AIA Southeast Asia Manila Conference: Culturally Responsive Health Care Planning and Design in the Philippines + Closing
Join us in person or online for this hybrid event from AIA Southeast Asia!
When: Friday 30 August 2024 @ 08:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 20:30 (Philippines time)
Where: Dexterton Brizo Showroom, Lot 2 Block 32, 38th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Philippines/ ONLINE
CES Credits - Estimated 1 LU/HSW for AIA Members
Schedule
08:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 20:30 (Philippine time): Culturally Responsive Health Care Planning and Design in the Philippines
09:20 (Eastern US Time)/ 21:20 (Philippine time): Closing Speech
Speaker
Daniel Lichauco, RAIC, LEED AP® BD+C; Principal and Regional Director Asia at Perkins & Will
Moderator
Cathy Saldaña, Intl. Assoc. AIA, FUAP. AIA International Country Representative - Philippines. Principal/ CEO of PDP Architects and Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corporation
Closing: Yew Kee Cheong, FAIA, MSIA. President, AIA International; President, AIA Southeast Asia. Founding Partner, 2B ARCHITECTS.
Description
This presentation delves into the vital intersection of culture, healthcare, and architectural design, emphasizing how a deep understanding of local cultural contexts can significantly enhance healthcare outcomes. Attendees will explore best practices, innovative design strategies, and real-world case studies that showcase the impact of culturally sensitive planning in the healthcare sector.
This program is ideal for architects, planners, healthcare professionals, and students passionate about creating inclusive and effective healthcare environments. This presentation offers valuable insights and practical tools that can be applied to projects, ultimately making a meaningful difference in the communities you serve.
Please register to join the session.
Note: There is a single Zoom event for both this talk and James Lu’s session, ‘Design Approaches for Health, Wellness, and Sustainability’ - you only need to register once.
Speaker Bios
Daniel Lichauco is the Managing Principal of Archion Architects, with over 27 years of experience in the architectural industry and 15 years in urban planning. He is a recognized leader and advocate of green architecture, with his firm being a sustaining member of the Philippine Green Building Council since 2012.
Lichauco holds three master's degrees: a Master in Urban Planning and a Master in Architecture from the University of Michigan, and a Master in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame. His expertise spans urban planning, master-planned communities, educational institutions, high-end residential projects, office buildings, healthcare facilities, and tenancy improvement design.
His work has been featured in various publications, including the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, and Bluprint Magazine. Beyond his practice, Lichauco is a dedicated educator, teaching at the University of Santo Tomas since 1995 and lecturing at the National University since 2004.
Cathy Saldaña is the principal and CEO of PDP Architects and Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corporation, based in Makati City. A distinguished alumna of the University of the Philippines College of Architecture and the Asian Institute of Management, she is known for her work in Hospitality Design, Retail Mixed Use, Residential and Commercial High Rises, and Industrial Facilities, as well as being a pioneer in Sustainable Island Developments in the Philippines. Actively involved in professional organizations, Cathy serves as a Trustee for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philippines, leads the Women’s Leadership Institute in Real Estate, and is a Board Trustee for PropTech. She is an International Associate of the American Institute of Architects, a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines, and the Philippine correspondent to the UIA WIA - Union of International Architects Women in Architecture Committee. Cathy also chairs a Technical Working Group under the Professional Regulation Commission for Hospitality and Leisure Architecture and is a certified Green Building Professional. She is a sought-after speaker at both local and international conferences and is frequently featured in various media platforms.
Yew Kee Cheong, FAIA, MSIA is a Singaporean architect with over 25 years of professional experience in architecture and education, with a passion for sustainable design, biophilic design and wellness. He is the 2024-2025 President of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) International and the 2024 President of AIA Southeast Asia. He has previously served as its 2020-2021 Treasurer and 2017-2018 Director for Unassigned Members.
Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 2023, Yew Kee holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Design from the University of Nottingham, UK, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin, USA. He has worked with reputable firms in the USA, Mexico and Singapore, with projects across eight countries. Yew Kee is the Founding Principal of 2B ARCHITECTS, an award-winning boutique firm, and is a licensed architect both in Texas and in Singapore.
Yew Kee was instrumental in leading a team of Country Representatives from Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam to form the AIA Southeast Asia section in 2023. During his first term as AIA International Director, he successfully organized the AIA International Region Conference in Singapore in 2018. Additionally, he served as a Council Member of the Singapore Institute of Architects from 2008-2023, and was the Founding Chair of both the SIA Sustainability Committee and the SIA Wellness Committee. He also chaired the SIA Design Competition, representing the SIA in the International Design Competition for the Founders Memorial, which was won by Kengo Kuma and K2LD Singapore. Yew Kee is also a member of the Urban Land Institute.
Yew Kee is active in bridging professional and community work. He serves on various institute councils, sits on advisory committee of statutory boards, mentors university students, speaks at public forums, and acts as a juror for institute awards. Passionate about the arts, he used to docent at local museums on weekend.
In recognition of his contributions, Yew Kee received the Singapore Ministry of National Development Medallion for Distinguished Service in 2013.
This conference is brought to you with the generous support of our event partners: PDP Architecture, UAP Diliman, Earoph Philippines, Dexterton and Brizo.
