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WTA Architecture + Design Studio

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WTA Architecture + Design Studio[1] is a Filipino architecture, urban planning and design, interior design, and research firm headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 2007 by architect William Ti Jr., the firm has completed dozens of projects, including residential towers, townships, stadiums, sports facilities, hospitals, offices, hotels, and cultural institutions.

Overview

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WTA is committed to redefining the role of architecture in society through the philosophy of “Social Architecture.” This approach creates inclusive, engaging, and localized spaces, prioritizing community well-being and accessibility over monumental and isolated designs.

Social Architecture aims to create spaces responsive to social needs and foster community interaction. It challenges traditional architectural norms, prioritizing aesthetics and grandeur over inclusivity and utility. Social Architecture proposes breaking down barriers and making public spaces truly public by designing localized micro-institutions that are accessible, barrier-free, and embedded into daily life.[2]

History

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WTA Architecture and Design Studio was founded by architect William Ti Jr. in 2007. It is a Filipino firm with offices in Manila, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. Known for emphasizing socially impactful architecture and creating meaningful urban spaces, WTA was founded with the guiding principle “Design. Refine. Define,” promoting an iterative design process that seeks innovative, contextually aware solutions beyond aesthetics.[3]

WTA’s inaugural project is Robinsons Place Bacolod Central Citywalk. Subsequent projects, including the redevelopment of an old textile mill in Meycauayan, Bulacan, marked WTA’s entry into master planning.[4]

In 2016, the firm launched the Book Stop Project, a self-funded mobile library initiative that exemplifies Social Architecture by transforming public spaces into interactive hubs that make literature widely accessible. WTA gained international attention with its “Fragments” exhibit at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, expanding its influence beyond the Philippines.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, WTA developed Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQF), offering rapid, scalable healthcare solutions.[5] That same year, the firm established its first overseas offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China, supporting its engagement with new markets and larger-scale projects.

In 2021, WTA’s innovative approach was recognized with the Overall Project of the Year at the World Architecture Festival WAFx Prize.[6] The firm further expanded in 2024 by acquiring Plaza and Partners, enhancing its sports, residential, and hospitality design capabilities under new Managing Director Rebecca Plaza.[7]

Awards

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WTA Architecture and Design Studio

William Ti, Jr.

Marcos Stadium

Horizon Manila

Twelve Luxury Flats

Garden City

Emergency Quarantine Facilities

The East Grid

  • Architectural Conceptual Design Contest for the Diliman Property (PSALM) (2019)

El Museo Del Prado Filipinas

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Catbalogan City Hall

Batangas Forest City

Chapel of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica

One Mall Valenzuela

Courtyard City

  • Xuanxi North Competition Beijing Shortlist (2016)

The Urban Block

Sousveillance

  • Archstoyanie Competition Moscow Winner (2013)

Vauxhall Kinection

  • Vauxhall Missing Link Competition, Shortlist (2013)

Book Stop Project

Notable Projects

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References

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  1. ^ "WTA Design Studio | Top Architecture Firm in the Philippines". WTA Design Studio. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  2. ^ "William Ti On Building Legacy Not Just Beautiful Architecture". bluprint-onemega.com. 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  3. ^ "William T. Ti Jr". Zak World of Façades. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  4. ^ "Robinsons Citywalk Bacolod by WTA Design Studio". Architizer. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  5. ^ "Manila-Based Architecture Firm Designs Temporary Quarantine Facilities | 2020-04-03 | Architectural Record". www.architecturalrecord.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. ^ "WTA's Horizon Manila is the Overall Winner of the 2021 WAFX Award". bluprint-onemega.com. 2021-12-11. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  7. ^ "Architecture by Rebecca Plaza | Manila, Philippines | Plaza + Partners". Plaza and Partners. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  8. ^ "Twelve Luxry Flats | WTA Architecture and Design Studio". Archello. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  9. ^ "Office Projects | WTA". WTA Design Studio. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  10. ^ "WTA Design 60 Emergency Quarantine Facilities to Fight COVID-19". ArchDaily. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
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