Students from the University of the Cordilleras – College of Architecture and Fine Arts (UC-CAFA) continue to bring pride as their design entry advances to the final stage of the ArchiNEXT: HCG Young Designers’ Competition 2026.
Representing the Design 5 studio are Jan Paul Toquero, Adia Camille Sy, Nicole Anne Chiong, and Khlishta Nicole Nazarro, whose project appears as Entry 5 in the competition’s public voting category.
Their project has already reached an important milestone. From hundreds of inspiring submissions, 240 entries advanced through Initial Screening- and now the Magic 48 have been selected to proceed to final judging. Entry 5 from UC-CAFA proudly stands among these selected finalists.
A National Platform for Young Designers
The ArchiNEXT competition gathers architecture students from across the Philippines and challenges them to develop design proposals that respond to contemporary architectural needs.
For the 2026 edition, the competition carries the theme “LIPARAN: Crafting Gateways That Connect Cultures.” Participants are tasked to design regional airport terminals that express local culture while providing functional and welcoming spaces for travelers.
The design challenge encourages students to treat airports as more than transport facilities. These terminals act as gateways that introduce visitors to the culture and identity of a region while supporting tourism and regional growth.
UC-CAFA Design 5 Entry
A team of AR Design 5 students developed the UC-CAFA entry:
- Jan Paul Toquero
- Adia Camille Sy
- Nicole Anne Chiong
- Khlishta Nicole Nazarro
Their proposal reflects the design training, collaboration, and creative thinking developed within the Architecture program. Advancing to the Magic 48 finalists places their work among the most promising student proposals in the country.
Support Entry 5
The UC-CAFA community is encouraged to support the team by voting for Entry 5 in the competition’s public voting category.
Voting may be done once per day until March 21, allowing supporters to help the team gain more votes throughout the public voting period.
Students, alumni, faculty, and friends of the university are invited to take part and share the link within their networks.
Support Entry 5 and help highlight the work of these talented UC-CAFA Architecture students by visiting the official competition page:
Your daily vote can help bring greater recognition to the creativity and dedication of UC-CAFA’s future architects.
