Two entries from Mapúa MCM Architecture made an history for being the first from Mindanao shortlisted as finalist in the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2024 Student Charrette which will take place on 6-8 November at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Submitted entries by Jasper Marie Arnilla and Arnel Rasheed Defensor, both 5th year architecture students, were selected as (2) of (8) finalists to compete in such a prestigious global annual event for architecture with this year’s theme: “Tomorrow” focuses on aspects of the built environment futures. With (2) advisers, the (6) member teams will explore radical design interventions that can improve both the condition and the potential of a building, place, neighborhood, or landscape.

During the World Architecture Festival (WAF), in one of the highlighted events called the Student Charrette, provides the student teams from around the globe with a unique opportunity to showcase their creative design concepts live to WAF attendees and a panel of expert judges. Our Mapúa MCM Teams A & B will be competing with the architecture student teams from these institutions: Queen’s University Belfast, Ireland; Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado, El Salvador; University of Dundee, United Kingdom; University of the West of England, United Kingdom; University of Northern Philippines, Philippines (Team One); and University of Northern Philippines, Philippines (Team Two).

On August 29, our Mapúa MCM Teams A & B will be attending a webinar with WAF Student Charrette winners to take some key points in the preparation for the competition. The teams will have series of design charrettes and practices before heading to Singapore. Being finalists to compete in the global stage is a great opportunity to bring pride and honor to their families, peers and to our Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, a globally competitive institution.

Mapua MCM Team A

1. Arnel Rasheed S. Defensor (Team Lead)

2. Shane Alden V. Galindez

3. Greg Johnbelle B, Bantayan

4. Akari T. Inagaki

5. Lainniel Jessica N. Carongay

6. Jokeziah C. Lomuljo

7. Ar. Julius Bendict A. Brillante (Adviser)

8. Ar. Victor Kim G. Lim (Adviser)

Mapua MCM Team B

1. Jasper Marie S. Arnilla (Team Lead)

2. Ahlea Trisha R. Dy

3. Gian Elde G. Israel

4. Juan Emmanuel P. Ortañez

5. David Paul M. Wong

6. Sandra A. Valdez

7. Ar. Aldrin H. Fernandez (Adviser)

8. Ar. Prinz Socriele (P. Arce (Adviser)