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- Balintawak Cloverleaf | WTA Design Studio
All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure resi_bal_clo_main.jpg resi_bal_clo_01.jpg resi_bal_clo_02.jpg Balintawak Cloverleaf Project Information Status Design Location Quezon City, Philippines Area 250,000 sqm Description The program calls for a mixed-use development with higher concentration of residential blocks and supported by commercial strips in Balintawak, Quezon City. The residential blocks will complement the urban redevelopment of Balintawak Cloverleaf area by addressing a need to absorb and house the existing as well as the projected density of the area. In doing so, the program shall also cater to the recreational needs of the residents maximizing the practicality of living amid a bustling city. The commercial strips then support the residential block. However, it also functions as community magnet drawing people in to the development. Thus, contributing to the positive ripple effect outward to the immediate communities. Complementing the commercial spaces are public niches to attract people to stay and further spend time in the development. 2017 Zoey Courtyard Residences Ikebana House Roxas Condominium Chinatown Oasis Jinxi Seaview City Pockets of Nature Cambridge Residences The Crossing Bataan Terminal and Convention Center The Empyrean Hiribaco Resort Chi Residences Casa Sol Tropical Loggia The Urban Block C3 Residence Yung Green Harbor Artisan Tower Highlands Condo Residences Grand Titanic Riverpark Manila High Gardens Brick House Imperial Era Mansions Balay Doppio Angeles Urban Hub Yap Residence Omni Gardens Balay Luce Esperanza Tower Cloudscape Tagaytay Legazpi Park Terraces Twelve Luxury Flats One Six Wilson Gardens Cloud Citadel Supima Sports and Supima Residences Upper West Parc Morong Farmhouse Chateau Lorraine 4PH Housing Project Corner House Bacoor Bay Park Royal Ongpin Silhouette Bougainvilla Residence Cruz Residence Enclaves Residence Vivace Parkways Golden Bay Extension Baigad Bantayan Villas Garden City Pawikan House Hongji Gardens 15 Dancalan Residence Chan Residence
- Highlands Chapel | WTA Design Studio
Institutional & Religion DOWNLOAD PDF Residential & Mixed Use Sports Master Planning Office Transport & Infrastructure Houses Commercial Institutional & Religion Retail Hospitality Education & Healthcare Competition & Research Interiors Highlands Chapel Location: Legazpi City, Albay Plot Area: 2,822 SQM Storeys: 1 Year: Floor Area: Status: 2024 2,193 SQM Design Development The proposed site for the chapel is at the lower part of the site in a valley. Instead of making the chapel highly visible, in order to distinguish a separation from the nearby amusement park, the chapel is instead concealed and sunken with the dense vegetation of the forest. Upon parking, the approach to the chapel follows the four stages of Penance. The intention is a journey from the entry point where one starts as sinful and repentant. Once the users reach the chapel structure itself at the end of the journey, they are to feel cleansed and purified before the mass service. The form of the chapel itself was intended to be pure and simple in shape. The continuous curve’s geometry is informed by numbers taken from the Bible as illustrated above. The result is an elliptical floor plan with irregular seating arranged from the site’s contour topography.
- Saint Scholastica Chapel | WTA Design Studio
All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel8.jpg PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel4.jpg PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel3.jpg PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel6.jpg PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel7.jpg PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel5.jpg PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel1.jpg PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel2.jpg PROJ-2015-356-StSchoChapel10.jpg Saint Scholastica Chapel Project Information Status Completed Location Northern Samar, Philippines Area 100 sqm Description Northern Samar is one of the Philippines’ 10 poorest provinces. About 65 percent of its entire population live in the rural areas. Pambujan is a rural fourth-class municipality in this province with a population of 32,000. Lacking a proper hospital, in 2009, the Diocese of Catarman, Northern Samar, appealed to the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica’s Priory for assistance in building a mission hospital. Inside the hospital courtyard is a small chapel for the worship and prayers of patients and sisters. The Chapel is formed by folding planes that come together as if folded in prayer. As praying hands or a kneeling figure, this abstract form creates a hopeful seeking mood appropriate to the setting. A form that is in fact inspired by the roofs of nearby houses, the Chapel is a familiar space to the locals made intriguing by an unfamiliar scale. The Chapel Roof becomes the walls. Roof and wall are one, and the whole structure is in fact one continuous mass. The wall planes are made of treated abaca fibers called ‘”almacan” wrapped around a lightweight steel structure. The structure itself is a sculptural skeleton of relatively soaring proportions. It rises at the center and tapers to its four corners reaching out to the edges of the courtyard. The entry portal as well as the back of the altar are bordered by a pair of stained glass windows, creating a mirrored imagery between entry and ascension. As a vital part of every church in this religiously devout Catholic country, the chapel serves as the heart of the entire compound and it is around this prostrate form that the daily activities of the hospital goes on. And as one goes through the hospital or even as one arrives, one will always see the sleek wooden cross at the pinnacle held up high by the praying hands of the chapel. 2016 Ferdinand E. Marcos Presidential Library Museo Pambata Reading Corners Catbalogan City Hall Church of the Multitude Tagaytay City Hall New Taipei City Museum of Art Taichung Cultural Center Merit Field Stupa DSWD Elderly and Child Care Facility Manila City Hall Guggenheim Helsinki Supreme Court Philippine International Exhibition Center Sulong Manila Highlands Chapel Trece Martires City Hall Balanga City Hall Bataan Provincial Capital Masterplan Chinese Embassy Cultural Section Varna Library
- Upper West Parc | WTA Design Studio
Residential & Mixed Use DOWNLOAD PDF Residential & Mixed Use Sports Master Planning Office Transport & Infrastructure Houses Commercial Institutional & Religion Retail Hospitality Education & Healthcare Competition & Research Interiors Upper West Parc Location: Pasay City, Metro Manila Plot Area: 1,236 SQM Storeys: 47 Year: Floor Area: Status: 2014 56,661 SQM Design Development Description Upper West Parc is a 47-storey residential condominium tower located along United Nations Avenue, Manila City, Philippines. Being close to retail outlets, hotel establishments, institutional buildings, parks, and the Manila Bay, it belongs to a flourishing community of mixed-use buildings. The concept of Upper West Park aims to address the problems of contemporary urban lifestyles by providing open public spaces on every level, each with different themes or uses. These spaces are then arranged in collected stacks that form distinct communities, creating a version of a small-scale neighborhood within the building with specific identities. This promotes cohesion and association among its residents. Taken together, these neighborhood stacks provide the much needed communal space for the community, forming a more cosmopolitan urban community. The strikingly brilliant exterior of white and glass creates a landmark effect by standing out from the skyline and providing a canvas for the vibrant colors of the sunset along Manila Bay.
- Cambridge Residences | WTA Design Studio
Residential & Mixed Use DOWNLOAD PDF Residential & Mixed Use Sports Master Planning Office Transport & Infrastructure Houses Commercial Institutional & Religion Retail Hospitality Education & Healthcare Competition & Research Interiors Cambridge Residences Location: Manila City, Metro Manila Plot Area: 860 SQM Storeys: 49 Year: Floor Area: Status: 2018 24,139 SQM Under Construction Description Cambridge Residences is a 40-storey dormitory designed to cater to the needs of the students enrolled in the nearby universities. The character, form, and program are inspired by the sobriety and prestige of one of the oldest and most revered universities in the world. The form, as well as the program, are straightforward, clear, and legible. The geometry is a straightforward, rectangular tower – imposing and confident. The units housed inside are arrayed to form an efficient circulation network in terms of safety and economy.
- CamSur Uptown | WTA Design Studio
Residential Urban and Community Economic and Industrial CamSur Uptown_Exterior - District Plan.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Fairgrounds.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Unity.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Capitol.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Gateway.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Industrial Park.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Intermodal Transport.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Lakefront Hotels.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Market.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Mice Tourism.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Riverfront Park.png CamSur Uptown_Exterior - Riverfront.png CamSur Uptown Project Information Status Design Location Camarines Sur, Philippines Area 251 has Description CamSur Uptown thrives through a harmonious blend of districts that complement one another. The central business district buzzes with commercial activity, while the adjacent industrial park fuels innovation and economic growth. The watersports complex offers recreational opportunities, attracting locals and tourists alike. The bustling trade market fosters commerce, showcasing local and international goods. Amidst this urban tapestry, the residential district provides a vibrant community where residents find a haven amidst the city’s energy. Together, these districts form a dynamic ecosystem, enhancing the city’s livability, economic prosperity, and cultural richness. The development of the capitol city embraces a strategic block parceling approach, ensuring accessibility and connectivity throughout. A main tram loop spanning the perimeter of the site provides easy access to each region of the city. Walkable green corridors offers citizens a range of transportation options. Pedestrians and cyclists enjoy well- designed pathways, while efficient public transit systems cater to those opting for a greener commute. These green corridors not only foster a sense of community and encourage active lifestyles but also connect key amenities, parks, and neighborhoods, ensuring that the capitol city is seamlessly interconnected and accessible for all. 2022 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 Pingxiang Eco-Wellness Destination Alabang Global City Horizon East Batangas Forest City Tahao Road Development Orchard District Horizon Manila
- The Book Nook | WTA Design Studio
Competition & Research DOWNLOAD PDF Residential & Mixed Use Sports Master Planning Office Transport & Infrastructure Houses Commercial Institutional & Religion Retail Hospitality Education & Healthcare Competition & Research Interiors The Book Nook Location: Taguig City, Metro Manila Year: 2020 Competition: Research Status: Completed The Book Nook is a project of WTA with SM Aura Premier. The project is a 20 sqm public library that takes after the Book Stop Project, 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. It also hosts events where people can interact and share ideas with each other. The SM Book Nook serves as a redistribution point for old books, allowing the free sharing or transfer of ideas from one person to another. Awards: 2025 Architizer A+ Awards - Special Mention 2019 Green Good Design Award for Place Making: Public Architecture 2019 Design Anthology Winner – Cultural, Arts & Educational Spaces Category 2019 Design Center Philippines Good Design Award 2018 German Design Award – Excellent Communications Design Architecture 2018 Haligi Ng Dangal – People’s Choice Award Nominee 2017 Architetizer A+ Awards Winner - Institutional - Libraries Jury Winner & People's Choice 2016 WAN Awards Finalist 2016 World Architecture Festival Finalist - Small Projects 2016 American Architecture Prize, Honorable Mention Features: Manila Times Speed Manila Standard Tribune Manila Bulletin People Asia Head Topics Pop! Inquirer Punto Adobo Magazine Malaya
- Merit Field Stupa | WTA Design Studio
All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure Merit Field Stupa_Exterior - Front.png Merit Field Stupa_Exterior - Perspective 2.png Merit Field Stupa_Exterior - Front 2.png Merit Field Stupa_Exterior - Front 3.PNG Merit Field Stupa Project Information Status Construction Location Cavite, Philippines Area 1,500 sqm Description PATH TO LIBERATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT the teachings of the foundation is centered towards the path to liberation. The practice of mahakala involves acknowledging the obstacles around and within us which enables us to liberate ourselves from the obstacles that we have created for ourselves and cultivate enlightenment. The project takes inspiration with the flow of the users in the project from taking the path to liberation and to enlightenment. Liberation is through learning the many obstacles in our lives. This will be shown through symbolizing colorful representations to the project's structures and pocket gardens. At the start of the visit to the project, the visitors may take path from the stupa to the pocket gardens. Enlightenment is achieved by acknowledging and accepting the obstacles of life. This will be shown through solemn colors and clean lines to the project's structures and elements towards the meditation cabanas near the river. After the visitors experience the pocket gardens, they may continue to reflect by taking the path to the meditation cabanas for enlightenment. 2018 Manila City Hall Bataan Provincial Capital Masterplan Taichung Cultural Center Church of the Multitude Chinese Embassy Cultural Section Philippine International Exhibition Center Museo Pambata Reading Corners Highlands Chapel Trece Martires City Hall Sulong Manila Ferdinand E. Marcos Presidential Library Saint Scholastica Chapel Varna Library Balanga City Hall Supreme Court Catbalogan City Hall Guggenheim Helsinki DSWD Elderly and Child Care Facility New Taipei City Museum of Art Tagaytay City Hall
- Esperanza Tower | WTA Design Studio
Residential & Mixed Use DOWNLOAD PDF Residential & Mixed Use Sports Master Planning Office Transport & Infrastructure Houses Commercial Institutional & Religion Retail Hospitality Education & Healthcare Competition & Research Interiors Esperanza Tower Location: Cebu City, Cebu Plot Area: 43,549 SQM Storeys: 32 Year: Floor Area: Status: 2020 Under Construction Description Ripples are series of tessellating waves on the surface of water caused by the slight breeze. This phenomenon is commonly associated with finding calmness despite unruly movement and achieving sanctuary. It is contrasted by the crest, which is the highest point a wave reaches before crashing that results in a soft, white wash of foam made of fine bubbles that balances the dynamic movement of water. The site of the project is at the corner of Salinas Street and La Guardia Street in barangay Lahug. It sits among low-rise commercial buildings and residential subdivisions. The site’s advantage lies in its proximity to the Cebu I.T. Park and Cebu Business Park. The area is popular among the local youth for its many commercial establishments. The project is on a 988 sqm lot wherein a 9,375 square meter boutique hotel will rise. With 17 storeys, 2 basements, 126 rooms, 2 Grand Ballrooms and a public plaza that continues the commercial strip existing on the site. The main lobby, café, and bar lounge emulates the ripple effect of waves through the use of undulating curves on feature walls and non-rectilinear furniture. White Calacatta marble flooring is used to create the illusion of waves moving through its grains and to give the effect of understated luxury. Different shades of teal and cobalt peak through within the area to break the bright neutrality of the space. Throughout the design of the different amenities, the ripple concept is applied through the different layers and levels of straight lines that give the illusion of depth and vastness. Paired with wood elements, the spaces become a quaint settings that exude warmth, rigidity, and stability to the otherwise, light and free-flowing space. The bedroom and studio units present a simulation of ripples where the spaces seamlessly leads to another. Elements of the crest are being reflected through the light-colored walls, plush furniture and curved edges of wall and built-in counters. The use of neutral colors blend with the warm wood elements and cerulean accents, creating an inviting environment of privacy and relaxation.
- The East Grid | WTA Design Studio
Commercial DOWNLOAD PDF Residential & Mixed Use Sports Master Planning Office Transport & Infrastructure Houses Commercial Institutional & Religion Retail Hospitality Education & Healthcare Competition & Research Interiors The East Grid Location: Quezon City, Metro Manila Plot Area: 51,948 SQM Storeys: PHASE 1: 41 PHASE 2: 46 PHASE 3: 47 Year: Floor Area: Status: 2019 558,842 SQM Winning Concept Description The East Grid is a mixed-use development project located in a 5.19-hectare property within Quezon City’s CBD. The concept works around the two existing buildings designed by the National Artist - Architect Leandro Locsin. ‘The East Grid’ was named after its location in the East Triangle. The word ‘grid,’ represents power grids representing the four major power sector companies it will host, as well as Locsin’s grid of columns. Five main design points were synthesized in master planning the Diliman site. The first is the East Grid as a gathering point or hub. Second is the dialogue between old and new which WTA hopes to achieve by enhancing the presence of the Locsin building through open courtyards and grid reflections on-grid and mass. A multi-dimensional landscape is central to creating a holistic high-rise development. Engaging and active green spaces throughout the vertical floor space of the development will create a rich and dynamic program. This works in conjunction with the firm’s other design goals—to enhance work, life, and health through biophilic open spaces. The design embodies energy-efficient systems and innovative and sustainable design ideas. The East Grid integrates pedestrian-friendly spaces, interactive installations, bike trails, green promenades, alfresco spaces, and play areas into a development that will ensure a net leasable space of about 400,000 square meters.