Carunungan & Partners Co. - Architects Philippines

About Us

What We Do

C & P encourages the participative and creative process, collaborating and mentoring, exploring and innovating, challenging and exchanging ideas to assure client satisfaction on the delivery of services.

Professional Ethics

To provide expertise and knowledge through various services in Architecture, Urban Planning, Interior, Engineering and Project Monitoring. The C & P will work together with a team of technical specialists and experts to arrive at solutions to design and construction problems. They pay special attention to the on time, on budget and successful delivery of the design and technical drawings.

Corporate Culture

Our Creativity, Hard Work, Dedication, Quest For Excellence, Pioneering, Cost Consciousness, Good Results, Satisfied Clients, Industry Partners, Collaboration, Respect For The Environment, Love Of The Profession, are qualities that describes the people of C & P.

Who We Are

Quality service is what sets us apart, there are many Architectural firms and we don't advertise, we are not located in a business center, and our headquarters is hard to find. However, we service a number of Top Developers and continually do work for them. Our clients seem to like our hands on approach to design and personal attention to the project. We develop relationships during the course of the project which people talk about and promote the work we did.

We collaborate with other professionals continually and create partnerships to produce projects that inspire people and enhance the urban built environment.

Driving Principles

Good work becomes a Legacy, Lead by example, Be Sensitive to the needs of the Client, Be a Solution Finder.

Mentorship is important in imparting and elevating the practice of Architecture, Collaboration produces good results, Client satisfaction is the goal, Always find the balance between beauty and functionality, Safety is always a priority, Keep construction costs low.

Profile

Award-winning Study and Professional
Extensive practice in Interior Space
Recognized for attention to detail and Commitment to Excellence in all endeavors
Expertise in BPO Building Planning and Design
Comprehensive background on Master planned Communities
Extensive Participation in diverse Projects Worldwide
Numerous Affiliations with Professional Organizations
Professional practice on waterfront developments

The Firm

Carunungan & Partners Co. (C & P co.) is a cooperative of creative designers, consulting engineers and highly talented professionals. We have been associated with international Architectural Firms that have offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago & Toronto.

C & P co.’s main focus is in design - Architectural concepts, Interior Design, Environmental Planning, and Design Developments. Whether your needs are in Housing, Building, Business Product Outsourcing or Planned Unit Developments we can supply the services necessary to assure your success.

The task of arriving at a successful plan involves the formulation of effective strategies in project development. To achieve an effective design the development process are accomplished by a multidisciplinary team and benefits from the interactive interaction with you or your appointed representative.

In preparing the ground work for the design development process we will integrate market information prepared by others, natural and man-made opportunities and constraints, and create a vision of what will make a great design.

Company Background

Carunungan & Partners Co. (C & P co.) started in 1994 as a sole proprietorship and because of it’s success and quality of work grew to become a general partnership company in 1997 to provide services for architecture, environmental planning, interior design and consultancy. The partners are architect/env. planner Jose Ramon Carunungan and architect Catherine Balce-Carunungan both committed to excellence in the architecture profession.

C & P co. is a multidisciplinary consultancy firm that is composed of top caliber architects, environmental planners, interior designers, engineers and professionals of different fields of expertise that have contributed extensively to the industry and worked with high profile and prominent clientele. The thrust of the Company’s service is towards the delivery of the most effective design solution that is within the limiting resources of the Client and the time frame set for the project. It also aims to translate into reality what remains to be a mere imagination of piecemeal ideas for most investing clients who have enough resources.

With today’s trend in the realty and development business, the firm finds it very important to put logic in all its design approach and blend it with the most unique, colorful and transcendental forms marketable to the taste of modern people. The architects of Carunungan & Partners Co. and its consultants are all geared up to combine elements of design featuring; conviction, bold approach, economical and aesthetically pleasing.

The firm’s staff is comprised of licensed architects, interior designers, engineers, lighting designer, from prestigious schools, artists, renderers, model makers, Auto CADD operators, administrative and service personnel’s; with an external arm of design professionals in landscape architecture, acoustic, civil, sanitary, mechanical and electrical engineers.

Carunungan & Partners Co. (C & P co.) operates with the latest in technology hardware and software. They are proficient in the use of computer applications for the design, production, presentation and documentation of works. With the association of this technology with every aspect of its technical and managerial work, the allocation of time and resources to various tasks becomes very efficient.

Apart from the major projects it has undertaken in the Philippines and abroad the technical competence of C & P co. can be viewed from the diverse and extensive field experience of its full time resident experts and affiliate consultants. The latter are usually connected with specialized agencies and reputable universities, and meet the most stringent project requirements.

Principals

Ar. Jose Ramon P. Carunungan, fuap, piep, ASEAN

Position: Principal Architect / Environmental Planner

Specialization: Planning, Architectural Design & Project Management

Years of Experience: 29 Years

Registration:

Licensed Architect - PRC # 7890, (April 1985) Top 20

Licensed Environmental Planner - PRC # 505
(June 2003) 9th Placer

ASEAN Architect Registration Number: AA/PH019 (July 2014)

Education and Degree:

Units for a Degree in MASTERS OF URBAN PLANNING (2002)

School of Urban and Regional Planning,

University of the Philippines

Units for a Degree in CIVIL ENGINEERING (1986)

United States International University,

San Diego, California

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (1984)

College of Architecture

University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental design), Workshop

SM MOA Complex - 1 Ecom Building

July 23, 2014

Ar. Catherine Balce - Carunungan, fuap, ASEAN

Position: Principal Architect

Specialization: Design Architect

Years of Experience: 29 Years

Registration:

Licensed Architect - PRC # 7623 (October 1984)

ASEAN Architect Registration Number: AA/PH017 (July 2014)

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (1984)

University of Sto. Tomas, España, Manila

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Philippine School of Interior Design - 1985

Academy of Art College - 1989

San Francisco, California, USA

Steelcase Basic Product Seminar

Steelcase Canada Ltd.

July 26, 1990

An Introduction to hospital Planning and Design

United Architects of the Philippines

June 13-15, 20-22

Consultants

ENGR. Rico T. Mercado

Position in Firm: Mechanical Engineer

Specializations: Mix-Use Developments, Malls and BPO with LEED Certification

Years of Experience: 21 Years

Registration:

Licensed Mechanical Engineer - PRC # 3913 (November 2001)

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quiapo, Manila

Organizations:

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Engineers (ASHRAE Philippines)

ENGR. Eduardo Dadivas, psse, pice

Position in Firm: Project Engineer

Specializations: Mass Housing, High End Residential, Medium Sized Buildings

Years of Experience: 29 Years

Registration:

Licensed Sanitary Engineer - PRC # 1061 (1985)

Licensed Civil Engineer – PRC # 42335 (1985)

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SANITARY ENGINEERING (1984)

National University, Sampaloc, Manila

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1983)

National University, Sampaloc, Manila

Organizations:

Faculty, PUP College of Architecture and Engineering

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers

Trade Senior Officer SANIWARES/AMERICAN STANDARD

ENGR. Noel G. Yumol

Position in Firm: Sanitary Engineer

Specializations: High Rise Condominium, Mix-Use Developments and BPO with LEED Certification

Years of Experience: 19 Years

Registration:

Licensed Sanitary Engineer - PRC # 1895 (September 1995)

Licensed Civil Engineer – PRC # 65462 (November 1992)

Licensed Junior Geodetic Engineer – PRC # 3698 (November 1993)

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SANITARY ENGINEERING (1993)

National University, Sampaloc, Manila

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1991)

National University, Sampaloc, Manila

Organizations:

Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers

Water Environment Association - Philippines

Water Environment Federation

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

ENGR. Rodelio A. Tiburcio

Position in Firm: Structural Engineer

Specializations: High Rise Buildings, BPO Offices, Hospital and Warehouse

Years of Experience: 31 Years

Registration:

Licensed Civil - Structural Engineer - PRC # 28396 (November 1982)

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1977-1982)

University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila

Organizations:

Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP)

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

ENGR. Randal M. Salamida

Position in Firm: Electrical Engineer

Specializations: BPO, Hospital, Condominium, and High Rise Buildings

Years of Experience: 18 Years

Registration:

Licensed Electrical Engineer

Registered Electrical Engineer - PRC#31444 (January 1996)

Professional Electrical Engineer - PRC #3417 (May 2011)

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (1993)

Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quiapo, Manila

Organizations:

Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines – Lifetime Member

Electrical Safety Enforcement and Awareness (ESEA) Campaign

Key Personnel

Ar. Jay C. Garcia, uap

Position in Firm: Studio Manager

Specializations: Specifications and Bill of Materials

Years of Experience: 8 Years

Registration:

Licensed Architect - PRC # 25070

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (2006)

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila

Organizations:

United Architects of the Philippines – Elliptical

Ar. Ananias B. Villanera Jr., uap

Position in Firm: Studio Manager/ Senior Design Architect

Specializations: Residential and Commercial Developments

Years of Experience: 23 Years

Registration:

Licensed Architect - PRC # 13960

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (1991)

Central Colleges of the Philippines, Aurora Blvd. Quezon City

Organizations:

United Architects of the Philippines – New Manila

Ar. Erwin B. Albis, uap

Position in Firm: Studio Manager / Senior Designer

Specializations: BPO and High Rise Buildings

Years of Experience: 11 Years

Registration:

Licensed Architect - PRC # 19497

Education and Degree:

M.S. IN ARCHITECTURE

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (2003)

Central Colleges of the Philippines, Aurora Blvd. Quezon City

Organizations:

United Architects of the Philippines – New Manila

Ronnie L. Solian

Position in Firm: Studio Manager / Senior Designer

Specializations: Mix-Use Developments, Medium and High Rise Buildings

Years of Experience: 21 Years

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (1993)

Bulacan State University, Bulacan

Jenifer A. Gabriel

Position in Firm: Studio Manager / Senior Designer

Specializations: Land Planning and Detail Drawings

Years of Experience: 20 Years

Education and Degree:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (1994)

Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quiapo, Manila

Awards and Certificates of Appreciation

Certificates of Completion

Projects

City Garden Villas

Site Planning
SM Six E-Com Center

Medium Rise Building
Carunungan & Partners Office

Office Headquarters
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Hospital
Capital Commons Hotel & Casino

Hospitality, Hotel & Resort
Jaro Estates Masterplan

Master Planning
Pope John Paul II Hospital

Hospital
Sunrise Chapel CSR

Public Building
Marikina Doctors Hospital

Hospital
Makati Dorm - CDC Building

Medium Rise Building
Assumption Specialty Hospital

Hospital
Valenzuela City Gov. Towncenter

Public Building
San Lazaro Complex

Hospitality, Hotel & Resort
Polillo – Master Development Plan

Master Planning
Aquaria Resort Hotel

Hospitality, Hotel & Resort
Wyndham Villas

Site Planning
Filipiniana Tagaytay

Hospitality, Hotel & Resort
Regatta Condo Building

Medium Rise Building
Villa Antonina

Master Planning
PJL Convention Center

Hospitality, Hotel & Resort
SM Three E-Com Center

Medium Rise Building
Tourism Framework Plan

Master Planning
Acacia Grove Hotel

Hospitality, Hotel & Resort
Cadiz City Commercial District Development

Master Planning
Tan Residence

Residential
Proposed Mixed Use Residential/Commercial

High Rise Building
Mindoro Shangrila - Naujan

Master Planning
Florida Building

Medium Rise Building
Passi City Comprehensive Master Dev. Plan

Master Planning
Canyon Ranch Subdivision

Site Planning
West Wing at North Belton

Site Planning
West Wing Residences at Eton City

Site Planning
Mountain Ridge

Site Planning
Woodgrove Clubhouse

Site Planning
Lancaster Townhomes Subdivision

Site Planning
Lee Residence

Residential
Tiera Pura Residence

Residential
Arcadia Residence

Residential
Ventocilla Residence

Residential
Xevera Calapan Commercial Center

Site Planning
ADB Avenue Tower

High Rise Buiding
Sonoma

Medium Rise Building
Asia Pacific Tower

High Rise Building
NAIA Garden Residences

Medium Rise Building
Proposed 30-Storey Residential Bldg.

High Rise Building
Bluecoast

Medium Rise Building
Le Mirage De Malate

High Rise Building
Azure Residential Resort

Medium Rise Buiding
Commercial Residential Complex

Medium Rise Building
Kassel Residences Parañaque

Medium Rise Building
Miami Delano

Medium Rise Building
SM Four E-Com Center

Medium Rise Building
Scandia Suites

Medium Rise Building

SM SIX E-Com Center

City Garden Villas

United Antipolo Specialists Hospital and Medical Center

Metro Zamboanga Hospital and Medical Center

Metro Pasay Hospital and Medical Center

Carunungan & Partners Office

Valenzuela City Gov. Legislative Bldg

San Lazaro Complex

Aquaria Resort Hotel

Filipiniana Tagaytay

PJL Convention Center

Acacia Grove Hotel

Capital Commons Hotel & Casino

Canyon Ranch Subdivision

West Wing at North Belton

West Wing Residences at Eton City

Woodgrove Clubhouse

Lancaster Townhomes Subdivision

Azure Residences

Commercial Residential Planned Unit

Kassel Residences Parañaque

Miami Delano

Scandia Suites

SM Four E-Com Center

Bluecoast

NAIA Garden Residences

Sonoma

Florida Building

ADB Avenue Tower

Asia Pacific Residences

Proposed 30-Storey Residential Bldg

Le Mirage De Malate

Proposed Mixed Use Residential Commercial Dev.

Assumption Specialty Hospital

Marikina Doctors Hospital

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Pope John Paul II Hospital

About Us

What We Do

C & P encourages the participative and creative process, collaborating and mentoring, exploring and innovating, challenging and exchanging ideas to assure client satisfaction on the delivery of services.

Professional Ethics

Corporate Culture

Our Creativity, Hard Work, Dedication, Quest For Excellence, Pioneering, Cost Consciousness, Good Results, Satisfied Clients, Industry Partners, Collaboration, Respect For The Environment, Love Of The Profession, are qualities that describes the people of C & P.

Who We Are

Driving Principles

Profile

The Firm

Carunungan & Partners Co. (C & P co.) is a cooperative of creative designers, consulting engineers and highly talented professionals. We have been associated with international Architectural Firms that have offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago & Toronto.

C & P co.’s main focus is in design - Architectural concepts, Interior Design, Environmental Planning, and Design Developments. Whether your needs are in Housing, Building, Business Product Outsourcing or Planned Unit Developments we can supply the services necessary to assure your success.

In preparing the ground work for the design development process we will integrate market information prepared by others, natural and man-made opportunities and constraints, and create a vision of what will make a great design.

Company Background

Principals

Ar. Jose Ramon P. Carunungan, fuap, piep, ASEAN

Position: Principal Architect / Environmental Planner

Specialization: Planning, Architectural Design & Project Management

Years of Experience: 29 Years

Registration:

Education and Degree:

Ar. Catherine Balce - Carunungan, fuap, ASEAN

Position: Principal Architect

Specialization: Design Architect

Years of Experience: 29 Years

Registration:

Education and Degree:

Consultants

ENGR. Rico T. Mercado

Position in Firm: Mechanical Engineer

Specializations: Mix-Use Developments, Malls and BPO with LEED Certification

Years of Experience: 21 Years

Registration:

Education and Degree:

Organizations:

ENGR. Eduardo Dadivas, psse, pice

Position in Firm: Project Engineer

Specializations: Mass Housing, High End Residential, Medium Sized Buildings

Years of Experience: 29 Years

Registration:

Education and Degree:

Organizations:

ENGR. Noel G. Yumol