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UC-CAFA Students Secure ₱1 Million Seed Funding in Youth Innovation Challenge
A remarkable milestone has been achieved by the fourth-year Architecture students of the University of the Cordilleras–College of Architecture and Fine Arts (UC–CAFA), as they were officially selected to receive ₱1,000,000 in seed funding under the Liwliwa Ya Sursuro (LYS) 2.0 Youth Innovation Incubation Program. Their project, “Play It Forward: Redesigning a Community Park at…
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UC-CAFA Athletes Excel at UC Intramurals 2025
UC College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its athletes during the University of the Cordilleras Intramurals 2025, showcasing not only artistic and academic talent but also excellence in sportsmanship and teamwork. CAFA’s athletes demonstrated remarkable skill and determination across multiple events, earning podium finishes in several categories. The…
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UC-CAFA Celebrates Badminton Awardees at UC Intramurals 2025
The College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) proudly congratulates its students and faculty for their outstanding performance in this year’s UC Intramurals 2025, earning recognition as Best Coach and Best Players in the Badminton category. This achievement highlights the balance of discipline, creativity, and teamwork that defines the CAFA community. Beyond the studio and…
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UC-CAFA Architecture Students Collaborate with KALIPI in PAAAF 2025 Community-Centered Planning and Design Workshop
UC Architecture students joined hands with members of the Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) in a participatory planning and design workshop aimed at reimagining and improving community spaces across several barangays in Baguio City. The initiative focused on developing design solutions that respond directly to the needs identified by KALIPI members, particularly women seeking spaces…
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UC-CAFA Architecture Batch 2025: Building a Brighter Future
UC College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Batch 2025! After years of dedication, perseverance, and creativity, our graduates have reached a defining milestone in their academic and professional journey. From long nights in design studios to endless model revisions and project presentations,…
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UC-CAFA Holds Its First-Ever General Assembly
UC marked a historic moment with the first-ever General Assembly of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) held on September 8, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the UC Gymnasium. This milestone event celebrated the official coming together of two creative and design-driven disciplines under one college, establishing a shared vision for…
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UC Establishes College of Architecture and Fine Arts, starting SY 2025-26, with Dr. Irene G. Florendo as Founding Dean
As a spinoff academic unit from the College of Engineering, the College of Architecture and Fine Arts gains the advantage of shaping a curriculum more closely aligned with global standards, accreditation requirements, and the evolving professional competencies expected of architects. The College offers BS Architecture, Bachelor of Fine Arts, MS Architecture, and a Transnational Master’s…
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UC-Architecture Students Design Accessible Massage Stall for Persons with Disabilities
Students from the Department of Architecture took the lead in designing an accessible massage therapy stall for the Blessed Community of Persons with Disability Inc. (BCPDI) at Maharlika Livelihood Center. Under the guidance of Project H.E.L.E.N., the student team conducted an ocular visit and coordination meeting in June 2025 to assess the site and develop…
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UC-Architecture Students Conceptualize Riprap Solution for Safer Camp 7 Elementary School
Students enrolled in BS Architecture from UC College of Engineering and Architecture are taking their classroom knowledge beyond theory, transforming it into a tangible solution for community safety. Through the University’s Center for Social Responsibility – Project H.E.L.E.N., the students unveiled a concept proposal for a riprap slope protection system at Camp 7 Elementary School,…
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UC-Architecture Students Advance Community-Centered Design for Furvent Animal Shelter
In line with the University’s commitment to socially responsive education, architecture students from the UC College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) presented a comprehensive architectural development proposal for the Furvent Animal Rescue and Advocacy Sanctuary on July 18, 2025. The presentation was attended by Dr. Rhodora A. Ngolob, Vice President for Administration and Student Services,…
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