NINA PILAPIL architecture, interiors, and landscape
a collection of selected works 2018 - 2022
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Introduction Personal Information 4 Curriculum Vitae 5
Graduate Projects 1 Master’s Thesis: Greening Metro Manila 2 Rootscape: Moving Out - High & Low 3 Faro Spignon: Living Lightly on Water 4 Invasive Landscapes: Strategies for Cremona 5 Equilibrio: Renaturing Naviglio-Martesana 6 Flow: Regeneration of Porto di Mare 7 Commune: Redefining Boundaries
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Professional Projects 8 Espiritu Hall: Library Interior Renovation 9 Malcolm Hall: Theater Interior Renovation 10 Pearl Place: Residential Condominium Interior
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Hello! My name is Nina Camille Pilapil. I’m a 28-year-old licensed architect from Manila, Philippines. I received my master’s degree from Politecnico di Milano in Italy. I have worked for 4 years in architecture and related fields (2015-19) and developed an interest in sustainability and the integration of architecture with the environment. I am passionate about sustainable design and am always excited to collaborate and learn more. I’m a determined and hard worker and am constantly improving my skills to develop better solutions for design challenges.
Personal
Nina Camille Pilapil January 26, 1994 Stradone Farnese 19 Piacenza (PC), 29122, Italy ninapilapil@gmail.com +39 3277971913
Education
Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture & Landscape Design Politecnico di Milano, Class of 2022 Recipient of Merit-Based Scholarship Graduated with Honors (110/110 cum laude) Bachelor of Science in Architecture University of the Philippines, Diliman, Class of 2015 Recipient of Student Leader of the Year Award University Scholar, 2010-2011, 2014-2015 College Scholar, 2011-2014
Software Proficiencies
AutoCAD SketchUp Revit QGIS
Manual Skills
hand drafting, physical model making, photography
Languages
English (native), Filipino (native), Italian (B2)
Affiliations
ICOMOS Philippines & ICOMOS International Member, May 2022 - present
Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Lightroom
AfterEffects PremierePro Vray for SU Lumion
Enscape Rhino Open Studio Definite
United Architects of the Philippines - Diliman Chapter Member, July 2018 - present 4
Work Experience
Architecture Workroom Brussels Brussels, Belgium (Aug-Nov 2022) Architecture and Landscape Intern with focus on Water Projects Office of the Campus Architect - UP Diliman Quezon City, Philippines (Mar-July 2019) Architect for the College of Law Ivatan Houses Architectural Conservation (May 2018) Conditions Survey & Architectural Documentation G. Limgenco Arkitekto San Juan City, Philippines (July-Feb 2018) Associate Architect St. Anne Parish Church Conservation (Oct 2017) Conditions Survey & Architectural Documentation Dept. of Foreign Affairs & National Engineering Center Quezon City, Philippines (July 2015-July 2016) Foreign Service Buildings Design Excellence (FSBDE) Architectural Designer & Research Project Assistant United Coconut Planters Bank Makati City, Philippines (Nov 2014-Feb 2015) As-found Documentation Team Adrianse Group Philippines, Inc. Makati City, Philippines (June-July 2014) Architectural and Interior Design Intern
Seminars & Workshops
Sustainable Building Design for Tropical Climates MOOC Poli Open Knowledge, February 2022 Resilient Strategies in Risk Situations Gaia Redaelli, Politecnico di Milano, June 2021 Special Topics in Urban Design Ramón Antonio Pico, Politecnico di Milano, June 2021 Topics in Landscape Architecture History and Theory Gaia Piccarolo, Politecnico di Milano, February 2021 Mapping Social Systems Workshop Francis Halsall and Kelsey O’Brien, January 2015 Revitalizing Old Downtowns Heritage Conservation Society, October 2014 5
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Greening Metro Manila
Strategies for Integrating Greens through Transportation Master’s Thesis, April 2022 Prof. Fabiano Lemes Final Graduation Mark: 110/110 cum laude This thesis is dedicated to the study of urban challenges in Metro Manila related to mass public transportation, green public spaces, and environmental quality– all linked to bettering quality of life for the average Filipino. The main objective of this thesis is to propose strategies and spatial planning for integrating good quality green public spaces by maximizing opportunities presented through the transportation network. The thesis analyzes and concludes five scales: metropolitan, municipal, district, local, and site. The final presentation boards can be viewed at bit.ly/mscthesisboards2022.
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methodology QC - Commonwealth
Caloocan
perform systemic analysis Navotas - Malabon - Valenzuela
identify key opportunities
define main challenges
San Juan - Marikina
explore ecosystem services
analyze landscape structure
nature based solutions
Mandaluyong - Pasig
spatial planning Manila
The thesis takes off with three key themes: transportation, environment, and health. These three themes guide the research, analysis, and application of strategies. There is no final site from the beginning because the idea is for this to be used as an applicable guide for future development, selecting and using relevant strategies for any site and scale. The methodology follows the outline of the Green-Bue Strategy Workflow.
Makati - Pateros - Taguig
To arrive at a final scale and project with spatial planning, a multiscalar and systemic analysis is performed. The systems analyzed at each scale are: green, water, built fabric, land use, and transportation. The analysis of these systems provides a comprehensive understanding of the site and how the systems interact. The analysis begins with the regional or metropolitan scale of Metro Manila. The next scale is the municipal scale of Quezon City, the green lung of the metro. The third scale is the proposed CBD-Knowledge Community District. The fourth scale is the masterplan redevelopment of the Quezon Memorial Circle and its surroundings and the final scale is the MRT-7 station located inside the park.
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1 La Mesa Dam, Reservoir Watershed & Ecopark The La Mesa Dam was constructed in 1929. The La Mesa dam later became part of the Angat-IpoLa Mesa water system. La Mesa contains the last remaining rainforest of its size in Metro Manila
QC - Commonwealth Wedge
1 Caloocan Wedge
2 Diliman Quadrangle & Quezon Memorial Circle Dubbed as the remaining core of the “Garden City” from the 1941 Frost plan, its vicinity retains early adherence to the masterplan without realizing some of the proposed major parks 3 Unified Grand Central Station More commonly known as the North Triangle Common Station; an under-construction urban rail transit station connecting LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT7 (under construction), and Metro Manila Subway (under construction)
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Quirino Highway Commonwealth Avenue & MRT-7 Construction
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Quezon City Quadrangle Elliptical Road
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Marikina Wedge
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Quezon Avenue Aurora Boulevard & LRT-2 Line
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4 Mabuhay Rotonda aka Welcome Rotonda Located at the intersection of E. Rodriguez, Sr. Blvd, Mayon Ave., Quezon Ave., Nicanor Ramirez St., and España Boulevard, it marks the border of Quezon City and the capital city of Manila 5 Batasang Pambansa Complex Initially planned as part of the new capital city, the Batasang Pambansa Complex still houses the House of Representatives and hosts the President’s annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) 6 Commonwealth Avenue & Mrt-7 Construction The widest highway in the Philippines which spans from six to eighteen lanes through its 12.4km stretch; infamously known as the “killer highway” due to high accident rates; construction of the MRT-7 began in 2016 7 Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) One of the largest thoroughfares in Metro Manila; traverses 6 out of 17 municipalities and is the subject of multiple traffic decongestion schemes
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Educational Institutions Medical Institutions Welfare Services Fire Protection Police Stations / Precincts Religious Buildings Government Agencies Public / Private Developments
The district scale is the first approach to tangible and actionable interven tions in line with the strategic visions of the municipal and metropolitan scale. A methodology review including revelant theories (GBI, SDGs, ecosystem services, NBS) and previously determined urban challenges, was done to guide the formation of strategies. The strategy at this scale aims to address potentials and opportunities discovered through the systemic analysis.
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masterplan to Visayas Ave.
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Fitness Trail
Kids’ Playground
Track Oval Bike Station
Pavilions MRT-7 Quezon Memorial Station
Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center
Covered Courts
Urban Farming
Bike Parking Bonsai Garden
Urban Fruit Tree Forest
Picnic Grounds
Tropical Garden
Amphitheater
Pedestrian & Bike Overpass
Bike Parking Quezon Memorial Monument & Museum
to Quezon Ave.
Flower Garden
Liwasang Aurora
Plant Market
Picnic Grounds
Fern Garden
Quezon City Experience Museum
World Flags & Peace Bell
Bike Parking
Main Axis
Rainwater Run-off Pond
Restaurants Quezon Heritage House
to East Ave.
Facility Hall
Car Parking
Presidential Car Museum
Admin
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to Kalayaan Ave.
nature based solutions
Nano Gardens & Rooftop Farms
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Community Gardens & Urban Fruit Trees
Tree-lined Streets & Shade Provided by Vegetation
Urban Flower Fields & Garden of Senses
Car Parks w/ Green Bioswales & Wet and Areas & Porous Paving Hedge Biotopes
U.P. Town Center
Pedestrian & Bike Underpass
to Commonwealth Ave.
MRT-7 University Avenue Station
Pedestrian & Bike Underpass
University Avenue
Rainwater Run-off Ponds & Rainwater Harvesting
Green Noise Barriers & Green Roof Canopy
Infiltration Strips & Ground Water Infiltration
Eco-Urban Furniture & Islands of Coolness
Vermicompost Hubs
Green Bridges for Wildlife
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general site section
Elliptical Road
Pedestrian & Bike Lanes
Park Admin Office
Quezon Heritage House
Restaurants
Rainwater Run-off Pond
Plant Market
transport typologies
covered pedestrian walk & bike path
Amphitheater
Covered Courts
Open Field with Huts
Kids’ Playground
Pedestrian & Bike Lanes
public utility vehicle feeder facility w/ pedestrian priority zone
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pedestrian
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PUV stop
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Rootscape
Moving Out: High & Low Architecture Design Studio, 2nd Semester 2020/21 Prof. Camilo Rebelo, Kiana Jalali, Francesca Canali Group Evaluation: 30 / 30 Located in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh, the approach to architecture of this project is sensitive to the elements. It considers lessons from the past whilst taking steps towards the future, being aware of the natural and technological challenges and changes that may lay ahead. The atmospheres of the project are explored in themes: interiors, exterios, and in-betweens. The result is an expandable and adaptable house amist the mangroves of its ever-changing context. The final journal can be viewed at bit.ly/rootscapejournal.
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1 entrance 2 store 3 dwelling 4 water collector 5 cultivation 6 latrine 7 shower 8 dwelling 9 main platform 10 dwelling
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Modules which are equipped with flexible openings, floating platforms on a fixed bamboo structure, and a sloped roof oriented for function, comfort, and safety.
flexible openings
Circulation is addressed with a dynamic array of options: an entrance stair, pulleys for utility, flexstep stairs and rope ladders throughout the project.
circulation & access 16
isonometric diagram
longitudinal section low water level
cross section high water level 17
ins, outs & in-betweens The modules are designed to be both in and out– enclosed, rigid and stable, but also open, flexible and dynamic. The openings enhance the idea through its different typologies, integrating the exterior and interior in a functional and practical way. The furniture follows the same criteria of being an integral part of the design, folding and unfolding according to the necessity.
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Faro Spignon
Living Lightly on Water Landscape Design Studio, 1st Semester 2020/21 Prof. Matteo Poli, Prof. Nahid Vatanpour Individual Evaluation: 30 laude / 30 The project is a self-sufficient house located in the Venice lagoon. Attention is given to how the intervention affects the existing structure and its possible effects on the lagoon ecosystem at different scales. The relationship of the house with its environment, especially in relation to rising sea levels and climate change, require specific responses that take into consideration the required program, responsible design, and use of resources. A recording of the final presentation can be viewed at bit.ly/farospignon-video.
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
+ 1.00 m predicted 2050 acqua alta
+ 1.94 m highest recorded acqua alta
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY BY AN AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION PRODUCED AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
+ 0.35 m current average acqua alta
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY BY AN AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION PRODUCED AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
activity & user frequency
sun shading hours
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southwest
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northwest
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southeast
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equinox
winter solstice
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mestre venice porto di lido
faro spignon casone prime poste
casone barenon
ottagono alberoni porto di malamocco
san pietro in volta
porto di chioggia
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macro scale
meso scale
micro scale
inclusion of project sites in educational and tourist itineraries to promote knowledge of local culture and raise awareness on environmental issues
implementation of environmental interventions like seagrass transplanting to the immediate surroundings of the site
consideration of sustainable local materials, building construction methods, and existing systems in the venetian lagoon
solar energy harvesting and power supply
protection from harsh winds and natural ventilation
rain water collection using historical venetian cistern
ecosystem preservation through seagrass transplanting
food supply through fishing and seasonal vegetable gardens
wood burner for sustainable thermal comfort and heating
photovoltaic panels as energy source
roof
roof structure beams, rafters, purlins
furniture and fixtures interior partitions doors and windows facade
post and lintel timber construction with staircase
1 existing bricks 2 cross laminated timber 3 quercus robus roof shingles 4 glass with good u-value 5 bricks to maintain historical architectural character but easily distinguishable from existing 6 bolts for joineries
existing structure utility storage faro existing structures existing platform fishing nets
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Invasive Landscapes
Strategies for the City of Cremona Landscape Representation and Modelling, 1st Semester 2020/21 Prof. Alessandro Bianchi, Prof. Giovanna Sona Group Evaluation: 30 / 30 In order to rekindle the environmental sensitivity to the landscape of Cremona, this project proposes interventions that act as triggers for the peri-urban system that will reconnect its users, not just with the production, but with the land itself. The intention is to entice users to consume the landscape as both a productive and aesthetic one– creating and branching up ecological components linking rural and urban, natural and built. This project was developed in collaboration with Oriola Alhasa, Glen Carlo Canlas, Anashwara Jayakumar, Mariya Hamada, Fabiola Mogrovejo, Sri Vidya Mushty, Prathyusha Ravichandran, and Ranjana Siva.
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natural environment isolated trees tree-lined street water elements agricultural area crop formations uncultivated pastures alfalfa soft wheat sorghum grain ryegrass corn silage urban parks particular formations forests
circulation infrastructure vehicular circulation cycle circulation pedestrian circulation road junctions vehicle pathway cycle pathway pedestrian pathway
built & natural landmarks abandoned building cascine historical marker historical activity piazza religious site historical venue cultural site historical shop recreational sites urban park
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urban - rural area
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improvement of the connectivity of historical landmarks and cultural centers as green soft mobility pathways
development of community gardens; regeneration of agricultural fields and renaturalization of the river
outward expansion of the riparian area to interconnect with the urban parks and rural landscape
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01 giardini papa giovani
urban | stronger urban - rural relationship
02 piazza stradivari
urban | permeable pavement and urban furniture
03 cascina via boscone
urban - rural | conserve biodiversity and cascina
04 canal renaturalization
urban - rural | terramesh and water management
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05 shared street vision
urban - rural | pedestrian over motorized circulation
06 sense of direction
urban - rural | bioswales along main promenade
07 continuous river path
rural | continuity in public paths and space
08 panoramic tower
rural | strengthen attraction to natural areas
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Equilibrio
Renaturing Naviglio Martesana Urban and Environmental Landscape Design Studio, 2nd Semester 2019/20 Prof. Fabiano Lemes, Prof. Emanuela Torrigiani Group Evaluation: 30 laude / 30 The project focused on systematic interactions between built and natural systems around the site. Starting with a larger scale analysis of Milan and its future development with particular focus on the Milan-Cortina axis, then zooming into the pre-determined area of intervention, and finally using analyses to select a final site and strategy for the project. The project followed the framework of a green-blue strategy taking into consideration selected sustainable development goals and ecosystem services then applying appropriate nature-based solutions on the final site. This project was developed in collaboration with Sandra Cornolti, Fernanda Furuya, Davide Montanari, and Felipe Ochoa-Gomez.
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masterplan
masterplan
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horizontal axes
connecting river piazzas
sensory garden
public piazza
amphitheater public piazza
observation tower
welcome center open areas
community garden contemplative leisure area
native forest
workshops
urban fruit trees
focus area
amphitheater
workshops
public piazza & welcome center
sensory garden & lambro paths 35
sensory gardens
vegetation atlas flower fields
perennial herbs sensory garden community garden
native forest
singular trees and shrubs
urban fruit trees
local shrubs biotopes
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welcome center and main piazza
nature-based solutions
water ground infiltration, strip meadows, bioswale, porous paving
urban flower fields sensory garden
facilities for birds and fauna
wet biotopes & hedge biotopes
community gardens & urban flower fields
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Flow
Regeneration of Porto di Mare Urban and Landscape Regeneration Studio, 2nd Semester 2019/20 Prof. Paola Branduini, Prof. Paolo Debiaggi, Prof. Paco Meliá Group & Individual Evaluation: 30 / 30 The project is located in the historical area of Porto di Mare in Milan. The objective of the project is to work with different scales for the urban regeneration of the historical site with the principles of sustainability. Special focus was given on the presence of tangible and intangible heritage elements and larger scale ecological and environmental considerations. This project was completed with the collaboration of Lizet Bonilla-Grajales, Glen Carlo Canlas, Fernanda Furuya, Alejandra Mondragon-Rascon, and Sumaita Tahseen.
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building
Different elements of the landscape and how they interact as a system were analyzed. This included infrastructure, settlements, agriculture, vegetation, hydrography, and orography. Then, a secondary analysis was done on the sociocultural and heritage aspects as a major consideration for the regeneration of this area.
A pixel concept was developed taking elements from the existing landscape and further enhancing the bufferzone character of the site. The architectural program was placed onto the pixel concept in the masterplan. 41
community farms
food forest
food forest ecological corridor
natural forest park sensory garden water pond small-scale community farms water ponds & channels
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natural forest park
tree edge
sensory garden
vegetation color palette
facade of main building and gallery
front facade (view from via san dionigi)
cascina carpana piazza and main building
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Commune
Redefining Boundaries Architectural Design Studio, 1st Semester 2019/20 Prof. Karin Hofert, Prof. Marta Dell’Ovo Group Evaluation: 30 laude / 30 The program of this project focuses on the developement of a new prison typology: an open prison. It was designed with the intention to promote the reintegration of non-violent inmates into society with the creation of shared spaces that encourage social interaction and collaboration as well as large open spaces that could be used for leisure and meditation, all while maintaining the order and structure required by a prison system. This project was developed with the collaboration of Fernanda Furuya and Felipe Ochoa-Gomez. An introduction video can be viewed at bit.ly/commune-video and the multicriteria analysis can be read at bit.ly/commune-mca.
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public piazza pocket spaces main orchard
contemplative space main green axis terrace
meeting points
outdoor seating
exercise spaces
pocket orchards
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guest houses
housing unit
sociocultural building external facade
sociocultural building internal facade
workshop building
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Espiritu Hall
Renovation of the UP Law Library Professional Work as Architectural Designer, 2019 5th Floor, Espiritu Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Design, Coordination, Contract Documents for Government Procurement and Bidding This project was closely coordinated with the Head Librarian of the College of Law of the University of the Philippines- Diliman, the premier law school of the Philippines. Several meetings and layout revisions were made to ensure the most efficient way to accommodate the end-users as well as the library staff. The primary users of the area are Bar Examination Reviewees both from within the institution and guests. An additional consideration is the refurbishment of the iconic solihiya chairs and the structural limitations of the building.
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Malcolm Hall
Renovation of the UP Law Theater Professional Work as Architectural Designer, 2019 Malcolm Hall Theater, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Design, Coordination, Contract Documents for Government Procurement and Bidding This project was coordinated with the Project Manager and Dean of the College of Law of the University of the Philippines- Diliman. Funding was partly provided by a private donor and partly covered by government funding. This became a major consideration in terms of project scope in design and budget. Careful coordination with suppliers, contractors, donors, and end-users was needed for the development of this project.
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Pearl Place
Residential Condominium Interior Professional Work, Freelance Architect, 2018 Pearl Drive, Ortigas City, Philippines Design, Construction Drawings, Furniture Detailing, Coordination The project is a bachelor pad for a young professional. The client wanted both the ruggedness of industrial materials and the warmth of wood. Because the space is a minimum 18 sqm studio apartment, the client requested for customized furniture to suit his needs– with enough shelving for display and drawers for storage. Aside from the detailed construction and furniture drawings, electrical and lighting plans were also produced for compliance with the building administrator.
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selected works 2018 - 2022 ninapilapil@gmail.com +39 3277971913
