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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