Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin | Architecture Portfolio | Always Design for Humanity | 2022

HELLO

This portfolio are selected works by Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin from his academic to internship projects. It consist of four projects - each project is focus on a specific skill sets. It tackles (1) architectural form findings and experimentations, (2) architectural research, (3) architectural interiors and space planning, and (4) architectural concept visualization and 3d maquettes.

One of my project included in this portfolio have won several international and national awards across Asia and the Philippines.

I consider this portfolio as a reflection of me - very minimal, only those that I consider sufficient to explain the projects are included - direct to the point.

WHAT IS ARCHITECTURE FOR ME?

For me, Architecture should serve the people for whom the work is built.

When I started to attend architecture school at the University of Mindanao, a private university in Davao City, Philippines. I don’t know what is my personal take on architecture, what is my purpose of doing my architecture.

Not until 6 years, after the first day I set foot on a design classroom. I thought to my self that “When I design, I will design for humanity and that Human value should always be the driving force behind all my design”.

To this day, I still carry that promise. Thank you

Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin

Curriculum Vitae

2022

Geremie Bles Atok, Dumaguin took his bachelors degree in Architecture at The University of Mindanao - College of Architecture in 2014, in Davao City, Philippines. Mr. Dumaguin graduated in 2020.

He was given an award as one of the Best Architectural Thesis for academic year 2019 to 2020. His research about the living environment of students that explores its significants to students academic performance helped him produced his final project - The Encephalon (a student accommodation project)

In his final year in Architecture School, the faculty give him a chance to represent the College and the Philippines in an International Graduation Competition in Taiwan. This international organization called Team20 Global invited every Architecture School across the globe to endorse 2 students to represent the college and there country. Mr. Dumaguin finished at 10th place amongst thousands of submission.

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Filipino Citizen Single 24 year old Philippines

Short after, the faculty give him another slot to compete for the Thesis of the Year (TOY) by ARCASIA in which he needs to compete in the whole Philippines for him to advance in the international competition. With an average of 87.5%, he is in the forefront among 2 other candidates to represent the country. He was then endorsed to compete internationally by the United Architects of the Philippines Commission on Education (UAP ComEd) in which he was shortlisted in the international level.

Currently he is doing his Architectural apprenticeship at AEX Architects Exchange in Davao City (a design consultancy firm). He was a lead designer for some of the projects including - an Eco Park, Banks, and recently a Bamboo structure. The firm has broad variety of projects from master planning, commercial, residential, consultancy, to architectural interior projects.

His last employment with AEX Architects Exchange will be on October 1st, 2022.

Email geremieblesdumaguinofficial@gmail.com

Phone Number Address

Active +639616318169

Davao City, 8000, Philippines

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2014 - 2019 The University of Mindanao Main Campus Philippines Matina, Davao City

2010 - 2014 Kalamansig National High School KNHS Philippines Poblacion Kalamansig, S.K

2004 - 2010 Pag-asa Elementary School Annex Philippines Barangay Pag-asa Kalamansig, S.K

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2021 - 2022 Intern Architect Philippines

Studio Founder Headquarter Founded Scope Company Size Email Website

Basic English Tagalog Cebuano Advance Advance

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AEX Architects Exchange Ar. EnP. Tricia Sardinia-Peek Davao City, Philippines 2014 International and Local Projects 7 Employees info@architects-exchange.com www.architects-exchange.com

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AWARD

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2020 QUALIFIED

ARCASIA Thesis of the Year Competition (ToY) China

International Competition

Organized by Architects Regional Council in Asia Endorsed by United Architects of the Philippines Commission on Education

2020 TOP 1

ARCASIA Thesis of the Year Competition (ToY) Philippines National Competition

Endorsed by United Architects of the Philippines Commission on Education

Organized by Architects Regional Council in Asia

2020 TOP 2

Best Undergraduate Thesis for s.y 2019 - 2020 Philippines College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education

The University of Mindanao Davao City

2020 TOP 10 TEAM 20 International Graduation Project Taiwan

International Competition Organized by TEAM 20 Organization

2018 TOP 1

Pavilion Design Competition Philippines

College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education

The University of Mindanao Davao City

2018 ORGANIZATION

UAPSA Commissioner Academics for s.y 2017 - 2018 Philippines

College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education

The University of Mindanao Davao City

2018 TOP 4

Architecture Expo 2018 Design Competition Philippines

Organized by UAPSA Tagum Chapter Tagum City

Autocad 2021

Sketchup Pro

Vray

Revit

The first project is centered towards Architectural form finding. This water pavilion aims to experiment and explore different kinds of form we can think of for a water pavilion. A conceptual project in which we challenge how we approached different geometric shaped and algorithm in form finding problem(s). Provided that the space could yield social interaction between inhabitants. Welcome to the Pillar of the sea.

The second project focused on Architectural Research. This is my graduation project (thesis) in which bagged several international and national awards from UAP ComEd, TEAM20 and ARCASIA Thesis of the Year 2020 (TOY) in Philippines, Taiwan and China respectively - including the Best Thesis award given by The University of Mindanao, College of Architecture in 2019 - This is the Encephalon

The third project is presenting an Architectural Interior and space planning. This is an actual interior renovation nested in Kalamansig, Sulltan Kuidarat. There are 3 major spaces involvedLiving space, Dining space and the kitchen in which those spaces should blend harmoniously. The client wanted to have a clean space and open plan interior. Hence why, this project is titled “Less but Better”.

The forth project is centered towards Architectural Concept Visualization and Architectural Maquettes. This chapter includes how my previous design firm work of the initial stages of the project. For us, it is important to have a maquette (digital model) to start a project. In that way, we can achieve successful design charrette. The project that are selected for this project is the most recent one - the bamboo structure located in Bukidnon, PH.

THE PILLAR OF THE SEA

A Water Pavilion Concept

Project 01

Award(s)

Type Year Location Contributor(s) Visualizer Software used

To be announce

Conceptual Design

2022

As shown

Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin SketchUp Pro 2021

Vray 5 - Cuviloft - Loft by Spline - Truebend - Lines to Tube - D. bur Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom Classic

The first project is centered towards Architectural form finding. This water pavilion aims to experiment and explore different kinds of form we can think of for a water pavilion. A conceptual project in which we challenge how we approached different geometric shaped and algorithm in form finding problem(s). Provided that the space could yield social interaction between inhabitants. Welcome to the Pillar of the sea.

The Pillar of the Sea

This is the Pillar of the sea - A conceptual project for a Water Pavilion.,

The Pillar of the Sea aims to blend seamlessly with the vistas of the sea. The exploration for new typology of Pavilion design is what brings the interest to this project or concept.

It is not only a landmark to which the pavilion is situated, but mainly a destination to which inhabitants socialized and celebrate the beauty of architecture.

The concept should also be considered a catalyst and inspiration for modern pavilion design - think and challenge the norms in architecture.

PROJECT 01 | THE PILLAR OF THE SEA A WATER PAVILION CONCEPT

The concept was heavily inspired by the “Wave” or in bisaya “Balud”

Its ribbed and curved shape was designed to evoke movement. Its highly reflective stainless-steel cladding was inspired by different geometric and fluid surface of the wave. It reflects movement from the waves making the Pavilion seem alive and in motion. The visible layers of horizontal and vertical lines of the Pavilion hints at how we are all connected, even when we are physically far apart.

The Pillar of the Sea has a vertical height of 20 meters and horizontal width of 15 meters with 2 meters in between ribs. This light pavilion can withstand waves and wind because of its ribbed design.

The visitors can enter through 15 meter long deck from the shore before they can enter the central core. Making a dramatic and memorable entrance while looking up through the structure.

The Pavilion is nested on a specific position so that it maximized the vistas of sunrise and the beauty of the sunset.

Quality experience for the users was at the forefront of the project. A space where people can relax; a rendezvous of peace; and a place where architecture meets the beauty of Gods creation.

PROJECT

THE ENCEPHALON

Davao Premium student accommodation in developing Live and Learn Community through para metric architecture

Project 02

Award(s)

Best Thesis Award

- The University of Midanao

- School year 2019-2020

- Davao City, Philippines

Top 10 - Team20

- Graduation Project 2020 Competition

- Team Global

- Endored by The University of Mindanao College of Architecture

- Year 2020 - Taiwan

Top 1 - ARCASIA (National level)

- Thesis of the Year 2020 Competition (TOY)

- ARCASIA

- Endored by The University of Mindanao College of Architecture - Year 2020 - Philippines

Shortlisted - ARCASIA (International level)

- Thesis of the Year 2020 Competition (TOY)

- ARCASIA

- Endored by United Architects of the Philippines Commission on Education (UAP ComEd)

- Year 2020 - China

Type Year Location

Contributor(s)

Visualizer

Software used

Graduation Project 2020

Matina, Davao City, Philippines

Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin SketchUp Pro 2021 Vray 5

- Cuviloft - Loft by Spline

- Truebend

- Lines to Tube - D. bur

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom Classic

The second project focused on Architectural Research. This is my graduation project (thesis) in which bagged several international and national awards from UAP ComEd, TEAM20 and ARCASIA Thesis of the Year 2020 (TOY) in Philippines, Taiwan and China respectivelyincluding the Best Thesis award given by The University of Mindanao, College of Architecture in 2019 - This is the Encephalon

The Ence phalon

THE ENCEPHALON

With regards to the studies and data acquired from both primary and secondary data, this research will be able to provide a foundation for the proposal, which will be a premium student accommodation, integrating residential components into an educational experience. Furthermore, this will serve as a stepping stone to further enhance the current living environment of the university students. Developing a people centric design for a smart interconnected environment that brings the users together not only through innovative technology but also through organizing the public realm.

With the concept living and learning community that brings out the best capacity of the student in their scholarly activities.

Making sure that we developed an environment for them that is conducive for learning as well as socializing and creating the best quality living environment for the students.

REIMAGINING STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

We developed living and learning model to remind us that student accommodation should give equal weight in all consideration to the integration of supported learning, as well as the traditional benefits of creating life long social friendship. Furthermore, addressing issues surrounding the current living environment of the students is the top most priority of the project.

There is an extensive level of consideration that goes into every detail, whether micro or macro. The most impaction features of a space have nothing to do with shape, form, colors or aesthetics. The student residences project involved meticulous space planning to ensure human values, were the driving force behind the design.

Must have good visuals, proximity to universities, facility and amenities, safety and security, accessibility to transportation and must boost social interaction. All of this characteristic of a perfect student accommodation can be found in the Encephalon.

With intensive research in designing, this project is expected to do its purpose - to yield hyperactive learning and living environment to best serve the students.

AMYGDALA THE SOCIAL BRAIN Design Concept

The concept of this project is Amygdala, also known as the social brain. Amygdala is a portion of the brain that is specialized for human social interaction.

I integrate the unique patterns of amygdala will be used in designing the whole development of the project - from the forms of the buildings in the site, the accessibilities and movements of the users inside the buildings, and the exterior facade. Furthermore, just like amygdala the building will also yield an environment that will promote social interactions amongst the users to learn more academically.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT | INTEGRATION PHASE

MAIN CONCEPT - AMYGDALA

The designer extract the concept from amygdala. And distributed it to different concept in the development such as:

ACCESSIBILITY AND MOVEMENT

We use the concept for our accessibility and connectivity from one building to another. Just like it connects form cell to another cell.

FORM FINDING

We use amygdala to predict the forms of the buildings. We use the gaps between cells in developing the form of the building.

FACADE DESIGN

We use the organic form of the concept in manipulating the facade design for the whole project - mostly on exterior design.

FRACTURING THE BLOCK Site Development

Permeability through the courtyard form is a key element of the master plan to ensure the tradition of movement to and through the internal spaces makes the residences as welcoming and engaging with the development as possible. The location of the through routes coincides with established and future paths, such as the woodland walk. Landscaping to the courtyard should take advantage of its sheltered nature and provide amenities for the residents, an element of play and engagement. Places to study and sit, but also to take part in group activities.

THE SITE

The site City. In the designer need to

PUBLIC

This zone vehicles jeeps. the development the traffic

SITE

site is 3.5 hectar located in Davao order to best serve the clients, designer distributed the zones thats to focus on.

WALKWAY ZONE

The walkway zones holds the 40% of the outside development of the project. It keeps the users mobility from one building to another. This zone is part of Student Activity Center (SAC)

SECURITY ZONE

Encourage to incorporate design measures that promotes personal safety and security and reduce crime and the fear of crimes. Taking full account of the principle of “Security by Design”

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ZONE

zone is intended solely for public vehicles including buses, taxis and This said vehicles cannot enter development (except taxi) to mange traffic flow in the site.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION ZONE

The private zones are intended for the users of the development and other auxiliary vehicles that are essentials in the running the development including delivery trucks, etc.

GREEN ZONE

Integrating landscape into students accommodation allows residents to positively engage with the ground plane rather than having an isolated, elevated living experience.

GENERAL PROFILE OF THE SITE Site Development

There are a lot of universities and colleges with aging building stock than can be re-designed to become a core part of the campus environment. The building doest exist in isolation - planning for the future use and development of these areas can make your accommodation project relevant far into the future. In the first instance we examine how we can overlay a higher range of learning opportunities into colleges. Students on university campuses already have access to diverse ways they can study in contemporary formats. A similar approach can be applied to colleges.

We can work with the building fabric to create group study spaces that augment the individual leaning areas already found within students room. Having dedicated staff to support student learning adds significant value. Also, to have spaces where they can meet for tutorials for small to large groups, dramatically improves potential academic results. It is also important to work with the existing architectural language of the university or college - recognizing its past, while creating spaces that reflect contemporary 21st century living and learning designs.t

THE SITE

Proposed boundary

SUN PATH The sun the west, throughout paths. the sun

SITE

Proposed site showing the site boundary points.

LOCATION AND VICINITY MAP

It is near three Universities and one Elementary school. A shopping center is walking distance from the site, and some commercial establishments are accessible around the vicinity.

WIND PATH ANALYSIS

The site was situated alongside McArthur highway, where major businesses sub-zones and institutional sub-zones are located - hence why the site is expected to have winds coming from different direction because of this.

PATH ANALYSIS

sun rises on the east and sets on west, the direction of the sun varies throughout the day as it changes its We see to it to extend the use of sun for our advantage.

VEHICULAR MOVEMENT

The site is nested alongside a major road. There are moderate to heavy traffic movement on the site every morning and later afternoon considering these are the so call rush hours.

ACCESSIBILITY AND ENTRY POINTS

The site is accessible to two major roads. The users can access the site through public transportation, limited access to private transportation and by foot - since it is connected to the Uni.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONTRACT CENTER (ACC)

The building holds all the controls of all the technologies applied in all facilities, including the radio frequency identifications (updates) that monitors the time in and out of the students in the developments, cctv and other emergency technologies. These are all monitored in the admin central room located here in ACC.

STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER (SAC)

This building holds all passive spaces in the whole development making it the “Heart the Encephalon”. With that being said, this building contains all hyper active spaces that makes our student residence socially active. Our main dining hall is located in this building. It can cater up to 234 students in one seating. Coffee shops, study areas, fitness gym and many more are places in SAC.

STUDENT DORMITORY

We can cater 1000 students including students with disabilities. Offering the best facilities and amenities that are not present in a vernacular dormitories. This development wants to yield an hyper active and should be socially active environment because based on my research - social interaction has a high significant association with academic performance. So my main focus was to build a socially active environment for our residents.

LESS, BUT BETTER A Renovation Project | Dumaguin Residences

Project 03

Award(s)

Type Year Location Contributor(s) Visualizer Software used

To be announce

Interior Renovation 2022

Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin SketchUp Pro 2021

Vray 5

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom Classic

The third project is presenting an Architectural Interior and space planning. This is an actual interior renovation nested in Kalamansig, Sulltan Kuidarat. There are 3 major spaces involved - Living space, Dining space and the kitchen in which those spaces should blend harmoniously. The client wanted to have a clean space and open plan interior. Hence why, this project is titled “Less but Better”.

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3000 1100

01 B

100

STOVE

1500

5447 4000 KITCHEN AREA (see kitchen

01 REF OPEN HALLWAY (from OLD living area)

2400 700

DOUBLE SINK

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DINING (see

details 3200 3400 1100 1400

NOOK

1500 1500

kitchen 710

COUNTER CABINET

STORGAE 320

2833

BREAKFAST CABINET

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STORAGE 600

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01 02 1400 600 1000

PROJECT 03

LESS, BUT BETTER

RENOVATION PROJECT | DUMAGUIN RESIDENCES

Simple and straight forward design was in the forefront of this renovation project.

Nested in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, this 44 square meter project was intended to correct the previous layout of the 3 conjunctive spaces - the kitchen, dining, and living area.

For this new layout. The owner want to have a open and connected spaces with high ceiling for that well vented and luxury looks.

Kitchen is the heart of the house as we celebrate and bond in this space most often, if not all the time. Therefore, when we started design for the kitchen space. The designer see to it that it will be as simple as it is - with wood and white glossy paint is the most dominant material not only in the kitchen but the whole 3 spaces for that continuity and connectivity feels.

Definitely, less but better.

Brown leather, wood and white texture material are the major components of this space. The 3 meter vertical trellis separates the living space and the dining space. On the left side of the living area are the reused jalousie windows for the old living area. We opted not to disposed it as it is part of the space for the longest time.

BAMBOO STRUCTURE

3d Conceptual Maquette from Previous Design Studio

Project 04

Award(s)

Type Year Location

Contributor(s)

Visualizer

Software used

To be announce

Conceptual Visualization

2022

Bukidnon, Philippines Ar. EnP. Tricial Sardinia-Peek Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin Geremie Bles A. Dumaguin SketchUp Pro 2021

Vray 5 - Cuviloft - Loft by Spline - Truebend - Lines to Tube - D. bur Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom Classic

The forth project is centered towards Architectural Concept Visualization and Architectural Maquettes. This chapter includes how my previous design firm work of the initial stages of the project. For us, it is important to have a maquette (digital model) to start a project. In that way, we can achieve successful design charrette. The project that are selected for this project is the most recent one - the bamboo structure located in Bukidnon, PH.

boo Struc ture

3d architectural maquette plays a big role for AEX Architects Exchange - the previous architectural firm that I worked with. We used this as our way of visualizing the concept and to further analyzed what we can do more to improved the design.

Just like physical model, 3d architectural maquette is a great way to show the design team as well as the client how the project would look like on the beginning stages of the design process. However, there are quite differences between the two.

(1) 3d maquettes are much more time efficient compared to the physical model. You can make it on 3d modeling softwares and simply render it. That model is off for design charrette discussions.

(2) It is much more cost efficient compared to physical model. Since the 3d maquettes are made using softwares. There is no need to buy modeling materials which are sometime costly.

In our office at AEX Architects Exchange. We prefer using 3d maquettes because we can alter the design as we discuss. There is no downtime in planning and it is very much flexible.

As we normally do our projects with maquettes, we can foresee what will be the possible problems ahead and how to address those issues ahead of time. For us we see this as a great instrument that makes our design better.

This project (as shown) is a Bamboo project we are proposing. This is an ongoing design process headed by our Principal Architect Tricia Sardinia-Peek.

The project has 2 separate structures. A main cabin and an Dome/Bamboo Pavillion on the entrance part of the property.

We and the client are keen to use bamboo for this project since we are fascinated how bamboo works and behave in construction level. Also, the location where this project is settled is more on nature side. So we think of this as a way of blending in with the nature.

Did you know?

Maquette came to English directly from French, first appearing in our language in the late 19th century. The French word, which possesses the same meaning as its English descendant, derived from the Italian noun macchietta, meaning “sketch,” and ultimately from Latin macula, meaning “spot.” Maquettes are generally intended to serve as rough models of larger designs. Architects make maquettes of their buildings, and sculptors often create maquettes in wax or clay to help them realize the final sculpture. As an aside, you might spot something familiar in the word’s Latin ancestor. The term “macula” in English refers to a spot (such as one on the eye) that is different from surrounding tissue; this is where we get the term “macular degeneration.”