SMX Convention Center • Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines • 23-26 April 2009
UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Greetings!
For and behalf of the UAP National Board of Directors and the Office of
the National Executive Vice President, I would like to greet and
welcome the delegates and participants during the 35th
National Convention of Architects and the Convention Exhibits
2009 from April 22-26, 2009 here at SMX Convention Center.
I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to the
organizers of both the Natcon 35 and Conex 2009 for the
enormous amount of work they have done to reach where
we are today, and of the contribution of all the members
who have been working how to move forward together.
With this year’s theme “The Power of Architecture:
Dream, Create and Transform”, it reminds us of the role
architecture played in shaping the built environment that
goes far beyond the individual building, which describes
architecture profession as a hybrid that mixes together
the high standards of technique, technology and
expertise and merges it with the artistic talent that
feeds on the beauty of innovation, creativity, style
and elegance.
There is no denying that architecture is a
demanding profession. It deals with many of the
important issues in today's society, for instance
exploring new ways of living, investigating new
technologies and material and ensuring that what we
build is environmentally sustainable. But most of all it
involves designing that people are happy to look at
and to use.
However, in a competitive, changing environment the architecture profession must continue to find ways
to serve the public effectively to ensure its continued relevance and leadership in the delivery of architectural
services, to “be the best”.
Hence, in this convention, we are tasked to move forward, in a carefully planned strategic fashion—as we
draw together our vast strengths and expertise and marshal our resources in ways that will fulfill our potential for
contribution and impact across the Philippines’ built environment.
Hopefully you will enjoy this convention. There will be plenty to keep you busy and entertained, but, let us not
forget the true mission ahead. Let us keep up the fight for our right as registered and licensed architects, and let
us be the voice of reason, let us go where we have never gone before, and let us continue to dream, create and
transform.
Maligayang Pagtitipon at Mabuhay ang UAP!
RAMON S. MENDOZA, fuap
UAP National Executive Vice President
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