ALYSSA OLALIA
ARCHITECT
Alyssa Olalia is a Filipino Registered and Licensed Architect with 10 years of experience across residential, commercial, resort, and hospitality projects. Her work is rooted in tropical architecture and nature-based design, creating wellness-focused spaces that respond to climate, landscape, and context. While her professional experience is primarily in residential and hospitality projects, her design approach is adaptable across institutional, mixed-use, and urban developments.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, and is currently completing a Master of Architectural Science in Sustainable Design and Illumination Design at the University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Alyssa believes architecture should strengthen the relationship between people and nature. Her philosophy is reflected in her logo, representing the cycle of creating spaces that enrich human life before ultimately returning to nature, a reminder that every mindful design decision, no matter how small, contributes to a better built environment.
CREDENTIALS
Present
Candidate, Master of Architectural Science
(Sustainable Design) (Illumination Design)
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
2014
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
LICENSES
2016
Architecture Licensure Exam
Board Passer
Philippines
RECOGNITION
2014
UST College of Architecture
Academic Award: Outstanding Thesis
"The Reef: An Eco-friendly approach to Marine Exhibition and Research"
2012
B.S. Architecture
Dean's Lister
Year 3 Semester 1
University of Santo Tomas,
Manila, Philippines
TRAINING
2022
11-Day BambooU
Build and Design Immersion
Kul Kul Farm, Bali, Indonesia
July 29 - August 9
2021
9-Day Bamboo Bootcamp
Intensive Bamboo Training
Siargao Island, Philippines
October 1 - 9
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Architectural Design
2017–Present
Designed around 50 projects, with 28 built. Specialises in residential, commercial, and resort/hospitality design, with sites across the Philippines, predominantly in Siargao Island and additional projects in Palawan, Batangas, and Quezon provinces.
Project Management
2020–2021
Palawan, Philippines — Project-managed mountain, lagoon, and beach resort developments for two clients.
COMPANY WORK
Project Management
Design Firm
2016–2017
Oversaw three resort projects in Siargao Island, Philippines.
Design and Build
Internship
2014–2015
Worked on condominium interior fit-outs and subcontracted construction works in Metro Manila, Philippines.
SOFTWARES
3D Design & Drafting: SketchUp, LayOut, AutoCAD, Revit
Rendering: Lumion, Enscape
Editing: Photoshop, Canva
Lighting Analysis: DIALux evo
Other Software: Available upon request
KB, 2022
(Client, Built Project)
"Congratulations on the design! It's really what I imagined and more ♡ ♡ ♡ Really beautiful!"
JG, 2024
(Design Inquiry)
"I came across your work while doing research on architects, I really like your approach on mixing of modern design with a local touch, it is one of my inspirations for my project."
J, 2023
(End-User)
"It’s our favorite stay during our time in Siargao. The place is really cute. Wooden furniture, cute kitchen, nice balcony. We felt like we are at home, dreaming of one day we can have a cute home like this."
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