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<iframe frameborder="0" height="800" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzrnARL__3wSomsVsXIIoTMQfJhrAnSe_uvlE3b_8FeqX6PA/viewform?embedded=true" width="400">Loading...</iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-60866501332707817362009-01-13T03:56:00.000-08:002009-01-13T04:48:28.315-08:00Old Residential ProjectsThese are old residential projects which were constructed already but unfortunately I was not able to take photos of them when completed. As I have no pictures, I made some rough 3d drawings of them using Sketchup so I would have files of these projects. These projects are still of the Mideterranean style type. The colors in these drawings are not the actual colors though as I have forgoten the actual hues which I have specified.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWyKcBYQ4yI/AAAAAAAAAl8/jWOlzzpaYbU/s1600-h/LOZARI-3D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWyKcBYQ4yI/AAAAAAAAAl8/jWOlzzpaYbU/s400/LOZARI-3D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290755876264665890" border="0" /></a>Above is the Lozari Residence in Quezon City consisting of three levels with an attic. The ground level is for a two-car garage, dirty kitchen, service areas and a mini-gym. The second level is where the living room, dining and kitchen are located. Main entry is through the second level connected from the sidewalk with a garden stairway. The third level consists of two bedrooms and the mster bedroom plus a family room that overlooks the living room. The attic connects to the water elevated water tank. (2006)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWyJc2lcJ1I/AAAAAAAAAl0/2cLncIzzhyU/s1600-h/BALDEMORO+3D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWyJc2lcJ1I/AAAAAAAAAl0/2cLncIzzhyU/s400/BALDEMORO+3D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290754791035381586" border="0" /></a>This is the duplex residence of the Baldemoros in Las Pinas. The structure is beside an existing residence of their sister and so access of the driveway is through the lot of the sister. Each unit have 2 bedrooms on the second level. The parking area serves as a common space for the family. (2006)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWyIoSvWEiI/AAAAAAAAAls/R70ba5cjuck/s1600-h/MAY+3D+FINAL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWyIoSvWEiI/AAAAAAAAAls/R70ba5cjuck/s400/MAY+3D+FINAL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290753888060052002" border="0" /></a>The simple two-storey residence for the family of the Montecillos in Dasmarinas Cavite sits on a 120sqm lot. It has three bedrooms on the upper floor and a small family hall that leads to the garage deck. The master bedroom is on the ground level with the dining area extending to the patio at the end of the garage area. (2005)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWyHIUmcqrI/AAAAAAAAAlk/yjTsKs5japU/s1600-h/MYRA+3D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWyHIUmcqrI/AAAAAAAAAlk/yjTsKs5japU/s400/MYRA+3D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290752239292164786" border="0" /></a>The Sioson Residence in Dasmarinas, Cavite had three levels with 5 bedrooms aside from the master bedroom. An outdoor jacuzzi is provided at the third level deck.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-59838458728664749742009-01-13T02:42:00.000-08:002009-01-13T02:46:11.898-08:00Regala Building<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWxwY2uYvMI/AAAAAAAAAlc/wZN3YBPJm8c/s1600-h/olongapo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 216px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWxwY2uYvMI/AAAAAAAAAlc/wZN3YBPJm8c/s400/olongapo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290727234562735298" border="0" /></a>This is the scheme for the proposed Regala Building in Olongapo. The lower level would be reserved for the family's pawnshop business and a space for a bank. The second level are rentable spaces for offices and the third level would be a two-storey residence for the owners.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-67083702494959549532009-01-13T02:30:00.000-08:002009-01-13T02:34:18.059-08:00KG Foodhaus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWxtidxVHOI/AAAAAAAAAlU/lqTEKnTb2Ew/s1600-h/kg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWxtidxVHOI/AAAAAAAAAlU/lqTEKnTb2Ew/s400/kg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290724101128002786" border="0" /></a>A simple two-storey commercial building for the KG Foodhaus in Kingspoint Subdivision in Novaliches. The upper floor was converted into a residential space for the owners of the building and the lower floor for a grocery and a 24-hours food outlet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-91422157958787541522009-01-13T01:59:00.000-08:002009-01-13T02:24:21.414-08:00Cainta Renovation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWxqIUvkEKI/AAAAAAAAAlM/Jo04iUtDvVM/s1600-h/CAINTA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SWxqIUvkEKI/AAAAAAAAAlM/Jo04iUtDvVM/s400/CAINTA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290720353493192866" border="0" /></a>A client from Cainta decided to buy a house and lot fronting their house, which I also designed, and wants to convert it into a guest house. The couple wanted to change the look of the house from a typical eightees bungalow-type with arch windows house into a more asian-inspired look. They also had the main entry of the house to face the eastern side and the garage expanded to have more room, although still can only accommodate one car. A trellised garden was also provided at the back of the garage and a deck above it as extension of the garden. The house sits on a sloping site and has very limited open space.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-91213702444195227262008-12-15T07:33:00.001-08:002008-12-15T07:46:28.742-08:00Bagtikan Makati Residence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SUZ5RCbIEAI/AAAAAAAAAcc/_k5hrOuzslA/s1600-h/Slide1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SUZ5RCbIEAI/AAAAAAAAAcc/_k5hrOuzslA/s400/Slide1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280040946753867778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SUZ5EugrSfI/AAAAAAAAAcU/OD5eSXXwd5g/s1600-h/Slide2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SUZ5EugrSfI/AAAAAAAAAcU/OD5eSXXwd5g/s400/Slide2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280040735250008562" border="0" /></a>This is a scheme for a project located at Bagtikan corner Pasong Tamo Sts. in Makati. There are existing buildings at the three sides of the site and a residential structure at the middle. The owner wanted to build a new residence atop the existing one without demolishing the house which would be coverted later on to commercial shops. The new structure would be four stories with the upper two floors for the new duplex type residence. The pool will be above the old house. Parking for the residences will be at the second level and below it is the parking for the commercial shops. The new structure have to adopt to the existing layout to minimize demolition below. The two exisitng structures fronting Bagtikan and Pasong Tamo will be linked together. and the commercial spaces at the ground level will have access from both streets.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-71371651788033741082008-11-06T07:47:00.000-08:002009-01-13T02:50:04.876-08:00Bahia Spa and Wellness<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMSGgD80oI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/j5C3mNCPMSY/s1600-h/Metrolifestyle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMSGgD80oI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/j5C3mNCPMSY/s400/Metrolifestyle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265572292221260418" border="0" /></a>My second spa project, Bahia is located in Davao City and part of the Metrolifestyle Fitness and Wellness Complex. It was also featured in My Home magazine.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.metrolifestyledavao.com/bahia/index.html">http://www.metrolifestyledavao.com/bahia/index.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-83849913858313001062008-11-06T07:08:00.000-08:002009-01-13T02:50:36.442-08:00Sanctuario Spa Malate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRgmkA9A5rI/AAAAAAAAARA/qdsOs4ayfts/s1600-h/13.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRgmkA9A5rI/AAAAAAAAARA/qdsOs4ayfts/s400/13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267002164382852786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMI2SDlG-I/AAAAAAAAAQw/CAxiZjVjs8s/s1600-h/Slide8.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMI2SDlG-I/AAAAAAAAAQw/CAxiZjVjs8s/s400/Slide8.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265562117979053026" border="0" /></a>My very first spa project and the most successful, Sanctuario Spa is an oasis in busy Malate area. Originally designed as a men's spa, it was redesigned to cater to both sexes. It features an outdoor jacuzzi area and cold lap pool. The soak tubs were made of teakwood imported from Thailand. The spa has been featured in the architectural magazine Blueprint and My Home as well as being featured in other magazines, both local and international. It has also been featured in several TV shows and has become a favorite place for photo shoots. The spa introduced Filipino healing and so the design did conform to the concept.<br />View more of Sanctuario at <a href="http://www.sanctuario.com.ph">http://<cite>www.<b>sanctuario</b>.com.ph</cite></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-33961225451331463952008-11-06T06:57:00.001-08:002008-11-06T07:08:30.122-08:00Boracay Beach Chalet Resort and Hotel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMGQoy9k3I/AAAAAAAAAQo/jw7WtezfcPg/s1600-h/Slide7.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMGQoy9k3I/AAAAAAAAAQo/jw7WtezfcPg/s400/Slide7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265559272225084274" border="0" /></a>My very first big project, the 150-room Boracay Beach Chalet Resort Hotel sits on the existing site of the Beach Chalets near Station2 of the famed white sand beach of Boracay. The development along the beach walk is commercial housing a restauran/bar, an executive suite and a spa. The client wanted to retain the character of the old beach chalet and opted for cottages covering half of the area. The hotel buildings were at the back of the property to conform to building regulations in the area. The cotages are arranged in quadruplex with private gardens at the center. Bathrooms open to the pocket indoor gardens.<br />Unfortunately, the project was not constructed because of the problem in land ownership in Boracay brought by the sudden announcement of DENR declaring the lands there as A&D land. Presently, owners only have rights over the area but if plans push through ownership will go to the highest bidder.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-34431157010412181382008-11-06T06:32:00.001-08:002008-11-06T06:51:45.231-08:00Cainta Residence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMEQVvo9dI/AAAAAAAAAQg/zmYMpAHEF4c/s1600-h/JAUHARI+RESIDENCE-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMEQVvo9dI/AAAAAAAAAQg/zmYMpAHEF4c/s400/JAUHARI+RESIDENCE-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265557068087621074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMA0yCsOrI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/IO0xu7Mzu7U/s1600-h/jauhari.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRMA0yCsOrI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/IO0xu7Mzu7U/s400/jauhari.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265553296112499378" border="0" /></a>My longest running project so far, this multi-level residence sits on a sloping terrain in Ridgemont Subdivision Cainta. The project started with the renovation of the main house and later on the adjacent site was procured to provide for more space for parking and guest house. But soon, the owner also bought the next lot and the garage was transferred to the third lot and above it is a multi-purpose area/gym and gazebo. A swimming pool was provided in the center. The design of the main house was adjusted to conform to the new style. The roof deck level of the guest house and the master bedroom of the main house have an unobstructed panoramic view of Metro Manila and the spectacular sunset of Manila Bay.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-86213348399620749862008-11-06T06:04:00.000-08:002008-11-06T06:15:20.113-08:00In The Mood Dance Club<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRL6hVygNjI/AAAAAAAAAQI/3W-5Xly2nvE/s1600-h/inthemood.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRL6hVygNjI/AAAAAAAAAQI/3W-5Xly2nvE/s400/inthemood.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265546365041129010" border="0" /></a>In the Mood Dance Club relocated to its new home in Brittany Bay in Paranaque from its old venue in Malate. Owned by the LJC Group of Companies of the famous Bistro Remedios, the dance club boasts of a bigger dance floor and the feeling of a ballroom with its high ceiing and chandeliers plus two semi-grand staircases leading to the lounge/dining area on the higher level.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-74033630035364091732008-11-06T05:51:00.000-08:002008-11-06T05:55:55.315-08:00Balara Residence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRL2pESb8lI/AAAAAAAAAQA/fVdGOOAJTsM/s1600-h/balara-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRL2pESb8lI/AAAAAAAAAQA/fVdGOOAJTsM/s400/balara-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265542099735671378" border="0" /></a>After a year of delay, finally this house in Pansol, Balara will start its construction. Owned by a veterinary doctor, the house features three bedrooms in the upper floor and a guest room at the ground floor. The look the client wanted was minimal and modern.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-71703802685164427182008-11-06T05:22:00.000-08:002008-11-06T05:33:34.263-08:00Sorsogon Residence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLwDpLwY9I/AAAAAAAAAP4/siRrwwk81vE/s1600-h/HABABAG+FINAL+3D+VIEW2+-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLwDpLwY9I/AAAAAAAAAP4/siRrwwk81vE/s400/HABABAG+FINAL+3D+VIEW2+-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265534859734967250" border="0" /></a>Soon to start construction, my very first project in my hometown city, Sorsogon, is a residential building with 4 bedrooms and a guest room . It has a large family hall at the second floor and a balcony with a view of Sorsogon Bay at the back. The living room has a high ceiling with a winding staircase going to the family hall above and it has its own patio as an extension of the living area. The dining room also has a patio extending to the backyard. The client specified a Mediterranean look for its exterior.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-68832090250229869742008-11-06T04:32:00.000-08:002008-11-06T05:10:44.390-08:00Ligao Residence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLrWWJyvzI/AAAAAAAAAPw/l9oDpNoMemc/s1600-h/untitled.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLrWWJyvzI/AAAAAAAAAPw/l9oDpNoMemc/s400/untitled.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265529683485835058" border="0" /></a><br />Above are the perspetives for a residential project in Ligao, Albay. The client specified that the structure should all be in concrete (their old house was destroyed by typhoon Milenyo) including the roof and no painting works to be provided in the exterior. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 T&Bs. The living room area has a high ceiling extending below the elevated roofdeck. The project is nearing completion. View current stage below.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLq1u2eOTI/AAAAAAAAAPo/goSPueAXfJg/s1600-h/21092008495.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 389px; height: 292px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLq1u2eOTI/AAAAAAAAAPo/goSPueAXfJg/s400/21092008495.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265529123180001586" border="0" /></a>The roof and overhangs are in red colored cement and the walls with grooves are ordinary cement mix with black cement to achieve a dark grey effect. The columns and beams are in synthetic beige adobe (we had a hard time getting someone to do this as this is an old technique already)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-9593223156371786662008-11-06T03:31:00.000-08:002008-11-06T04:01:26.566-08:00One Metro - Davao<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLaR_SHjaI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/LL3eGEYOMmY/s1600-h/metrolifestyle.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLaR_SHjaI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/LL3eGEYOMmY/s400/metrolifestyle.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265510916929588642" border="0" /></a><br />The Metrolifestyle building in Davao renamed One Metro - Davao formally opened last month. The ground floor consists of rentable spaces consisting of restaurants, grocery and beauty parlor/spa. The second floor and second floor mezzanine houses the expansion of the Metrolifestyle Gym connecting from its existing space in the building beside it. The gym now has a bigger aerobics room, spacious exercise area, a jogging path, a boxing area, bigger spinning room and locker areas. The third level is an office space but not yet completed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLak58neXI/AAAAAAAAAPY/YSRm5mncg0k/s1600-h/MLS-revised+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLak58neXI/AAAAAAAAAPY/YSRm5mncg0k/s400/MLS-revised+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265511241914743154" border="0" /></a>The building is envisioned to provide additional offices in its upper floor suitable for a call center. A new design for its addition was prepared and will soon start its construction. Above is a view of the proposed addition. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLWPjgLCMI/AAAAAAAAAOw/cT7HA6dja9k/s1600-h/metrolifestyle.JPG"> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SRLWiVAzXyI/AAAAAAAAAO4/ngNS34O3bGM/s1600-h/MLS-revised+2.jpg"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-66050355113756190962008-11-03T08:30:00.000-08:002008-11-06T04:26:52.159-08:00Rock World<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SQ8rlEEvqHI/AAAAAAAAANA/JLOyvahVEko/s1600-h/P9260077-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SQ8rlEEvqHI/AAAAAAAAANA/JLOyvahVEko/s400/P9260077-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264474405168195698" border="0" /></a><br />For your stone requirements for landscape works and for decorative pieces refer to http://philrockworld.blogspot.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-77492148759932129852008-11-01T06:49:00.000-07:002008-11-01T06:51:37.604-07:00Bahay Pinoy Design Competition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SQxet-R0LzI/AAAAAAAAALk/_8gkWGCt4d0/s1600-h/BAHAY+PINOY+flyer.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SQxet-R0LzI/AAAAAAAAALk/_8gkWGCt4d0/s400/BAHAY+PINOY+flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263686208394112818" /></a><br />THE “BAHAY PINOY” DESIGN COMPETITION is a project of the Rotary-UAP Joint Committee on Housing of the United Architects of the Philippines and Rotary Makati Central D-3830<br /><br /><br />The project shall be to design low-cost single-detached dwelling with a 20-30 sqm. floor area with no particular lot utilizing bamboo as the major building material for both structural and architectural components <br /><br /><br />WHO MAY JOIN <br />The competition is open to the following: <br />Category I - Registered Filipino Architect (Team/Individual) <br />Category II - Graduate of BS Architecture / Students (3rd year, 4th year & 5th year of architecture course) <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />COMPETITION TIMETABLE <br />Launching (October 25, 2008) <br />Deadline for registration (January 5, 2009) <br />Deadline for submission of questions (January 19, 2009) <br />Deadline to dispatch answers to questions (February 5, 2009) <br />Deadline for submission of entries (March 5, 2009) <br />Judging (March 12 – 15 , 2009) <br />Deadline for submission of boards by winners (April 15, 2009) <br />Awarding (April 25, 2009) <br /><br />Registration Fee <br />Category I–ONE THOUSAND PESOS (PhP 1,000.00)<br />Category II-FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (PhP 500.00)<br /><br /><br />PRIZES <br />Category I <br />First Prize Php 100,000.00 <br />Second Prize Php 50,000.00 <br />Third Prize Php 10,000.00 <br />Category II <br /><br />First Prize PhP 25,000.00 <br />Second Prize PhP 10,000.00 <br />Third Prize PhP 5,000.00<br /><br />DELIVERABLES <br />- Competition Entry Form <br />- Three (3) sets A3 size: <br />•- Architectural drawings showing perspective, plans,<br />four (4) elevations and two (2) sections. <br />•- Structural concept details of primary framing of walls,<br />columns and roof system. <br />•- Concept report/detailed drawings describing the design approach and<br />innovative features. <br />•- Direct cost estimate of the project. <br /><br />After the deliberation and six (6) winners have been announced by the jury,<br />the six (6) winners will be notified through e-mail/fax/telephone and<br />be required to submit, re: <br />•Three (3) boards of A1 size (594mm x 841mm) <br />a) Board 1 – Perspective (eye-level) <br />b) Board 2 – Floor plan, 4 elevations & 2 <br />sections <br />c) Board 3 – Concepts & Details <br />•<br />594mm (vertical) and 841mm (horizontal) <br />•<br />dimensions in metric scale preferably 1:100m. <br />•<br />Detailed cost estimate of the project. <br />•<br />Electronic files of each board in pdf format saved to a CD. <br /><br />Instructions and Presentations <br />Drawings may be done in color or monochrome. <br />Boards shall have a 1mm black line all around, setback 25mm from the edge<br /><br />COMPETITION SECRETARIAT <br />United Architects of the Philippines <br />53 Scout Rallos Street, Diliman, Quezon City <br />Telephone (63-2)4126364, (63-2)4126374 Fax (63-2)3721796 <br />Email: bahaypinoy @ yahoo.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-68360410854581075242008-06-25T19:08:00.000-07:002008-11-06T04:18:21.166-08:00Diversified Architectural ExperienceThere has been so much talk with regards to the requirement for diversified architectural experience before one can take the board exams.<br /><br />At present, the two years diversified experience is counted AFTER graduating from college, meaning five years (or more?) of BS Architecture and another two years of work training. This requirement is as per the IRR of RA 9266 which defines "diversified architectural experience" as a POST-baccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of two (2) years required of a graduate of architecture prior to taking the licensure examination; consisting of a variation of experiences in the different phases of architectural service.<br /><br />Sec. 13 of RA9266 provides the qualifications of applicant for examination. Paragraph (c) states that "he/she is a holder of a degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by a school, college, cademy or institute, duly recognized and /or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><strong>IN ADDITION</strong></span> has a specific record of at least two (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural experience duly certified by a registered/licensed architect; Provided, however, that an applicant holding a Master's Degree in Architecture from a school, college, university, or institute recognized by the government shall be credited one (1) year in his/her practical experience." (Note: the law did not define diversified architectural experience)<br /><br />The IRR (Implementing Rules and Regulations) of RA 9266 was promulgated by the Board of Architecture in Resolution No.2 Series of 2004 under then BOA Chair Ar. Eugene Gan and members Ar. Fernando Santos and Ar. Miguel Caluza.<br /><br />This is in accordance with Sec. 41 of RA 9266 Final Provisions: Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within 60 days after the effectivity of this Act, <em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">the Board, subject to the approval of the Commission and in coordination with the integrated and accredited professional organization shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations</span></em>, Code f Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice, to carry out the provisions of this Act and which shall be effective fifteen (15)days following their publication oin the Official Gazette or in two major daily newspaper of national circulation."<br /><br />Generally, rules and regulations are imperative because Congress cannot conceivably provide all necessary details in the enforcement of a particular law. Note that the IRR is just an administrative act to interpret the law which is RA9266 and since the construction of a statute by those administering it is not binding on their successors, the BOA can revoke the IRR and formulate a new one in accord with Sec. 41 of RA9266 (note italics in red).<br /><br />The question now is whether the two years diversified experience is to be counted after graduation or can start counting the moment the applicant starts getting work training even during college.<br /><br />What is your interpretation of the phrase "IN ADDITION" of Sec. 14 of RA9266?<br /><br />Please post your comments.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-22832542448165953682008-06-04T07:10:00.000-07:002008-06-04T07:14:42.069-07:00TAO Pilipinas' YP Design ChallengeTAO Pilipinas is very pleased to inform evrybody about the launch of the YP Design Challenge, a design ideas competition for young professionals and students that aims to generate ideas and design solutions for sustainable community development in urban poor settlements.<br /><br />The YP Design Challenge is comprised of three design challenges, working around themes of sustainable community development. Each category has its own set of competition guidelines, judging criteria and prizes. Participants may choose to join in any or all of the following design challenge categories:<br />Design Challenge 1: Sustainable Shelter<br />Design Challenge 2: Trash Transformation<br />Design Challenge 3: Portable Playground<br /><br />For partners in the academe, TAO Pilipinas is encouraging architecture/id, planning and engineering schools in Metro Manila to consider the design challenges in this competition as student design plate/project requirements for a semester. The competition is seen as a vehicle for the students to directly deal with sustainability issues in their academic design assignments and offers design educators an opportunity to orient and guide the students on important ideas on sustainability in their design studios.<br /><br />The YP Design Challenge Launch will be on June 06, 2008 (Friday) at ISO-Ateneo (1:30pm). During the launch, the competition rules and guidelines will be introdced as well as its website, <a href="http://www.ypdesignchallenge.tao-pilipinas.org/" target="_blank">www.ypdesignchallenge.tao-pilipinas.org</a>. (This website can already be accessed for more information about the competition.)<br /><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/27tkne"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/298w5c" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-6433572346447795752008-05-29T03:10:00.000-07:002008-11-06T04:12:16.909-08:00Millennium School DEsign Competition Winner<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SD6IQf02dRI/AAAAAAAAAGc/-kAeGZc0Fio/s1600-h/eleena+concept.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205748036289328402" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/SD6IQf02dRI/AAAAAAAAAGc/-kAeGZc0Fio/s400/eleena+concept.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Eleena Jamil of Malaysia won the top prize in the just concluded Millennium School Design Competition organized by the MyShelter Foundation, National Disaster Coordinating Council, Department of Education, ABS-CBN, and the United Architects of the Philippines.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>The classroom structure consists of two main parts: the reinforced concrete frame structure and the bamboo structure. The concrete frame structure is essential to anchor the lightweight elements to the ground. The bamboo frame construction consists of 4 layers of joined bamboo poles, with horizontal and diagonal bracing. The diameter of bamboo culms used are no less than 100mm. Steel pins and nylon lashings are used to create a strong but flexible joints. This means that the framing poles can slightly move in relation to one another, making them able to withstand the power of strong winds. At ground connections, concrete is injected into the culm to provide a strong joint.<br /><br />The classrooms are kept small and separate so that damage can be restricted and repairs can be carried out separately. The walls are kept porous with clear small openings to reduce wind pressure on the walls. During a typhoon, loose furniture such as table and chairs be kept in storage. Small classrooms are built in cluster of two rather than in a continuous line to allow wind to pass through between them, lessening wind damages. Permanent ventilation opening on either side of the classroom and at roof level can reduce the wind pressure inside the classrooms and keep the internal spaces cool at all times. The roofs will be built at a pitch of 30 degrees and above to prevent wind lift off. The high pitched roofs also provide ample shade to the spaces below.</div><br /><div><a href="http://tinyurl.com/27tkne"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/298w5c" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-84296115035319217702008-05-26T09:42:00.000-07:002008-11-06T04:30:00.210-08:00Review QuestionsI am posting architectural board exam sample review questions in my other blog.<br /><br />Refer to <a href="http://pupclass.blogspot.com/search/label/Review%20Questions">http://pupclass.blogspot.com/search/label/Review%20Questions</a><br /><br />Happy reviewing...<br /><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/27tkne"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-33751037302613139922008-04-09T05:14:00.000-07:002008-11-06T04:19:12.228-08:00Writ of Preliminary Injunction on IRR of PD1096 LiftedGood News for Architects!<br /><br />The Writ of Preliminary Injunction issued by the Court last June 1, 2005 on the provisions of the IRR of PD 1096 or the National Building Code, particularly Section 302(3) in relation to Section 302(4) was finally DISSOLVED by the Regional Trial Court Branch 22 in Manila. The court found the questioned provisions neither invalid nor unconstituional, and finding the petition devoid of merit, the petition was dismissed and the writ finally lifted and dissolved.<br /><br />PETITIONERS CONTENTIONS and COURT RULINGS:<br /><br />Petitioners asserted that "the case is about the practice of civil engineering because it assailed provisions restricting their practice..."<br /><br />- Court rules that "the thrust of the petition is to invalidate the provisions of the revised IRR that are beneficial to the practice of architecture..."<br /><br />Petitioners claimed that the asailed provisions of the revised IRR supplanted the NBC and the Civil Engineering Law, claiming that civil engineers have the right to prepare, sign and seal building plans including <em>architectural documents</em> required to be submitted in applying for building permits. This claim was based mainly on the version of Atty. Vicente Foz 2005 edition of "the National Building Code and its IRR" wherein he also cited cited "licensed architect or civil engineer in case of architectural and structural plans.<br />- Court ruled that the official and correct version of the law, as appearing in the Official Gazette and as found in the Malacanang Records office does not state the clause mentioned in Vicente Foz's version and so petitioners cannot invoke Section 302 of PD 1096 as the legal basis to justify their claim that civil engineers can prepare, sign and seal <em>architectural</em> plans.<br /><br />Petitioners asserted that "the new IRR, if implemented, will arbitrarily deprived the civil engineers of their right to due process and equal protection of the law", assailing that civil engineers will be barred from preparing, signing and sealing plans and specifications enumerated in Section 302(4) of the IRR, and will deprived them of their right to practice part of their profession which they have been exercising fr more than a century. They also added that provisions of the IRR violate the due process clause of the Constitution and "constitute constraint of trade and of the profession of civil engineers".<br />- Court decided that "Section 2 and 23, Article 1 of RA 544 (the Civil Engineering Law) do not state in clear and unequivocal language that civil engineers can prepare, sign and seal architectural documents. It further said that "there is nothing in either the Civil Engineering Law or the Revised IRR of PD1096 that would indicate that the same "plans" enumerated under section 302(4) of the Revised IRR are the plans mentioned in Section 2 and 23 of RA544".<br /><br />Petitioners claim that "any plan remotely connected with the construction of a building is covered by the practice of civil engineering"<br />-Court stated that the claim is "<em><strong>absurd</strong></em>", adding that under such interpretation, then "civil engineers also will be allowed to sign electrical, mechanical, sanitary, etc. documents, which is beyond their scope of practice and constitutes an overlapping of the different professions".<br /><br />Petitioners argued that section 43 of RA9266 (New Architecture Law) provides that "this Act shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized professions" and prescribes exercise by non-architects (especially civil engineers) of functions exclusively granted to architects, i.e., the preparation, signing and sealing of architectural documents.<br /><p>-Court decided that Sec. 3 and 4 of RA9266 clearly indicate that the preparation and signing of "architectural documents" mentioned in the assailed provision in the revised IRR is within the scope of the practice of architecture, while Section 25 provides "as to who are qualified to practice architecture in the country". Section 20(5) of RA9266 states that "all architectural plans, designs, specifications, drawings and architectural documents relative to the construction of a building shall bear the seal and signature only of an architect registered and licensed under this Act together with his/her professional identification card number and the date of expiration".</p><p>The writ was filed by Felipe F. Cruz Sr. and David M. Consunji against the Secretary of Public Works and Highways.</p><p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/27tkne"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/298w5c" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-4409356878803788392008-03-30T19:46:00.000-07:002008-11-06T04:16:43.852-08:00Feng-shui and architecture<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/R_BTPkdxC1I/AAAAAAAAAFs/ayIHH4cWqa0/s1600-h/mtrolifestyle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183734698055109458" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/R_BTPkdxC1I/AAAAAAAAAFs/ayIHH4cWqa0/s320/mtrolifestyle.jpg" border="0" /></a>Feng-shui has recently become an important element in building design. I have been using some basic feng-shui strategies in my previous small residential projects, which are also known to many designers and clients alike, like number of stair steps, door locations and toilet layout.<br />My recent project in Davao City is my first encounter with how feng-shui could really make a huge impact in the design and lay-out of the building. It has made designing more difficult and should I say challenging?<br />Here are some of the requirements by the feng-shui master imported from Hongkong by the owner:<br />1. Originally, the lay-out of the residential suites had the T&B and kitchen areas fronting the hallway at the middle so as to have terraces and wide windows on the exterior of the units. It was suggested by the feng-shui master to have the service areas facing the exterior. (see picture at the 4th level).<br />2. Location of the transformer is at the right-most side of the building near the power lines at the main road. It was suggested to have that relocated at the corner of the site as the only possible location. (picture shows base of signage tower as transformer room. However, recently, the feng-shui expert agreed to have it at the left-most side of the building, so as there is no obstruction of views at the corner. The signage tower is also to be relocated)<br />3. If you're wondering why most buildings have rounded corners, then here's another example<br />4. No toilets shall be placed when there's a door or passageway on the floor below it.<br />5. Dirty water (septic tanks) shall be placed at the left side of the site and clean water (cistern) placed at the right side of the site.<br />6. Doors at two separate rooms shall not be oriented like a butterfly, meaning one door swings left and the other swings right.<br />7. Kitchen locations were also suggested to future tenants of the ground floor rentable spaces.<br />And there's a lot more minor requirements, including of course, the stairs.<br />The feng-shui master made a warning that if the suggestions were not followed, the business will last only a maximum of seven years!<br />So from now on, I will be using these suggestions in all of my projects especially commercial projects! How about you?<br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/27tkne"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/298w5c" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-36154882872909878762008-03-26T11:43:00.000-07:002008-11-06T04:08:30.282-08:00Conceptual Site Plan for Sanctuario Spa Resort in Panglao<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/R-qe7EdxC0I/AAAAAAAAAFk/C-Yvt5oq41M/s1600-h/Proposed+SANTUARIO+SPA+%26+RESORT+SITE+DEVT+S1+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182129058891238210" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/R-qe7EdxC0I/AAAAAAAAAFk/C-Yvt5oq41M/s400/Proposed+SANTUARIO+SPA+%26+RESORT+SITE+DEVT+S1+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div>This is the first conceptual site plan for the proposed Sanctuario Spa Resort in Panglao, Bohol. The high-end resort will have a Spa Village, Honeymoon Villas nestled on the cliff overlooking the sea, Executive Suites, 2-bedroom Family Houses with Infinity Pools, and a Presidential Villa with own Infinity Pool, a common Infinity Pool with kiddie pool and jacuzzi fronting the white beach, and other amenities (Game Room, Tennis Courts, etc.). The project is to be operated by Sanctuario Spa, a leading chain of spas in Metro Manila, Subic and Tagaytay.</div><div></div><div>The resort is located fronting a marine sanctuary which is an added attraction to guests who would like to go snorkeling. The development will make use of alternative energy sources like solar panels for site lighting, water pumping and filtration. Hot water for shower will be coming from heat generated by airconditioners. As the facility will have plenty of lagoon and water features, grey water recycling will be provided. It will also have an area reserved for composting coming from biodegradable waste for use in the organic garden.</div><div></div><div>This will be my biggest resort project if it will push thru. My other resort project done four years ago, the Boracay Beach Chalets and Hotel with 150 room and 24 cottages, might not be constructed anymore because of problems with land ownership, though the client has paid my professional fee already. I hope this one will push thru as this will be a landmark project for me. </div></div><br /> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/27tkne"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/298w5c" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702236730428855478.post-42183223321183984902008-03-25T02:17:00.000-07:002016-10-27T22:36:36.237-07:00Why a service contract is necessary!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/R-jePUdxCyI/AAAAAAAAAFU/wkOIyqqwQGA/s1600-h/presentation3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181635726062717730" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fNxgmWip10U/R-jePUdxCyI/AAAAAAAAAFU/wkOIyqqwQGA/s400/presentation3.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>This happened way back in 2004, a few years after coming back from abroad and starting to establish a practice here. After completing my second scheme for a residential project in Davao and about to bill my client for the services rendered for the particular phase in my architectural service, I was shocked to know that the client is not yet sure of getting my services and won't be paying for what I have produced. Earlier meetings indicate that I'm the only one they are talking to and so I proceeded with the drawings after emailing to them my proposal.<br />
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A week after that, they requested me to submit the drawings. Since the contract is still under review I indicated to them that I don't usually submit drawings before a downpayment is made and contract signed - but because the client is in Davao and I only travel there once a month and also because the client is rushing about the project, I made an exception to my policy. We communicated thru email and text and after submitting the first scheme they again asked for a revision to suit what they wanted.</div>
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The contract which I provided them shows the different stages in the professional services to be rendered. It clearly outlines the donwpayment to be made before submission of the schematic designs (stage1). Upon completion, the next stage will be the design development phase wherein comments made in the first stage shall be incorporated in the design. This will entail more details as this will be the basis of the final design to be worked on in the contract document phase (stage 3). In this stage, all the required drawings and documents necessary for contruction shall be prepared. As such, there should be no more changes in this stage as much as possible. The final stage is of course the construction phase. In our initial meeting, I have explained to them that design is a process and that the final design will evolve from a series of consultations with them.</div>
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The new Architecture Act of 2004, RA 9266, prohibits architects from submitting drawings or sketches without the benefit of a service contract. It also prohibits clients from soliciting drawings from architects without a contract. Although that is very clear, sometimes you have to make some adjustments depending on the situation. Mine is because of the distance. But this adjustment caused me manhours lost and also money to pay the salary of my staff.</div>
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Clients sometimes don't realize that what they are asking from architects are not done overnight. Many clients still perceive design as just series of horizontal and vertical lines that are easily drawn on a piece of paper. Many still are not aware of the process involved and the difficulty in translating the likes and needs of the user and how to suit them in a particular location. This is the most difficult part as sometimes, the demands of the client are sometimes impossible. But as architects like to be challenged, they would spend sleepless nights thinking of the best solution. Conceptualizing all the pieces together is the most nerve-wracking part in the design process. But then, once you are through with this, it's smooth sailing already.</div>
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Well I guess, I have to treat this one as a learning experience. Never produce a drawing without a signed contract....</div>
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