R.Villarosa Architects Partners & Associates

01/04/2026

Grateful to be recognized by ARC ICON 100 for our following projects awarded during Worldbex 2026 at SMX Convention Center:

- BSA Twin Towers
- Tektite Towers
- Puerto Azul Beach & Country Club

Appreciate the acknowledgement and opportunity to be included alongside inspiring works in the industry

17/03/2026

16/03/2026

🏛️ ARC ICON 100: Ar. Rogelio G. Villarosa

The Visionary: A master of postmodern architecture who champions the blend of bold artistic expression and rigorous functionality to create enduring urban landmarks.

⭐ THE ICONIC PROJECT: Puerto Azul Beach & Country Club

The Design: A premier 3,300-hectare resort complex in Ternate, Cavite, featuring a signature clubhouse and world-class amenities integrated into a rare natural setting of mountains and beaches.

The Impact: Once dubbed the "World's Golfing Capital," it set a global benchmark for luxury resort master planning in the Philippines and has hosted prestigious international tournaments like the Philippine Open.

Placemaking: Creates an exclusive sanctuary for recreation and community, offering a "paradise" where natural splendor meets sophisticated leisure for both local and international visitors.

🛡️ LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY

Position Held: Founder and Principal of R. Villarosa Architects; 2026 ARCON Awardee.

Professional Upgrade: Established a reputation for "functional design and fine workmanship" across a legendary portfolio that includes the Tektite Towers, Gramercy Residences, and EDSA Shangri-La.

Advocacy: Promoting "Work with Honor" by prioritizing professional integrity, client trust, and a highly efficient system of project documentation to safeguard the future of the craft.

"In loving work, there is honor."

Join us as we honor the icons shaping the Filipino skyline and safeguarding the future of our craft. 🇵🇭🏛️

16/03/2026

🏛️ ARC ICON 100: Ar. Rogelio G. Villarosa & Ar. Roy A. Villarosa

The Visionary: A master of postmodern architecture and first-place topnotcher who champions "functional design and fine workmanship," focusing on the intersection of art and utility to create enduring urban landmarks.

⭐ THE ICONIC PROJECT: Tektite Towers (Philippine Stock Exchange Centre)

The Design: A 33-storey twin-tower office development in Ortigas Center featuring a post-modern ziggurat-like facade inspired by tektite rock falling toward the earth. The design utilizes heavy concrete on lower levels and reflective glass on upper levels to make the buildings appear "lighter" at the top.

The Impact: Established in 1989 as the largest office complex in the country at the time, it served as the new home for the Manila Stock Exchange and redefined the Ortigas skyline with its iconic, dramatically lit silhouette.

Placemaking: Creates a high-value commercial node in Pasig City, housing the nation's premier financial bourse and connecting two towers via a 4-level podium to foster a massive, integrated professional environment.

🛡️ LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY

Position Held: Founders and Principals of R. Villarosa Architects; Ar. Rogelio Villarosa is a 1954 Board Topnotcher and Fellow of the Philippine Institute of Architects (FPIA).

Professional Upgrade: Institutionalized a three-generation family legacy that has consistently ranked among the country's Top 10 Architecture Firms, recognized for setting high standards in construction management and professional ethics.

Advocacy: Promoting "Work with Honor" by prioritizing the resolution of critical structural and technical problems first, ensuring that every project is built on a foundation of long-term trust and professional integrity.

"In loving work, there is honor; revealing the natural essence of materials is key to creating true architecture."

Join us as we honor the icons shaping the Filipino skyline and safeguarding the future of our craft. 🇵🇭🏛️

16/03/2026

🏛️ 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟎𝟎: 𝐀𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐆. 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐚 & 𝐀𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐲 𝐀. 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐚

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲:
Pioneers of high-density urban living who defined the modern skyline of the Ortigas business district.

⭐ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓: 𝐁𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧:
A monumental pair of residential skyscrapers characterized by their soaring height and commanding presence in the city core.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭:
Recognized as the tallest twin tower residential development in the heart of Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Provides a premier vertical community that offers residents a central, elevated lifestyle within a bustling financial hub.

🛡️ 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 & 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐘
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝:
Principal Architects of R. Villarosa Architects and 2026 ARC ICON Awardees.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞:
Setting benchmarks for structural scale and residential density in Philippine metropolitan centers.

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲:
Dedicated to excellence in large-scale residential design and the advancement of high-rise architectural standards.

"𝘽𝙎𝘼 𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧: 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙜 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮."

Join us as we honor the icons shaping the Filipino skyline and safeguarding the future of our craft. 🇵🇭🏛️

03/02/2026

Congratulations Architect Riza Villarosa!!! 🥳

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released on January 27, 2026, the results of the Licensure Examination for Architects held last January 20 and 22, 2026. Among the successful examinees is Riza Villarosa. A double degree holder, Riza first graduated from De La Salle University....