Threshold 2026

Behind the facade of THRESHOLD are not just the exhibitors, but also a collection of mind and skills that defied limits and created into light the 2026 Architectural Thesis Exhibit, 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃: 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

The effort, dedication, and collaboration of the Exhibit Heads and Assistant Heads, Finance Committee, Sourcing and Logistics Committee, Physical Creatives Committee, and the Digital Creatives Committee, who dutifully attended to their responsibilities, made it possible and put into realization this exhibit.






Caption by: Maria Mira Raleigh Jarin
Visuals by: Alexandra Aguilar & Maria Mira Raleigh Jarin

Celebrating excellence beyond the Threshold 🏆✨

As 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃: 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 comes to a close, we honor the exhibitors whose work stood out for its innovation, clarity, and transformative impact. These awards are more than recognition but reflections of the passion, rigor, and vision poured into each thesis.

To our awarded exhibitors: your designs didn’t just challenge boundaries—they redefined them. Thank you for inspiring us, for leading with purpose, and for showing what architecture can become when heart meets craft.

Here’s to the bold, the thoughtful, and the extraordinary. Congratulations!






Caption by: Angelika Nicole Marcos
Visuals by: Maria Mira Raleigh Jarin

Threshold, Crossed.

March 24, 2026 was more than a closing ceremony—it was a celebration of vision, perseverance, and community. THRESHOLD: Pushing Boundaries and Expanding Realities began as an idea, grew into an exhibit, and culminated in a day filled with gratitude, reflection, and shared triumphs.

Every captured moment tells the story of how boundaries became bridges, and how each thesis project stood as a testament to creativity and resilience. To our mentors who guided us, our families and friends who supported us, and everyone who walked through the exhibit doors, you are part of this journey.

As we close this chapter, we carry forward the lessons, the laughter, and the legacy of THRESHOLD. Thank you for crossing with us, and for reminding us that architecture is not only about spaces, but about the people and stories they hold.






Caption by: Angelika Nicole Marcos

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And so the horizons have expanded... 🌅

We're not your plates but we're extending the public viewing of 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃: 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 on Tuesday, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 from 9:00 am to 12:00 nn, at the MLH Exhibit Hall.

It shall then be followed by the Awarding and Recognition Ceremony at 1:30 pm to present the outstanding exhibitors from and recognize their efforts during the whole architectural thesis exhibit.

Seize the opportunity to cross the THRESHOLD for the last time and discover the horizons beyond it! We hope to see you there! 🚪✨

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The weekend public viewing of 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃: 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 did not miss, with visitors experiencing crossing the threshold and immersing themselves with the exhibit.

If you missed the public viewing this week, stay tuned and know that the portals are not closing just yet… 👀🤭






Photos by: Maria Mira Raleigh Jarin, Alexandra Aguilar, Precious Annie Ishi Parungao, & Shirin Zabihi

💫The 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 is waiting to be crossed to meet broader experiences 💫

Anticipate no more as here is the last collection of the walkthrough videos that highlights the creativeness, intricacy, and complexity of the projects made by the exhibitors as part of their culmination in their academic architectural journey.

To see more of the proposals and even have the chance to ask the exhibitors themselves, we invite you at the MLH Exhibit Hall on March 21, 2026...👀

The horizons are continuously expanding... 🕳️

To let you have further glimpse on the projects of 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃: 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, here is the first collection of the walkthrough videos presenting the architectural theses of the exhibitors.

Have the opportunity to visit these architectural proposals on March 21, 2026 at MLH Exhibit Hall. We'll meet you at the THRESHOLD!

The boundaries are fading and the threshold is constantly being crossed to explore limitless possibilities. 🔳🔲

With the exhibitors proudly presenting their architectural theses to the visitors, the third public viewing day of 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃: 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 continues to prove how simple ideas and visions turn into complex realities and designs.

The public viewing resumes on Saturday, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at the 𝐌𝐋𝐇 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥. See you there!






Photos by: Precious Annie Ishi Parungao, Janna Janica Mauricio, & Blessilda Weybi Taguilaso

The journey continues today as more and more people find themselves within the 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃, where endless ideas are explored and realized through the architectural theses presented by the exhibitors. 🚪✨

Visit the MLH Exhibit Hall until March 21, 2026 to witness the transcendence of 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃: 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.






Photos by: Precious Annie Ishi Parungao & Shirin Zabihi

✨Inviting you to the THRESHOLD…✨

The portals to the 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 has now formally opened, together with the presence of our esteemed guests and their invaluable insights on this academic passage towards the threshold of the future.

Indeed, the architectural theses presented in this exhibit are proof of stepping over the boundaries and exploring what lies beyond it. 🌌

The THRESHOLD remains open this week. See you there!






Photos by: Maria Mira Raleigh Jarin