ALYSSA OLALIA
ARCHITECT
RESORT AND HOSPITALITY
44 | Beach Resort
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Location / Malinao, Siargao, PH
Status / Built
Year / 2024
2‑storey beachfront resort development. Featuring a restaurant, swimming pool, simple modern tropical architecture, and solar‑powered systems; the design balances sustainability with relaxed coastal living.
26 | Arch Huts
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Location / Pacifico, Siargao, PH
Collaborators / RD
Status / Unbuilt
Year / 2021
2‑storey low-cost huts, 3 typical units designed using locally sourced native materials with minimal concrete and optimized sizing. Distinctive arched nipa roof functioning as both roof and wall, creating an efficient, low‑cost, climate‑responsive structure with a unique architectural identity.
20 | Mountain Glamping Resort
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Location / Coron, Palawan, PH
Status / Unbuilt
Year / 2020
1‑storey glamping resort development with lightweight accommodations, spacious pool, restaurant, and social spaces overlooking surrounding mountains. Arched bamboo structures and an open‑air entertainment area create a memorable nature‑based retreat.
19 | Jungle Hostel
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Location / General Luna, Siargao, PH
Collaborators / LP
Status / Unbuilt
Year / 2020
2‑storey hostel development designed to encourage social interaction through playful bridges, communal spaces, and poolside seating terraces. Surrounded by lush greenery, the design blends comfort, functionality, and a vibrant hostel atmosphere.
18 | Cube House
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Location / Malinao, Siargao, PH
Collaborators / LP
Status / Built
Year / 2019
1-storey residence, designed with solid concrete walls and roof slabs for acoustic privacy and resilience. Elevated on stilts for flood and typhoon protection, concrete build as sound barrier. Later extended to 2-storey using light materials.
17 | Beach Boutique Resort
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Location / Matabungkay, Batangas, PH
Collaborators / DG
Status / Unbuilt
Year / 2019
A beachfront resort development with four 2‑storey buildings and a 1‑storey common area with pool. Modern layout with kitchenette; wood accents and white painted walls.
14 | Mountain Retreat Resort
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Location / Burgos, Siargao, PH
Collaborators / DG
Status / Unbuilt
Year / 2019
A wellness retreat center development comprising 1‑storey villas, a 2‑storey yoga building, 1‑storey restaurant, and a pool. Centred on yoga, relaxation, and connection with nature. Villas cascade across the mountainside with panoramic views, organised around a tranquil swimming pool following the site’s natural topography.
03 | Hostel and Cafe
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Location / Malinao, Siargao, PH
Collaborators / KD
Status / Built
Year / 2018
A 2‑storey hostel with attic and 1-storey cafe, with shared kitchen, and communal bathrooms Modern tropical design with warm timber finishes, white painted walls, cement floor finish, wood louvers and wide openings for natural ventilation, supporting a social environment.
02 | Beach Huts
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Location / Malinao, Siargao, PH
Collaborators / JG
Status / Built
Year / 2017
1‑storey beachfront huts, 3 typical units inspired by traditional tropical architecture. Simple native materials and open, naturally ventilated spaces provide an authentic coastal living experience.
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