Architizer reveals top architecture firms in PH—Who’s leading the pack?

Architizer, home to the world’s largest online community of architects and design enthusiasts, has named its eight best architecture and design firms in the Philippines.

It made the announcement on its website, where it explained that the rankings were based on extensive data from its prestigious A+Awards, project features, and industry engagement over the past decade. According to Architizer, it puts the spotlight on firms that “are constantly progressing the country’s built environment without sacrificing its cultural heritage.”

“Philippine architecture is caught between the East and the West, with American, Spanish and Japanese colonial occupation rapidly transforming its built environment. Many architects were influenced by the country’s intercultural identity,” it stated.

“…Filipino architects have reveled in the country’s intercultural, diverse nature. By creating new ‘assemblies’ between architectural typologies and practices, they are constantly progressing the country’s built environment without sacrificing its cultural heritage,” it added.

Here are the rankings:

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1 WTA Design Studio

This renowned firm tops the list with socially impactful architecture fostering vibrant community spaces. It describes itself as “curators and proponents of the urban realm”—creating places that live, breathe and which serve as a “critical part of people’s lives.” Some of its notable works include The Book Stop in Manila, El Museo del Prado in Filipinas and New Taipei Museum of Art in Taiwan.

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2 TJSO Architects

Renowned for minimalist elegance, it impresses with projects like Modern Tropical House and Scrap House. Its portfolio includes high-end residential projects, townhouses, mid-rise buildings, high rise buildings, restaurants and commercial buildings.

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3 Jim Caumeron Design

It earns acclaim for refined residential spaces such as the Panorama House in Tagaytay, and ViewPoint House in Quezon City.

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4 LLG Architects Design Studio

This Cebu-based powerhouse, helmed by architects Lendel and Leizle Go, merges form and function in standout projects like The Rise at Monterrazas. It “strongly believes that form coexists with function, that one should not do without the other to be able to achieve that perfect harmony of aesthetics and functionality.”

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5 DEQA Design Collaborative

Formerly DDC Architectural Studio, it champions human-centric, sustainability-focused designs, exemplified by the Rizal Eco Center and Hyve in Taguig City. It seeks to “create impactful sensory experience ecosystems that use the power of design to inspire and innovate our everyday.”

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6 DST Design + Build

This local firm boldly advances modern Filipino architecture and interior design, while remaining steadfast in its advocacy to adapt principles and dynamics of building green. It “generally works on the key concept of creating quality avant-garde architectural + design and workmanship” as seen in some of its prominent projects like The Tree House in Rizal.

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7 Jorge Yulo Architects and Associates

It has maintained resilience and sophistication, evident in the few hundred projects it has done so far—from high rises to luxury residences, including the Hacienda Community House. 

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8 hearthgroup

It delivers distinguished residential and commercial designs, including HB Mausoleum, Eco Life Seaweed Plant, Q Square and Chapel of the Nativity.

Architizer’s annual ranking provides an authoritative benchmark, helping clients and industry leaders connect with architects who set new standards for Filipino architecture and design.

Source: https://architizer.com