District C1 Celebrates NAW, Architects Form Sketchers’ Group By Archt. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, UAP
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The architects of UAP Regional District C1 joined in the nationwide celebration of National Architecture Week last December by conducting a unique architects’ exhibit at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu in North Reclamation Area, Cebu City.
Under its hardworking District Director, Augusto Lee, the chapters of District C1 organized an exhibit wherein each chapter came up with revitalization proposals for their chosen historical district in Cebu. The showcase of architectural works was different from the past NAW exhibits where chapters display architectural projects of their members. The exhibit supports this year’ s NAW theme,“ Kolaborasyon”( Collaboration), as the architects display their creative capabilities in helping local governments protect and improve historical sites in the city. Moreover, the architects sent the message that they are ready to be tapped by government leaders especially in public building projects that would give positive impact to the community.
The opening of the exhibit which was led by the District Director, UAP National Auditor Eldred Tan and the chapter presidents took place after a motorcade from Plaza Independencia to the exhibit venue. Meanwhile, a group of architects in the District was formed with the aim of putting“ life” back into a“ dying art” of architectural
sketching. The colourful deas that were shared among District C1 leaders during a break from the Chapter Presidents’ assembly in Iloilo last October saw fruition when the group,“ Arckisketchers”, made their maiden sketching and watercolour session at the South Roads Property in Cebu City. This was followed by a few more sessions, which was usually done during a holiday or a weekend, at some of the historical sites around Metro Cebu.
ArkiSketchers will have their first exhibit this February 2017 at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu. The exhibit will be made more momentous as it will benefit the Cancer Warriors Inc.
Hamili Launches Book Donation and Mini Library Project
The UAP Hamili Chapter, in its aim to uphold the architect’ s role in nation building and development, embarked on a CSR project called“ Libro Ko, Libro Mo”, an educational drive that provide ang promote free access to books and reading materials among the lessprivileged communities. On October 29, 2016, the UAP Hamili embarked on a long and arduous journey to Bgy Tigmalapad, town of Miag-ao, Iloilo. This village is the
first recipient of the reading kiosk project after a memorandum of agreement was signed between the Mayor of Miag-ao, Hon. Macario N. Napulan, M. D. and Hamili Chapter. No less than the Hamili architects and townsfolk participated in the assembly of the said kiosk, which manifested that Bayanihan spirit is still
alive and strong. Aside from the project turn-over with Mayor Napulan himself as the guest of honor, various activities such as“ arki camp” and feeding program for the kids were also held. We intend to build small conducive spaces for learning that can cater activities such as leisure reading, story-telling and the like to enhance children’ s literacy. Further, this small space also aims to foster sense of place and community in the neighborhood and thus, could also be open to members of the community such a mothers and the elderly.
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