“Three factors make an authentic Filipino architecture,” “Filipino values, Philippine climate and the use of indigenous materials. The point is not to rebuild the bahay kubo and bahay na bato – their time had come and gone – but to learn from them. - award-winning Filipino architect Francisco Mañosa.

NOEL Q. SANTIAGO JR. Project Architect / Designer

Architect Noel Q. Santiago Jr. graduated in 2016 from Technological University of the Philippines - Manila (formerly PCAT) with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture. Upon receiving his architecture license in February 2018, he started practicing his professional architectural design career as private practice Architect handling various projects from planning and designing of new construction, extension and renovation of residential type structure, commercial, architectural interiors and designing furniture. Currently, he is doing outsourcing CAD works per project based from Cambodia as Virtual Assistant Architect.

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Because of lacking opportunity after he graduated Technical Drafting major in Architecture from 2010 (ladderize course leading to Bachelor's degree) program offered in the same University, he started and focused working as Freelance Draftsman / Designer offering and providing CAD drawings and at the same time as a support to his father's work and as well as with other clients. With this experience, he decided to learn and pursue more knowledge about the field of Architecture and eventually continued his education and passion.

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He honed his design and planning skills by working with Private Architects and Engineers prior before taking the Architecture Licensure Examination which included to his Diversified Architecture Experience.

Architect Noel Santiago is an active member of various local organizations such as the Philippine Institute of Architects (the oldest architectural organization in Asia) and the United Architects of the Philippines. Though, as a young Architect he wants to be involved promoting Filipino Architecture and sustainable design.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

PROJECT ARCHITECT February 2018 – Present
PRIVATE PRACTICE / SELF EMPLOYED Bacoor City, Cavite
Duties and responsibilities:
- Attend meeting, present design concept, idea and plans to client pertaining to the project needs.
- Prepare bill of materials, cost estimate and technical specifications for the project.
- Support the client project requirements from document preparation to building plans application for construction permit.
- Conduct site inspection and coordinate with other allied profession and skilled workers.
- Provide complete architectural, structural, electrical and sanitary / plumbing working drawings to various clients from the city government by out sourcing.
 

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMAN February 2017 – August 2017 / April 2015 – July 2016 (Part Time) RSRUIZ DESIGNS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

BF Resort Village, Las Piñas City
Duties and responsibilities:
- Involve in project design and working drawings production.
- Task to assist in research, idea and revising plan of projects from concept to layout plan.
- Produce perspective designs for presentation.
 

CAD OPERATOR November 2016 – February 2017
AO+R DESIGN ASSOCIATES Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Duties and responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development of Architectural project proposal from conceptualization, schematic design, space planning analysis into detailed plans.
- Conduct architectural studies related to project as per needed.
 

FREELANCE DRAFTSMAN / DESIGNER October 2010 – June 2012
VARIOUS EMPLOYERS Bacoor City, Cavite
Duties and responsibilities:
- Encodes computer drafting work ranges from as-built plans, architectural interiors and prepare working drawings for architectural design and interior renovation project.
- Performs assistance in construction works and job site supervision.
- Create design and drawings of furniture and kitchen cabinets.

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ARCHITECTURAL CAD INTERN October 2009 – March 2010 (720 hrs.)
ESCA INCORPORATED Cubao, Quezon City
Duties and responsibilities:
- Revised structural plans, design and details for various mid–rise and high–rise structure with minimum supervision.
- Prepare paper works, check prints and project documents for approval ensuring quality according to the company standards and requirements.
- Perform other related functions and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time like plotting, printing plans and updating archive file documents.