Orteza Design Group

To be part of this prestigious event featuring the country’s renowned and talented Architects is already an honor.
Humbled. Grateful. Inspired.

Designed to embrace the beauty of Sampaloc Lake in San Pablo City, this proposed Commercial Strip reimagines the lakeside experience through a warm tropical-modern architecture that opens itself to the promenade and the water beyond.
The elevated shed roofs, natural stone textures, warm wood finishes, and glowing interiors create a destination that feels both vibrant and relaxed - a place where dining, leisure and community converge beside on of the city’s most iconic landscapes.
More than a commercial development, the vision is to create a walkable lakeside hub that celebrates the view, the breeze, and the everyday life surrounding Sampaloc Lake.
Image 1 : First Schematic Option
Image 2 : 2nd Schematic Option
Image 3 : Architect's Conceptial Sketch
Image 4 : Inspirations and Material Palette

Few years ago, we designed this proposed Dialysis Building in San Pablo City. After the initial phase of construction, pandemic struck and the project came to a halt. Today, the structure is being given a new direction - reimagined and to be transformed into a Hotel. Excited to breathe new life into this unfinished story.
Stay tuned.

Design development of a proposed Church building in Imus, Cavite.

ARCHITECTURE THAT SPEAKS WITHOUT EXCESS

A home that quietly resonates - where timeless memories meet modern living, creating a sense of nostalgia reimagined for today.
A home that does not seek attention...only peace of mind.

Ready to build yours? Contact us.
Contact Us : 📞 (02) 7380-8272
Or visit us today:
Unit 3-IJ Westlake Bldg.,
Pasig Blvd., Pasig City

FROM VISION TO VALIDATION.

Faced with a steeply SLOPING site, we saw a POTENTIAL rather than a LIMITATION.
Today, it stands as a home recognized on a national platform.

Planning to build on a SLOPING LOT?
Let’s make it work for you.

Contact Us : 📞 (02) 7380-8272
Or visit us today:
Unit 3-IJ Westlake Bldg.,
Pasig Blvd., Pasig City

SHORTLISTED / FINALIST
OBRA : UAP Design Excellence Award 2026
Residential Category

Grateful. Humbled. Fired up.🔥

What started as lines on paper, shaped by site constraints and client vision, has now grown into a built space recognized on a national platform.
This recognition belongs to our clients who trusted the process, and to the team who poured their passion into every detail.
We move forward - more inspired, more committed, and more driven to design spaces that truly matter.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SERIES
Glass-heavy Houses Look Amazing...

But in a tropical country like the Philippines, is it practical?

Like many architects, I was inspired by Philip Johnson and the idea of transparency in architecture. I was very infatuated with his "Glass House".
Pinterest too have many amazing designs that could really capture anyone's imagination.

And YES - personally I’ve designed glass-heavy houses in my previous projects.
But here’s the truth I learned long after construction:

• The heat is not theoretical - you feel it immediately.
• Airconditioning becomes non-negotiable.
• Privacy becomes a challenge.
• Curtains end up closed most of the time (defeating the concept)
• Cleaning and maintenance is a challenge, esp. with acid-rain marks all over.
• Clients start saying, “Pwede bang bawasan yung init?”

At that point, the narrative changes from
“Ang ganda…🤗” to “Ang init!😬”

So let’s be honest:
Are we designing for aesthetics…or for actual living conditions?
Glass is not the problem.
Overusing it is the problem.

Because in tropical architecture, more glass doesn’t mean more luxury - it often means more compromise. Even sun-shadings can only reduce heat to a certain degree.

Would you still choose a glass-heavy house?

👇 YES or NO?
Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

***Image not mine. CTTO

In 2019, we had the opportunity to collaborate with Tacloban City-based (now New Zealand-based) Architect, Dianne Lim-So, the Architect-On-Record, for the proposed NAPOLCOM Regional Office 8 Building.
The design envisioned a modern civic structure, thoughtfully integrated with elements inspired by the iconic San Juanico Bridge - expressing both function and regional identity.
Though the project remained unbuilt as pandemic struck, it stands as a testament to our commitment to purposeful, culturally grounded public architecture.
We look forward to contributing to more government projects that shape communities and serve the Filipino people. 🇵🇭

**"Orteza Design Group is OPEN to future collaborations on Government and Institutional projects.

Contact Us : 📞 (02) 7380-8272
Or visit us today :
Unit 3-IJ Westlake Bldg, Pasig Blvd., Pasig City

PROPOSED MIXED-USE BUILDING
Status : Schematic Design Phase
Location : Sacred Heart, Quezon City
Design Architect : Katrina Balanay
Arch & Engg : Orteza Design Group

A refined take on Neo-Classical Architecture, this 5-storey Mixed-Use Building blends timeless elegance with modern functionality.
Defined by its symmetrical façade, arched colonnades and ornamental moldings, the design evokes a sense of prestige while maintaining practical commercial and residential use. The ground level features an inviting arcade - ideal for retail - while upper floors maximize natural light through rhythmically aligned openings and balconies.
Warm exterior lighting accentuates architectural depth, highlighting textures and details.
A balance of heritage aesthetics and contemporary living.