WTA Architecture and Design Studio

22/05/2026

Rich finishes and tailored furnishings shape a lounge that defines modern workplace luxury. Panoramic views blur the boundary between interior and skyline. A thoughtful composition of form and function at every angle.

20/05/2026

A low-cost residential typology that reclaims the space between buildings as the true heart of community. Located in Antipolo, this project quietly resists the monotonous block forms that have long defined affordable housing. Instead, it breaks the massing into modular L- and T-shaped floor plans, arranged side by side with deliberate intention. This simple geometric shift does something profound: it carves out negative spaces that transform into parks and playgrounds, each precisely the size of a basketball court — a nod to the half-court gatherings that remain the lifeblood of filipino neighborhood culture.

Every building, through its own void, claims equal access to open air and shared ground, ensuring no unit is denied a communal backyard. The blocks themselves are adorned with alternating patterns of pastel brown and pastel green, a subtle, cost-effective gesture that echoes the natural hues of Antipolo’s tree-lined ridges.

18/05/2026

Our vision sees architecture not as a symbol of authority, but a framework of true democracy, where government does not stand above the people. It stands with them.

The idea emerged from a simple democratic belief that rather than creating barriers that separate government from citizens, the project creates an open civic ground that flows continuously through the site; accessible, visible, and shared by all.

In this development, the National Assembly is positioned along the outer edges of the site, allowing citizens to occupy the expansive central civic ground. The civic plaza becomes a shared social space, where institutional functions no longer dominate the center but instead recede to frame and support public life.

15/05/2026

The Anthology End of Year Show celebrates the outstanding works of the Architecture Graduates Batch of 2026, showcasing exceptional thesis projects, innovative ideas, and diverse architectural explorations through a thesis presentation series.

CALL FOR THESIS PRESENTATIONS
Calling all recent graduate students! Share your exceptional theses with us for an incredible opportunity to present at WTA and be part of our design studio.

To participate, submit your entries via the QR code or this link https://forms.gle/nnQGYkLV3v5yazwd9

TIMELINE:
15.MAY.2026 - Call for Entries
20.JULY.2026 - Deadline of Submission
27.JULY.2026 - Shortlist Announcement
31.JULY.2026 - Presentation and Announcement of Winners

13/05/2026

Calling all Architecture Graduate batch 2026, Prepare your thesis presentations and portfolio because Anthology End of Year Show is back this 2026! Look out for our updates soon!

12/05/2026

Design with Purpose. Build with People.

WTA Q2 Town Hall was a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and more importantly, where we’re headed. From global recognitions and major project milestones to the systems, standards, and culture that shape our daily work, the session reinforced one thing: growth means nothing without clarity, discipline, and shared purpose.

This quarter is not about chasing momentum alone. It’s about refining how we think, collaborate, and deliver as a practice.

As WTA continues to expand across sectors, scales, and platforms—from civic work and public realm projects to Anthology ASEAN Architecture Festival—we remain grounded in the belief that meaningful architecture is built through people, rigor, and collective effort.

Different juries. Different countries. Same result—WTA shows up.

If Q1 was about momentum, Q2 is about precision.

08/05/2026

A modern three-storey residence defined by clean geometry, layered façades, and controlled openness. The design carefully balances privacy, light, and ventilation through thoughtful massing and façade articulation. Crafted for contemporary urban living, the home offers a refined yet comfortable environment shaped by clarity, function, and intention.

06/05/2026

Honored and deeply grateful!

WTA proudly celebrates a defining milestone—recognized as 2026 Asia’s Best Architecture Design Firm at the Asia Architecture Design Awards. This recognition reflects our commitment to purposeful design and our passion for creating spaces that inspire, connect, and stand the test of time.

We are equally proud to share that Tagaytay City Hall has been awarded 2026 Asia’s Best Civic Building Architecture Design 2026—a project that represents innovation, civic pride, and a vision for progressive communities.

This achievement belongs to our dedicated team, partners, and clients who continue to trust and collaborate with us.

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05/05/2026

Proud to see the Tagaytay City Hall recognized at the 2026 Asia Architecture Design Awards with the award for 2026 Asia’s Best Civic Building Architecture Design.

A meaningful recognition for a project that reflects our continuing belief in civic architecture that is open, grounded, and people-centered.

2026 ASIA’S BEST CIVIC BUILDING ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

Project: Tagaytay City Hall, Philippines
Company: WTA Architecture and Design Studio, Philippines
Designer: William Ti, Jr.
Owner: Provincial Government of Tagaytay

05/05/2026

Honored and grateful for this recognition from the 2026 Asia Architecture Design Awards naming WTA Architecture and Design Studio as 2026 Asia’s Best Firm in Architecture Design.

Thank you to our clients, collaborators, partners, and the entire WTA team whose trust and hard work continue to shape the direction of our practice.

2026 ASIA’S BEST FIRM IN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

Company: WTA Architecture and Design Studio, Philippines

02/05/2026

A high-rise typology born from spatial necessity and cultural intuition. Conceived on a constrained government lot in quezon city, this concept stacks the programs upward — a conscious response to limited urban land. Yet, in its verticality, it also rekindles a familiar Filipino dynamic: the intergenerational home, where the elderly and young thrive under one roof, just as generations have done in households across the country. Housing a childcare wing on the left and an elderly wing on the right, the two programs read as one unified volume from the front, stitched together by a central utility core that streamlines staff operations. Beyond efficiency, the design leans into a growing body of research showing that co-locating care for seniors and children meaningfully reduces elderly isolation while nurturing empathy and social skills among the young.

Straying away from the sterile aesthetic of traditional care facilities, the facade is a canvas of swirling, happy colors, achieved through painted concrete and perforated sheets, the building becomes a joyful landmark, proving that care architecture can be both functional and playful in form.