Creating A Sanctuary of Hope

BS Architecture

Sophiamiek has embarked on this path and, over the years, has developed a profound love for architecture. This field allows her to blend her talents in drawing and creativity with her academic pursuits. It’s an arena where she can artistically express herself and contribute to significant projects.

As she has progressed, her desire to express her enthusiasm for creation and design has grown. She believes that stepping out of one’s comfort zone to learn and create new things lets one experience the finest aspects of life through art and design.

Thesis Adviser

With extensive experience in construction and project management, Ar. Jeff specializes in residential and commercial design, with a strong focus on sustainability. In his role as a thesis adviser, he is dedicated to guiding and mentoring students through their research and design projects.

He is committed to supporting the next generation of architects by sharing his knowledge and insights, fostering their growth and creativity. His advising approach blends practical experience with academic theory, encouraging students to explore innovative solutions and adopt a holistic view of design challenges. By combining his expertise in both practice and education, he aims to make a significant contribution to the architectural field through effective mentorship, continuous learning, and ongoing innovation.

In the Philippines, like in many other countries, the prevalence of autism has been on the rise. People with autism face the major challenge of stigma, making it difficult for them to integrate into society. Many individuals with autism are unfairly denied access to education and employment due to misconceptions about their condition. As a result, their educational and career opportunities are negatively impacted.

The proposed Autism learning and therapy center has a mission to architecturally address the needs and challenges associated with individuals on the autism spectrum. It aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that meets the diverse sensory and social requirements of individuals with autism, focusing on early intervention and education that can enhance the learning, communication, social skills, and development of individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

By incorporating sensory design elements, the center helps students with autism to be more aware of their environment and to cope with their sensory challenges. Sensory design elements are features of the built environment that appeal to the senses. Therefore, the center uses sensory design elements to create a comfortable and engaging learning environment that suits the individual needs and preferences of each student with autism.