Franc Obguia

advisor

Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT-U), College of Engineering and Architecture, Cebu City

Philippines

Architecture and Sustainability more

This presentation of The Sustainable Living Village is commendably composed—each element is positioned with clarity and purpose. The visual hierarchy of the board allows the viewer to intuitively follow the design process, from concept to execution. The chosen color scheme subtly reflects the calm dignity of the project’s narrative while supporting readability and visual cohesion. Your use of textures and overlays brings a refined tone to the presentation, aligning beautifully with the project’s historical and architectural sensitivity.

Your statements are thoughtful and deeply respectful of the site’s history. The research-driven approach to reviving lost architectural footprints is compelling. By acknowledging absence and transforming it into a design strategy, you've not only preserved memory—you’ve also created a living framework for the future. This act of architectural storytelling through typology, footprint, and vegetation speaks volumes about your sensitivity to context and legacy.

The plans are cleanly drawn and easy to interpret. Spatial zoning is logical and considerate of both user experience and historical cues. The variety in unit sizes, paired with an emphasis on sustainable materials and added public programming, reflects a people-centric and environmentally aware mindset. Additionally, the placement of housing typologies based on historical traces adds a quiet poetic logic to the masterplan. The flow and function of space are well thought out—nothing feels arbitrary or forced.

Thank you, Ana Andova, Elena Miteva, and congratulations for being part of the Inspireli Competition. The masterplan is especially impressive in how it translates memory into function—a subtle yet meaningful urban gesture. It’s inspiring to see such a well-planned, contextually respectful, and emotionally intelligent proposal. Your project honors the past while offering a grounded and sustainable vision for the future. Remarkable work!