THE newly constructed 10-story Mutien Marie Mall of the De La Salle University (DLSU) was named after the Belgian teacher and member of the Brothers of Christian Schools Mutien-Marie Wiaux (1841-1917), known to have brought music and the arts closer to his students.
In partnership with the School of Environment and Design (SED) of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), DLSU tapped a pool of Benilde Architecture Program students to participate in the recently concluded Mutien Marie Hall Design Competition.
The Top Prize was awarded to “Neuroarchitecture” by Allan Jasper Garcia and Rolland Carlos Gamez. The project transformed the hall into a learning center which immersed the community with its relation to the Lasallian identity.
Architecture students Allan Jasper Garcia and Rolland Carlos Gamez present their winning entry, ‘Neuroarchitecture.’ PHOTO FROM DE LA SALLE-COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE
It utilized art as a social node and stimulant through strategically planned commercial stalls, installations and work areas.
Neuroarchitecture will serve as the foundation for the actual implementation phase in 2026.
“Adult Play,” a proposal which brought back the organic Lasallian culture of connectedness from digital platforms to physical spaces, received the Second Prize. Conceptualized by Jack David Camarines and Bernice Raye Chan, it aimed to develop a vibrant environment which ignited feelings of playfulness to foster collaboration among its users. It is equipped with modular and colorful furniture pieces, net ramps, slides, ball boards and pit holes.
The Third Prize was granted to “De La Salle During the Manila Massacre” by Isaiah Ervin Lee and Martinne Andrea Abbu Javier. It intended to cultivate an awareness and deeper appreciation of the historical significance of the university through a memorial hall, a timeline wall and an interactive lobby.
These three teams advanced to the finals from 40 pairs who were tasked to produce floor and site development plans, perspectives and color schemes for its amenities. These included the gateway, commercial booths and common areas for study and rest. Each proposal was completed with site and stakeholder analysis, design response, dialectics and graphics.
The teams received cash prizes: P50,000 for first, P30,000 for the second, and P20,000 for the third.
The panel of judges was composed of DLSU President Br. Bernard Oca FSC, Provost Dr. Robert Roleda, and Ar. Ana Maglino Ling as well as Benilde Chancellor Benhur Ong, Vice Chancellor for Academics Angelo Lacson, and SED Dean Ar. Harvey Vasquez. They judged based on effective solutions, functionality, sustainability, aesthetics and visual impact, as well as delivery and presence during the demonstration.
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