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MAPA is a design–build practice shaping architecture that transforms lives—mapping ideas into built reality through intentional, collaborative design.

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19/01/2026

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨
Bahay Ylang
𝙰 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚣𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚎, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚒𝚛𝚏𝚕𝚘𝚠.

Bahay Ylang draws its meaning from the ylang-ylang flower—known for its lightness, openness, and strong connection to the tropical environment. In a tropical house narrative, the name reflects a home that is calm, breathable, and naturally inviting, where spaces are designed to open, flow, and adapt to climate rather than resist it. Like the flower, the house emphasizes ventilation, filtered light, and a gentle transition between indoor and outdoor living. Bahay Ylang represents a tropical dwelling rooted in nature, comfort, and quiet elegance.

The house is designed as a modern tropical home defined by low horizontal volumes and deep roof overhangs that respond to the climate. At the center of the house is an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, organized as the heart of daily living and connection. Brise-soleil elements and carefully placed openings allow natural light and airflow while reducing heat gain. Natural stone and warm wood finishes ground the design in its tropical setting, emphasizing comfort, openness, and indoor–outdoor living.

Client: Mr. & Mrs. Lacanlale
Status: Construction Document Phase (CD)
To God be all the Glory, the Creator of All.

17/01/2026

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨
Bahay Ylang
𝙰 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚣𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚎, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚒𝚛𝚏𝚕𝚘𝚠.

The form originates from a simple extruded mass that establishes the building’s footprint and spatial order. Strategic additions articulate key program areas and define entrances and transitions. Selective subtractions carve out courtyards and voids, enhancing natural light, ventilation, and spatial connection.

The final composition balances solid and void, resulting in a clear, modern form that is functional, well-scaled, and responsive to its context.

Client: Mr. & Mrs. Lacanlale
Status: Construction Document Phase (CD)

To God be all the Glory, the Creator of All.

13/01/2026

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨
𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞

The interiors are conceived as a continuation of the home’s architectural restraint—calm, deliberate, and spatially coherent. A neutral base of soft whites and muted earth tones establishes a quiet backdrop, allowing natural light to become the primary design element throughout the day.

Spatial planning prioritizes openness and visual continuity. Living, dining, and kitchen areas are loosely defined through ceiling treatments, material transitions, and furniture placement rather than solid partitions, encouraging natural ventilation and uninterrupted sightlines toward key views.

Light wood finishes are introduced across flooring, built-in cabinetry, and ceiling accents, lending warmth and tactile contrast to the otherwise minimal palette. These elements soften the contemporary lines of the architecture while grounding the interiors in a tropical sensibility that feels both familiar and enduring.

Client: Ms. Marj Dayrit
Status: Design Development Phase (DD)
To God be all the Glory, the Creator of All.

07/01/2026

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨
𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞
𝙰 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠, 𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚎.

The Viewframe House is shaped by a direct and deliberate response to its site, where the distant view of Mount Arayat serves as the primary generator of form, orientation, and spatial organization. The architecture is composed as a sequence of calibrated volumes, carefully aligned to frame this visual axis while maintaining privacy and climatic efficiency. These volumes are articulated through layered façades and brise-soleil elements that filter natural light, reduce heat gain, and visually break down the mass of the structure.

A restrained material palette, accented by light wood finishes, reinforces the home’s contemporary expression while remaining grounded in regional sensibilities. This balance allows the architecture to feel refined yet familiar—modern in form, but responsive to its tropical context.

At the street frontage, the landscape strategy plays a critical role in shaping the first architectural experience. Lush greenery is introduced to soften the façade and create a sense of calm and openness, enhancing visual comfort and thermal quality. The clean and thoughtfully composed layout draws attention to the extended roof canopy, which provides generous shading and protection from the elements. This canopy not only improves climatic performance but also strengthens the house’s tropical identity, creating a seamless transition between architecture, landscape, and environment.

Client: Ms. Marj Dayrit
Status: Design Development Phase (DD)

To God be all the Glory, the Creator of All.

20/12/2025

MAPA Christmas Party 2025!🎄🎉
To God be all the glory, the Creator of all

23/11/2025

Project: P-Residence, Renovation and Extension of a Two-Storey Residence
Location: Pueblo De Oro, Horizon 2
Status: Finished

This house is a modern minimalist home where shades of grey, white, wood, and black converge seamlessly. What we love about this space is that you are greeted by the dining area, which overlooks the living and kitchen areas. It was purposefully designed to allow both guests and owners to have meaningful conversations. The open-plan layout also enhances the sense of space and makes the home feel larger and more inviting.

The project is a result of the collaborative experience we shared with the client, reflecting the value we place on teamwork and partnership.

This project is a testament to the collaboration of the workers -our foreman, painters, and everyone who helped bring the project to completion. We deeply appreciate their dedication and craftsmanship.

To God be all the glory, the Creator of all

13/10/2025

Now Hiring!

If you’re a fresh graduate or still underboard, we want you on our team! We’re looking for a creative Junior Architect with fresh ideas and enthusiasm to help us design spaces rooted in intention - shaping the way people live, move and connect

08/07/2025

𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚-𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚

We’ve prepared the house for solar panel integration with provision on the roof—maximizing clean energy and minimizing future retrofitting.

Design Tip: Why go for a white roof?
It reflects sunlight, keeps your home cooler, lowers electricity bills, and even helps solar panels work better.
Simple choice, big benefits!

01/07/2025

Project : MS RESIDENCE
Location : Queensborough, Mexico, Pampanga
Lot Area : 247sq.m
Status: Finished

A Contemporary Minimalist House. This Architectural Masterpiece features a BRISE SOLEIL as its focal design, emphasizing a minimalist approach.

This home is a testament to thoughtful design, where everyelement works together to support a lifestyle of simplicity,warmth, and connection.

(See Photos for The Architecture Behind the Project)
(Full Project Photos will be uploaded soon.)

To God be all the glory. The Creator of all.

27/06/2025

Project : TRIGO APT.
Location : Santo Tomas, Pampanga
Lot Area : 253sq.m

This design is our way of honoring the place and its culture, by turning something familiar into something new, but still connected to its roots.

(See Photos for The Architecture Behind the Project)

To God be all the glory. The Creator of all.

17/04/2025

"𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩."

At MAPA Architects, our work is driven by purpose and excellence, in collaboration with our clients and team. From design and construction to consultancy, our mission is guided by Matthew 5:16: “𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙣, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣.” We are committed to delivering architectural solutions that reflect integrity, creativity, and service—all for the glory of God.

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