There are moments that define us—and this is one of them.
Out of 871 entries in the prestigious ArchiNEXT: HCG Young Designers’ Competition 2025, not one, not two, but five teams from La Consolacion College Bacolod’s School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Interior Design made it to the coveted Top 50. And one entry—“Pulso” by Chrissia Marie Baloco, Audrey Justine Jaluag, and John Mil Garalda—broke through to the Top 10, clinching 8th place nationwide.
This is no small feat.
“Pulso,” which translates to “Pulse,” is not just a name—it’s a vision. A living, breathing space that mirrors the rhythm of community life, where nature and culture coexist, and where every step, scent, and sound becomes part of an immersive human experience. It is a call to reconnect—body, mind, and soul—with the spaces we inhabit and the people we live among.
“This is more than a competition win,” shared Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, LCCB President. “It’s a powerful reminder of what it means to design with heart. Our students are not just building structures. They’re building meaning. They’re shaping spaces that uplift lives, grounded in the Augustinian values we hold dear.”
Indeed, what sets these entries apart is not just their technical excellence, but their soul. From green spaces that invite healing to urban pockets designed for connection, the LCCB entries reflect a thoughtful, compassionate approach to design—a trademark of SARFAID’s 63-year legacy of nurturing creative minds.
Here are the five LCCB teams that brought honor, pride, and inspiration to the ARFIEN family:
Entry No. 153: Mark Fernando Engallado, Jayron Tanaman, Cyl Nicole Yap
Entry No. 157: Kiva Mahusay, Hans Benedict Espina, Mark Adrian Doque
Entry No. 192: Sandra May De Pedro, Kyle Angelo Espanola, Lorelei Navales
Entry No. 641 (8th Place – “Pulso”): Chrissia Marie Baloco, Audrey Justine Jaluag, John Mil Garalda
Entry No. 645: April Joy Dichella, Adrian Panzo, May Jessica Uy
Dr. Vincent Raymund Y. Alovera, ARFIEN Dean, summed it up best: “For 63 years, we’ve pursued excellence in architecture education—not as an end, but as a way to serve. These young designers remind us why we do what we do.”
Their designs speak of dreams—not just theirs, but the dreams of communities waiting to be seen, heard, and uplifted.
This moment is more than a milestone. It’s a heartbeat—a pulso—echoing across the walls of our campus, reminding us that in the hands of the young, the future of design is not only bright—it is compassionate, rooted, and deeply human.
And it all started here, at LCCB.