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LEADING GRAPHISOFT • There’s no one better to lead this innovative team than Huw Roberts, CEO

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THE MLR POLO PAVILION: A GOLDEN GLORY PORTRAYING THE FILIPINO’S RESILIENCE • A grand display of bamboo construction techniques uplifting theFilipino pride.

VIZAFOGÓ KINDERGARTEN BUDAPEST: AN EXHIBITION OF HOW PRESERVATION AND TRANSFORMATION COEXIST • The Vizafogó Kindergarten Budapest promotes sustainable architecture through the preservation of its existing structure despite its modernization and expansion.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE: A STORY OF REBIRTH • Safeguarding heritage through redevelopment of historical structures.

SAMSUNG PERFORMING ARTS THEATER:HIGHLIGHTING FILIPINO TALENT ON A WORLD-CLASS STAGE • Against all odds, Samsung Performing Arts Theater has opened its doors to present Filipino talent on a world-class stage inspired by Broadway and West End.

HOUSE OF MUSIC: ELEVATING THE WAY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE MUSIC • Sou Fujimoto Architects shapes Budapest’s cultural landscape with a uniquely designed building that immerses people in Hungarian music.

CHINA BANK BINONDO: RESTORING A HERITAGE BUILDING TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS • Noche + Architects designs China Bank Binondo in collaboration with SSOA and TAOINC to mark its Centennial Anniversary.

SAINT GELLÉRT HALL: AN UNASSUMING STRUCTURE BUILT ON A HILLSIDE • Through its award-winning gymnasium, Építész Stúdió showcases a different kind of architectural language and encourages simplicity and honesty in modern but modest structures.

ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM: WHERE ARCHITECTURE PAVED THE WAY IN NAVIGATING THE FUTURE • A one-of-a-kind museum that blurs the line between art and science to create a powerful image of the future

THE ARANYA ART CENTER: FILLING THE NEED FOR A CREATIVE SPACE • Neri & Hu Research and Design Office creates a path for the seaside community of Aranya to cultivate art appreciation.

MANILA METROPOLITAN THEATER: A TREASURED EDIFICE OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS • The Manila Metropolitan Theater has withstood the test of time as it remains strong and beautiful despite its many challenges. It was rebuilt, restored, and finally reopened to be a place where the Philippine arts and culture could flourish.

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