Introduction Gabrielle de la Cruz
Information World Architecture Festival (WAF 2024)
And we’re live! The Philippines’ shortlisted teams from Cebu, Davao, and Manila have started to arrive in Singapore in preparation for WAF 2024’s opening tomorrow, November 6. Archion Architects returns to the festival stage following its debut last year, while first-time festival participants Bacungan Architects, LLG Architects, LT Pagaduan Studio, Obra Majoralia Design Studio, Pluszerotwo Architecture, San Studio, and Swito Architecture Designs dominate this year’s shortlist.
This year marks the country’s biggest participation at the Global Student Design Charette yet, represented by two teams from last year’s winning school University of Northern Philippines, and two teams from Charette debutant Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao.
Stay tuned to our WAF 2024 live updates and get a front-row seat to all the exciting developments surrounding our Pinoy entrants! Below is a schedule of their presentations:
L to R: The Waste-Wise House, Interweaving Dualities: Reimagining City Hall Architecture, “Peace” Building, Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Capitol, and New Public Market and Terminal Complex, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
November 6, Wednesday
10:00 AM to 10:20 AM, Crit Room 11
Bacungan Architects – The Waste-Wise House
Future Projects, Competition
10:00 AM to 10:20 AM, Crit Room 12
San Studio – Interweaving Dualities: Reimagining City Hall Architecture
Future Projects, Civic
10:40 AM to 11:00 AM, Crit Room 12
Swito Architecture Designs – “Peace” Building, Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Capitol
Future Projects, Civic
4:30 PM to 4:50 PM, Crit Room 11
LT Pagaduan Studio – New Public Market and Terminal Complex
Future Projects, Infrastructure
L to R: Loboc Performing Arts Center, Felicidad Sy Multi-Specialty Building, The Rise at Monterazzas, and Balai Ani: House of Harvest
November 7, Thursday
12:00 PM to 12:20 PM, Crit Room 8
Obra Majoralia, Loboc Performing Arts Center
Future Projects, Culture
12:20 PM to 12:40 PM, Crit Room 11
Archion Architects – Felicidad Sy Multi-Specialty Building
Future Projects, Health
2:40 PM to 3:00 PM, Crit Room 12
LLG Architects – The Rise at Monterazzas
Future Projects, Residential
3:30 PM to 3:50 PM, Crit Room 12
Pluszerotwo Architecture – Balai Ani: House of Harvest
Future Projects, Residential
November 8, Friday
11:40 AM to 12:05 PM, Crit Room 8
MMCM – Jasper Marie Arnilla
WAF Student Charette
12:10 PM to 12:35 PM, Crit Room 8
UNP – Rachelle Anne Arce
WAF Student Charette
12:40 PM to 1:05 PM, Crit Room 8
UNP – Jeronimo Valdez
WAF Student Charette
1:10 PM to 1:35 PM, Crit Room 8
MMCM – Arnel Rasheed Defensor
WAF Student Charette
