Considered one of the biggest and longest-running national art celebrations in the country, the National Architecture Week (NAW) was celebrated on Decem-
ber 4-10, 2016. The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) has outlined its programs and activities for the week-long celebration and was observed among
districts and chapters across the country. The duly-recognized architecture student organization of the UAP, the United Architects of the Philippines Student
Auxiliary (UAPSA) and the duly-recognized graduate organization, the United Architects of the Philippines Graduate Auxiliary (UAPGA) were partners of
UAP in various colleges and universities nationwide.
With the year’s theme, “KOLABORASYON:
Our past defines our future towards professional
excellence”, various activities and programs were
launched and celebrated by various institutions, chap-
ters and districts which aimed at continuous promo-
tion and elevation of the architectural profession as it
has evolved through time.
NAW CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS
As the forefront of the UAP in the communities,
different Chapters as well as Districts showcased
different exhibits, mostly featuring works of their
members, in various malls and convention centers
across the country.
At the main lobby of UAP headquarters, the rib-
bon was cut by no other than the National Executive
Vice President Arch. Nina Bailon-Arce, for the open-
ing ceremony of art exhibits organized by the District
A3. UAP QC Central’s “Guhit Kamay ala Ka Cen -
tral” and UAP-Quezon City’s “selfie with famous
structures” enliven the UAP lobby for anyone to
witness. UAP Chapters in Bulacan, Pangasinan,
Palawan and as far as Riyadh organized their respec-
tive architecture exhibits. Meanwhile, the UAP-
Negrense chapter held their annual construction
exposition at the lobby of SM Bacolod in conjunction
with NAW 2016. (See full story on page 20).
Below: The Official logo of
NAW 2016; Right: UAP
NEVP Arch. Ma. Nina
Bailon-Arce and National
Treasurer Arch. Pamela
Amador grace the ribbon
cutting and opening cere-
mony of the art exhibit by
District A3; Below Right:
UAP Pangasinan Scale
chapter’s exhibit at Robin-
son’s Place Pangasinan.
Pangasinan Scales’s just
one of several UAP Chap-
ters which held their re-
spective architecture exhib-
its across the country.
sketch activity in
Intramuros. (See
full story on Page
18).
NAW IN THE
ACADEMICS
Being
the
“breeding ground”
of future architects,
various weeklong
programs
and
UAP NAW 2016 Team: Architects (Left-Right) Edwin Lazaro Barrion, Robert Sim-
bol, Raquella Rovita Malabanan, Arni Idos, Juanito Beredo, Jose Angelo Ocampo events were held in
various architecture
Lagman, Carlo Zaragoza and Manolo Merhan.
schools through the
initiative
of
UAPSA
and
in
partnership with
Other chapters chose to rekindle history through
UAPGA
and
selected
UAP
chapters.
Different archi-
architectural walkthroughs, especially in different
heritage cities and towns as observed in Bicol, La- tecture competitions, such as design, photography
guna and Zamboanga. Some chapters engaged into and cinematic festivals dominate a number of
athletic-based activities such as fun runs, cycling and schools. Others held their respective art exhibits and
sports festivals, aimed at promoting healthier physical seminars to further enrich the knowledge of architec-
ture students in fields of interests.
aspects apart from the sound mind.
The UAP District A5 which composed of chap-
UAP Manila Maharlika chapter, on the other
ters
mostly in the eastern Metro Manila and Rizal,
hand, conducted architectural and historical tour in a
not-so-distant yet unique way. Several members organized free thesis consultation for graduating
boarded to a small barge which ferried their way students, specifically at the Technological Institute of
along the winding Pasig River, culminating into a the Philippines (TIP) in Quezon City. KSA-Riyadh
Chapter, along with their architecture exhibit, con-
ducted career orientation to senior high school stu-
dents at the International Philippine School in Ri-
yadh, Saudi Arabia, November 24, 2016. The UAP-
Fort BGC engaged into a photography seminar, as
one of the basic and helpful ways of bringing the
nature and architecture through the captivating tech-
nology of the camera.
NAW WITH A CAUSE
With the Spirit of Christmas already in the air,
other chapters and district chose to hold their NAW
activities in schools, rural communities and orphan-
ages, bringing with them gifts and other donations.
For instance, UAP Makati had their outreach pro-
gram in a rural school in Mindoro, in cooperation
with several groups and industry sponsors. The UAP
Paranaque –Palanyag chapter meanwhile conducted
gift giving in an orphanage in the city. Their corpo-
rate partners also made these activities possible and
fruitful.
CAPPING IT ALL OFF
In the culmination ceremony held on December
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