ARCHITECTURE students of the University of San Carlos in Cebu City won second place in the 10th edition of ArchiNEXT Young Designer’s Competition.

Team USC comprising Seth Aubin Brice Alatraca, Lou Henrick Tomross Cabanero, and Pauline Malinao was recognized for their outstanding design entry “Suki.”

They bested over 800 entries from different architecture schools nationwide

“With the requirement of addressing these needs, the Carolinian team designed “Suki,” inspired by the common term used in a local market setting depicting a relationship between vendors and their loyal customers. The design concept pays homage to cultural symbolism, specifically Lapu-Lapu,” the USC said.

“The students created a building that exuded a circular motion on the facade inspired by the tightened cloth called “Pudong” (turban headdress) worn by the Cebuano hero, curved patterns and colors representing a unique aspect of his story, and the local branding of Lapu-Lapu City,” it added.

Malinao also won Best in Presentation.

USC students received their awards with SAFAD Dean Adrian del Monte and Department of Architecture Chair Adrian Yap.

The design theme is “Lunduyan,” which means “center” and the design brief is called “for a design for a central market that allows people from all walks of life to immerse themselves in the locality by incorporating iconic concepts that instill a sense of pride and cultural identity in the area.”

The entries were judged for relevance, quality, and presentation by different architects representing the United Architects of the Philippines and the Philippine Association of Architecture Schools.

ArchiNEXT was organized by Hocheng Philippines Corporation, in partnership with the United Architects of the Philippines and the Philippine Association of Architecture Schools. It is considered one of the largest design competitions in the country.