ArchAssist Studio

𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎, 𝘽𝙐𝙄𝙇𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙋𝙐𝙍𝙋𝙊𝙎𝙀. 🧵
This October, join us for HABI: Weaving Design, Practice, and Advocacy. Bringing together students, graduates, and professionals to explore how creativity and purpose come together through design to the public eye.

Let’s weave stories of innovation, service, and collaboration together one design at a time. So lace up and register here to join not one but two events:
https://tinyurl.com/HABI-2025
https://tinyurl.com/HABI-2025
https://tinyurl.com/HABI-2025

𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎, 𝘽𝙐𝙄𝙇𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙋𝙐𝙍𝙋𝙊𝙎𝙀. 🧵

This October, join us for HABI: Weaving Design, Practice, and Advocacy. Bringing together students, graduates, and professionals to explore how creativity and purpose come together through design to the public eye.

HABI 2025 where upskilling meets advocacy, and where ideas are woven into action. A defined collaboration between the Commission on Education and Commission on Professional Practice delivering two programs you cannot miss.

TAGPO: Converging Knowledge and Practice in BIM & Parametric Design
October 25, 2025 9:00am
via Zoom

PAHAM: The Professional Dialogue Series
October 26,2025 1:00pm
via Zoom and Facebook Live

Let’s weave stories of innovation, service, and collaboration together one design at a time. So lace up and register here to join not one but two events:
https://tinyurl.com/HABI-2025
https://tinyurl.com/HABI-2025
https://tinyurl.com/HABI-2025

Hello there Arkids! 🌟

We’re proud to share that our guest mentor Mr. Adrich Remot and guest speaker Mr. Adrian Guce made it to the Top 9 Finalists of the EDSA Redesign Challenge with their entry “In-Habiting the In-Between”! 🎉

Let’s show our support by reacting 👍❤️ to the official photo of their entry. Voting ends tomorrow at 5 PM, and every reaction counts as a vote!

Congratulations from ArchAssist Studio! ❤️

Here’s the link: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1181360987370377&set=pcb.1181362540703555

Last Two Episodes tonight! 🖤❤️

Portfolio and Post-Thesis Preparation: Turning Your Thesis into a Career Asset

ArchAssist Studio invites exclusively all 4th year and 5th year UAPSA-NUB members to the 5th episode of Prepare Smart. Defend Strong🎓✨
This session will feature 𝙈𝙧. 𝙅𝙝𝙤-𝘼𝙧 𝙍𝙪𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙤, a multi-awarded young designer and leader whose expertise shows how turning your thesis into a career asset can open doors to future opportunities 🌟
Mr. Rupido will share strategies on:
🔹 Building a strong and compelling portfolio
🔹 Positioning your thesis as a career asset
🔹 Preparing for opportunities in the competitive world of architecture

Mr. Rupido is a graduate of BS Architecture from Cavite State University and a multi-awarded young designer with strong leadership and creative achievements.

🏆 Grand Winner – ArchiNEXT 2023 (National Competition)
🥇 Student Thesis Award of Merit – 2025 UAP Dubai Awards
🥈 2nd Place – Anthology Festival: End of Year Show 2024 (WTA, National)
🏅 6th Place – ArchiNEXT 2022 (National Competition)
🎖 3rd Place – UAPSA-CvSU Design Rendering (2022)
💼 Professional & Leadership Experience
He has gained valuable professional experience as a Junior Design Trainee at Visionarch. Beyond design, his leadership extends into various organizations, having served as Vice President for Social Media at Campus Media Herald, Vice President for Multimedia at CvSU’s Multimedia Arts Club, and Creatives Committee Member at UAPSA CvSU.
📌 Get to know more about his inspiring journey and practical insights this week before we meet him on August 31!
💙 This is your chance to learn, grow, and connect—because ArchAssist Studio and UAPSA NUB believe in empowering future architects with purpose.

Poster by: Rhemil Rellamas

See you tonight Arkids 🖤❤️

Design Crits and Jury Readiness: How to Present with Confidence

ArchAssist Studio invites exclusively all 4th year and 5th year UAPSA-NUB members to the 4th episode of Prepare Smart. Defend Strong🎓✨

This session will feature 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙍. 𝙁𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙤, an outstanding young architect whose journey and achievements prove that confidence and clarity can make all the difference in design presentation🌟

In this episode, Ar. Faustino will share practical strategies to help thesis students:
🔹 Present designs with clarity, confidence, and impact
🔹 Handle jury questions with ease
🔹 Develop the right mindset during crits and defenses

🎓 BS Architecture, Cum Laude – Cavite State University (2019–2024)
🏆 Grand Winner – ArchiNEXT: HCG Young Designers Competition 2023
🥇 Student Thesis Award of Merit – 2025 UAP DubaiAwards
🥈 Top 2 – WTA Anthology: End of the Year Show, Thesis Presentation 2024 (National)
📊 Top 5 Poster Category – CEIT Research Colloquium 2024, Cavite State University
⭐ Most Outstanding Student (College of Engineering and IT, 2024) – Cavite State University
💼 Currently a Junior Architect II at D.M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI) handling special projects, project management, and high-profile designs.

📌 Happening this August 31, get inspired by her journey and gain valuable insights that will help you defend strong and present smart.

💙 This is your chance to learn, grow, and connect—because ArchAssist Studio and UAPSA NUB believe in empowering future architects with purpose.

Poster by: Rhemil Rellamas

Join us this Sunday, August 31 at 8 PM for the fifth episode of Prepare Smart. Defend Strong.
🌟 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 #𝟬𝟱: 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁

Meet our speaker: Mr. Jho-Ar Rupido – who will share valuable strategies on how you can transform your thesis into a powerful addition to your professional portfolio and leverage it as a stepping stone for your career.

He graduated from Cavite State University and has been recognized both nationally and internationally for her design and leadership excellence.

His notable achievements include:
🏆 Grand Winner, ArchiNEXT: HCG Young Designers Competition 2023
🏅 Student Thesis Award of Merit, 2025 UAP Design Awards
🌍 Guest Speaker, ArchiNEXT 2024 Awarding Ceremony (National Level)

With his solid background in helping architecture graduates transition from thesis defense to career readiness, Mr. Rupido will share practical strategies on how to package your thesis as a portfolio asset that can open doors to opportunities in the field of architecture and design.

🎥 Don’t miss this chance to learn how to maximize your thesis beyond the classroom.
🗓 Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired!

📌 To register: Join our official Facebook group → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ZGmdWbSHj/

Join us this Sunday, August 31 at 8 PM for the fourth episode of Prepare Smart. Defend Strong.
🌟 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 #𝟬𝟰: 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Meet our speaker: Ar. Maria Lucille R. Faustino – a Junior Architect II at D.M. Consunji Inc. (Special Projects BU), where she handles project management, technical drawings, and 3D visualizations for high-profile clients.

She graduated Cum Laude from Cavite State University and has been recognized both nationally and internationally for her design and leadership excellence.

Her notable achievements include:
🏆 Grand Winner, ArchiNEXT: HCG Young Designers Competition 2023
🏅 Student Thesis Award of Merit, 2025 UAP Design Awards
🌍 Guest Speaker, ArchiNEXT 2024 Awarding Ceremony (National Level)
🎖 Most Outstanding Student in CEIT 2024, Cavite State University
🥇 Champion, Bondee Design Competition 2023

Lucille has also represented her work in national exhibits and publications, including the WTA Anthology Thesis Presentation 2024 (Top 2). With her solid experience in design critique, visualization, and presentation strategies, she will share practical insights to help you present your thesis with confidence during design crits and jury evaluations.

🎥 Don’t miss this chance to learn how to communicate your design ideas with clarity, confidence, and impact.

🗓 Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired!
📌 To register: Join our official Facebook group → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ZGmdWbSHj/

Here’s some of the feedback from our previous episode!

💬 Your voices mean so much to us they inspire us to grow, create better content, and keep the conversation alive. Thank you for being part of this journey!

Selected questions from Episode 3 will also be answered in our Facebook group, so make sure to join the discussion!

✨ 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 #𝟬𝟱: 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁

Meet Mr. Jho-Ar Rupido – our guest speaker for Prepare Smart. Defend Strong.

As you take the next step beyond thesis, ArchAssist Studio invites you to discover how to transform your hard work into a professional advantage. Mr. Rupido will share strategies on building a strong portfolio, positioning your thesis as a career asset, and preparing yourself for opportunities in the competitive world of architecture. Learn how to maximize your thesis experience into something that can launch your professional journey.

Mr. Rupido is a graduate of BS Architecture from Cavite State University and a multi-awarded young designer with strong leadership and creative achievements.

Some of his remarkable achievements include:
🏆 Grand Winner – ArchiNEXT 2023 (National Competition)
🥇 Student Thesis Award of Merit – 2025 UAP Dubai Awards
🥈 2nd Place – Anthology Festival: End of Year Show 2024 (WTA, National)
🏅 6th Place – ArchiNEXT 2022 (National Competition)
🎖 3rd Place – UAPSA-CvSU Design Rendering (2022)

He has gained valuable professional experience as a Junior Design Trainee at Visionarch. His leadership extends beyond design, having served as Vice President for Social Media at Campus Media Herald, VP for Multimedia at CvSU’s Multimedia Arts Club, and Creatives Committee Member at UAPSA CvSU.

📌 Get to know more about his inspiring journey and practical insights this week before we meet him on August 31!

👉 To register: Join our official Facebook group!
🔗 https://shorturl.at/Wj0nK
FB Group: https://shorturl.at/7xDGW

✨ 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 #𝟬𝟰: 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Meet Maria Lucille R. Faustino – our guest speaker for Prepare Smart. Defend Strong.

In this episode, ArchAssist Studio invites you to discover practical strategies to present your design with clarity, confidence, and impact. Ar. Faustino will share techniques on effective presentation, handling jury questions, and the right mindset during crits—essential skills every thesis student needs to defend successfully.

About our Speaker
🎓 BS Architecture, Cum Laude – Cavite State University (2019–2024)
🏆 Grand Winner – ArchiNEXT: HCG Young Designers Competition 2023
🥇 Student Thesis Award of Merit – 2025 UAP DubaiAwards
🥈 Top 2 – WTA Anthology: End of the Year Show, Thesis Presentation 2024 (National)
📊 Top 5 Poster Category – CEIT Research Colloquium 2024, Cavite State University
⭐ Most Outstanding Student (College of Engineering and IT, 2024) – Cavite State University
💼 Currently a Junior Architect II at D.M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI) handling special projects, project management, and high-profile designs.

📌 Get inspired by her journey and gain valuable tips on presenting your thesis with confidence this August 31!

👉 To register: Join our official Facebook group!
🔗 https://shorturl.at/Wj0nK

FB Group: https://shorturl.at/7xDGW

🎙 Join us this Saturday, August 23 at 8 PM for the third episode of Prepare Smart. Defend Strong.
🌟𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 #𝟬𝟯: 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

Meet our speaker: Mr. Marvin G. Bayle – a graduate of BS Architecture from the University of Northern Philippines, award-winning designer, and active leader in architectural organizations. Marvin is currently working with GALA (Garcia + Lee Architecture) as a Junior Project Architect and continues to practice as a freelance 3D Modeler and Visualizer, producing impactful design presentations.

His notable achievements include:
🏆 World Architecture Festival Student Charette Winner (2023)
🌍 Arcasia Student Jamboree Philippine Delegate (2023)
🏅 Siglat Iskwela Award – Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur (2024)
🎖 UAPSA Leadership Award – UNP (2024)
🏆 Gawad Floro S. Crisologo International Award – UNP (2024)

With his background in design excellence, leadership, and contextual approaches, Marvin will guide you on how to analyze site conditions, cultural influences, and environmental factors to ensure your thesis is not only visionary but also grounded in reality.

🎥 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies for strengthening your thesis through site selection and contextual analysis.

🗓 Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired!
📌 To register: Join our official Facebook group → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ZGmdWbSHj/