Multi-Line Journal 2026: Honoring the outstanding theses from top-performing architecture and interior design schools

By Rochelle Dycoco

Multi-Line continues strengthening its commitment to support the next generation of designers. What began in 2024 as an initiative recognizing outstanding architecture theses has grown into a broader celebration of academic excellence.

In 2026, the program now includes both architecture and interior design schools, and highlights graduating students whose research and design thinking show strong potential in the profession.

Based on the results of the January and June 2025 Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE) and the July 2026 Interior Design Licensure Examination (IDLE), eight architecture schools and two interior design institutions from the top-performing schools accepted the invitation to participate in Multi-Line’s annual corporate journal feature. Each school nominated its best thesis from Academic Year 2024–2025, and the selected works featured in the Multi-Line Journal and on the company website, giving students extended exposure and recognition for one year.

Participating architecture schools include National University Manila, Cavite State University, Palawan State University, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Technological University of the Philippines – Manila, MAPUA Malayan Colleges Laguna, University of Nueva Caceres, and the University of the Cordilleras, and La Consolacion College – Bacolod and the SoFA Design Institute for interior design

Throughout February, the Multi-Line team visited campuses across Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, and Southern Luzon to personally deliver journals and meet the students and mentors behind the selected theses.

Campus Visits

Northern Luzon

In Baguio City, Multi-Line’s team—led by District Sales Manager Lilibeth Depasupil and Sales Engineer Danpaul Tyrone Paje—visited the University of the Cordilleras on February 3, 2026. They met architecture student Diana Rona Aragon, accompanied by College Dean Ar. Irene Florendo, Thesis Adviser Ar. Rojayne Sibayan, and Program Chair Ar. Joevan Rona. The visit strengthened connections with the university while highlighting the region’s growing design talent.

Southern Luzon

On February 10, 2026, the South Luzon leg was led by District Sales Manager Mark Joseph Jabat, Business Development Manager Ar. Rene John Asa, and Sales Engineer Danica Limsia. The team met with University of Nueva Caceres researcher John Patrick Cunanan at his work office in GPAD Studio, Naga City, personally presenting journal copies and discussing his featured thesis.

Central Luzon and Metro Manila

The Multi-Line Structures Corporation team—led by District Sales Manager Luisito Valenzuela together with Sales Engineer Edward Laxa, Creative and Production Head John Paul Lagado, and Business Development Research Assistant Rochelle Dycoco—conducted a full day of campus visits across Manila on February 12, 2026.

• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Intramuros): Met with researchers Jose Antonio Alfonso and James Louie Andeza, accompanied by Dean and Adviser Jared Aaron Cruz and Adviser Ar. Viella Pujalte. The team conducted student interviews to document the stories behind their theses and capture their design process and research journey.
• National University – Manila (Sampaloc): Researchers Carl John Faustino, together with academic representatives including Adviser Rasam Edel Rañosa and OIC Dean Ar. Ruiza April Diestro, discussed thesis development and experiences.
• Technological University of the Philippines – Manila (Ermita): The team coordinated with Program Head Rosellia Rowena Manzano and Dean Prof. Elpidio Balais Jr., delivering journal copies for the featured students, Sophia Ysabel Besario and Kristine Angel Fabito.

Spotlight on Interior Design

On February 4, 2026, the team visited SoFA Design Institute in Makati City, presenting journals to Interior Design Researcher Maria Michaela Ferrer, together with Adviser IDr. Che Alexei Ellson and Academic Dean IDr. Aaron Paglicawan. The interview focused on Ferrer’s thesis journey—from early inspiration and design challenges to her vision for creating meaningful, user-centered interior spaces.

Upcoming Campus Engagements

In the coming weeks, Multi-Line will continue outreach to the remaining partner institutions, including MAPUA Malayan Colleges Laguna, Cavite State University, Palawan State University, and La Consolacion College – Bacolod. Campus visits are being coordinated, and journals are being shipped to ensure that all participating schools receive their official copies and recognition materials.

Building the Future Together

More than a journal feature, the program has become a bridge between education and industry—celebrating young designers while strengthening Multi-Line’s partnerships with academic institutions nationwide. By honoring these theses, Multi-Line reaffirms its belief that innovation begins in the classroom and that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders in architecture and design.