Faculty members and students of the UP Mindanao Department of Architecture gave extended rounds of applause as each of the eight graduating students presented their final design projects at the 2025 BS Architecture Colloquium (Architectural Design Track), held on May 20 at the UP Mindanao CARIM Building.
The students’ works, grounded in culturally responsive and future-focused architectural principles, illustrated how architecture can play a pivotal role in elevating the quality of urban life. Their presentations spanned diverse typologies—from public infrastructure to wellness and tourism—highlighting innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Finalists from the BS Architecture program showcased thesis projects that included a museum, public market, office spaces, a transport terminal, tourist resorts, a wellness facility, a public hospital, and a clay pot factory. Each design reflected the students’ diligence, creativity, and vision. Faculty advisers offered constructive feedback after every presentation, underscoring the academic rigor and collaborative spirit of the event.
“These projects promise to spark ideas and conversations that will shape the built environment of tomorrow,” said Asst. Prof. Ryan Songcayauon, Chairperson of the Department of Architecture.
Project Titles and Presenters:
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Examining the Role of Multi-Sensory Atmospherics in Shaping Museum Visitors’ Experiential Value and Behavioural Responses – Arnold B. Licatan
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Understanding Conviviality and Its Role in the Intention to Revisit Activity Nodes: A Case Study of Bangkerohan Public Market, Davao City – Maria Tricia S. Bolongaita
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Workplace Affordance for Workers’ Recovery Experience: Creating an Environment for Productive Offices – Arvin Darrel C. Macasa
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Evaluating Public Bus Terminals Using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Perceived User Behaviours, and Crowd Dynamics in the Davao Region – Kimberly Loremae B. Dalangin
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Balancing Tourism and Environmental Cultural Protection Through Carrying Capacity: A Case Study of Lake Resorts in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato – Zyrex Angelo C. Cedullo
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Ethereal Sanctuaries: Assessing Users’ Holistic Wellness in Wellness Facilities in Mindanao Through Ritual-Architectural Contexts and Biophilic Design Patterns – Angelika Beatrice P. Magno
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Circulation Factors Affecting the Workflow Process of Emergency Department Nurses in a Public Hospital in the Davao Region – Karina Angelica U. Gelito
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Evaluating Production Efficiency in Clay Pot Factories: A Case Study in Digos City – Dan Maxyne P. Puno
The event’s top photo features Department of Architecture faculty members and students gathered at the start of the colloquium—symbolizing a collective commitment to reimagining and reshaping the urban future.
The student-presenters before the thesis presentations
Prof. Isidoro Malaque gives feedback to Mr. Macasa
Asst. Prof. Angelo Regalado gives opening remarks