A sustainable design for DLSU's Mutien Marie Hall

THE De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila tapped the emerging talents of the Architecture and Interior Design Programs from the Benilde School of Environment and Design (SED) from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to create sustainable concepts for the Mutien Marie Hall Design Competition.

Located on the DLSU Manila campus, the newly constructed Mutien Marie Building was named after St. Mutien Marie, who is known for bringing music and the arts closer to the learners.

The 10-story structure houses several facilities, including classrooms, study areas and performance spaces. The competition covers designing innovations for its ground floor and hallway.

From left: DLSU Project Management Offiffice Director Marco Rey Macatangay, Benilde Architecture Program chairman Ar. Ven Lawrence Quizon, DLSU President Brother Bernard Oca FSC, JSLA Architects Ar. Jose Siao Ling, Benilde SED Dean Ar. Harvey Vasquez, DLSU Campus Development Executive Director Jason Maximino Ongpeng D.Eng. PMP, and DLSU Campus Development Project Architect Ar. Mizhelle Kollette Moises UAP during the orientation of the design competition. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Forty pairs were tasked with creating floor and site development plans, perspectives and a color scheme for the structure's amenities, such as a gateway, common places to study and rest, and commercial booths.

The roster of administrators and mentors from the DLSU Campus Development Office and Benilde SED will shortlist only 10 projects. Three teams will advance to the finals to showcase their creations to the jurors. The entries will be screened based on effective solutions, functionality, sustainability, aesthetics, visual impact, and delivery and presence during the presentation.

The tourney, Themed LaSallian design for LaSallian, was one of the numerous collaborations that continue to uphold the united spirit of the La Salle institutions in the country. The winning piece will be used for the actual implementation phase in 2026.

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Benilde Architecture Program chairman Ar. Ven Lawrence Quizon shared that this initiative is a good platform for the students to apply their knowledge and skills to an actual professional