Asia's Premier
Architectural Institution
Founded in 1933 - Uniting Philippine Architects for Over 90 Years
Year Founded
Years of Excellence
Architectural Society
Advancing architectural excellence, ethical practice, and nation-building through the built environment.
Upcoming Events
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PIA NATCON 2027
Davao City
February 18-21, 2027
Distinguished Members
Gold Medal of Merit Awardees
The PIA Gold Medal of Merit is the first, the most prestigious, and the oldest architectural award in the country. It was designed by Adolfo Benavides in 1950 and created by El Oro engraving.
The organization started awarding merits to outstanding and renowned men and women of the architectural profession who have either done, rendered, or contributed to the enrichment and professional development of architecture in the Philippines and for the economic, civic, and national growth of the country.
Below is the list of the distinguished 24 members of the PIA who have received the Gold Medal of Merit Award from 1958 to 2014.
Andres Luna de San Pedro
Juan Felipe Nakpil
Fernando Ocampo
Tomas Mapua
Juan Marcos Arellano
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Philippine Institute of Architects
Landline No.: (02) 8890-4738
Mobile No.: 0917-315-1042 or 0917-537-6682
Office Address: 2/ F Cordero South Bldg., 2677 South Ave.,
Cor. San Joaquin St., Olympia, Makati City, 1207
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