to creating a workplace that embraces different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. At WTA, we don’t just hire talent—we cultivate it. If you believe in design as a force for good and are ready to grow with a team that challenges conventions and inspires progress, we encourage you to apply. View Available Positions Available Positions Job Category Choose Job Category Level of Experience Choose Level of Experience Architect 2025 Full Time Junior Architect 2025 Full Time Junior FF&E Designer 2025 Full Time Junior Interior Designer 2025 Full Time Library Management Associate 2025 Full Time Sales Architect 2025 Full Time Senior FF&E Designer 2025 Full Time Senior Interior Designer 2025 Full Time Senior Project Architect 2025 Full Time Senior Structural Engineer 2025 Full Time

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< Back The Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQF) Wins B1M Construction Story of the Year 2021 WTA Architecture and Design Studio 11 November 2021 We are delighted to announce that WTA Architecture and Design Studio has won the B1M Construction Story of the Year 2021 for its Emergency Quarantine Facilities! It has been an opportunity for the team, industry friends and key partners who helped along the way to highlight a powerful part in our industry. Being able to contribute to society in light of our current situation is something that drives the team to continue to innovate, collaborate, and learn from other people. The Emergency Quarantine Facility (EQF) Project, was an initiative to augment and increase the capacity of our hospitals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and help flatten the curve of the pandemic growth. It consists of a temporary structure design that embodies speed and scalability. The structures were simple and comprised of readily-available materials, which allowed the teams to build them in 5 days. Plans were made open source to allow people from other provinces, islands and countries to access and use the same design. “We learned from the builders, it taught us how much more we can learn from the communities when it comes to designing and building, moving forward,” says William Ti, Principal Architect of WTA Architecture and Design Studio Collaboration played a huge role in the success of these EQFs. WTA, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, medical experts, industry partners and sponsors, built more that 3,500 additional beds in the Philippines. “We are proud that we were able to show that architecture and the building industry play a vital role in society. Even in an emergency, shelter is still vital and it shows how we can come up with new ideas quickly, collaborate, and bring everyone together.“ – William Ti In a video by B1M, William explains how fulfilling it is to see something that one builds or thinks about coming to fruition. He believes that we cannot be paralysed by fear during an emergency and points out how action and agency can lead to so many things. This is what can set one apart from others. A big thank you to everyone who supported and made our Emergency Quarantine Facilities possible! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ7Wg6IIboE Learn more about the EQFs here. Previous Next

< Back AFP, EQF Project Team turnover new quarantine facility to ARMMC Jimmyley E. Guzman | Philippine Information Agency 5 May 2020 PASIG CITY, May 5 (PIA) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Marikina City Government, and WTA Architecture+Design Studio turned over five emergency quarantine facilities (EQF) to Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center (ARMMC) in Marikina City on Monday, May 4. AFP Inspector General LtGen Ramon Ang Lim together with Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro, AFP Chief Engineer MGen William Ilagan, 51st Engineering Brigade’s BGen Emmanuel Anthony Ramos, and WTA’s Architect William Ti Jr. led the turnover ceremony. The 120-bed capacit y emergency quarantine facilities (EQF) were fu nded by the Marikina City Government and partly by United Architects of the Philippines-Manila Chapter. The AFP’s Office of The Chief Engineer led by MGen William Ilagan and volunteers Danny Ko and Leah Longalong led the construction of the EQFs. Lt. Gen. Lim expressed his gratitude to those who extended their support. “The AFP deeply appreciates this assistance and partnership. We hope that this will continue to inspire everyone to contribute in winning this challenge.” Read more here . Previous Next

< Back WTA Celebrates the Inauguration of the New Tagaytay City Hall WTA Architecture and Design Studio 11 July 2025 WTA proudly joined the people of Tagaytay in celebrating the inauguration of the new Tagaytay City Hall, a project that reflects the city’s vision for progress, resilience, and community-centered governance. Designed by WTA, the new City Hall stands as a landmark of civic pride and an embodiment of the values of transparency, accessibility, and service. With Tagaytay’s unique character and natural setting as inspiration, the building integrates thoughtful planning, sustainable strategies, and human-centered spaces that bring citizens closer to their local government. The inauguration ceremony gathered city officials, staff, and community members in a celebration that marked not just the completion of a building, but the beginning of a new chapter for Tagaytay. The new City Hall is envisioned as more than an administrative center—it is a public space where governance and community converge. For WTA, the project is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to nation-building through architecture. By designing civic spaces that prioritize openness and inclusivity, we aim to foster stronger connections between people and their institutions. We are honored to have been part of this milestone and look forward to seeing the Tagaytay City Hall become a hub of service, unity, and progress for generations to come. Previous Next