Residential Urban and Community Economic and Industrial PingXiang_Exterior - Hotel.png PingXiang_Exterior - Farm House + Farm.png PingXiang_Exterior - Glamping.png Pingxiang_Exterior - Activity Center.png Pingxiang_Exterior - Retirement Building.png Pingxiang_Exterior - Boat Station Wider shot.png Pingxiang_Exterior - Artisan Village.png PingXiang_Exterior - Guest Reception.png Pingxiang Eco-Wellness Destination Project Information Status Completed Location Jiangxi, China Area 105 has Description An integral part of this endeavor is promoting local culture and traditions. It is essential to preserve and promote the unique culture and traditions of the village and its residents, ensuring their significance and value are recognized and celebrated. The project aims to ensure the long-term viability of a traditional village located in a remote mountainous region. It focuses on two main components: rebuilding and repairing existing structures to preserve the village’s cultural heritage, and reestablishing farming for sustainable agriculture and efficient water management. By combining infrastructure restoration, cultural preservation, sustainable agriculture, and community involvement, the project seeks to sustain the village’s way of life, protect its environment, and create economic opportunities through responsible tourism. Ultimately, the goal is to empower the local community to take ownership of the project and maintain its benefits overtime. 2023 Vauxhall: The Missing Link Davao Industrial Park The Jewel of the South Eton City Phase 1 Green Avenue Cavite Complex Manila Arts District Siargao Resettlement Project Chongqing Science City Alabang Global City Horizon East Batangas Forest City Tahao Road Development CamSur Uptown Orchard District Horizon Manila

All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure TBS_Exterior - Book Stop.jpg TBS_Exterior - Book Stop 6.jpg TBS_Exterior - Book Stop 5.jpg TBS_Exterior - Book Stop 4.jpg The Book Stop 4 Project Information Status Completed Location Makati City, Philippines Description The Book Stop Project reimagines the core program of a library as a place for books and reading, a space for human interaction, and a platform for learning. With an extensive collection, The Book Stop is a network of mobile spaces spread across the city each garnering far more foot traffic than the typical library. In a modern society where no library or bookstore can beat the collection of books that are available online, The Book Stop refrains from trying to reinvent the purpose of libraries. It instead works on rethinking the physical architecture and the distribution system of libraries, emphasizing casual serendipity and ease of access. The project is a pop-up public library network that explores how libraries need to evolve to engage with and attract contemporary users and promote reading in the next generation, as well as galvanize communities by creating community events where people can interact and share ideas. The project is intended to serve three distinct functions with a social component, a research component, and a program prototype component. The project maps out various public spaces throughout the city that have a high volume of pedestrian traffic. It serves as a redistribution point for old books, allowing the open and free sharing or transfer of ideas from one person to another. Its mobility allows it to be placed in the most underserved areas and allows it to reach a broader slice of the population. It moves from neighborhood to neighborhood mapping and responding to local issues and creates a platform for civic discussion and community development. As a research tool, it serves as a data-gathering center for the demand for public libraries in various neighborhoods. This allows planners and policymakers to determine where libraries can make the most impact and which communities can utilize them the most. The Book Stop Project is a prototype that determines the role that libraries play in contemporary urban societies and the shape that they may take as society develops and grows. How have we changed in our interactions with libraries and what sort of network depth and breadth would be ideal for our cities? The project seeks to reinvent the place and space that a library embodies and not the platform itself which distributes books and encourages reading. 2024 The Book Nook Tiny House Bakuran The Book Stop 2 The Book Stop 3 Archstoyanie: Nikola's Belvedere The Book Stop 5 The Book Stop 1 Museo Del Prado Tagpuan

< Back City of Tomorrow: The Human Environment Part 2 By: Ar. William Ti, Jr. for Inquirer.net Date: We need environments in which we can thrive. The 21st century will see homo sapiens become a predominantly urban species. Development will push almost 70 percent of the population to live in urban areas by 2050. More and more of humanity will need to find space in bigger and denser cities. The built environment that we build for ourselves will dictate how we develop and evolve as a society. Nurture, preserve, expand Our human environments must serve to nurture us. We must develop spaces and facilities that nurture our mind, body and spirit. We need space to grow, open fields to run in and an abundance of nature to immerse ourselves in. Our minds need to be stimulated and fed. We need access to libraries and places of learning—facilities that allow us to explore new interests and satiate our curiosity. Learning must be facilitated and become a lifelong activity. Our health and well-being are of paramount importance. The calculus that weighs economic and social development must sway towards providing an environment that is beneficial to human life. Limited resources, primary of which is space, must not be hoarded to benefit the few but expended to serve our communities. It is almost criminal how a city with so few public parks can have such an abundance of golf courses, how each building devotes so much more space to parking for cars than for gardens and greens. Our urban lifestyles must expand beyond a torturous cycle of working just to survive. Subsistence living traps too many urbanites into concrete cages linked by steel carriages running on barren paved roads. Our cities must serve to expand the human experience. It must enrich our lives by providing greater diversity and freedom. Personal mobility and freedom must be prioritized. We must develop spaces and urban amenities that can allow for a depth and diversity of cultural and recreational activities. The digital realm has allowed us to expand our reach exponentially. We must not allow our physical realm to shrink and limit us in turn. Gorky Park, Moscow The people Politics divides us. Government limits us. National agendas disregard us. Yet politics can also bring us together; government can lead the way; and the country can be the home that shelters us. “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.”—Jane Jacobs Essentials Our human environments are often planned to be efficient and functional. They are designed to address function and durability. If function is the rational and structure, the framework of how we build our environment, then purpose is the essence of why we build. We must build an environment that delights us, communities that serve to enrich us. Perhaps the most important shift in modern times is the value we have placed upon design. From Apple to Tesla, the world has shown how ideas can change the world. Notting Hill, London We need to revolutionize how we build our cities. We must redefine what are its essential components. Veer away from zoning mandates that champion the value of commercial and industrial interests. The coming decades will see increasing automation and digitalization of our work environments. We must instead focus on our living environment to ensure that our cities continue to thrive. “What is essential is invisible to the eye.”—Antoine de Saint-Exupery Read full article here. For Part 1 of the series, see here. 9 May 2021 Nurture, preserve, expand Our human environments must serve to nurture us. We must develop spaces and facilities that nurture our mind, body and spirit. We need space to grow, open fields to run in and an abundance of nature to immerse ourselves in. Our minds need to be stimulated and fed. We need access to libraries and places of learning—facilities that allow us to explore new interests and satiate our curiosity. Learning must be facilitated and become a lifelong activity. Our health and well-being are of paramount importance. The calculus that weighs economic and social development must sway towards providing an environment that is beneficial to human life. Limited resources, primary of which is space, must not be hoarded to benefit the few but expended to serve our communities. It is almost criminal how a city with so few public parks can have such an abundance of golf courses, how each building devotes so much more space to parking for cars than for gardens and greens. Our urban lifestyles must expand beyond a torturous cycle of working just to survive. Subsistence living traps too many urbanites into concrete cages linked by steel carriages running on barren paved roads. Our cities must serve to expand the human experience. It must enrich our lives by providing greater diversity and freedom. Personal mobility and freedom must be prioritized. We must develop spaces and urban amenities that can allow for a depth and diversity of cultural and recreational activities. The digital realm has allowed us to expand our reach exponentially. We must not allow our physical realm to shrink and limit us in turn. Gorky Park, Moscow The people Politics divides us. Government limits us. National agendas disregard us. Yet politics can also bring us together; government can lead the way; and the country can be the home that shelters us. “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.”—Jane Jacobs Essentials Our human environments are often planned to be efficient and functional. They are designed to address function and durability. If function is the rational and structure, the framework of how we build our environment, then purpose is the essence of why we build. We must build an environment that delights us, communities that serve to enrich us. Perhaps the most important shift in modern times is the value we have placed upon design. From Apple to Tesla, the world has shown how ideas can change the world. Notting Hill, London We need to revolutionize how we build our cities. We must redefine what are its essential components. Veer away from zoning mandates that champion the value of commercial and industrial interests. The coming decades will see increasing automation and digitalization of our work environments. We must instead focus on our living environment to ensure that our cities continue to thrive. “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” —Antoine de Saint-Exupery Read full article here. For Part 1 of the series, see here. Previous Next Previous Next

< Back Filipino designers are truly world class! By: Maurice Arcache for The Philippine Star Date: Congratulations to renowned Filipino designers architect William Ti, Budji Layug and Royal Pineda and architect Jason Buensalido for receiving high commendations for their groundbreaking entries at this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2021, one of the world’s most prestigious annual festivals and annual awards ceremonies dedicated to architecture and the development industry, palanggas. 19 January 2022 Ti of WTA Architecture and Design Studio’s Horizon Manila reclamation masterplan was declared the “Project of the Year” at the World Architecture Futures (WAFX). His other project, the Emergency Quarantine Facility, was also an entry to the WAF. Brilliant designers Layug and Pineda of the BUDJI+ROYAL Architecture+Design were highly commended by a panel of international designers for their New Clark City Athletic Stadium project under the Completed Buildings–Sport category. Buensalido of the Buensalido Architects was highly commended for his Interweave Building, which was shortlisted in two categories: Completed Buildings-School and Completed Buildings-Best Use of Color. Prior to the WAF 2021 event, German company GROHE, a founding partner of WAF, hosted a series of crit sessions to help this year’s Filipino finalists prepare for their presentation, through the support of their fellow local designers. This is the year when WAF shortlisted the most number of Filipino projects, with nine Filipino design entries at the WAF including architect Jaemi Cruz and interior designer Jesy Cruz of Alero Design Studio — second-timers of WAF — for their Memory Hall Imprints; architect Yonni Habulan of Habúlan and Ngo Design Studio Hands for their Farms of Feasts project; and Buensalido’s second entry, Fragmented to Free. Also making it to the list was in-demand architect Jorge Yulo for La Cabaña de Resureccion. Lastly, architect Carlo Calma, who received double nods for his projects Cagbalete Sand Clusters and Museum for Architecture + Residences with lead designer Sou Fujimoto Architects. Online category judging formed a cornerstone of the 2021 WAF digital edition, with finalists for major awards including “World Building of the Year,” “Future Project of the Year,” “Interior of the Year” and “Landscape of the Year.” Congratulations to the world-class Filipino architects and designers, who earned high praises at the World Architecture Festival 2021, dahlings! Read the full article here. Previous Next Previous Next

All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure PROJ-2013-137-Archstoyanie1.jpg Archstoyanie_Exterior - Perspective 2.png Archstoyanie_Exterior - Perspective 1.png PROJ-2013-137-Archstoyanie5.jpg PROJ-2013-137-Archstoyanie7.jpg PROJ-2013-137-Archstoyanie6(1).jpg Archstoyanie: Nikola's Belvedere Project Information Status Completed Location Kaluga Region, Russia Description The object is along the fringes of the site where a delineated interaction between high-reaching trees and lower, smaller trees exist. Two of the four foundations for the object's main anchor are located within the depths of the denser cluster of trees- within the forest. The other two are quasi-exposed, sprouting like old tree trunks among the younger trees. Casted and built on site- these are the foundations. The base along with the 2.4m high earth mound are the only elements that are built on-site. The four posts, that vary in height (31.89m-26.60m-26.10m-20.85m) are built off-site, transported and installed. These are the pillars. Somewhere, simultaneously, during the construction of the posts, the mound and the foundations-the mirror, an agglomeration of unexpected materials, is crafted-proving for a very efficient course of assembly. At its core is a 150mm x 150mm welded wire mesh with a diameter of 20m that is sandwiched by four angle bars that traverses its cross section and two angle bars that radiated from the object's center to halfway of its circumference. Its perimeter is braced with two adjoining angle bars that is pierced by two 20mm stranded wire cable that intersect each other and pierces out on to the other side. Then an army of used and new styrofoam boxes are stacked and glued to each other creating an almost half sphere. Its highest point is 2.4m. The assembly is mirrored on the other side of the mesh resulting in a saucer like object. After which an amalgam of old and new-seamed jute sacks are employed to hold the boxes together. The jute sacks are then fastened to the inner part of the circumferential angle bar. After holding the boxes tightly the upper portion of the object is covered with a seemingly second-hand weather proof tarpaulin. The lower part is covered in a highly reflective metalized mylar skin a smooth surface that is then coated with a reflective paint to augment its reflectivity. This is the mirror. The site, which now have four erected pillars is now ready to welcome its new object- a colossal lightweight, reflective object. This object would be erected employing the pulley mechanism mounted on the pillars. It is now complete. This is Sousveillance: Under Big Brother's Skirt. 2023 Tagpuan Museo Del Prado The Book Stop 3 The Book Nook Bakuran The Book Stop 1 The Book Stop 4 The Book Stop 2 The Book Stop 5 Tiny House

Hospitality Commercial Residential FOYER.jpg LIBRARY 2.jpg LIBRARY.jpg ANTE ROOM 1.jpg Chua Residence Project Information Status Completed Location San Juan City, Philippines Area 980 sqm Description The design of the house relates the indoor and outdoor spaces, bringing the user closer to nature. Due to the structure’s size, the design also aims to ground and control the scale. The design is anchored by making use of stone finishes at the lower level while the upper level makes use of wood and light colors, adding warmth to the palette. It is then capped off with expansive rooms that seemingly float above the structure. 2017 Enclaves Residence Corner House One Serendra Penthouse Esperanza Tower Gray Residence Twelve Luxury Flats Pockets of Nature Corner House Hongji Gardens Ikebana House High Gardens Garden City Brass Residence Luz Circle C3 House Omni Gardens Light Residence Chi Residences Soon Residence 4 Walls One McKinley Palace 15 Dancalan Residence Baigad Bantayan Villas One Six Wilson Gardens Pawikan Residence

All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure Front View.jpg Right Corner View.jpg Right View.png Left Corner View.jpg Rear View.jpg Left View.jpg 15 Dancalan Residence Project Information Status Construction Location Quezon City, Philippines Area 675 sqm Description Bold lines, striking angles, and a vision of the future—this is where architecture becomes art. 2023 Esperanza Tower Cloudscape Tagaytay Highlands Condo Residences Yung Green Harbor Twelve Luxury Flats Cloud Citadel Angeles Urban Hub Garden City Park Royal Ongpin Chi Residences Baigad Bantayan Villas Roxas Condominium Golden Bay Extension The Urban Block C3 Residence Casa Sol Bataan Terminal and Convention Center Corner House Imperial Era Mansions Yap Residence Balay Doppio Pawikan House Zoey Courtyard Residences Chinatown Oasis Jinxi Seaview City Legazpi Park Terraces High Gardens Artisan Tower Cambridge Residences Hiribaco Resort Silhouette Omni Gardens Chan Residence Bacoor Bay Bougainvilla Residence Balintawak Cloverleaf Brick House Chateau Lorraine One Six Wilson Gardens Grand Titanic Enclaves Residence 4PH Housing Project Hongji Gardens Ikebana House Balay Luce The Empyrean Pockets of Nature Morong Farmhouse Upper West Parc Tropical Loggia Riverpark Manila Cruz Residence Supima Sports and Supima Residences Vivace Parkways The Crossing

Hospitality Commercial Residential Corner House_Interior - Workspace.png Corner House_Interior - Perspective 1.png Corner House_Interior - Staircase.png Corner House_Interior - Pool Area.png Corner House_Interior - Living Room.png Corner House_Interior - Bedroom 1.png Corner House_Interior - Bedroom 2.png Corner House_Interior - Entertainment Room.png Corner House Project Information Status Construction Location Batangas, Philippines Area 850 sqm Description This 3-storey rest house sits in a corner lot, overlooking the shores of Nasugbu, Batangas. It houses 4 bedrooms and a guest room, each with their own view of the beach. The house's design takes inspiration from traditional Filipino and Southeast Asian dwellings, planned in accordance with the environment's natural air and light. Modern touches mold these age-old design principles into a cleaner, more minimal form, combined with a simple set of natural textures around its façade. 2021 Twelve Luxury Flats Hongji Gardens Pawikan Residence Omni Gardens Light Residence One McKinley Palace Gray Residence One Six Wilson Gardens Baigad Bantayan Villas Luz Circle Ikebana House 4 Walls Esperanza Tower Brass Residence High Gardens C3 House Chua Residence Enclaves Residence Pockets of Nature One Serendra Penthouse Soon Residence Chi Residences 15 Dancalan Residence Garden City

All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure The Book Stop 2 (3).jpg The Book Stop 2 (4).jpg The Book Stop 2 (1).jpg Activities (2).JPG Book Stop 2 - 1.jpg BSP_Exterior - Book Stop 2 - 3.png The Book Stop 2 Project Information Status Completed Location Taguig City, Philippines Description The Book Stop Project is a pop-up public library network that explores how libraries need to evolve to engage its users and promote reading, as well as galvanize communities by creating community events where people can interact and share ideas. The project is intended to serve three distinct functions with a social component, a research component, and a program prototype component. The project maps out various public spaces throughout the city that have a high volume of pedestrian traffic. It serves as a redistribution point for old books, allowing the open and free sharing or transfer of ideas from one person to another. It’s mobility allows it to be placed in the most underserved areas and allows it to reach a broader slice of the population. As a research tool, it serves as a data gathering center for the demand for public libraries in various neighborhoods. This allows planners and policy makers to determine where libraries can make the most impact and which communities can utilize them the most. The Book Stop Project is a prototype that determines the role that libraries play in contemporary urban societies and the shape that they may take as society develops and grows. 2018 Tagpuan The Book Nook The Book Stop 4 Tiny House Archstoyanie: Nikola's Belvedere The Book Stop 5 Museo Del Prado The Book Stop 3 The Book Stop 1 Bakuran

Hospitality Commercial Residential PROJ-2016-407-ChineseEmbassy7.jpg CONSUL'S OFFICE_2 000.jpg PROJ-2016-407-ChineseEmbassy8.jpg CONSUL_S BEDROOM 000.jpg Chinese Embassy Cultural Section Project Information Status Design Location Makati City, Philippines Area 1,700 sqm Description The building features a fusion of the traditional philosophies of Chinese architecture and modernity. The main hall leads to a modern and functional interior and several meeting rooms,multi-function halls, and a Chinese-style garden. Landscaping is an important part of the design. The Chinese garden and exterior spaces create an environment of serenity and security. The ceiling and windows were designed to permit plenty of natural daylight. This allows a better appreciation of cultural and heritage assets of the country ideally displayed around the entire vicinity. Hints of Chinese culture may be found in every detail of the design. 2016 Manfel Piastrelle Corporation Headquarters 38 Park Avenue Showroom Paymongo Calinisan, Domino and Beron Law Office CLI Makati D&G Global Trading Office