17/05/2026
Congratulations to UNP- Arki student wins international recognition for Cultural Preservation Project. ๐
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by Neriza Adriatico | Ray Ignacio
A student from the College of Architecture and Built Environment, Brylle Mari R. Layne, earned international recognition after winning the โBest Overall Project for Cultural Preservationโ at the TFT Global Student Design Competition 2026.
Organized by The Filipino Times, the TFT Global Student Design Competition 2026 is an international platform that recognizes outstanding Filipino student talent in architecture and engineering from universities across the world. This yearโs competition featured innovative and future-ready concepts from institutions across the Philippines, including the University of San Carlos, Ateneo de Davao University, University of Northern Philippines, Bulacan State University, National University Laguna, Batangas State University, and Divine Word College of Calapan.
Layneโs award-winning project, A Life Along the Banks of Legacy, reimagines the historic riverfront of Vigan as a resilient cultural corridor where heritage, community, and climate adaptation coexist. Inspired by growing up just meters away from the river and witnessing firsthand the devastating effects of flooding on homes and livelihoods, the project transforms personal experience into a design rooted in memory, resilience, and renewal.
Rather than simply preserving what time has faded, the proposal raises a deeper question: how can architecture protect what is vulnerable while allowing culture to continue evolving? Through adaptive public spaces, heritage-driven programming, and climate-responsive design, the concept safeguards artisan communities while reconnecting people to the river that once shaped their identity.
The recognition highlights the growing impact of young Filipino designers in addressing real-world social, environmental, and cultural challenges through architecture. It also reflects the competitionโs commitment to promoting innovative ideas that merge sustainability, heritage preservation, and community-centered development.
The competition was made possible with the support of the Philippine Architecture Schools Association and a distinguished panel of judges, including Christine Espinosa-Erlanda, Woderick Pareja, Marvin Tejada, Leo Argoso Jr., Elvin Fajutagana, and Rafael Lontoc.
More details about the competition and winners can be found in The Filipino Times article.
