Bacolod City — La Consolacion College Bacolod’s School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Interior Design (ARFIEN) proudly presents Imprints: Tracing Visions, Shaping Realities, an architectural thesis exhibition featuring the top-performing graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Interior Design programs. The exhibit opened on May 31, 2025, and runs until June 5 at Landers Bacolod.
This year’s showcase celebrates the award-winning works of outstanding students whose designs not only display technical proficiency and innovation but also respond meaningfully to societal and environmental issues. Each thesis presented is a culmination of years of study, reflecting a deep commitment to crafting spaces that influence, inspire, and serve.
Among the featured honorees:
Therese Mae P. Ortaliz, whose museum complex earned her the P.E. Marzoña Excellence Award for Best Thesis, honors Bacolod’s cultural resilience by narrating the roots of the Masskara Festival through narrative design.
Fernando Jr. J. Napoles, recognized for a marine life complex that supports eco-tourism and biodiversity protection in Sipalay City.
Jessica A. Recto Jr., whose proposal for a study and coworking complex in Bacolod City earned multiple accolades for its user-focused, tech-integrated, and wellness-supportive design.
Ethan James T. Tulmo, recipient of the Outstanding Oral Defense, Outstanding Presentation, and Outstanding Manuscript Awards, whose Handloom Complex revives Valladolid’s weaving heritage through sustainable, community-driven architecture.
Nao Mae O. Diaz, whose multi-awarded thesis for a Regional Office and Agricultural Innovation Center in Bacolod pays tribute to Filipino farmers and redefines government service architecture with sustainability and compassion.
Rey Clarence M. Salgado, whose Marine Ecotourism Complex in Pulupandan blends environmental education with sustainable design practices.
Dominic Kyle G. Debulgado, who presented a visionary Creative Campus Masterplan for LCC Bacolod, reimagining the future of education and institutional growth.
Marin Jan P. Infante, a fourth-year Interior Design student, whose thesis proposes an aviation-themed senior high school interior that inspires student ambition through thematic spatial design.
The exhibit serves as both a platform for public dialogue and a tribute to the creative journeys of these graduates. From conceptual sketches to technical blueprints, each work reflects a unique imprint—one that bridges academic exploration with real-world impact.
As these young designers prepare to enter professional practice, their work stands as a testament to the power of vision, process, and purpose in shaping the spaces—and stories—of tomorrow.