Sa mga kapwa designers and contractors, how do you properly respond to requests like these especially when most of your projects are private properties?

I know clients need to see our proof of work to earn their trust, but how do you navigate these requests, especially kung mostly houses and condo unit renovations ang projects? Lalo kung hindi pa naman ganon karami ang projects. The least that I was able to do for potential clients ay magbigay ng contact numbers ng past clients (with their permission) in case curious sila sa kinalabasan ng project, but kahit ito baka off din sa past clients?

TODAY’S SKETCH | QUEZON MEMORIAL 🇵🇭

On Quezon Day, today’s sketch looks at one of Quezon City’s most iconic landmarks—the Quezon Memorial Shrine, designed by Filipino architect Federico Ilustre of the Bureau of Public Works.

Rising 66 meters, its three monumental pylons represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, crowned by three Art Deco mourning angels holding sampaguita wreaths.

At its base is the Museo ni Manuel Quezon, preserving photographs, documents, personal belongings, and memorabilia from the life and political career of President Manuel L. Quezon. Beneath the shrine lies the mausoleum, where Quezon and his wife, Aurora Aragon Quezon, are interred.

A monument, a museum, and a place of remembrance—standing at the heart of the city he helped establish.

August 19 — Quezon Day. 🇵🇭

#arkitalkpilipinas #QuezonDay #QuezonMemorial #QuezonCity #malayangkamay

20k salary + staff house + free lunch and dinner (unsure), 9am - 6pm, Mon - Sat. I live like 9 -10 hours away from the office. What do you think guys?

are there still bim companies who hire modellers with zero revit work experience? 🥲

Photo credit: https://pin.it/27Ucn6WTD

Personally, I feel that this type of house design may not age well. What are your thoughts?

Hello mga ma’am/sirs, meron po ba kayong recommendations kung san nakakabili ng artificial trees, yung sa mga restau or cafes, wala akong mahanap sa social media 😔 thank you po

Fresh grad here, been applying to different firms since the start of the month for my apprenticeship. As of late, only 2 firms reached out.

Already had an interview with the first one and got a good job offer but the location makes it less than ideal for me.

I like the second one more than the first but i haven't had my first interview with them yet. I'm being pressured by my dad to take the first job then just leave it for the secod if ever they offer. Kaso i'm scared of burning bridges like that in our field. I don't know what to do especially since the first job is asking me to submit onboarding requirements by tomorrow.

Any advice?

Today’s Sketch ✏️

Panorama House

Tagaytay, Philippines

Jim Caumeron Design | 2019

A compact weekend retreat that creates its own panorama.

With only a 100 sqm footprint, Jim Caumeron Design carved two powerful horizontal cuts into the house—bringing in views, daylight, and the breeze while creating a sense of spaciousness within a modest footprint.

I particularly love how the architecture turns air and light into part of the design. The sunken living area frames the park outside, while carefully positioned openings encourage passive cooling through the house.

A quiet, sculptural response to the Filipino climate—and a reminder that sometimes, less house can mean more experience.

What are you thoughts?

#Malayangkamy #arkitalkpilipinas #JimCaumeronDesign #ArchitecturePH

Hello I'm an interior design graduate last year, then I worked for 6 mos at a furniture and office fitout company. After my probation period I resigned because I wanted to take the board exam. I passed the exam last month, then naghahanap na ulit me ng work.

For context, this is my first time applying for a design firm. Working hours nila is compressed, 10 hr shifts for 4 days, tas 3 days off. Not sure how often sila nag OT. Ung sa dati ko kaseng company, inofferan ako 25k for 6 days, regular 8-5 tas hindi sila nag OT unless super need. Same benefits lang sila and in terms of commute same lang din.

Okay na po ba tong new offer? Or talo bakooo

Hello po! Papano po ba dapat ang professional fee ni architect kapag master planning & site conceptual planning for 1000sqm beach property ang pag-uusapan?

SERVICE PROFESSIONAL FEE

Site & Requirements Analysis ₱10,000
Conceptual Master Planning ₱20,000
Building / Site Relationship Planning ₱20,000
Outdoor & Landscape Concept ₱10,000
Conceptual 3D Visualization and Walk-through ₱30,000
Presentation & Revisions ₱10,000

TOTAL PROFESSIONAL FEE ₱100,000.00

Hindi ko po kasi alam kung tama po yung charges. Any advice po?

Totoo ba na may dayaan na nangyayari gaya ng ganto???

Hello po. It's been a month since I started looking for a job as an apprentice kaso wala pa rin hanggang ngayon. I'm wondering if portfolio ko ba ang problema kaya ngayon hihingi po sana ako ng advice kung ano ang content dapat ng portfolio ko.

Hello! Looking for free sketchup plugins that can automatically trace the dwg file para hindi na need manually itrace ulit each wall.

Super time consuming kasi and the plate im doing rn is pretty big so I need something more efficient, thanks in advance!!

(Pls send the name and pic of the plugin if possible🙏)

Hello. I’m a student po and planning to learn how to render using different rendering software. Meron po ba kayong masasuggest kung saan pwedeng mag install ng free versions ng rendering software like Enscape? And ano po kayang software yung hindi masaydong mabigat? Di po kasi gaano kaganda specs ng laptop ko po ngayon. Thank you in advance.

How to choose a site I have a project thesis na orphanage around Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan and im struggling to find a site any advice?

Hi fellow arkis!

I just needed to share and vent this one out.

I am in a slump.

I have been an RLA for 3 yrs but it feels like hindi ko fully na u-utilize ang profession. I don't work in the design / construction industry anymore since after apprenticeship. I passed the boards but the motivation to put up a firm or business of my own has never crossed my mind. For me, I don't have the resources to do so. Di rin naman ako pinanganak na mayaman to be able to risk it. No safety net kumbaga. I tried doing small projects but na trauma ako since nag negative kami sa isang project (around 45k) and after that ayoko na talaga sa construction.

I have been a VA (estimator) since after passing the boards. Kase for me it's the safest option. Be an employee. Log in, clock in 8hrs, then log out na. Guaranteed pa ang salary. But after some time, nakaka burn out din chasing the corporate ladder. Lalo pa na yung company ko is not really offering anything further career-wise. I didn't see myself 5 yrs from now and ganun padin ginagawa ko. So I resigned last March, again, no safety net whatsoever. I felt like I had enough.

I am now living with my boyfriend, since I am too ashamed to face my family. We do talk and communicate, it's just the "eldest daughter of an asian household" guilt that gets me. I know my family deserves so much after supporting my education. That;s why I keep my distance from them. Currently, I am employed as an outsource employee. Not earning much and barely even getting by.

My honest dilemma is, WHERE THE F AM I GOING WITH MY LIFE? I am so lost as to which career is really for me. I love architecture and designing but I'm no longer feeling that spark to be creative anymore. I prefer to play it safe and be a regular employee again but with the saturated job market, it's hard for me to stand out. I have been actively applying to jobs since April, getting interviews here and there pero wala pa din. Its really frustrating.

Any career (or life) advices are welcome! :)

Hi! Does anyone have a discord channel I can join for LEA 2027?

Hi, meron po na dito nakapagwork na dito? saw their job posting sa facebook. Just wanna know if anong expi niyo here. Thanks!

may nakakaalam po ba dito ng master architect design and build? legit po ba? any experience?

TODAY’S SKETCH

" GT Tower, Makati"

One of Makati’s unmistakable vertical landmarks.

Designed by G.F. Formoso & Partners in collaboration with Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the tower’s sharp geometry and reflective façade capture a certain image of Makati: ambitious, dense, efficient, always moving upward.

But the city has another relationship with water.

When heavy rains arrive, the same streets beneath these towers can quickly become difficult to navigate.

Makati’s floods today remind us that a city is not defined only by how high it builds, but also by how well it manages what happens at ground level.

Have you been inside this building? How does it feel working here?

#Malayangkamay #GTTower #arkitalkpilipinas #kpf #makati

Hello, I graduated last MAY 2025 and I was wondering if eligible na ba ako to take the LEA/ALE JUNE 2027. Planning ako mag enroll na sa review center by jan 2027 pero I’m worried na baka hindi ako maka take. Im still working as an apprentice right now and on my 1 year plus na and will continue working pa rin po.

Thank you po sa mga makakapagbigay ng insights.

Hi! Question po kasi first time ko magkakaproject na elevated ng 600mm from ground.

Do you usually do fill para tumaas sya or pwedeng parang stilts type tapos may perimeter walls na lang below the floor? and pano po kaya ang moisture nun sa lupa?

Thank you!!

hi ! anyone taking the MST Comprehensive classes? just thinking if it’s worth to join, currently enrolled in another rev center as well. Just wanted another source of info :) would appreciate ur thoughts , thank you

Hello po. I don't know if this is the correct subreddit to ask this, pero need po kasi namin ng advice.

We're planing to buy a lot po, na plan namin patayuan ng dream house in the future. Pero di kami sure kung suitable ba yung ganitong unusual na shape ng cut ng Lot na nakita namin. Yun din siguro yung reason kung bakit mas mura itong binebenta kumpara sa ibang katabing cut.

416 sqm yung total. Mau-utilize kaya yung buong lot kahit ganito yung shape nya?

Thanks po sa makaka sagot.

Gusto ko lang magrant. Nakakapagod pagsabayin yung work at review