President, GALA Architecture
An architect whose journey in architecture has been defined by excellence, innovation, and an unrelenting commitment to design that dares to be different.
A proud graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree in 1993. His alma mater later recognized his outstanding achievements by naming him one of its Outstanding Alumni in 2018—the same year he was conferred the esteemed title of ASEAN Architect, with a specialization in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments.
From his early beginnings as a humble CADD operator, he carved a path marked by persistence and purpose—ascending through roles as Project Manager, Division Head, Senior Associate, Partner, and ultimately Vice President at Visionary Architecture (VisionArch), one of the world’s top 100 architecture firms. After three decades of trailblazing leadership, he boldly ventured into entrepreneurship, co-founding GALA Architecture with her wife, Architect Jasamin Lee Garcia.
