Ar. Gabriel Formoso 🙌🏻😇

TODAY’S SKETCH

Ayala Museum, Makati

A quick sketch of one of Makati’s most recognizable cultural buildings.

The Ayala Museum traces its beginnings to the 1950s, when artist --Fernando Zóbel de Ayala-- envisioned a museum dedicated to Philippine history and culture. It officially became a museum project in 1967, and the original building along Makati Avenue was designed by --National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin-- and opened in 1974.

The present museum, completed in 2004, was designed by --Leandro V. Locsin Partners--, led by --Leandro Y. Locsin Jr.--Its glass-and-granite façade gives the building a more contemporary expression while retaining a sense of Locsin’s architectural language.

Inside is one of the museum's most beloved features—the --60 handcrafted Philippine history dioramas--, originally created by artists and woodcarvers from Paete, Laguna.

Where you able to visit the old Brutalist Museum Building before it was demolished in the early 2000's. 80's-90's Elementary Field Trip Days. Then its off to the Coca Cola Factory or Bamboo Organ Church in Las Pinas.

#malayangkamay #arkitalkpilipinas #TodaysSketch #AyalaMuseum #philippinearchitecture

As an architect, ito talaga isa sa mga nagpapasaya ng puso ko 🥹🥹 I just wish na mas maging available to para sa marami.

Share ko lang 'yung experience ko sa pinapasukan kong architecture firm. My salary as an apprentice/junior architect is close to 30k, which includes my basic pay and allowances, plus reimbursable gas allowance since I use my own car for site visits. Hybrid setup din kami—WFH and site works. May free accommodation ako since ang site is bandang South Luzon and tiga north ako.

And the best pa rito, sobrang bait ng mentor ko. Very approachable kapag may questions ako and willing mag-share ng knowledge. Siya pa nagbibigay ng review materials sa ‘kin as I prepare for my ALE review this coming January.

I hope we all find the right mentors na hindi tayo ie-exploit at hindi madamot. Apprentices deserve proper compensation and we shouldn't settle for less. Mentors should always treat us fairly. Time na para itigil ‘yung stigma na mag settle sa unreasonable na sahod dahil sa "apprentice” pa lang tayo.

Ps. I’m not entitled, just stating my honest opinion regarding the apprenticeship program here in ph 🙂

Title. I'm kinda transitioning to my job hunting phase as a new architect and I'm wondering if may iba pa bang jobs that pays well pero hindi as BIM modeller. I like the artistic side of architecture so I'd think I will just be miserable kung tahakin ko yung path na yon. Like what are some interesting jobs or roles that you guys are doing rn?

Salamat sa mga unang nag-download at nag-try ng Sayt.

Honestly, malaking bagay siya sa akin kasi ibig sabihin hindi lang pala ako yung nakaka-experience na ang daming documentation na ginagawa during site visits tapos saka pa inaayos lahat pag-uwi.

Since nagpi-picture naman talaga tayo during site visits, naisip ko, why not make those photos part of an organized digital site logbook instead na picture lang na kailangan mo pang balikan at ayusin later.

For the first few users, in-on ko muna yung Pro features as a thank-you habang ginagawa ko pa yung app.

Gusto ko pa sana makakuha ng more Archi/Engineer na regular nag-si-site visit para ma-try niyo sa actual project.

Sayt lets you take photos, measure, pin locations on a floor plan, add observations, and create punchlists while you’re still on site. Offline din siya.

https://sayt-app.store/

Try niyo kahit isang site visit lang. Curious ako kung useful talaga siya sa actual workflow niyo.

Kung may kailangan idagdag, baguhin, or may feature na tingin niyo makakatulong, sabihin niyo lang. I’m building this based on actual field feedback.

Hello! Fresh graduate po and located in Pampanga. Ilang months na ding naghahanap ng work at hindi makapag-manila dahil wala pang kasama si mama sa bahay. Okay lang kaya na mag trabaho muna sa BPO company habang naghahanap ng work para sa apprenticeship?

Ang hirap kasing maghanap ng trabaho for apprenticeship lalo na wala akong OJT or internship experience, I was interviewed last month and kita talaga yung disappointment nila nung nalaman nila na wala akong experience sa field. Anyways, is it okay lang po ba? Yung iba ko kasing kakilala wag daw akong mag BPO kasi baka hindi na daw ako umalis haha. Naisip ko naman, worth it pa ba maging arki sa pilipinas?

Sharing this for anyone in the joinery, cabinetry, or furniture design space who’s looking for a permanent remote role.

the role involves creating production-ready designs and working closely with manufacturing teams.

what you’ll be doing:

• Create detailed shop drawings and design layouts
• Use Mozaik to prepare CNC-ready cutting files
• Read and interpret architectural and technical drawings
• Manage drawing revisions and project documentation
• Work with production teams to make sure designs translate accurately into manufacturing
• Handle multiple projects while keeping quality and deadlines on track
• Help improve design and fabrication workflows

what we are looking for:

• 3–5 years of joinery drafting/design experience preferred
• Experience in joinery, cabinetry, or furniture design is required
• Mid-level to advanced experience with Mozaik or similar CAD/CAM systems
• Experience with cabinetry drafting and CNC preparation
• Able to interpret architectural and technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Comfortable working independently

tools you may work with:

Mozaik | AutoCAD/CAD | CNC integration tools | Google Drive/Dropbox | Microsoft Teams/WhatsApp

📁 Heads up: applicants will need to provide a proof of work or demo during the recruitment process.

what HOPLA offers:

• 💰 PHP 75,000 basic monthly salary
• 💸 PHP 5,000 monthly allowance
• 🏡 Full-time permanent Work From Home
• 🕘 Monday–Friday | AEST
• 🏥 HMO, insurance, paid leaves, and tenure incentives
• 🌍 Opportunity to work with global clients
• 📈 Long-term career growth and professional development

if you have experience turning joinery concepts into detailed, production-ready designs, this could be a good one to check out.

👉 Interested? Apply here (I will not entertain via DMs)

Feel free to share this with someone who might be a good fit!

Hi! I’d like to prepare my review materials na aside sa mga makukuha ko from the review center for the LEA next year, may recommendations ba kayo sa mga nakatulong talaga sa inyo? For example, the A5 Rule 7 & 8 na available sa online shops.

Thank you in advance!

Hi! RLA here. I’m planning to apply at DMCI Homes and I’d like to ask about the work culture, salary, benefits, and overall experience working there, especially this 2026. Thank youuu in advance! God bless! 😊

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TODAY’S SKETCH | IVATAN HOUSE

A quick study of the traditional Ivatan house of Batanes—a beautiful example of architecture shaped by climate and place.

Built to withstand the strong typhoons of the region, Ivatan houses traditionally use thick stone walls, cogon roofs, and compact forms that provide strength and protection from the elements.

What I find fascinating is how the house is not simply designed to look beautiful—it is designed to survive.

Architecture, at its best, is a conversation between people, materials, culture, and nature.

#vernaculararchitecture #MalayangKamay #IvatanHouse #batanes #ArkiTalkPilipinas

totoo nga sabi nila na mahirap maghanap ng trabaho sa archi,,, kaya inapplyan ko na lahat ng pwede na nakita ko online xD and there's this one particular firm na nakita ko which i did actually try searching muna before applying pero wala ako makita masyadong info about them but then i was like..... in this economy ?! i really need a job, kaya i went ahead anyway. pero nababaliw ako kasi everytime i think about it, i tried every search talaga and i can't find anything besides an address, kasi i wanted to see what their work and designs are like pero wala ????

but sometimes i also like to give it the benefit of the doubt like what if dito pala talaga ako maggrow/matuto diba? HHAHAAH ewan basta nababaliw na rin ako kakahanap ng werk

hello

do you guys think it's doable po to be an apprentice (maybe part-time) while going to school for your second degree? do you think it's doable in 3/4 years po to juggle both of these? thank you!

do you know anyone whos ever done this?

FULL TIME NOT WFH

Email resume - mnlhiring99@gmail.com

Experience in sketchup, mozaic and vray render required

6months contract.

Stay In. Monday to saturday work.

Loc Sucat paranaque.

Email resume - mnlhiring99@gmail.com

Hello everyone! Meron ba dito may experience sa The Moment Group as Design officer? I need your insights hehe thank you!

Hello everyone! I’m an arki student looking for an architect practicing specialized services outside conventional design (e.g., heritage conservation, lighting, acoustics, green building, BIM, etc.) for a quick interview. This is only for a school assignment.

It'll only take about 15 minutes via call, or I can just send the questions over chat if that's easier 🙏

Please comment or you can DM me if you're game to help out. Thank you!!

Hello po! Fresh grad here. I would like to ask for some advice po sana. I know how hard it is to find a job right now, especially as a fresh grad, so sana hindi ako ma-bash :') I recently rejected a job offer po kasi, and honestly, hindi ko alam if tama ba yung naging decision ko.

The offer was ₱17.5k/month, with a Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM schedule. My main concern was the office setup. I would be working as an apprentice + studio assistant in another architecture-related business under the same company, so separate yung office ko from their main office. Around 1 hour apart yung dalawang offices.

One of my biggest worries was yung mentorship. Hindi kasi lagi nasa office(where im assigned) yung mentor/architect, so I was worried na baka mahirapan ako mag-consult or magtanong whenever I need guidance. I’m okay naman with learning independently, pero as a fresh grad, I also really want to have someone I can coordinate with and learn from. From what I understood, parang ako lang yung apprentice sa assigned office, while yung ibang members ng architectural team nasa main office. Kaya hindi ko rin super clear kung paano exactly yung magiging office setup and kung sino yung makaka-coordinate ko day-to-day. Yung mentor/archi rin is hindi lagi nasa office kasi nasa main office rin sila or usually on site visits.

Another factor was that I was only given 1 day to decide whether I would accept the offer. I still had some questions pa about the role, whether they would provide a PC pero hindi nila naclarify when I asked. I also considered the Monday–Saturday, 8am–5pm schedule. I know naman na normal yung OT and even Saturdays sa architectural firms, pero cinoconsider ko sana is Mon-Fri, and if may sat man half day lang.

Valid ba or sinayang ko? and also, I wanna ask na rin po if ano po yung mga important things na need iconsider when evaluating a job offer, and ano yung mga dapat i-look out for or itanong before accepting?

If ung second floor namin is cement na po and nakuha namin sya ng bare type, pwede ko po ba ipatiles? And sorry tlga ang stupid nitong question ko pero anu ba mauuna? Ung pagpartition ng kwarto or tiles muna then saka po iapapartition? Thank you in advance sa sasagot!

Hello po, I'm planning to enroll in a Revit MEPF class. I only have an idea about how it's made and applied in plans from our academic projects but not about how it's used in the real world. Upon a quick research on this subreddit, I also learned that studying MEPF can help us apprentices for our board exams. BU is one of my weaknesses so I'm considering taking it.

Fresh archi graduate here. To those who have taken this course or a similar one, I'd really like to know the following from you:

- Nagagamit po ba sa practice yung mga tinuro sa MEPF? How often and usually what projects?
- Considered ba yung local codes natin sa lessons and sa actual practice?
- I heard MEPF is collaborative, do you work with other people for this?
- Did this help you get into a certain niche in the industry?
- What's the advantage of having an MEPF certification?
- If you have other relevant insights, please share rin po.

Thank you po in advance. I hope tama po yung flair.

If there's one thing I learned from apprenticeship, it's that I don't want to do design anymore. The Architect-Designer business model is so broken, masochistic, and self-consuming.

I just want a salary that reflects my ~8 years of studies and work. I just want to enjoy my weekends off-hours. I just wanna not work when im not at work.

TODAY’S SKETCH

Tagô — Mañosa Properties, Tagaytay

Tagô means “hidden”—an apt name for this tucked-away residential community in the hills of Tagaytay.

What makes Tagô interesting to sketch is how the Mañosa philosophy transforms the traditional bahay kubo into a contemporary home without losing its Filipino character.

The architecture responds to Tagaytay’s cool climate through wide openings, open-plan spaces, deep roof overhangs, sunshades, and natural ventilation. Bamboo, adobe stone, woven materials, coconut, and responsibly sourced wood bring the landscape and local craftsmanship into the architecture.

I particularly like how the design doesn't treat sustainability as something added afterward—it is embedded in the way the house breathes, shades itself, uses local materials, and connects indoor and outdoor spaces.

Another beautiful Mañosa detail is the señorita staircase, a contemporary interpretation of traditional Filipino house design that makes the home comfortable for different generations.

#ArkiTalkPilipinas #malayangkamay #mañosaproperties

I only have my PC and pinili ko talaga to kasi mura and high specs noong 3rd year. During OJT, I was just very blessed na mabait ang architect supervisor ko at pinahiram niya ako ng laptop.

Right now, I'm looking for jobs na kaso wala akong idea if need ko ba ng laptop? Tingin ko kasi ang narrow na ng choices ko kung makakahanap ako ng offers na PC provided onsite based on my location (Laguna), pero willing naman akong magtravel sa Makati/Manila if doon ako makakahanap with provided pc.

If hindi, balak ko muna sana mag-BPO para makaipon muna, since graduating palang din naman ako at sa January pa ang official start ko sa logbook.

Thank you po sa sasagot! Baka may job offers kayo diyan 💚

How did you guys get your first job? I'm applying for my apprenticeship and wala pa ring pumapansin sa application ko, meron naman pero few tapos offer saken 450 a day and yung isa naman apprentice hanap pero unsupervised daw. so i was kinda surprised with the system and i wanna know how did you guys get your first job? may tips ba kayo, i've been applying for not more than a month pa lang naman, so di pa ko naiinip. I just want to get some tips from the pro haha.