Making change happen

Architecture is not just about building unique and iconic forms. It is using timber, bricks, mortar and steel to better society and to improve life.

This was what Rebecca Plaza, a third year architecture student of the National University, realized when she designed Project Noah, which concept won the top prize at the Asia’s Young Designer Award (AYDA) hosted by Nippon Paint with 1,252 entries.

In March 2017, Rebecca will be flying to Yogyakarta in Indonesia to represent the Philippines where she will be competing with representatives from 14 other Asian countries for the title “Asia’s Young Designer.”

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