Design + Construction Magazine (October To December 2019)

TABLE
OF CONTENTS
14 I+I
Small
Spaces For
Maximum
Use
With professional space planning and forethought, the tiniest
space can become functional and eye-catching
20
COVER STORY
Datem Inc:
Champions
Innovation &
Technology in
Construction
A 35-year veteran in the construction business, Quadruple A contractor
DATEM is a torch lit with the fire of innovation.
October - December 2019
40 Spotlight
On Solid
Ground
Arch. Arnold P. de Asis: 35 Years of Standing
Firm in the Construction Industry
44
Trends + Stories
Top
Performing
Architectural
Schools
We’ve compiled a list of the top-performing
colleges and universities in the field.
46 Spotlight
Menarco
Tower
Bagged the
Well Gold
First of its kind, Menarco Tower won the first
WELL Gold Certification among Southeast Asia
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OF CONTENTS
54 “Fall of Brutal” Big 58 PT. Wijaya Karya

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70 Defining 76 JDC eyes green

Industry News Sustainability Industry News buildings for a livable
As the call for more initiatives to combat climate change
has become more urgent, sustainable and ‘green’ real
and sustainable Cebu
estate is seen to be one of the most effective efforts from JEG Development Corporation (JDC) sets its direction to greener
the building and construction sector to take part in buildings to raise the quality of premium spaces in Cebu City to be at
par with both national and international standards
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Industry News
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eXcitement
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Malaysia’s first curated interior design exhibition, REKA
Interiors Exhibition (RiX), returns for the third year!
72 Industry News
Bentley
Systems to Host
Infrastructure
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14 IDr. Kathleen D. Grey, PIID Owen Reyes
Designing Small
Spaces For
Maximum Use
Designing small spaces can be tough and often might even seem
impossible. With professional space planning and forethought though,
the tiniest space can become functional and eye-catching.
Ideas + Inspiration
In this article let me show you how we transformed a twenty-five square meter, As a designer, I always find ways to improve the space. I always think about my
two-bedroom condo unit in Quezon City to be functional for a family of three (and clients and obviously want the best for them. I make it a point to interview and ask
occasional guests). them what they need, what they want, and ask about their lifestyle. Zeus and Koala’s
requirements were simple: a clean design, with lots of storage; and to maximize the
It all began when I met the homeowners, Zeus and Koala, who were both unit space for them and their baby. They also needed additional sleeping areas for
working abroad at that time, through my Instagram page: KDG.Interiors. We hit it off whatever family members / friends would come over.
from the start. I appreciated their effort in seeking professional help to design their
unit, but I appreciated them even more for trusting me with the design and the design The first thing that we did to achieve this was to demolish the unwieldy
process. concrete wall that separated the baby’s bedroom and the living area; and replace it
with a sliding glass partition. This helped extend the bedroom into the living area when
When I first saw their unit, there was a big concrete wall that separated the needed. We installed curtains in the bedroom for privacy.
living/dining area from the bedroom (refer to picture insert). The only space for the TV
was by a wall between the kitchen and the bathroom --- an area which was about 80 We were able to let more natural light and ventilation in the unit. Natural light
centimeters wide. To be fair, I believe that the property developer designed the space is beneficial to our health as it helps us be more productive, happier, healthier, and
very well in that they maximized light and ventilation the best way they could. The calmer. Natural light also helps make the home cleaner as it reduces the amount of
concrete wall was not floor to ceiling. There was space from the ceiling to let some mildew and mold growth. Plus, it also gives energy saving benefits!
light in from the bedroom window. They even thought about a dedicated laundry area
in the bathroom.
Here is the typical floor plan of a two-bedroom unit side by side with the layout
tailor-fit for Zeus and Koala
We were able to fit the baby’s room with a crib and some drawers under a bunk
bed! Beside all of this is a tall cabinet for all the baby’s essentials, as well as a futon.
Since the room opens up to the living/dining area—it is very convenient for Zeus and
Koala to take care and watch over their baby.
For the master’s bedroom we replaced the swing-in door to a sliding barn door
This way, we were able to sneak in more usable space. We installed shelves for the
couple’s collection of mugs. We also installed a shoe cabinet where the door used to
swing.
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An optimized bedroom needs a bed, a side table, a writing desk, and cabinets. The kitchen had about 3sqm of space to work with. The property developer
Imagine that we were able to put all of these and more in just about 7sqm of space! designed this so well that we just changed the cabinet doors, installed additional
The vanity functions as a side table and a writing desk. For convenience, we installed drawers for cutleries, and installed subway tiles for backsplash. We used white palette
wall sconces with dimmers and a reading light. as a way to create the perception of a cleaner and larger space.
Subway tile is a classic choice for a kitchen backsplash. Its glazed finish makes it
stain-resistant, easy to clean, and reflects light.
A little over 5 sqm served as our canvas for a living room, dining room, home
office, and guest room. We relocated the TV from the 80cm wide wall to the wall beside
the main door. This way, the TV could be viewed from multiple angles. The TV of choice
was also large enough that it can even be viewed from the kid’s bedroom.
The secret to all of this is to make use of multi-functional furniture. In the living
room, we used a regular height table so that this area functions as both living and
dining space. We also placed a sofa and ottomans here for seating.
We installed textured wallpaper for better acoustics. This also made the room
cozier! Consider a unifying color to make the room look bigger. Go for plain bed sheets
for a clutter-free look!
Ideas + Inspiration
The sofa can be converted to a sofa bed. The dining table has a drawer for
cutleries and table napkins
The master bedroom’s queen size bed has drawers on the sides for storing extra
blankets and sheets! A futon functions as both lounge chair and single bed.
Behind the sofa was a narrow table which serves as the home office where the
couple can do their work. We partnered this table with ghost chairs. Because the chairs
are transparent, it helps make this area look less cluttered and larger.
Aside from having multi-functional spaces, the furniture here works double time!
Behind the TV wall is a narrow shelf for brooms to be kept.
The ottoman in the living/dining area as well as the one in the master’s bedroom
functions as additional storage space
Shoe Racks were also added in various places for added storage.
Hiring a licensed interior designer helps maximize a space; but living in small
spaces is a lifestyle that needs to be fully understood. There are many tips and tricks
a licensed designer can utilize, but after the construction work is done, it is always up
to the homeowners on how to maintain the space. Having the desire of reducing one’s
footprint on the environment, recognizing what is valuable, cherishing the few things
that matter, and conscientiously tidying up greatly helps! Being based abroad, this is the
lifestyle that Zeus and Koala espouse. D+C
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20 John Ravino Duanan Datem
The Spark of Reinvention:

DATEM
Champions
Innovation and
Technology in
Construction
Innovation is the fire you have to feed in the
architecture and construction industries.
Dictated by the limitations of material
and machinery, these disciplines rely on
a constant pushing of the envelope. Year
after year, boundaries are set and broken
by artisans and designers dedicated
to producing more efficient building
approaches. Today’s design professionals
need not only to keep in step with rapid
technological changes and the current
revolution in design and construction
processes, but to lead the industry. This
means actively seeking to innovate through
design research, raising the bar in building
performance, and adopting advanced
technologies in their practice.
DATEM founders: (Standing) Engr. Levy V. Espiritu and Arch. Arnold P. de Asis;
(seated) Engrs. Lilit J. Tumbocon and Morris S. Agoncillo
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DISCOVERY PRIMEA
JTKC Land, Inc.

Location: Makati
Type of service: General structural and
architectural works
Number of floors: 67 (with six basement levels)
Construction floor area (CFA): 63,382 sqm
An embodiment of world-class sophistication and refinement, Discovery Primea enjoys a coveted

location in the fast-paced business district of Makati, where business, lifestyle, and culture meet.
Enter DATEM. As the skyline of Metro Manila expands in size

and complexity, you may have heard or seen the DATEM name
on vehicles, tarps, or cranes extending into the Manila sky. A
35-year veteran in the construction business, Quadruple A
contractor DATEM is a torch lit with the fire of innovation. It
has built itself as a national brand bolstered by high-class
engineering expertise and technology-led design services.
ROOTS
DATEM’s success can be traced all the way back to 1984, when
four friends decided to cut their own path and meet destiny on
their own terms.
“There was no conversation to start our own company, but

as we went along, we decided on our boundaries and made the
decision,” shares Arch. Arnold P. de Asis, DATEM Corporate
Secretary, Director, and co-founder (together with Engrs. Levy
V. Espiritu, Morris S. Agoncillo, and Lilit J. Tumbocon). Much
like any firm or business, creating one’s own construction
company was a risk, but all four were ready and willing to
make the jump.
Strategically nestled on Boracay’s White
Beach, Discovery Shores Boracay offers
DISCOVERY SHORES BORACAY all-suite beachfront accommodations and The founders of DATEM knew it was going to be hard, but
luxury amenities, consistently making it to
they resolved to work harder. With skill sets that complement
the list of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best
Hotels. one another, the founding members of DATEM built a place for
JTKC Land, Inc.
Location: Boracay, Aklan themselves in the skyline of Philippine architecture.
Type of service: Fit-out works and land
developments works
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Standing aloft next to the 66-storey Grand Hyatt Hotel is the Residences, an architectural
landmark that features a seamless blend of luxury, prestige, and elegance.
GRAND HYATT MANILA RESIDENCES
Bonifacio Landmark Realty

and Development Corporation
Location: Taguig
Type of service: General construction works
(structural and architectural works)
Number of floors: 52
DATEM’s success can be traced Construction floor area (CFA): 99,140 sqm
all the way back to 1984, when

four friends decided to cut their
own path and meet destiny on
their own terms.
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Seventeen classrooms, an auditorium, arbitration room, moot court, and

state-of-the-art facilities are among the highlights of this development,
envisioned to be the modern hub of future lawyers.
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY RUFINO CAMPUS
De La Salle University
Location: Taguig
Type of service: Structural and architectural works
Number of floors: 7
“We knew our goal and what we wanted to behind structural masterpieces, such as: The
achieve,” Arch. Arnold reminisces. With talent Mind Museum, Venice Grand Canal Mall, and Arya
compounded by grit, the then-budding DATEM Residences in Taguig: Discovery Primea in Makati;
learned by doing, taking in advice, mentorship, and and Discovery Shores in Boracay, to name a few.
decades of experience to grow in the construction
industry. The company juggled client satisfaction with But beyond its technical prowess lies a heart
talent management, cost assessment, and quality to learn and improve. A construction company
control. It adopted and adapted technologies and will not survive 35 years without its willingness to
techniques from other countries to suit the terms of revolutionize set practices and adopt radical new
the project. technologies.
Now with 35 years under its belt, the company’s “What we do is keep in touch and learn new
results speak for themselves. DATEM is now one of technologies,” shares Arch. Arnold. “We travel
the leading construction companies in the Philippines, abroad to attend international symposia and
having built some of the more iconic and purposeful showcases on construction technology, methodology,
structures in modern Philippine urbanscape. and equipment.” With the eagerness to try new
things, DATEM has patented several technological
DATEM has branded itself into the architectural advancements that have now become standards in
landscape of Metro Manila, proud to be the name the construction industry.
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Strikingly picturesque, the Venice Grand Canal Mall exudes the charm and allure of
one of italy’s most romantic cities. It offers a fusion of retail shops, cinemas, dining
options, and walkable open spaces – the centerpiece of which is the Grand Canal,
which allows guests to go on a gondola ride and explore the beauty of the complex.
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VENICE GRAND CANAL MALL
Megaworld Corporation
Location: Taguig
Type of service: Complete civil, structural,
architectural finishing, waterproofing
and painting works
Number of floors: 3
A NEW WAY OF THINKING
A good builder starts with good materials, and DATEM

either acquires or develops top-of-the-line materials in the
country. It has set its sights on reinventing the most basic
of materials: concrete. As the primary building material
of the modern age, concrete is an invaluable compound in
architecture and construction. However, traditional casting
methods do not fully realize the potential of concrete.
“Traditional pouring allows for pockets of trapped air,”

says Arch. Arnold. These pockets of air compromise the
strength and stability of the structure, shortening its lifespan
and bringing possible harm to the building’s occupants.
The concrete ingredients are not the problem, so

DATEM set its sights on the pouring method. The solution
it came up with is elegant in its simplicity: If pouring from
above is the difficulty, why not pour from the bottom?
Thus, the breakthrough of upcrete. Instead of pouring

and letting gravity do all the work, upcrete (concreting
upwards) is created using a special pumping method that
fills in every corner of the mold. Not only does this minimize
the occurrence of air pockets, the pumping method also
allows for variable textures and geometry. It is more than
just a new way of pouring—it is a new way of thinking.
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MDC 100 is accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority

(PEZA). It features 22 office floors, provisions for executive lounges
and business clubs, dining facilities, recreational amenities, MDC 100
commercial areas, and podium parking levels.
Mercury Drug Corporation

Location: Quezon City
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TWIN OAKS PLACE
East and West Towers

Greenfield Development Corporation
Location: Mandaluyong
Twin Oaks Place is the flagship development of Greenfield Development

Corporation. It boasts of a vibrant mix of residential spaces, parking levels, and
commercial and retail units, all in one architectural masterpiece.
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The ELJ Communications Center is the corporate headquarters of ABS-CBN.

Among its features include a ground floor retail area, audio and technical rooms,
executive offices, basement parking levels, and a roof-deck helipad, to name a few.
ELJ COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
This level of lateral thinking allowed DATEM to thrive in a highly competitive ABS-CBN Corporation
industry. It chased after the advancement of its craft, with the ever-burning Location: Quezon City
desire to improve and adopt breakthrough technologies from forward-looking
(structural, architectural, and precast wall)
builders abroad. Number of floors: 15
“We were the first to adopt precast methods,” beams Arch. Arnold. The
precast process involves casting concrete in a reusable mold, which is then cured
in a controlled environment. After curing, the form is transported to the site,
ready to be lifted into place. It is a faster and more cost-effective alternative to
the traditional on-site pouring and curing of standard concrete. DATEM pioneered
this innovation in the early 2000s, patenting the breakthrough DATEM Transfloor
technology and incorporating it into its standard processes.
Aside from the precast floor, DATEM also developed specially constructed
ceilings and walls. These specialized formworks use the MevaDec technology,
replacing hollow blocks with stronger and denser building components.
Combined with the DATEM Wallcrete, a concrete compound pumped onto the
walls, this method allows for a faster workflow and more flexible logistics while
delivering a more resilient and compact end product. The result is a smooth,
unbroken finish that eliminates the need for plastering.
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The DATEM Precast Yard
“SHOEBOX” HOUSING
Not to be content with this advancement, DATEM evolved and
Every milestone is a reflection of

synthesized its precast technology with upcrete to address a problem
of national scale. Coined as the DATEM “shoebox housing” technology,
this radical precast innovation allows DATEM to provide a viable
solution to affordable housing in the Philippines. the company’s resolve to live by its
DATEM’s shoebox housing precasts an entire housing module,
complete with floor, walls, multiple rooms, and openings for doors
core values – Innovation, Excellence,
and windows. Upcrete is pumped and cured for eight hours to
ensure stability of the modular structure. After the wirings and other
Integrity, and Malasakit.
components are put in place, the shoebox is shipped on-site, where the
plumbing, electrical, and finishing works are done.
With a fully capable precast system, DATEM can build one to

two 28-sqm houses per day. This provides a fast, efficient, and cost-
effective solution to mass housing concerns in the country and unlocks
the potential for efficient relocation of refugees during calamities (the
shoebox housing’s 5000 PSI frames are effectively typhoon-proof).
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A LEED-certified project, the Unilab Corporate Center features office and parking buildings
complemented by recreational areas for indoor and outdoor sports activities.
UNILAB CORPORATE CENTER
Phases 1 and 2
United Laboratories, Inc.
Location: Mandaluyong
Number of floors: Phase 1 – 9; Phase 2 – 5
(Hardscape – Phase 2)
ARYA RESIDENCES
Towers 1 and 2
ArthaLand Corporation
Location: Taguig
Type of service: General
construction works
Construction floor area (CFA):
Tower 1 – 66,046.29sqm;
Tower 2 – 64,832 sqm
This premium two-tower residential condominium is the first high-rise project to receive both
the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BERDE (Building for Ecologically
Responsive Design Excellence) certifications.
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The first of its kind in the Philippines, The Mind Museum is a state-of-the-art science
museum that features galleries, exhibitions, and displays that showcase opportunities
for discovery and interactive educational experiences.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Every milestone is a reflection of the company’s resolve to live by its

core values—Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and Malasakit. These
guiding principles dictate the way the company conducts its business,
deals with its trusted partners, and plans to forge into the future.
This year, as the company celebrates its 35th year in the

construction industry, it strengthens its commitment to the ideals of
sustainability and stewardship of the nation, broadening its portfolio of
projects that highlight green building features and methodologies. THE MIND MUSEUM
The Unilab Corporate Center in Mandaluyong, and The Mind Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.
Museum, 8 Campus Place, and Arya Residences in Taguig belong Location: Taguig
to the company’s roster of projects that have achieved international
Number of floors: 2
green building certifications. The latest is Menarco Tower in Taguig, Construction floor area (CFA): 102,893 sqm
considered the first building in the country to receive a WELL
certification with a Walkoff Score of 98/100.
After the development and perfection of all these technologies,

what is DATEM’s next frontier? As a brand known for always being
ahead of the curve, DATEM understands the weight of its crown.
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Nestled in an exclusive locale of Filinvest City in Alabang, Botanika Nature Residences is a

mid-rise, low-density condominium community that features privileged urban living.
BOTANIKA NATURE RESIDENCES
Tower 1
Filinvest Alabang, Inc.
Location: Laguna Heights Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa
Type of service: General construction works (structural
and architectural works)
“It’s a never-ending race, trying to be the first. You forge

ahead, but expect others to catch up,” Arch. Arnold muses.
But it’s clear from his words that the joy of competition is
not quite the company’s main motivator—it’s that fire to be better.
“My personal challenge to myself is to do better than the last

time. Don’t be trapped by the past. Don’t stagnate.”
Menarco Tower boasts of technologically advanced, energy-efficient,
and safe and healthy spaces. It is the first building in the country to
receive a WELL Certification, with a Walkoff Score of 98/100. True to his words, Arch. Arnold and his partners continue
to be driven by the fire of innovation as they revolutionize ways to
improve DATEM’s shoebox housing technology, perhaps adding a
MENARCO TOWER second floor to the current design.
Menarco Development Corporation This growth mindset works as a pretty clever metaphor: if a
Location: Taguig person encounters a wall in the journey of life, he is expected to
break through it, to demolish his limits before he continues. But if
Number of floors: 28 a builder encounters a wall, what does he do? He builds a fortress.
For Arch. Arnold and his partners, DATEM is their fortress,
built with the bricks of their history and successes, cast in the
flame of progress. D+C
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40 John Ravino Duanan Owen Reyes
On Solid
Ground: Arch. Arnold P. de Asis and 35 Years of
Standing Firm in the Construction Industry
asd Out of all the positive

descriptors one can identify
with, integrity is possibly the
most challenging value to
uphold. It is moral uprightness
and honesty tempered with
consistency. It requires a
complete and total awareness
of the self and its effects on
others. It may be difficult to
ask of oneself since it requires
24/7 self-evaluation. According
to the author Shelley Francis,
“It takes courage to create a
meaningful life of integrity. It
also requires good company.
And practice.”
For Arch. Arnold P. de

Asis, fate has conspired to
afford him each valuable
ingredient. For him, integrity
is everything. As the Chief
Operating Officer and one
of the founders of prolific
industry veteran DATEM, Arch.
Arnold has spent 35 years of
his professional career abiding
by the definition of that word.
Spotlight
A construction specialist in a profession that normally

venerates design and artistry, Arch. Arnold is content to work
behind the scenes, honing his technique with honest work
and the camaraderie of collective action. And he’s shown his
work—building DATEM as one of the Philippines’ construction
titans. Diversifying his skill set, Arch. Arnold has also turned
his attention to designing and constructing economic housing
projects and residential condominiums. His stellar track
record earned him a myriad of distinctions and awards: The
President’s Merit of Recognition as Outstanding Member of
United Architects of the Philippines, and the 2019 Outstanding
Professional of the Year in the field of Architecture, among
others.
Rock-Hard Reputation
Arch. Arnold forged this sense of integrity in the 35 years he

has shared with DATEM. But this breadth of experience can
be a daunting well to draw from. Strategies from specific
instances may not be always applicable. Time-worn techniques
can be made obsolete by new technologies. However, the
lessons Arch. Arnold has learned as a construction specialist
are as timeless as the buildings he has built.
“As an architect in construction, you pay more attention

to details. You look at the buildability of the structure, the cost,
the completion time,” he shares.
His is a systems mindset. It’s not just about the design

or the budget—it’s oiling all of the moving parts and ensuring
they are humming in perfect harmony. Armed with this holistic
framework, Arch. Arnold exercises his architectural skills on a
master’s level. This approach is so effective; DATEM does not
hesitate to stake its name on the quality of the finished product.
Arch. Arnold’s adherence to this brand of integrity is

evident not just in his work, but in his treatment of employees.
“Passion for our work is important, but so is compassion to
our fellowman,” he muses. Carrying the mantle of DATEM into
every project he heads, Arch. Arnold is holding the promise Achievement
that his crew is skilled, efficient, and well taken care of. This
is trust applied. The stewardship of Arch. Arnold and DATEM
shows that their responsibility extends beyond the needs of
the project in that it also benefits the workers who perform Last June 20, 2019, Arch. Arnold was recognized as the 2019 Outstanding
tirelessly to construct it. Professional of the Year in Architecture. As the highest award bestowed by
the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) upon a professional who
Always on the lookout for innovative design solutions, has demonstrated absolute competence in their chosen field, this award
Arch. Arnold has advanced the local construction industry is reserved only for the most deserving. The award celebrates significant
by adapting and learning new techniques and technologies. contributions, advancements to the profession, and effective discharge of
Unorthodox system solutions—such as upcrete, the DATEM social responsibility; and DATEM’s very own Arch. Arnold P. De Asis became
Transfloor technology, or the future of economic and socialized the first in the construction industry to receive the honor.
housing that is “shoebox” technology—are now positioned
as industry game changers. These innovations were made This was a milestone for PRC and DATEM, as past awardees were all
possible through the creative troubleshooting and lateral celebrated for their contributions in design. So when asked why he deserved
thinking of a construction architect—qualities crystalized the award, Arch. Arnold candidly shared that it was high time that architects
through Arch. Arnold’s desire for betterment and efficiency. in the construction industry be recognized for their impeccable work. There is
no question that architectural design starts at the planning stage. Blueprints
“We need to be better than the last time,” he affirms. are drafted, and themes are conceptualized. However, when the sketches are
“Don’t be trapped by the past, and always be receptive to new finalized, the ones who will actually build the structure are the construction
ideas.” architects.
42 On Solid Ground Arch. Arnold P. De Asis
“AS AN ARCHITECT IN CONSTRUCTION, YOU PAY MORE ATTENTION TO

DETAILS. YOU LOOK AT THE BUILDABILITY OF THE STRUCTURE, THE
COST, THE COMPLETION TIME.”
“There are more architects needed to construct a building the playing field—they have changed the rules of the game
than there are to design it,” remarks Arch. Arnold. While his completely. While design and creativity are indeed important,
words may seem wryly ironic, there is much truth to them. The there is satisfaction in seeing a project through to its conclusion.
job of the construction architect extends across every stage Solving problems, following the plan, and figuring out better and
of the project, and his training is more intense and diverse faster ways of doing things is how you define progress.
compared to other professions. Construction requires an eye for
detail, a grounded perspective, and a sociable demeanor. “We Arch. Arnold P. de Asis has built more than three decades
talk to people from different stations—architectural, structural, of trust, but he’s also seen himself grow stronger, smarter, and
electrical, mechanical, building automation, plumbing, sanitary, more compassionate towards his workers. Because what is
building security system, and future-proofing. Construction integrity anyway but trust directed inwards?
architects are trained to put buildings together.”
Arch. Arnold’s sense of integrity has been fortified by a
With his award, Arch. Arnold hopes to inspire construction number of factors. His courage has been tempered by tackling
architects in the field. “There is a reward in practicing challenges with a mindset of growth and education. He’s kept
architecture for construction purposes,” he says. Arch. Arnold’s good company, maintaining a harmonious relationship with his
success stands as a testament to the tested resolve and partners and employees. And practice? Thirty-five years and
adaptability of the construction architect. Standing shoulder-to- counting. For Arch. Arnold, he will keep his pace—training the
shoulder with other recipients of the Outstanding Professional of younger generation to work hard, be steady, and care for his
the Year award, legends such as Leandro Locsin and Fransisco fellowmen—because he believes that in elevating one another,
Mañosa, Arch. Arnold and DATEM have not just rearranged you build yourself. D+C
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44 Lean Karl Duanan
Top Performing
Architectural
Schools in the
Philippines
Using the ALE rankings, which take
into account their performances on the
Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE)
for 2 years (2018-2019), we’ve compiled
a list of the top-performing colleges and
universities in the field. Next Frank Gehrys
and Burj Khalifas, read on: these are the
top performing architecture schools in the
Philippines.
asd It’s no secret that those who tread the narrow path make
it to the other side as stronger and highly disciplined people.
That’s why despite the rigorous training and discipline required of
Architecture (for some, because of it) choosing a career in the field
has always been a wise move.
Architects are highly respected professionals, for they are

able to make a tangible impression on the environment. And
they’re compensated well for it, too!
However, becoming an architect is not easy. It requires a

huge amount of commitment and dedication to study and train.
A good foundation, such as a great school would surely help. In a
competitive job market, where you get your degree from can be
just as important as how.
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UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS
In 2000, the UST College of Architecture was awarded by the Commission Nestled in the Queen City of The South (Cebu), this university
on Higher Education as a Center of Excellence. The college offers a five-year provides both baccalaureate and graduate programs in Architecture.
program in Architecture wherein students, on their third year, will choose USC has eight (8) Centers of Excellence and twelve (12) Centers of
their specialization track under the following areas: Heritage Conservation, Development recognition from the Commission on Higher Education
Environmental Management Planning, and Landscape Architecture. (CHED).
Its list of alumni includes several National Artists of the Philippines for Aside from these, the university’s recent feats include taking the
Architecture like Francisco Mañosa who is known for designing the Coconut 5th spot in ALE rankings with an 80.82 percent weighted passing rate
Palace. from its 59 passers out of 73 examinees this year.
Despite not being on top of the ALE rankings, UST still has made
remarkable feats in the licensure board consistently producing board
topnotchers. Ranking fourth this year, UST garnered a 87.42 percent weighted
passing rate from its 278 successful examinees out of 318.
MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN Mapua Institute of Technology is also prominent for its Architecture
programs. Mapua’s School of Architecture, Industrial Design, and Built
A total of 3,224 out of 5,162 examinees passed the architect licensure Environment offers degrees in BS Architecture, BS Industrial Design
examinations held in January and June this year. The weighted national and the BS Interior Design. Mapua ranked sixth place in ALE this year,
passing rate for 2018 was 62.46 percent. with an 84.21 percent weighted passing rate from its 80 successful
examinees out of 95.
UP has consistently producing board topnotchers. In the January
2018 ALE, UP set a 100% passing rate (30 passers out of 30 examinees); as The school also has its long list of notable graduates who
well as 97.87% in the June 2018 board (46 passers out of 47 examinees). At made their names in various industries including renowned
present, the UP College of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate commercial architect like William Coscolluela and National Artist for
programs in Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Architecture Pablo Antonio.
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46 Jayzieth P. Garcia Menarco Team
From left to right: Carmen Jimenez-Ong; Menarco

Development Corporation Founder and CEO,
Samantha Allen; IWBI Asia Director of Business
and Development, and Menardo R. Jimenez Sr.,
MENARCO TOWER
Chairman of Menarco Development Corporation
BAGGED THE WELL GOLD

CERTIFICATION
First of its kind, Menarco
tower won the first WELL Gold
Certification among Southeast
Asia last August 29, 2019 held
at Menarco Tower lobby in BGC,
Taguig)
Carmen Jimenez-Ong; Menarco

Development Corporation
Founder and CEO, with Samantha
Allen; IWBI Asia Director of
Business and Development
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Menarco Tower was granted the WELL Gold Certification making

it the first certified healthiest office building in Southeast
Asia to date. The WELL Gold plaque from International Well
Building Institute (IWBI) of the first building project of Menarco
Development Corporation was unveiled during the ceremonies
held at the 32nd Street Tower in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig on
August 29, 2019. The official certificate was also handed over by
Samantha Allen, IWBI Asia Director of Business Development to
Menarco Development Corporation Founder and CEO, Carmen
Jimenez-Ong.
IWBI Asia
Director of
The WELL Building Standard is a global tool which
Business
measures and monitors the health and well-being of buildings
Development,
and also its occupants. WELL also certifies building tenants as a
Samantha Allen
result of their respective employees’ productivity when it comes
to medical costs, task efficiency, and others.
The Certification bestowed to Menarco is an affirmation

to the buildings’ efforts to create office spaces that mainly focus
on the well-being and benefits of its tenants and an office space
conducive to work which results to businesses being viable of
good return on investments.
“It makes good business sense to invest on the welfare of

occupants in an office building. The reality is that we spend more
hours in our offices on a five or six-day work week. This should
Carmen
make us think, how can we make those precious hours more
Jimenez-Ong;
productive and mentally and physically sound for everyone?”
Menarco
Carmen Jimenez-Ong said in a press release.
Development
Corporation
Founder and
CEO
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Menarco Tower spanning a total of 32 floors,

located at 32nd street in BGC, Taguig
A WELL score card is based on seven concepts

namely: optimal indoor air quality, safe and clean water
for various uses, availability, of fresh wholesome foods for
better nourishment, specialized lighting and illumination
systems, availability of fitness features and components,
comfortable indoor environment, and optimum features
that nurture health for the wind.
Some of Menarco Tower’s has exceptional WELL-

centric features such as filtered air circulation, ambient
music, and natural light in fire staircases, healthy food
choices in the food hall, and drinkable tap water.
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On the other hand, Menarco Tower was also

certified LEED Gold and was recognized as the Best
Green Development (Philippine Property Awards
2016) which further make the building prominent
in ensuring environmental conscience that directly
affects the overall well-being of its occupants. D+C
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50 Jayzieth P. Garcia
A Greener Future
For Pasig City
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and Ar. Lui Daya-Garcia; Founder of GRASS
asd Green Restorative Actions and Sustainable Solution

(GRASS) together with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto embarked a
milestone as they signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the
urban biodiverse reforestation of the City as a model community
and sustainable ecology on September 2, 2019.
The said project targets the social and economic impact on Mayor Vico Sotto
a regional scale which will increase a variety of appropriate trees and Ar. Lui Daya-
and/or other plant growth in urban areas, with the intention of Garcia signing
improving the quality of people’s lives and improve eco-tourism. the MOA for
In addition, this project tends to create different job urban biodiverse
opportunities for all genders and create a variation of livelihood reforestation of
that will boost long term effect to the communities. the City
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GRASS with Mayor Vico Sotto and the City Officials
With the signing of the said projects’ MOA, GRASS’ goal about 8 hectares and would be ecologically viable for the
is to establish a timeline for planning, implementation, proposed biodiverse reforestation.’’ Mayor Sotto said.
monitoring, and maintenance of the Pasig City’s Biodiverse
Urban Reforestation project; create a technical working Pasig City undertook the project in adherence to the
group for the proper design of the site development; country’s commitment to global climate resilience action
identify roles, partnership and collaboration with and sustainable development goals; Mayor Sotto added.
institutions; identify types and source of seedlings Hence, If the application and strategies of implementation
and lastly, to execute and launch Biodiverse Urban for reforestation are successful, it may be used as a
Reforestation in the City. GRASS should create a 3-year template for other cities. With it, is a potential replication
plan that would involve creation of standards modules and and application of template to the remaining areas of East
policies to achieve its full potential to bring sustainability and West Manggahan Riverbanks with a total approximate
to the people. GRASS will also conduct a series of Action sixe of forty (40) hectares.
Programs, from initial discussion to implementation and
monitoring that would require necessary updates and On the other hand, Mayor Sotto also tasked LDG-
follow-up events. GRASS to help the strategize and provide solutions for the
Ortigas Center area — Pasig City’s Central Business District
As stated in the MOA, Mayor Vico Sotto said that as the as they aspire for Ortigas to become a walkable city to help
new mayor of Pasig, he is obligated by his people to resolve ease traffic congestion and become noise and air pollution-
existing challenges, one of which is to address the issues of free. This also includes a mandate to maximize the use
climate change. of the Municipality’s Hall’s roof garden as it is currently
undergoing rehabilitation. Finally, the improvement of
“GRASS, a fresh new organization comprised of notable Pasig Rainforest Park, also known as the RAVE Park for
professionals and influential in their fields of expertise are sustainable development which will provide better air
all raring to act on climate change to make a difference quality of the City of Pasig as a biodiverse forest.
by providing green and sustainable solutions.” I have
proposed for them on the reforestation of the East bank Thus, the Pasiguenos can now look forward to a greener
of Manggahan Floodway. This was one of the first clearing and sustainable future brought about the partnership of
operations that our City Government undertook. It is the Pasig City government and GRASS. D+C
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54 Jayzieth P. Garcia Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC)
“Fall of Brutal” Trumpeted As

The Big Winner at Freedom
Memorial Design Competition
asd The winners of the Freedom Memorial Museum Design

Competition, headed by the Human Rights Violations Victims’
Memorial Commission (HRVVMC), launched together with the United
Architects of the Philippines (UAP), were awarded at the National
Museum on August 21, 2019 held at the National Museum of Fine Arts.
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(Scale model of “Fall of brutal”)
The design entry from a group of freelance architects won the

Freedom Memorial Design Competition spearheaded by the Human
Rights Violations Victims’ Commission during its awarding ceremonies.
The said design competition was surfaced from a 2013 law — Republic
Act 10363 — which mandates to provide reparation and recognition of
human rights victims during the regime of the late dictator Ferdinand
Marcos.
The said law reserved a PHP 500 Million budget for the museum
all acquired from the PHP 10 Billion ill-gotten wealth of Marcos’ deprived
in favor of the Philippine Government.
The team of Mark Anthony Pait, Wendell Crispo, and Mark Angelo
Bonita, came up with the idea to design a structure that is inspired by
a and clenched fist most apt for a museum to rise within the University
of the Philippines Diliman Campus where the series of demonstration
against the Marcos’ dictatorship escalated into the first quarter chaos
during the 1970’s. The team took home the PHP 1 Million grand prize for
designing the winning entry dubbed as “Fall of Brutal.”
The winning entry will be assembled on a spacious, open-dried

landscape to symbolize and highlight the drought and sinister upshot of
Martial law’s nine-year rule.
Meanwhile, the team of Joselito Gutierrez, Diego Gabriel Imao,

Mari Lorica, Abdulmari Imao Jr., Juan Gabriel Ong, Gabriel Ortega,
Martin Abad Santos, Christian Limsui, Andrei Balanag, Reinhardt Rey,
Geofrey Jules Solidum, and Denise Lison bagged the People’s Choice
Award. Their design was heavily based and inspired by the real stories
and narratives by Martial law victims with every portal and installations
inside the building.
The Freedom Memorial museum is targeted to open on

September 21, 2022 on the 50th Anniversary (Golden Anniversary) of the
declaration of Martial law. D+C
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58 Jayzieth P. Garcia Bentley Systems
PT. Wijaya Karya Implements

Digital Strategy Using Bentley
Systems Integrated BIM For
Landslide Disaster Protection
Bentley Systems’ Methodology was acquired by WIKA Team
which provided the company an integrated solution in overcoming
hazardous topography
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WIKA used integrated BIM technology to reduce project risks and achieve the tight reconstruction schedule
Months before the annual Indonesian effective landslide protection while initiating
Homecoming Festival which symbolizes reconstruction and preventive measures on a
the end of Ramadan in West Java last year, a 407-meter-long stretch of the roadway.
catastrophic landslide devastated the road
WIKA’s main goal is to between Bogor and Cianjur, worsening the Bentley’s integrated BIM technology
provide a feasibility study

already terrible traffic situation on West has provided WIKA with an effective digital
Java's main thoroughfare. With this the solution that reduced project risks and
for the reconstruction of a Ministry of Public Works appointed PT. Wĳaya

Karya (WIKA), an Indonesian construction
difficulties during construction to achieve the
tight reconstruction schedule. The team used
landslide-affected major engineering company to rebuild and improve

the roadway within a tight five-month
PLAXIS to analyze and report on geological
conditions and perform structural calculations
thoroughfare in West Java schedule. Faced with potentially dangerous to ensure the reconstruction design was
and complicated site conditions to restore the capable of withstanding future landslides.
and to implement a 3D roadway, WIKA implemented a digital strategy
digital BIM strategy for

for data capture, design, and construction In return, WIKA performed data
management, using Bentley’s integrated BIM capture and modeled existing site conditions
design and construction and reality modeling applications by Bentley

Systems, a leading global provider of software
in one day with ContextCapture and aerial
drones. The company was also able to
management. solutions in the infrastructure industry. provide a digitally integrated modeling

environment which saved USD 660,000 in
The said ministry initiated a quick design costs. WIKA also reduced design time
remediation response and retained WIKA by up to 20 percent using ProjectWise to
to resolve the devastating impact and streamline workflows and share information.
prevent future landslide occurrences in the All these just by using and adopting the
area. This USD 2.9 million project required Bentley’s BIM Methodology Provides
WIKA to perform a feasibility study for Integrated Solution.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
ORGANIZATION
PT. Wijaya Karya
Bentley’s BIM Methodology Provides Integrated

SOLUTION
Solution to Overcome Hazardous Topography
Environmental Engineering
LOCATION
Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
- To provide a feasibility study for the reconstruction of a landslide-
affected major thoroughfare in West Java.
- To implement a 3D digital BIM strategy for design and construction
management.
- To optimize efficiencies to reduce project design schedule, on-site
risks, and overall costs. WIKA’s main goal is to provide a feasibility study for the
reconstruction of a landslide-affected major thoroughfare in West
PRODUCTS USED Java and to implement a 3D digital BIM strategy for design and
Open Buildings Designer, ContextCapture, gINT, LumenRT, Navigator, construction management. In addition, WIKA also targets to optimize
OpenRoads, PLAXIS, ProjectWise, ProStructures efficiencies to reduce project design schedule, on-site risks, and
overall costs.
FAST FACTS
- A catastrophic landslide devastated a 407-meter major roadway in According to the Case study provided by Bentley Systems,
West Java, Indonesia. restoring and improving a devastated, landslide-impacted roadway
- WIKA implemented a 3D digital BIM solution to restore and improve the that is part of the National Highway system of Indonesia and links
roadway within a tight five-month schedule. two heavily populated areas was a monumental task for WIKA
- The team used Bentley’s integrated applications to establish a considering that the company had to perform the task within a
connected data environment for data capture, design, and construction limited and tight time frame.
management.
Nonetheless, this only proves to the indonesian government
ROI that WIKA is more than capable of delivering extremely critical
- WIKA performed data capture and modeled existing site conditions in projects and that the implementation and application of a digital
one day with ContextCapture and aerial drones. approach using Bentley’s technology is an affirmation that Future
- Providing a digitally integrated modeling environment saved USD Digitization will drive society into its success. D+C
660,000 in design costs.
- WIKA reduced design time by up to 20 percent using ProjectWise to
streamline workflows and share information.
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68 REKA Interiors Exhibition
More eXcitement
With RiX! Targeting 7,500 visitors with an increased
30 per cent exhibition space with 130 stands
asd KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s first curated interior design

exhibition, REKA Interiors Exhibition (RiX), returns for the third year!
Themed, ‘Bridging Designs to Businesses’, RiX is set to return on 17-
20 October 2019, running concurrently with the popular Home Design
and Interior Exhibition (HOMEDEC), at the Kuala
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RiX — an exhibition that is an exciting collaboration between

award-winning exhibitions organiser, C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd (C.I.S),
and MIID REKA Sdn Bhd (MRSB), a subsidiary of the Malaysian
Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) — is part of the REKA Design
Week 2019 (RDW), which celebrates design and the interior design
industry with the REKA Conference and REKA Interior Design
Awards (RIDA).
The exhibition aims to showcase the growing interior design

industry and promote design excellence of local and international
designers. It will feature an exciting and dynamic line-up of inspiring
speakers; forums on current interior design trends; and stunning
interior designs curated by seven renowned Malaysian designers
and a Chief Creative Director, working together with RiX exhibitors.
Both the local and trade visitors alike will also discover the latest
products and services that the Malaysian interior design industry
has to offer.
“We are pleased to strengthen our collaboration with MRSB in

our efforts to provide an effective platform that is beneficial to our
stakeholders, especially those in the interior design industry. The
2019 RiX continues to cater to the ever-evolving and competitive
market with the latest trends and best practices towards staying
resilient and ahead of the industry,” said C.I.S President Dato’
Vincent Lim at the RiX Media Preview and Cocktail at the Kuala
Lumpur Convention Centre today.
MIID Deputy President Mr Ooi Boon Seong shared the same

sentiment: “We are excited for the REKA Design Week this year
as it is a celebration of design excellence and the interior design
industry as a whole. The focus of RiX this year is to bridge designs to
businesses and we believe that this strong synergy between RIDA
and the REKA Conference this year will help elevate our efforts in
showcasing fresh ideas and inspirations for both renowned and
emerging designers.”
RiX, targeting a total of 7,500 industry visitors this year,

comprises of interior designers, architects and developers,
buyers, traders and dealers and many more. Most of the visitors
will find this semi-trade exhibition to be a central hub for
interior design, products and objects not just for the purpose
of design, but to sought out new products, service updates and
new technologies.
Some of the 2019 RiX highlights this year include:
• RiX 20x20
• RiX Talks
• RiX Teh Tarik Sessions
• Young Designers’ Forum
• REKA Conference, RIDA Awards, RiX Parties
• Design Installation (DI)
To learn more about REKA Interiors Exhibition, visit www.

rixmalaysia.com or call 03-7982 4668 (ext 205).
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70 Lorenzo Martin Rodriguez KMC group and JEG Development Corp.
Defining
Sustainability:
Casas+Architects discusses why it matters
in design and construction
As the call for more initiatives to combat climate change has become more urgent, sustainable
“Beyond our commitment

and ‘green’ real estate is seen to be one of the most effective efforts from the building and
construction sector to take part in.
Casas+Architects is one of the country’s pioneers in designing better buildings.

Committed to integrating architectural design with their natural environment, the firm utilizes
to distinction, our goal
is to work for a positive
the company values of imagination, creativity, and skill from the creation of concept down to the
most minute construction of sustainable structures in the Philippines.
DESIGNING BETTER BUILDINGS

impact on individual
“Beyond our commitment to distinction, our goal is to work for a positive impact on individual lives,
the environment, and communities through sustainable design,” Architect Meloy Casas, founder lives, the environment,
and communities
and president of Casas+Architects said. “The goal of every sustainable building is to reduce the
carbon footprint during its construction and lessen its negative impacts to the environment
throughout its lifecycle,” he added.
Being one of the multi-awarded architectural firms in the country, their thrust towards
through sustainable
design.”
promoting sustainability with their projects is what defines their work and differentiates them
from the rest. Since 2008, they helped in forming the Manila skyline, completing notable
structures such as the Grand Hyatt/Metrobank Center, Pacific Plaza, Icon Residences, and
Maybank Performing Arts Center, among others.
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CEBU’S FRONTRUNNERS OF SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE
Today, they are expanding their operations to the Visayas with the design of one of
its newest premium ‘green’ buildings, JEG Tower @ One Acacia. Architect Meloy
has translated JEG Development Corporation (JDC)’s vision of making Cebu City
more livable.
"After a serious bidding process with other well-known architectural firms,

the board selected Casas, not only because of his expertise but also because
it was felt that he best knew how to turn JDC’s long-term dreams into a reality,”
Stefan Garcia, the company’s Estate and Business Development Manager said.
Driven to push forward this initiative to become the new standard, JDC
specifically partnered with Casas+Architects to design this 22-floor tower towards
sustainability, using environment-friendly materials and would operationalize as
energy efficient as possible. It is also one of the first buildings in the Cebu business
park to be LEED pre-certified.
“Architect Meloy was very active in the initial design stages of the building
and has continued to be very present throughout the whole process,” Garcia
added.
“The building design is the most important factor in achieving points for
LEED certification,” Michael Glindro, Senior Manager for Landlord Representation
of KMC said. “It is critical to have all stakeholders and design team members to
plan and coordinate the design properly to build a truly green and sustainable
building,” he added.
KMC handles all the sale and leasing transactions for JEG Tower @ One
Acacia, which is set to be completed early next year.
“If we are building something, we are doing it the best way possible,” Ayla
Gomez, JDC’s brand manager added.
WHY GO ‘GREEN’?
“Early on in the design phase, he encouraged us to dream big and not to think
‘Green’ buildings are more costly to build and operate, however, this is
too much of the financial impact,” Sarmiento shared. “Some of the early designs
Casas+Architects and JDC’s investment to a better future for the environment.
were contrasting with what we eventually decided on, which made the process fun
and engaging.”
“We’re doing this not with the cost in mind,” Marko Sarmiento, JDC’s COO
stated. “The ‘green’ movement in the real estate industry has so much potential,
THE IDENTIFIERS OF SUCCESS
and I think the Cebuanos can benefit from it,” he said.
Designing and building a ‘green’ building in the Philippines, especially in Cebu,

From the design perspective, Architect Casas said that going ‘green’
comes with a challenge, however, Architect Casas saw this as an opportunity to
benefits both landlords and tenants in the long run.
excel even more.
“’Green’ operations and management can reduce operating costs, enhance

“The building orientation and location was a great challenge since its located
building marketability, increase workers’ productivity and reduce potential liability
on a prominent corner lot and bounded by two busy streets,” he said, citing one of
resulting from indoor air quality problems,” he enumerated. “On the other hand, the
the many technical difficulties in bringing his design to life.
indoor environmental quality of ‘green’ buildings can have a significant effect on
the health and well-being of its occupiers.”
“The design would make the most of the unusual shape of the corner lot on
Archbishop Reyes which would create a structure that is sure to become an icon of
the Cebu skyline,” Garcia said.
Architect Meloy Casas made a name for himself in the industry as a man
with boundless passion and dedication for his craft. His eye for architecture and his
ability to see beyond the essence of his design is what makes him one of the most
trusted names in the industry.
“JDC always desires to work with people at the forefront of the industry,
matching the visionary ideals we hold to make Cebu a better place in which to live,”
Garcia stated. “Casas+Architects’ high-skilled workforce and use of technology
married well with our vision, and it hard for us to imagine what it would be like with
a less expert firm.”
“Considering the stature and reputation as one of the country’s leading

Architects, working with Architect Casas has been as much a learning experience
as it has been a great pleasure,” Sarmiento said. “Despite his many projects, he
took the time to personally guide as through the process of selecting the design
that was right for us,” he added.
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72 Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems to
Host Infrastructure
Leaders
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The structural design of the
At The Year in Infrastructure Marina Bay Sands was done

by Arup and was the 2010 Year
in Infrastructure Award winner
2019 Conference in Singapore for Innovation in Structural

Engineering.
asd Registration now open for annual infrastructure

conference and awards; Dr. Ayesha Khanna and Keith
Clarke announced as keynote speakers
74
Winners of Bentley Systems' 2018 Year in Infrastructure Awards
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider Dr. Ayesha Khanna, co-founder and CEO of ADDO AI, an
of comprehensive software solutions and digital twin cloud artificial intelligence (AI) advisory firm headquartered in Singapore,
services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of is one of the guest keynote speakers for this year's conference.
infrastructure will host its Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference Dr. Khanna has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence,
and awards ceremony at one of the most iconic buildings in Asia, smart cities, and fintech to clients including SMRT, SOMPO, and
the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Smart Dubai. She was also named one of South East Asia's
Advancing BIM through Digital Twins is the theme of this year's groundbreaking female entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine in
conference, which takes place October 21 through 24. 2018.
The Year in Infrastructure Conference is an annual Keith Clarke, chairman of the board for UK-based Forum
global gathering of leading executives of infrastructure design, for the Future, is the other featured guest keynote speaker. Clarke
construction, and operations focused on best practices and is a chartered architect with more than 40 years of experience
technologies for going digital. This year's conference features in construction and engineering and was formerly the chief
nearly 100 speakers and more than 150 informative sessions executive of the global engineering and design consultancy
including keynotes by leading industry experts, user success firm, Atkins. He is a non-executive director for Sirius Minerals
stories, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and technology plc, chair of Future Cities Catapult and Tidal Lagoon Power plc,
demonstrations. vice president of the Institute of Civil Engineers, patron of the
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Dr. Ayesha Khanna, co-founder and CEO of ADDO AI, is a

keynote speaker for the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference.
Environmental Industries Commission at Oxford, and has honorary fellowships from the
Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Structural Engineers, and Cardiff University.
He is also visiting professor for sustainable design at Aston University.
Attendees will hear from other industry thought leaders and learn about technologies
and best practices that are shaping the future of infrastructure delivery and operations.
Speakers from Bentley's strategic partner organizations, including Microsoft, Siemens, and
Topcon will participate in technology demonstrations, presentations, and discussions on
numerous topics.
New to this year's conference are ACCELERATE sessions led by Bentley's application
experts. Featuring more than 20 topics, the sessions give infrastructure experts exclusive
insights into how their organizations can master the latest enhancements and key
capabilities of Bentley applications to help drive efficiency through multidiscipline workflows.
Attendees can learn best practices through Academies Day sessions led by
industry experts. Academies Day features six sessions: digital advancement, construction,
constructioneering, research, reality modeling, and process industries. The academies
team will also conduct live, interactive sessions in the Technology Pavilion throughout the
"We're proud to note conference.
that the extraordinary In addition, the 2019 finalists in Bentley's Year in Infrastructure Awards program will
present their projects during industry-focused forums -- Buildings and Campuses, Digital
Marina Bay Sands Cities, Industrial Infrastructure, Rail and Transit, Roads and Bridges, and Energy and Water
structural system was

Utilities. Winners will be announced at a gala and awards program at the conclusion of the
conference.
designed by Arup using Chris Barron, chief communications officer for Bentley Systems, said, "We're pleased
Bentley software and is a to be hosting our Year in Infrastructure conference and awards gala in Singapore again this
year. Singapore is a leader in innovative use of technology for the delivery and operations
spectacular example of of infrastructure and was named a Smart City in 2018, so it is a fitting and inspirational
location to host an event that explores the innovations and best practices of technology
excellence in structural use for outstanding infrastructure projects around the world. And we're proud to note that
design and engineering."

the extraordinary Marina Bay Sands structural system was designed by Arup using Bentley
software and is a spectacular example of excellence in structural design and engineering."
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76 Ogilvy/JEG Development Corp.
JEG Development Corporation

eyes green buildings as the
long-term direction for a livable
and sustainable Cebu
Cebu-based real estate developer JEG Development Corporation (JDC) sets
its direction to greener buildings to raise the quality of premium spaces in
Cebu City to be at par with both national and international standards.
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JEG Development Corporation (JDC) is leading the way toward building a greener, more sustainable Cebu. Its young leadership team is composed of (L-R): Estate and Business
Development Manager Stefan Garcia; Brand Manager Ayla Gomez; and Chief Operating Officer Marko Sarmiento.
“We want Cebuanos Through the third-generation executives

from the Garcia family enterprise, Chief Operating
Cebuano in mind,” said Gomez. “Integrity guides
everything we do, and we are mindful of our impact
to feel that they

Officer Marko Sarmiento, Brand Manager Ayla to the environment and to the future generations
Gomez, and Estate and Business Development of Cebuanos.”
Manager Stefan Garcia lead the company to
don’t have to go far pursue a more sustainable path as part of their

contribution to their family’s legacy and to the
Firmly rooted in the community, JDC is
building for a more livable Cebu by designing their
to experience the
growth of Cebu. projects around the aspirations and future needs of
the people. They envision their properties to usher
“We are a young and dynamic player in Cebu’s in a new standard of living for the community.
premium quality of real estate industry, we’re making our contribution

by having a long-term view in developing livable Garcia knew that going green is a step that
life they deserve. It’s and sustainable communities,” explained

Sarmiento, who oversees all of JDC’s projects.
would significantly benefit Cebuanos. “Adapting
environment-friendly practices and technologies
right at home.”
in property development is a long-term strategy for
Apart from its flagship project in green JDC. We believe that starting with the JEG Tower
buildings, the JEG Tower @ One Acacia, the @ One Acacia, we can reduce in operating costs
company has earlier ventured into residential and through its efficient resource management. It
commercial spaces. would also result to increased worker productivity
and an overall positive impact on the health and
“Our work at JDC reflects our pride as well-being of our prospective occupants,” he
Cebuanos and at the same time, building with the shared.
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JEG Tower interior lobby

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With an active and progressive leadership team taking

the helm of JDC, their view of Cebu as a livable and sustainable
community enables them to create more spaces that
encourage a balanced lifestyle.
“We want Cebuanos to feel that they don’t have to go far

to experience the premium quality of life they deserve. It’s right
at home,” shared Sarmiento. “We are invested in Cebu’s future
and we want contribute to that growth and grow along with it.”
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80 Ar. Maria Alora Angeles, UAP UAP DEA
UAP Design
Excellence
Award
In line with the 45th Founding Anniversary of United Architects of the
Philippines, National President Arch. Benjanmin K. Panganiban Jr. revived the
UAP Design Excellence Award during his first term as National President last
fiscal year 2018-2019.
Appointing the Chair of UAP Competitions, The winning projects will be promoted as total of two projects in all category, all materials
Arch. Randel Leona as Chair of UAP Committee premier examples of design excellence in the included in submissions must be cleared for public
on Design Excellence Award together with Deputy country through exhibits and presentations at reproduction. Only the Architect-of-Record (AoR)
Chair Arch. Kristine Mae Sanao, they planned and conferences and public events. There will be 5 can join. In cases where the AoR credits the design
finalized the guidelines for one fiscal year and this winning projects for this award with one on each to another architect, he/she must indicate this
current year, second term of Arch. Panganiban as category; in the Nomination Form and sign the form. Only
National President they will launch the Design architects can be credited by the AoR.
Excellence Award on October 2019, during the World (A) Residential Architecture: Apartments,
Day of Architecture celebration. Condominiums, or Townhouses; Single-family What are the submission requirements?
detached houses are ineligible for submission; Complete submission for each project includes the
The UAP Design Excellence Awards were following:
established to encourage and recognize excellence (B) Commercial and Industrial Architecture:
in the architectural design, to increase public Buildings use by business, Plants, Aircraft Hangars 1. Completion of the following forms:
awareness for the potential of the built environment and the like;
in leading to greater quality of life, economic Nomination Forms which will be available at
opportunity, and environment sustainability through (C) Institutional Architecture: Buildings use UAP Headquarters and downloadable at the DEA
physical design, and to honor the architects, owners for cultural, educational, healthcare, religious and website.
and builders of significant architectural projects government.
that exemplify the best of quality, innovation and a. Concealed Identity Form
collaboration in the profession. (D) Complex-Type Architecture: Resorts, b. Owner Permission Form
Sports recreational village, Condominiums, Airport
c. Photographer Release Form
The Design Excellence Award recognizes an and the like.
exceptional design in the country that enhances the
public realm and promotes a stronger community (E) Special Award: People’s Choice 2. Attachment of the following documents:
through design. It seeks to identify achievements for
a broad range of architectural activity to elevate the Who can join this prestigious award? a. Photocopy of Annual Membership
general quality of architectural practice, establish a Any UAP member in good standing on or before Certificate as proof of good standing
standard of excellence against which all architects September 30, 2019, who designed an actual,
b. Photocopy of Professional Identification
can measure performance and inform the public of physically built projects worldwide. Projects, both
Card issued by the PRBOA
the breadth and value of architecture practice. This public and private, built in the past 3 to 15 years
award will show how great design contributes to and are currently occupied and in use. Eligible c. NBI Clearance
the community in terms of character, identity, and projects shall be those completed from December
d. Photocopy of the building permit, or
economic value. 2004 to December 2016. An architect can submit
equivalent in foreign countries
only one project per category and a maximum
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The Design Excellence Award recognizes an exceptional design in the country that
enhances the public realm and promotes a stronger community through design.
e. Photocopy of the occupancy permit, or

equivalent in foreign countries
3. IMAGE FILES (in USB or CD) for use in the

presentation of entrants, awards, and publications
a. Provide 3-8 images in JPG format, with a

maximum size of 10MB per image.
b. Two images best representing the project,

preferably one exterior and one interior image, must
be high resolution images at least 300dpi, sized
40”x60” if printing, and labeled as follows:
[Project Name]_high res ext.JPG [Project

Name]_high res int.JPG
c. Subsequent images must be A3 sized

with a minimum resolution of 300dpi.
d. Each image must have a caption and

photographer credit.
4. PROJECT/JURY PDF
- A hard copy and an electronic file shall be of

the Project/Jury PDF shall be included in the sealed
envelope for submission.
- Page layout shall be A3 size paper in landscape

orientation.
- Each submission may contain a maximum of

11 pages.
- The e-file, with all pages combined, may not

exceed 10MB of date, and must be labeled as JPDF_
[Project Name].PDF
- The hard copy must be steel ring bound, with

acetate front cover and white cardboard back cover
page.
Who will be the jury for this award? The jury

shall be composed of the five members, three (3)
Likha Awardees, one (1) guest foreign architect for
the year and one (1) non-architect representative
from CCP or NCAA. Submissions will be scored
in three key areas: DESIGN EXCELLENCE – Does
this design elevate the human experience
while addressing the project’s practical needs?;
SUSTAINABILITY
DESIGN/RESILIENCY – Does this design take

a progressive approach to advancing the missions
and/or resiliency?; and COMMUNITY IMPACT – Does
this design provide significant improvement to its
social or physical setting?
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82 UAP SEED
SORA SEED 2019

Activating Community Evolution and Involvement Through Architecture
Communities have always been The design competition is divided

anchored to specific structures or places, into Students & Graduates category, and
whether it be their houses, or their parks Professional Category. Participants are
and monuments. These structures help
reinforce people’s identity by being a
challenged to make a design for a civic
center that will serve as a one-stop shop
The local government seeks
markers, differentiating one community from location for public service, a place to improve to turn a 5,000-square meter
another. In this light, the United Architects quality of life, and a space that will connect
of the Philippines-Tandang Sora Chapter in the community. The participants who will underutilized space into a
partnership with the Local Government of be chosen as finalists will be given a chance
Caloocan, launched the Search for Emerging to present and further expound their ideas. public space that will be the
Exceptional Design (SEED). With this year’s
theme “Activating Community Evolution and
Winning design will receive Php 40,000 and
Php 100,000 for the Student & Graduates
avenue for efficient delivery
Involvement Through Architecture”, this pilot
design competition under the SEED program
Category and Professional Category,
respectively.
of services while being
seeks to recognize innovative and creative a conducive workplace,
yet practical ideas for Caloocan’s Proposed For more information, interested
Civic Center. The local government seeks participants may visit https://adobe. satisfying the needs of
to turn a 5,000-square meter underutilized ly/2NsYo25. Registration will be until
space into a public space that will be the November 30, 2019. Have the chance to the constituents and the
avenue for efficient delivery of services while
being a conducive workplace, satisfying the
showcase your out-of-the box ideas, and take
a part in the creation of a stronger sense of
workers.
needs of the constituents and the workers. community through the built environment.
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