ASAPHIL-UP
Architectural Students' Association of the Philippines
University of the Philippines Chapter
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We are ASAPHIL-UP!
Founded in 1986, the Architectural Students' Association of the Philippines - University of the Philippines Chapter is the premier academic student organization established in the College of Architecture of the University of the Philippines, Diliman.We advocate unity in diversity among different architectural disciplines and allied arts.We host a diverse body of members coming from Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design, who aim to establish a venue where architecture students can interact in order to foster understanding, camaraderie, and unity.
The Executive Committee
Shmily Aeliz Cudal
ChairpersonHenry Madayag
Vice ChairpersonJewel Manzano
SecretaryRaxle Cinco, RJ Inayangan
Finance & Externals Committee HeadsLindsay Gutierrez
Logistics Committee HeadsThomas Baking, Fiona Chua
Membership Committee HeadsGil Serrano, Rheign Lim
Publicity Committee HeadsJian Cruz, Toni Cunanan
Sports & Socials Committee Heads
We Keep the Fire Burning!
As the premier academic organization in the UP College of Architecture, we focus on providing communities with substantial information through projects and events driven by our three Main Thrusts: Architectural Education, Environmental Awareness, and Social Relevance.
The Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) is an event spearheaded by the University Student Council wherein regular classes all throughout the university are suspended in the afternoon to make way for special lectures, workshops, and forums organized by various student organizations. This event happens once a semester and all events are open to all students regardless of degree program.
Arkistry is the experimental arm of ASAPHIL-UP’s Academics Committee. It's a creativity and presentation techniques event, using various methods to convey ideas. Arkistry has taken different forms throughout the years, one of which was a photography competition while another being a design talk and workshop.
ArkiTalks x Liyab is a series of internal webinars and workshops exclusively for the members of ASAPHIL-UP. Guest speakers are invited to share their expertise, and to guide students in exploring various architectural and design topics and ideas.
ArtReach is an outreach program that uses arts and craftworks as a medium to hone the artistic skills and develop creativity among youth with limited access to such opportunities. It gives back to the community by sharing the skills that we have been trained in through our course and profession.
ASAPHIL Month is the grand celebration of the organization's foundation. The celebration consists of a series of various projects and events, whether internal or external, compact within November. These projects and events include the ASAPHIL Month Exhibit, Liyab, Grand Pakain, In Fair, Alumni Dinner, and Committee Outrage.
Design Blitz is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary design competition for undergraduate students from different colleges and universities. The event occurs every four years, spanning about two months. The competition aims to challenge aspiring designers in honing their problem-solving skills through design. It also serves as a means for designers at the collegiate level to culminate and share their interests and passion with one another.
The annual FNF (FIELD TRIP & FIRMHOPPING) event of ASAPHIL-UP allows its members to visit different architectural firms, ranging from large corporations to even small, home-office type setups. This yearly activity aims to educate the participants about the professional side of the architectural industry.
Sports Month is ASAPHIL-UP’s annual celebration of camaraderie and healthy competition. It features a mix of face-to-face sporting events and challenges, as well as online games, bringing together members in both physical and virtual spaces. Through these activities, the event fosters teamwork, sportsmanship, and fellowship among ASAPHIL-UP members.
Spirit Week is a week-long event with themed prompts, where members are encouraged to dress according to the assigned theme to foster camaraderie and fellowship as they complete team missions and challenges.
Tanglaw is a whole-day event that caters to senior high school students with a passion for the arts. It immerses young minds in the overall versatility of architecture and allied fields, such as interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and fine arts through talks, activities, and interactive sessions with industry professionals.
We fuel the fire inside you!
With the premier academic student organization in UPCA, not only will you gain hands-on experience through engaging events, but you’ll also be part of a close-knit community of architectural schools in the country.Apart from advocating for architectural education, social relevance, and environmental awareness, ASAPHIL is a home.Whether you're from Arki, Landscape Arki, or ID, you can come as you are and find a family in us.
Join us in keeping the fire burning!
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