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College of Architecture (1930)
Bachelor of Science in Architecture (5 years)
The five-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture program consists of 10 consecutive semesters of design subjects that focus on fundamental design knowledge where students design buildings from simple residential projects to complex multi-family dwelling structures, multi-storey buildings of residential or commercial complexes, institutional buildings like schools, civic centers, religious structures, health facilities, etc. Urban planning and design, environmental concern, building technology, and professional practice are among other subjects. At the end of their third year, students will choose their specialization track from the three options that are currently offered by the college namely, Heritage Conservation, Environmental Management Planning, and Landscape Architecture.
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The University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture, as a center of excellence, envisions a higher educational institution that combines human expertise and modern technology, advancing research, linkages and community service, thereby molding globally competitive Filipino Thomasian Architects.
As the premier Philippine architectural institution, the College aims to produce competent, committed, and compassionate architects by:
– sustaining and enhancing a faculty with diverse expertise;
– constantly updating its facilities for an effective curriculum delivery;
– promoting local and international partnership and linkages with other Higher Educational Institutions as well as architecture and construction industries;
– encouraging and supporting academic research, training and educational systems for field advancement; and
– imbuing Thomasian values in its outreach program and community awareness through social interaction.
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(1st Century AD), apostle
Patron of the UST College of Architecture
Feast Day: July 3
The name Thomas is derived from a Hebrew root, ta’am, which means ‘paired’ or ‘twin’. Though unclear, he was also called “Dydimus” (cf. Jn 11:16; 20:24; 21:2). When Our Lord went to Bethany to raise Lazarus, thus coming dangerously close to Jerusalem (Mk 10: 32), he said: “Let us also go, that we may die with Him” (Jn 11:16), revealing his total readiness to stand by Jesus. At the Last Supper, Jesus announced: “Where I am going you know the way” (Jn 14:4). Then Thomas intervened: “Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” (Jn 14:5). Like him, we express our meager capacity to understand yet we remain faithful as the Lord said: “I am the Way, and the Truth and the Life” (Jn 14:6).
The proverbial scene of the ‘doubting Thomas’ occurred eight days after Easter. At first, Thomas did not believe that Jesus had appeared in his absence and said: “Unless I see in His hands, the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe” (Jn 20:25). Jesus reappeared among His disciples eight days later, and this time Thomas was present. Jesus summons him: “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing” (Jn 20:27). He reacted with the most splendid profession of faith: “My Lord and my God!” (Jn 20:28). Jesus said: “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe” (Jn 20:29). Ancient tradition claims that Thomas first evangelized Syria and Persia, then he went to Western India, and finally reached Southern India where he was martyred.
In our weakness, we share the doubt of Thomas. However, he was honest enough to declare his unbelief, and did not totally close himself to the Truth. St. Thomas the Apostle builds up his faith by gradually transforming such weakness into the image of Christ who loves us. Witnessing His wounds, Thomas builds up his faith. Inspired by their patron, the UST College of Architecture is committed to build up the Thomasian ideals of competence, commitment, and compassion by forming architects endowed with intellectual discipline and integrity.
Sources:
Ar. Rodolfo P. Ventura, MSAAE
Dean
Rev. Fr. Manuel F. Roux, O.P., MHA
Regent
Asst. Prof. Marlon M. Cariño, MBA, JD
Assistant Dean
Asst. Prof. Anjillyn Perez, MSc
College Secretary
Ar. Jan Carlo G. Kayanan, MSA
Chair, Over-All Design
Asst. Prof. Andrea Ruiza N. Amador, MID
Cluster Coordinator,
1st-2nd Year Architectural Design and Architectural Interiors
Ar. Daniza W. Rutor-Sy, MMBE
Cluster Coordinator,
3rd-4th Year Architectural Design
Ar. Carlos Romelle M. Hernandez
Cluster Coordinator, Architectural Design 9 and 10 – Research Methods for Architecture
Asst. Prof. Joey A. De Vera, PhD
Cluster Coordinator, Building Technology and Building Utilities
Ar. Maria Vitoria P. Mallare, MA
Cluster Coordinator, Architectural Graphics and Manual Visual Technique
AR. Ramil B. Tibayan, MACHS
Cluster Coordinator, History and Theory of Architecture, and Heritage Conservation
Assoc. Prof. John John C. Ong, PhD
Coordinator, ARCC / AMACE and Competition
Ar. Godofredo Mejia Jr.
Cluster Coordinator, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting for Architecture Tropical Design
Atty. Engr. Mark Reynold M. Arriesgado, JD
Cluster Coordinator, Math and Engineering
Asst. Prof. Carlos Angelo D. Aguilar, MAURP
Cluster Coordinator, Planning, Housing, and Ecological Planning and Design
Ar. Dianne Naval
Cluster Coordinator, Professional Practice
Asst. Prof. Juanito M. Malaga, MTLA
Chair, Textbook and Learning Materials Committee
Ar. David Paul L. Yu, PhD
Member, Textbook and Learning Materials Committee
Asst. Prof. Leah Y. Martin, MSA
Member, Textbook and Learning Materials Committee
Ar. Ricardo D. Rodriguez
Member, Textbook and Learning Materials Committee
Ar. Mary Rajelyn J. Busmente, MBA
Member, Textbook and Learning Materials Committee
Ar. Rodolfo P. Ventura, MSAAE
Chair (Ex-Officio)
Rev. Fr. Manuel F. Roux, O.P., MHA
Member (Ex-Officio)
Asst. Prof. Marlon M. Cariño, MBA, JD
Member (Ex-Officio)
Ar. Caryn Virginia Paredes-Santillan, ME, PhD
Member
Asst. Prof. Anjillyn Perez, MSc
Secretary (Ex-Officio)
Asst. Prof. Carlos Angelo D. Aguilar, MAURP
Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning
Asst. Prof. Rafael C. Alli, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Asst. Prof. Andrea Ruiza N. Amador, MID
Master of Interior Design
Assoc. Prof. Jennifer T. Angeles, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies
Asst. Prof. Grace M. Beriña, MCHS
Master in Cultural Heritage Studies
Ar. Armel Andre D. Bonifacio, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment / Architecture
Ar. Mary Rajelyn J. Busmente, MBA
Master in Business Administration
Engr. Roberto H. Cabrera, MSCM
Master of Science in Construction Management
Asst. Prof. Marlon M. Cariño, MBA, JD
Master in Business Administration
Juris Doctor
Ar. Brian James R. Chiu, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment / Architecture
Ar. Raymond P. Clarin, MArch
Master of Architecture
Asst. Prof. Noel C. Cruz, MS UPPD
Master of Science in Urban Planning Policy and Design
Ar. Alpher E. de Vera, MAEd
Master of Arts in Education, major in Curriculum and Instruction
Ar. Joey A. de Vera, MBA, PhD
Master in Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment / Architecture
Asst. Prof. Ruth Marie I. Equipaje, MSRDPM, MSc OXON
Master of Science in Regional Development Planning
Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Development
Asst. Prof. Rino Domingo A. Fernandez, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Ar. Froilan M. Fontecha, MACHS
Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies
Asst. Prof. Mervin D. Go, MSArch, MEM
Master of Science in Architecture
Master in Environmental Management
Asst. Prof. Clarissa M. Lorenzo, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Design and Architecture
Asst. Prof. Juanito M. Malaga, MTLA
Master of Tropical Landscape Architecture
Asst. Prof. Jonathan V. Manalad, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education
Asst. Prof. Leah Y. Martin, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Asst. Prof. Rizalito M. Mercado, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies
Asst. Prof. John John C. Ong, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment / Architecture
Ar. Maria Victoria P. Mallare, MA
Master of Architecture
Engr. Anjillyn Mae C. Perez, MSc
Master of Science in Remote Sensing
Asst. Prof. Susan G. Petilla, MACHS
Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies
Asst. Prof. John Clemence M. Pinlac, MS UPPD
Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy Design
Engr. Maria Lourdes T. Rigunay, MSME
Master of Science in Management Engineering
Ar. Daniza W. Rutor-Sy, MMBE
Master in Management of Built Environment
Asst. Prof. Maria Vicenta D. Sanchez, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Ar. Caryn Virginia Paredes-Santillan, ME, PhD
Master of Engineering, major in Architecture
Doctor of Philosophy in Architectural Theory and Design
Ar. John Carlo L. Sayco, MACHS
Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies
Asst. Prof. Vinson P. Serrano, MSRDP
Master of Science in Regional Development Planning and Management
Assoc. Prof. Willa R. Solomon, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Asst. Prof. Enrique D. Sta. Maria, MSArch, MCCPM
Master of Science in Architecture
Master in Construction, major in Construction Project Management
Ar. Rodolfo P. Ventura, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture, major in Architectural Education
Ar. Annabelle G. Verdote, MAURP
Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning
Asst. Prof. Cecilia May S. Villanueva, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture, major in Architectural Design
Ar. David Paul L. Yu, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment / Architecture
Ar. Rhys Carlo G. Abon
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Kristoffer G. Aquino
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Mark Joseph B. Arce
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Atty. Engr. Mark Reynold M. Arriesgado, JD
Juris Doctor
Ar. Frederick E. Asinas
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Ma. Karmela D. Bayot
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Mart Erick M. Bingco
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Julius Ivan L. Caballero, MM
Master of Management
Engr. Jose Iñigo R. Calixto
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Asst. Prof. Rogelio D. Caringal, MM
Master of Management
Engr. Maria Andrea T. Chiong
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Ar. Cesar Augusto S. Concio III, MAUDP
Master of Arts in Urban Development Planning
Ar. Joshua S. Cunanan, MTLA
Master of Tropical Landscape Architecture
Ar. Manifelmo C. Dacanay
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Ricardo Louis S. Daniel
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Armando Eugene C. de Guzman III
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Patrick Robert A. de la Cuesta, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Ar. Jijet Ana Clariz V. De La Rosa
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Antonio D. de Vera, MAEd
Master of Arts in Education, major in Curriculum and Instruction
Asst. Prof. Lorelei D. de Viana, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Philippine Studies
Ar. Barbra Anne del Castillo-Go, MBA
Executive Master in Business Administration
Ar. Maria Lynn S. del Rosario
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Rodello R. del Rosario
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Paul Mervin J. Demapelis, MID
Master of Interior Design
Ar. Juan Miguel A. Domingo
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Arianne Joy Q. Dullas, MArch
Master of Architecture
Ar. Annalyn Joy Dumaual
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Gerwin N. Ferreras
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Roel J. Fiecas
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Gener R. Flancia
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Justin Owen S. Francisco
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Lorenzo Galicia, MSCM
Master of Science in Construction Management
Ar. Artemio D. Garcia, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Ar. Maria Luisa C. Garcia, ME
Master of Education
Ar. Jane B. Gñilo
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Melissa T. Gregorio
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Christian F. Guerrero
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Rex S. Guevara
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Carlos Romelle M. Hernandez
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Melduard L. Hernandez
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. John Ernest F. Jose, MArch
Master of Architecture
Ar. Jan Carlo G. Kayanan, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Ar. Iñigo Paulo Niño C. Lagunilla
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Eunice Valerie O. Lim, MSc
Master of Science in Architectural Design for the Conservation of Built Heritage
Ar. Louie T. Lim
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Carlo Fundador B. Marudo
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Godofredo Mejia Jr.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Willyhado T. Mercurio
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Nathaniel C. Moneva
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Ma. Cynthia S. Naval
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Gene Johanno A. Nieto
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Jeremiah Joseph B. Pacia, MSCM
Master of Science in Construction Management
Ar. Ria Zenice L. Parafina, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Ar. Jhofer P. Paril, MArch
Master of Architecture
Ar. Joanna Patricia Elena M. Perdigon
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Jose Emmanuel C. Pilar
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Emmanuel Franz Lisandro V M. Plan
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Cesar G. Ramirez Jr.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Cara Jamila I. Refuerzo, MArch
Master of Architecture
Ar. Recy-Ann S. Regaña
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Mark Anthony I. Rivera
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Ricardo D. Rodriguez
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Anna Estela Rosario U. Salazar, BS
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Eduardo M. Salva
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Mark Angelico C. Santos
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Nathalie Audrey E. Santos, MSArch
Master of Science in Architecture
Ar. Agustin J. Servidad Jr.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Lynell Marie P. Sta. Ines
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Elise Sophia F. Tabong, MPS
Master in Political Science, major in Global Politics
Ar. Jose Marie S. Tan
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Justine David N. Tan
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ar. Ramil B. Tibayan, MACHS
Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies
Ar. Carl Remington C. Ty
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Engr. Ferdinand Renato M. Ubay, MEngg
Master of Engineering, major in Civil Engineering
Engr. Jonel G. Vernante
Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering
Ms. Catherine C. Agito
Office Clerk
Ms. Geraldine P. Darbin
Office Clerk
Mr. Jalen Arvin H. Limon
Office Clerk
Ms. Heidi A. Manahan
Office Clerk
Mr. Kyle Francis L. Pingol
Office Clerk
Mr. Roberto R. Relos Jr.
Computer Laboratory Technician
Mr. Patrick Gabriel T. dela Paz
Laboratory Assistant
Mr. Jessie Villareal
Laboratory Assistant
Ms. Iren Frances D. Velasco, MA, RGC
Mr. Christopher E. Vidal, RGC
In 1930, the University of Santo Tomas established the Department of Architecture under the Faculty of Engineering with Rev. Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P. as the Dean. It was only in 1935 that it became the School of Architecture and Fine Arts with departments. The School was then elevated to the status of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts in 1947.
In 1950, the College of Architecture and Fine Arts, with the College of Engineering, transferred to a new building located at the corner of España Boulevard and Gov. Forbes Street (now A.H. Lacson Avenue). Named after Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P., and presently known as the Ruaño Building, the edifice was designed by Arch. Julio Rocha, the first dean of the College (1947-1953).
Pioneers in the field of Philippine modern architecture succeeded as deans namely, Arch. Carlos D. Arguelles (1953-1959), Arch. Angel E. Nakpil (1959-1963), Arch. Antonio L. Covarrubias (1963-1968), and Arch. Jose S. Pardo (1968-1971). It was in School Year 1967-1968 that Architecture became a five-year course.
From the 1970s to the beginning of the 21st century, included in the list of deans are prominent architects namely: Arch. Desiderio B. Santos (1971-1974), Arch. Augusto M. Concio (1974-1980), Arch. Simoun T. Soriano (1980-1981), Arch. Mauro C. Simpliciano (1981-1990), Arch. Yolanda D. Reyes (1990-2000), Arch. Luis M. Ferrer (2000-2001), Arch. Augusto M. Concio (2001-2004), and Arch. Chona E. Ponce (acting Dean).
Aside from the curriculum development and as part of the expansion program, the college was endowed with a new facility, the Fra Angelico Building named after the Dominican priest-artist. The three-storey building, located at the España B;vd.–P. Noval St. corner of the UST campus was inaugurated in February 1993. It houses the galleries, classrooms and workshops and eventually was extended to eight storeys on its 2nd phase in 2001 and was renamed Beato Angelico Building.
In 2000, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) cited the College of Architecture as a Center of Excellence. In the same year the College organized and hosted “CITIES 2000”, an international conference on Sustainable Development. The new millennium was marked by the separation of the College of Architecture and the College of Fine Arts and Design in 2000. Its 75th foundation was significantly celebrated in 2005 and was graced by its prominent alumni.
Through the years, the college has committed itself to the Thomasian ideals of Competence Commitment and Compassion as manifested in being consistently named as the top performing school in the national licensure examinations, being regularly included in the top ten list of successful examinees; as well as in producing competent architects endowed with intellectual discipline and integrity and who are well known throughout the country for their contributions in the field of architecture.
