All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure 13 - WTA Portfolio 2024 - Houses Projects_Page_13_Image_0004.png 13 - WTA Portfolio 2024 - Houses Projects_Page_13_Image_0005.png 13 - WTA Portfolio 2024 - Houses Projects_Page_13_Image_0002.png 13 - WTA Portfolio 2024 - Houses Projects_Page_13_Image_0001.png Morong Farmhouse Project Information Status Design Location Bataan, Philippines Area 1,200 sqm Description In the coastal city of Morong, Bataan, this farmhouse was designed to situate its clients and guests within the processes of nature without leaving the familiar comfort of their upscale lifestyle. Designed with sustainable materials in mind, this house was envisioned to contribute as little waste that could harm the environment as possible. The levels provided by the unique terrain of the natural environment aided in our design process as well, identifying a sense of depth and character to the home. 2020 Upper West Parc C3 Residence Artisan Tower 4PH Housing Project Silhouette Park Royal Ongpin Riverpark Manila Cloudscape Tagaytay Balintawak Cloverleaf Pawikan House Cruz Residence Chan Residence The Crossing Zoey Courtyard Residences Bougainvilla Residence Jinxi Seaview City Chateau Lorraine The Empyrean Hiribaco Resort 15 Dancalan Residence Tropical Loggia Golden Bay Extension Corner House Highlands Condo Residences Cloud Citadel Vivace Parkways Grand Titanic Balay Luce Roxas Condominium Cambridge Residences Balay Doppio Esperanza Tower Bataan Terminal and Convention Center Chi Residences Legazpi Park Terraces Omni Gardens Enclaves Residence Garden City High Gardens Imperial Era Mansions One Six Wilson Gardens Yap Residence Pockets of Nature Supima Sports and Supima Residences Brick House Yung Green Harbor Angeles Urban Hub Ikebana House Bacoor Bay Baigad Bantayan Villas The Urban Block Twelve Luxury Flats Hongji Gardens Chinatown Oasis Casa Sol

Hospitality Commercial Residential CFI_Interiors - Co-Working.jpg CFI_Interiors - Main Lobby.jpg CFI_Interiors - Function Hall.jpg CFI_Interiors - Dorm 2.jpg The Oriental Leyte Project Information Status Completed Location Tacloban City, Philippines Area 100,000 sqm Description A tropical sojourn with the sea, the architecture of The Oriental Leyte takes advantage of the climate by blurring the edges between the interiors and the exteriors. Sides facing beach appear very open, light, and permeable to encourage a seamless spatial relationship with the sea. To address the excessive sunlight and rain that the tropical climate entails, extensive overhangs and brise soleil are integrated in the overall design adding character to the minimalist canvas. 2009 CFI Co-Tel by Swiss - Belhotel The Oriental Legazpi Arbor Hotel Grand Galleon Hotel Pico Sands Hotel Balangay El Nido Resort Hotel South Drive Ondus Boracay Hotel Chancellor Hotel Banaue Hotel Urban Argo Hotel Boracay Palo Hotel East Sands Resort Esperanza Tower Lanson Place Hotel Carmen Hotel Malinao Siargao Resort Seascape Hotel

Hospitality Commercial Residential PROJ-2017-513-Chancellor01.png PROJ-2017-513-Chancellor05.png Chancellor Hotel_Interior - Ballroom.png PROJ-2017-513-Chancellor010.png Hotel South Drive Project Information Status Design Location Baguio City, Philippines Area 2,300 sqm Description To promote cultural and environmental awareness towards its local and foreign clientele, this hotel in the country's City of Pines was conceived with strong biophilic foundations and cultural aesthetic context. The intent was to inhibit the external surroundings into the building itself, allowing the user to experience the outdoors with the comfort and luxury of a tempered environment. The interiors of this hotel was designed with modern sensibilities, and subtle touches of the culture and vibe of the Cordilleras. Guests are welcomed by spaces that are clean, crisp and easy on the eyes, detailed with Ifugao Ikat woven habi textiles. 2019 Chancellor Hotel Arbor Hotel Seascape Hotel Esperanza Tower East Sands Resort Balangay El Nido Resort The Oriental Legazpi The Oriental Leyte Ondus Boracay Hotel Banaue Hotel Grand Galleon Hotel Palo Hotel Carmen Hotel Pico Sands Hotel Lanson Place Hotel Urban Argo Hotel Boracay Malinao Siargao Resort CFI Co-Tel by Swiss - Belhotel

Office 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. Awards: 2019 Architectural Conceptual Design Contest for PSALM's Diliman Property

All Sports Education | Healthcare Hospitality Civic | Culture Office | Commercial | Retail Residential Exhibition | Research Transport | Infrastructure Riverpark Manila_Exterior - Aerial.png Riverpark Manila_Exterior - Axonometry.png Riverpark Manila_Interior - Ballroom.png Riverpark Manila_Interior - Bedroom.png Riverpark Manila_Interior - Gym.png Riverpark Manila_Interior - Living Area.png Riverpark Manila_Interior - Penthouse.png Riverpark Manila_Interior - Studio.png Riverpark Manila Project Information Status Construction Location Manila, Philippines Area 153,000 sqm Description “What should we construct in the heart of Manila to benefit the community? A mixed-use residential development emerges as the most suitable choice.” Considering the growing population and the need for harmonious urban living, a mixed-use residential project could offer a diverse array of amenities, retail spaces, and housing options, catering to the varied needs of residents. This development has the potential to create a vibrant and self-sustaining community, fostering a sense of connectivity and providing a well-rounded living experience in the heart of the city. The River Park Manila takes inspiration from the branching structure found in trees. Load-bearing components serve as the "core” and extend outward, forming supporting columns and beams, much like secondary branches. Vertical gardens simulate the foliage of trees, promoting air purification and contributing to biophilic design principles. The building’s façade features a branching pattern with protrusions resembling branches and twigs. Natural materials like wood and stone enhance the natural connection, and circulation paths guide occupants organically. 2023 Bataan Terminal and Convention Center The Empyrean Chan Residence Park Royal Ongpin Yung Green Harbor Yap Residence Corner House 15 Dancalan Residence Artisan Tower Esperanza Tower Cruz Residence Chinatown Oasis Balay Luce Hongji Gardens The Crossing Baigad Bantayan Villas Cloudscape Tagaytay Bacoor Bay Twelve Luxury Flats Tropical Loggia Balintawak Cloverleaf Silhouette Chi Residences Brick House Highlands Condo Residences Roxas Condominium One Six Wilson Gardens Upper West Parc Casa Sol Imperial Era Mansions Golden Bay Extension 4PH Housing Project Cloud Citadel Vivace Parkways Morong Farmhouse Legazpi Park Terraces Balay Doppio Pockets of Nature Chateau Lorraine Cambridge Residences Omni Gardens Grand Titanic High Gardens Pawikan House Garden City Jinxi Seaview City Supima Sports and Supima Residences The Urban Block Hiribaco Resort Ikebana House Enclaves Residence Bougainvilla Residence Angeles Urban Hub Zoey Courtyard Residences C3 Residence

< Back Library Management Associate 2025 San Juan, Manila Full Time WTA is at the forefront of advocating for library access among Filipinos, especially the youth, regardless of social background, with The Book Stop as an architectural solution to share libraries to communities. WTA Labs, a research institute WTA is currently developing, would also produce research and projects on Filipino cities and communities, on their problems and reimagining a future where Filipinos have a stake in shaping and reshaping their spaces. The Library Management Associate would look after the Book Stop, its operations and explore potential endeavors for the enrichment of the library and of the communities they belong to. You would also be a key personnel in WTA Labs, particularly in the publishing of works, as well as management of online libraries, databases and repositories. At WTA, you could look forward to a conducive environment with rewarding and impactful deliverables that improve how we Filipinos live in the city. You would be given a space to explore innovations and professional development opportunities. WTA Labs+. WTA Labs is a research initiative / research institute that captures our curiosities into action; pursuing questions about our cities and environments towards a collective effort of making them better. WTA Labs adds to our proactive initiatives of being involved in the shaping and reshaping of our spaces; a thrust forward in advancing discourse on Filipino cities and spaces, engaging with Filipino communities who have a direct stake at the ever-dynamic places we inhabit. Part of WTA Labs is to build and manage an online repository of research outputs, of various forms, becoming an open-source library of research on Filipino cities and spaces. The Book Stop. 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 Book Stop 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. With its open “Get a Book, Give a Book” framework, the practice of reading can have the potential of being a collective experience for community members. Currently, there are three book stops and three more underway, with the first one, notably opened in Intramuros, in Plaza Roma, in 2016. Read More about the Book Stop: https://www.wtadesignstudio.com/competition-research/the-book-stop-project https://intramuros.gov.ph/bookstop/ Learn More about WTA: https://www.wtadesignstudio.com/ What you will be working on: Develop and implement innovative digital (WTA Labs) and physical (The Book Stop) library programs and services. Organize, co-curate, and facilitate initiatives for targeted service segments and community partners, including storytelling sessions, community programs, and book launches. Conduct outreach activities to engage community partners such as schools, SPED institutions, and community organizations, including hosting class visits and specialized programs. Evaluate the relevance and impact of programs and services by analyzing participant feedback and other performance data. Ensure the quality and diversity of collections and programs for assigned target segments within the branch. Gain insights into library users’ profiles and preferences through regular engagement and surveys to better promote collections and services. Maintain and enhance collection quality and relevance by assessing branch collection usage and entry and exit of books and assets. Build strong relationships with regular users to identify interests or potential projects that the library’s spaces and services can support. Pursue the vision for the Book Stop as a network of open-source community libraries focused on data gathering, book distribution and as an urban research device. What we are looking for: At least one year of relevant experience in project management, community engagement and database management. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for reading and promoting reading. Good analytical, written and verbal communications skills. Proven ability to work independently with strong self-management skills. Proficient in English for writing, speaking, and interpreting data, reports, and presentations Proficiency in collaborative applications and tools (e. g. Google Docs) and in presentation (e. g. Adobe Suite, Canva). Keen interest in architecture, design, and urban studies, as well as community engagement. Perform work on weekends when necessary. Get in Touch: First name Last name Email Write a message Resume Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Cover Letter Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Thanks for submitting! Submit Portfolio Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB)

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 Cloudscape Tagaytay Location: Tagaytay City, Cavite Plot Area: Storeys: Varies Year: Floor Area: Status: 2015 50,000 SQM Completed Description Cloudscape Tagaytay is located in a sloping terrain in a less busy side of Tagaytay. Terraces are carved out from the sloping site for hotel rooms and condo units.The structure act as part of the landscape, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor space.

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Get to know WTA Design Studio's approach to social architecture. Social Architecture Why does architecture matter? Do we build for everyone when we create amazing destinations and grand institutions? Why do we constantly put up barriers and restrictions in the name of safety and security? Globalization and rapid urbanization has wrought about a whole new set of situations and problems that requires change in what we build. The rise of mega cities, the ubiquity of smartphones and apps, increasing migration numbers, along with the spread of casual information through social media have all changed our daily lives. Throughout history, architecture has been used symbolically to represent power and to exert control. This is apparent in the monumental scale of institutional buildings, such as religious structures and government offices. Architecture has also been used as a display of wealth for different cities and countries, as observed in royal palaces and theater houses. Though this has resulted in centuries, if not millennia, of awe-inspiring structures, this trend in architecture has also created a dissociation between the institutions and the people they serve. The “Bilbao” effect has encouraged the public sector to support and push for bigger and splashier buildings that capture the headlines and our collective attention. This focuses the vast majority of development efforts on the visible and empowered. It neglects the underbelly of society who require public services and facilities the most. Social Architecture in its various forms strives to end this friction and loss of connection by breaking down the institutions, ushering them towards the people—it creates with communities in mind. It is architecture with a social purpose that takes on a scale that is often overlooked by urban planning and politics. It focuses on connecting with people on the ground, engaging the streetscape and activating public spaces. ”We believe that in the pursuit of social architecture, there is room to investigate this stream of thought.“ How would architecture be different if it were done without pre-existing bias and tendencies? What would be the strengths and weaknesses of such a philosophy? Is architecture better served by the pursuit of individual identity or social cohesion? We seek to identify the opportunities where we can apply our ideas and change how our institutional infrastructure is built. Social architecture proposes to create a network of localized institutions that are inclusive and barrier-free. Through our own projects, we have abstracted three main aspects. These are: engagement, barrier free, and locality. All of which, when successfully achieved, creates architecture that operates in the manner of discovery and exploration, and promotes qualities for a gentle and harmonious pace for societal development. ENGAGE BARRIER FREE LOCALIZE Social Intimacy The entire history of architecture, the relationship between people and places has always been simple. People go to places, visit them, or stay in them. Architecture has always been looking for ways to engage with people. We propose to question this relationship and ask what happens when we flip this around. What happens when places come to the people? How does the architecture suddenly change when this most fundamental of relationships is flipped? We are living in a world where we are constantly bombarded with entertainment options that fight for our attention. The 24-hour news cycle, the convenience of mobile apps, the creation of ever bigger and flashier entertainment spectacles has drowned out our beloved institutions. Cultural institutions built in the urban model of the 19th and 20th centuries can no longer compete with our newfangled toys. In effect it is a war of convenience fighting for the attention of hyperactive and time-strapped urbanites. This point stems from the observation of the existing paths people make in their daily routine. As is the secret behind optimization, people try to find the shortest path across all of their activities in a day to maximize time and effort. As a consequence, the institutions which are not in the day schedule of a person because it is out of the way or just takes too much time to reach, get passed up and quickly become irrelevant. ”We propose to bring libraries, museums, and other institutions closer to us. Make these places come to the people by inserting them everywhere into their daily paths.“ Access to a library or museum should be just as convenient as getting your daily cup of coffee from your corner café. Through downsizing and strategic insertion, these micro forms now have the potential reach and stark convenience of a mobile app. These places, though small in nature, become landmarks by their ubiquity and repeated usage. Instead of forcing people to go to the institutions, we bring the institutions to the people. Making them much more convenient and accessible for our daily lives. Freedom of Movement Architecture has always pursued the noble ideal of accessibility. Yet most of our institutions are not designed to serve the growing number of people left out of our increasingly documented and formalized systems. The architecture of our institutions serve to intimidate and inspire awe in a large part of the populace whether on purpose or coincidentally. We are excluding the people who need access to our institutions the most. This problem exists in almost every nation or state. The increasing number of the undocumented whether they be undocumented migrants, the homeless, wandering refugees, or the urban poor means that more and more people are being excluded. This creates a generational trap that ostracizes people and divides the populace into ever more distant segments. Our institutions, more than anything else, must strive to bring people closer together. They must create awareness and appreciation for everyone and serve the whole of society. Recall your last visit to a museum and try to consider how many barriers you had to go through to finally get to what you needed. Most of our institutions are fenced off and closed at certain hours or days. You have to go through security, go through registration, and ask for information or assistance. These are 4-6 barriers one has to go through every single time. They are barriers that intimidate from which various people shy away from. ”We seek to remove these barriers. To create completely barrier-free spaces where everyone is welcome.“ Social architecture rejects the climate of fear and segregation that leads us to putting up these barriers. In order to achieve universal access for all, we propose a frictionless system that works on the human scale. We seek to create architecture that is completely open and nonrestrictive. Localize Network The earliest libraries in ancient and classical times existed as centers of knowledge or learning. All through the middle ages one had to go on great journeys to seek out knowledge and learning. The invention of the printing press created a revolution in how knowledge was shared through books and brought about great change in society. The American public library system started in the 1800’s created a network of libraries supported by public funds and has been the archetypal library ever since. The increasing density of our cities and the increasing demands on our transportation networks require us to further refine this library network into localized places and apply them to other public institutions. By integrating these places into a network we further the evolution of information access from books to digital, from digital to online data, from the online data to social networks, from vast social network to a physical web of networked micro institutions tied to local communities and now. This allows us to fight against the spread of fake news and information through authentication by identifying their point of origin or source. ”Instead of monolithic institutions that strain the public’s coffers, we propose to create micro institutions that cost a fraction of that. Social architecture creates a physical mesh of institutions disseminated throughout the modern metropolis.“ The combined effect of multiple units gives a compounding response that allows the institutions to operate at an urban level. Clusters create complex pedestrian interactions around them and streetscapes are enriched. The free flowing movement and gentler footprints become insertive rather than disruptive creating a sustainable and highly adaptive form of urban intervention.

Houses DOWNLOAD PDF Residential & Mixed Use Sports Master Planning Office Transport & Infrastructure Houses Commercial Institutional & Religion Retail & Interiors Hospitality Education & Healthcare Competition & Research Interiors Pawikan House Location: Tablas Island, Romblon Plot Area: 46,468 SQM Storeys: 2 Year: Floor Area: Status: 2020 Schematic Design Resthouses serve as an escape from the bustling city by taking advantage of the vast tranquil environment it sits on. The site is located in Ferrol, Tablas Island fronting the ivory-white sands of Binucot beach. Also at its front is the Binucot Sea Turtle Sanctuary, where female turtles safely return from their migrations to lay eggs of their own, thus the property takes its name "Pawikan" from this phenomenon unique to the site. Locals take pride in the spectacular sunset view that can be witnessed in Binucot beach. It is considered to be a tourist destination that is largely uncharted in the country. The designers maximized surrounding views by opening the house up on opposing ends, giving the users a specially intimate encounter with the surrounding environment.