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AR. EDWIN DYCHAUCO UY, UAP
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
EDWIN D. UY ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS AND DESIGN
Architect Edwin Uy is an alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas and graduated Cum Laude in the year 1999 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He was also a former college instructor at the Mindanao University of Science and Technology. An island architect, Edwin has offices in CDO and in Manila. Edwin is currently taking his Masters Degree in Design Strategies at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Seminar details
Edwin Uy is the second speaker in the morning session on Day 2. He will then share the stage with Theodore Chan for a 30-minute long open forum. Be sure to be counted in on Friday, April 28.
Friday, 10:30am, SMX Function Rooms 2-5, 2/F
CPD Seminar 3 Professional Practice of Architecture in the Islands
1 Credit Unit
CPD Seminar 3
Professional Practice of Architecture in the Islands
Practice in Mindanao, Conquer Manila. In the Philippines, one always sees the provinces as something less of Manila. However, I see it the opposite way and yes, even as an advantage. We gain access to more resources outside of Manila and we bring this back to Manila giving it a fresh and different perspective. With this in tow, it should not be that difficult to enter the industry in Manila
Surviving two offices in two cities will not be easy but one thing that kept me going after half a decade is the passion in me. Being passionate in something we do will eternally give you an edge to everything else. This is the easiest way in conquering the world of design but it can only happen if you have it. Hone one’s craft and it will surely develop into ways you will not expect.
Start Small. Think Big. Starting small is always the best start to almost anything. One will have less liabilities from capital down to responsibilities, work your way up slowly without denying oneself the possibility of accepting a more rapid growth. It may sound ironic but taking it slow should not also mean that one does not take risks. This is where thinking big comes into play. Once a big opportunity comes in, this will be right time to grow quickly from a few assistants to larger number of employees, adding equipment, etc.
Be Known. Brand Yourself. So how does one get into the picture in the world of architecture and design in the country or even beyond? Know yourself, know your practice, know your philosophies and build on that. With so much competition around you, defining who you are as an architect or designer will make you more distinct. That is already a small start to branding yourself.
One of the design philosophies that is deeply rooted in my design thinking is to take references from the past as I see this as a way to bring us forward into the future. Without considering the history involved in architecture and design or even the way of life, one cannot see what the future holds. Needless to say that I have a modern approach in design and architecture and heavy influences are all coming from the origins of modernist design as I see this period as having the purest form in modern architecture.
"We experiment to push limitations and see hindrances as challenges in front of us to solve."