A Break on the Path ends Here: Still Students for Life

For the past few years, I had enough to give. Knowledge to share and wisdom to spare. The task to teach sometimes call you to assume some knowledge for the process to continue. The truth is, nothing is really head knowledge, you have to re-learn and master what you already know for you to be effective.

University of Santo Tomas – Main Building

I guess Architecture is a never ending quest to learn. One who teaches must continue to seek knowledge. This Semester, I will remain your friend. If there are things you want to ask, ask yourself, your friends, and finally me. If we know the answerS (with an s) we will all discover them.

LCC ARFIEN at 50: The Golden Harvest of Art and Architecture

LCC ARFIEN at 50: The Golden Harvest of Art and Architecture

ARFIEN Logo

Bounded by the main plaza streets
Founded by a commune of sisters,
Born of the passion of artists
And armies of student bach’lors.

From the increase of culture
Knowledge, art and learning
The finest of Bacolod architecture,
Was born in humble beginnings

On the shoulder of Negrense pride
From the diligence of Bacoleno minds
Came the radiance of colorful light
that will forever alter the city’s plight.

UAP Bacolod – Joint Induction 2013-2014

United Architects of the Philippines

Joint Induction 2013-2014

UAP Bacolod Chapter Officers in Black Tux

The UAP Bacolod Chapter changes leadership for the year 2013-2014. Induction will be in Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City only 3.5 km from central Bacolod,

The event will start 6:30pm by all ladies and gentlemen, all dressed in black. Witness the joint induction of the three Chapters of Bacolod City: Bacolod Chapter, headed by Arch. Roy E. Pablico, UAP Negros Chapter and Mt Kanlaon Chapter.

Metrobank Architecture Competition 2013 – The Winner Entry that was Lost

Metrobank Architecture Competition 2013 – The Winner who Lost

To see the design proposal for the modern bamboo house visit Bakod Bubong Balat Architecture Design MADE Architecture – Modern Bamboo Design House – Architecture Competition Entry
	I Dried from Exhaustion Lost in the Translation Confused in the Submission Expectant in completion ___That was who I am	III One came a call While I was in the Mall Another meeting, o darn To Manila I will return
	II Spent from Exertion The Joy of Triumph The Pain of Defeat The taste was all mine.	IV They say, they pay the fare I, the rest, my dear, But sad another couple absence, I am a Professor, you see.
	V So, I’m off to the Airport and fly To rent a Hotel for a Night But sleepless, restless, mindless I tread, To the Death, To Obscurity To Oblivion To the Mercy the Mercy of the (MADE) Metrobank Committee.

Metrobank Architecture Competition 2013 – The Winner Entry that was Lost 2

Metrobank Architecture Competition 2013 – The Winner who Lost

Part 2 of 2. Read the First Part “Metrobank Architecture Competition 2012 part 1”

To see the design proposal for the modern bamboo house visit Bakod Bubong Balat Architecture Design

	XVIII For we shouldn’t place our hope in Man Whose minds may change like shifting sands They are mortal, undependable Their thoughts and minds are unstable	XIX Congratulations, Celebration, Joy and Grief, The Judge Announce, O what deceit! Hollow words echo across the Halls While I run down through the walls
	(click to see the MADE Architecture Winner Award Letter) XX A wriggly man to me, approach We’re glad you Won but take these Notes We plead with you, be silent Please Until we (Metrobank Foundation) launch our Press Release
	XXI So, I’m off to my Hotel, to pack my Bags Walking like a Zombie, my Mind’s like a Rag But Sleepless, Restless, Mindless I Pack, To the Death, To Obscurity To Oblivion To the Mercy the Mercy of the (MADE) Metrobank (Foundation) Jury.
	XXII Two weeks past, this call I catch From the Validating Team And, awaiting them I glance my Watch Waiting for Eternity it Seems.	XXIII The team arrives, and Headway dives Into files and every Crook and Cranny Collecting Info, Person, Place and Time to Clear some doubt if there is any.

Gale Orlean Jarlego: Marine Ecological Research Center

The Marine Ecological Research Center in the Municipality of Pulupandan, Philippines

La Consolacion College – Architecture Thesis 2013

Proponent: Gale Orlean Jarlego

Architecture Thesis 2013

Project: Marine Ecological Research Center

School: La Consolacion College – Bacolod City

School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Interior Design

Thesis Description:

MERC is a self-contained scientific village on stilts. This project aims to develop scientific awareness among people where they can explore the areas of science.

Upon entering, a lodge will be established 4 d accommodation & support of the people conducting rsearch, education & Environmental stewardship Projects. This will b connected to another tourism facility, the discovery building, a museum with an extensive reference collection of marine organisms. The focal point of the development will be the MERC Main Building which will be given more emphasis by the Discovery Pond, an area which will promote interactivity between nature and the visitors. Another feature that will serve both as a recreational & learning area will be the dive facility. It will be on the same edifice as the Dolphin and Bird Watching Tower. Beside it will be the Avian Sanctuary, a holding facility for tourism, research and rehabilitation of avian forms.

Bakod Bubong Balat: Global Green Filipino Architecture

Bakod Bubong Balat: Global Green Filipino Architecture Metrobank Architecture 2012 Design Entry

Filipino Global Green Architecture Poster

Brief: Arch Ian Jay Bantilan joined a National Competition on summer of 2012 and sought help from 5 Students of La Consolacion College – Bacolod City for his Entry “Bakod Bubong Balat”. The entry became a Finalist and later on  unanimously chosen by the judges as the winner of the Competition. Unfortunately, the same Entry was disqualified a month after the Award was given because of the Competition Committee’s strict adherence to the rules – in conflict with the judges’ consensus.

Arch Ian Bantilan decided that the knowledge that he and his students learned can be shared to many more aspiring architects. This workshop is in collaboration with the UAP Bacolod Chapter. The Bakod Bubong Balat Workshop Bacolod City, Philippines – The La Consolacion College – Auditorium was slowly