AN INTERIOR design student of the University of San Carlos in Cebu City bagged the silver medal award at the recently concluded Design Excellence Awards 2023 in Singapore.

John Brix Cruza was recognized for his entry “Banwa Luxury Resort at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore” based on the mythical Bakunawa.

His design encapsulates a world of power, beauty, and mysticism.

The utopian resort, influenced by timeless tales, stands out “for its outstanding hospitality experiences in services, lodging, and cuisine.”

“His work earned recognition at the Spatial Design Awards for its strong design thinking and innovative spatial concepts,” the USC said.

“Cruza was the sole finalist from the Philippines in the Hospitality Design Category,” it added.

Dr. Hermie Ray Oplado, USC’s Interior Design Program Coordinator, mentored Cruza.

The Design Excellence Awards by the Interior Design Confederation of Singapore awards exceptional achievements in commercial, residential, and public design, contributing to the advancement and recognition of interior design standards in Singapore and the Asia Pacific.

Cruza’s work can be viewed through this link https://idcs.sg/dea2023/gallery/spade#gallery-39 SPADE Winners Gallery | DEA 2023.