Design consortium international

Infobox_Company
name = Design Consortium International

Architects • Planners • Design Consultants • Interior Designers
type = Partnership
foundation = 1996
location = Unit 2606 UnionBank Plaza Meralco Ave. cor Onyx St. & Sapphire St. Ortigas Center, Pasig City
key_people = Partners
Edwin E. Aguiling, senior
Brillo F. Cecilio
Associates
Xerxes Don T. Aguiling
Regie A. Oquendo
subsid = AIA Design Consultants International
homepage = [http://connect.to/design_intl http://connect.to/design_intl]
intl = 12|

DESIGN CONSORTIUM International is a consortium of highly competitive design-oriented Architects, geared internationallyto provide the highest level of quality and more comprehensive services in the field of Architecture. It is a fusion of dynamicstyles, honed by a long string of international successes borne out of a common fascination with innovative and forwardlooking aestheticsclarifyme. Their impressive design portfolio now cover everything from full-scale resort planning to individual business and commercial structures tracing the construction boom from Hongkong, Singapore, and the People's Republic of China, to other capitals around the region.

They have successfully combined their talents to package land developments and have unified their ideas and concepts inprestigious projects. They also continue to work together as design consultants to several property managers here and thePacific Rim. A sampling of works spanning their two decades of experience in the region grace the facing pages. It reveals a varied and modern design discipline perfectly at home with international trends.

With each satisfied client grew confidence and a marked willingness to try new ideas. Each project illustrates the architect's long term response to the changing skyline of the place and the client's special needs, in a region where image, not just function, is increasingly an important consideration.

This same international perspective and proven design strength now form Design Consortium's basic assets. The partners have since laid the foundation for future growth by putting together an integrated team of new associates with wide-ranging skills and expertise, backed by latest in design technology. They now complement our senior partners in providing our varied clients with exactly the expertise and design solution they need.

The result has been a formidable diversification of Design Consortium's practice, which now include design consultancy, planning, landscaping, interior design, feasibility studies and concepts formation to project management and implementation.

Partners

Edwin E. Aguiling

Architect Edwin Aguiling is a penchant for Modern Statements whose career spans almost three decades as a Design Consultant or as Principal Designer for various architectural and development firms, both national and international. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas in 1973. He is the Managing Partner of Design Consortium International, a firm he founded in 1993 and which was initially based in Singapore engaged in design consultancy services and later expanded its operation into a more comprehensive services in the field of architecture in the Philippines. He also co-founded AIA Design Consultant International Co. and is in-charge of the design, production and implementation of the projects.

A partner of L & C Consultants Inc. a development group based in Singapore and Hongkong in 1994-1995, he immersed himself in the trappings of international practice. He became chief designer and later a Design Director of LST Chartered Architects in Singapore in 1988-1994. In 1984-1986, he was selected to lead a group of designers to beef up the design team of KEO in Kuwait as Senior Designer. During this period, he co-founded CIQA Design International, a design consultant team founded to supplement the needs of local Architectural Offices in the region. In 1983-1984 he became a Design Architect at DMJM Far East. In the early part of 1983, he had a short design contract with Archiplan Design Team, Singapore and later SAA Partnership, Singapore. In 1974-1983 he joined Manosa-Zialcita Architects Philippines. Rose from the ranks of production & design staffsand later became overall in charge of Architectural operations of the firm. In 1973 to 1974 he was a renderer and a designer at JM Zaragoza and Associates.

He is a fellow of the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) and has served as director in 1988. He was also appointed as the Design team Leader for Non-revenue services provided by the PIA to government sponsored projects. He too was involved as a Design Consultant to the Philippine Centennial Exposition 1998 "Entrance Package" in Clark Airbase.

His practice in Architecture is influenced & honed by his 12 years exploit of international working interactions with different international talents & business oriented personalities. A Designer by heart, his works adhere only to the highest standards set for himself and his subordinates. His talent in Architectural design has been honed and developed to globally competitive quality that earned himself a reputation respected by his contemporaries.

Brilly Cecilio

Mr. Brilly Cecilio received is Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Far Eastern University in 1969.

He was born in 1945. His first exposure in the field of Architecture began in 1969 when he joined Engr. Benjamin Felix and Associate, a StructuralEngineer engaged in architectural and engineering Services. He then joined DMB Builders Corporation in 1973 as head of architectural department and Construction supervision. He joined Arch’t Sala & Associate as Senior Architect in 1974.In 1975, he joined the Manosa Brothers as a job captain and was later promoted to Production Head by 1979. In his term asProduction head the firm gained prominence as one of the top companies producing quality drawing. In 1994, he joined Design Consortium Int’l. as an Associate and later promoted as Junior Partner.

His 4 decades of extensive in developing construction documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, value engineering, construction supervision, specification review, production administration, project work program, budgeting and management; not to mention that numerous projects materialized under his supervision which includes residential condominiums, office buildings, school buildings, industrial projects has proven his exemplary expertise in his chosen profession.

Associates

Xerxes Don T. Aguiling

Architect Xerxes Don Aguiling started his professional career after accomplishing his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at theSto. Tomas University (UST) and his professional license 1999.

He rose from the ranks of production and Design staff, becamea job captain and Assistant Designer in 2002 and currently holds an Associate position in Design Consortium International.

His experience and exposure in concept development, design development, Architectural contract documents, interdisciplinary coordination, site inspection, manhour program and budgeting, bidding and contract awarding, building code analysis, proposal and contract preparation has helped him in his current position and able to handle a group of senior Architects to handle any project assignment from concept development to construction documentation

Regie A. Oquendo

Architect Regie Oquendo has been engaged professionally for almost 10 years, rose from the ranks of production and design staff to become Job Captain and assistant designer and currently an Associate position in Design Consortium International.

His experience and exposure in concept development, design development, Architectural contract documents, interdisciplinary coordination, site inspection, manhour program and budgeting, bidding and contract awarding, building code analysis, proposal and contract preparation has helped him in his current position and able to handle a group of senior Architects to handle any project assignment from concept development to construction documentation.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in 1998 and his Architect’s professional license in 1999 and is currently finishing his Masters Degree in Architecture, majoring in Design in the University of the Philippines.

ubsidiaries

AIA Design Consultants International