SCPW
president Arch. Celestino Ulep leads a discussion on nature-based
architecture during the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium.
Photo from SCPW
As the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity
2023, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) joined the Society for the
Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) hosted the fourth SCPW
Wetland Center Design Symposium on May 29th at the MAAX Building in the
Mall of Asia Complex.
Bannering the theme "Build Back Biodiversity: Wetland Centers and
Nature-Based Architecture," the hybrid symposium featured presentations
centered on fostering knowledge and awareness about wetland conservation
and innovative design approaches.
SCPW president Ar. Celestino Ulep leads the opening of the Wetland Center Design Symposium
SCPW president Ar. Celestino Ulep opened the symposium by sharing his
optimism on how collaboration and embracing nature-based architecture
can pave the way towards creating a future where wetlands thrive and
biodiversity flourishes.
Notable experts in the field also graced the event, sharing their
insights and experiences including Chris Rostron, the global manager of
Wetland Link International, and Alex Hughes of Wildfowl & Wetlands
Trust in London, UK. The guest speakers kicked off the discussion by
sharing about the pivotal role of Wetland Centers as a tool for
Communication, Capacity Building, Education, Participation, and
Awareness (CEPA) in wetland conservation efforts.
Arch. Ulep, meanwhile, engaged the audience by introducing the concept
of nature-based architecture, highlighting the importance of
prioritizing sustainability and harmony in design by creating structures
that seamlessly integrate with the natural environment.
Meanwhile, Arch. Aaron Lecciones, SCPW Special Projects Officer, made a
detailed visual presentation on the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park
(LPPWP) Design Team's experience. He highlighted the challenges and
triumphs of designing a wetland park, serving as a source of inspiration
for aspiring designers and architects.
Esteemed partners, including Ms. Rida Reyes Castillo of SM Prime, Dr.
Arvin Diesmos of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, Mr. Laudemir Salac
of DENR-Region 3, and Arch. Gleo Raymundo of UAPSA graced the event to
show their full support for this endeavor.
"It is an honor and privilege on the part of SM to partner with the SCPW
and UAPSA in realizing its common goal of protecting ecosystems,
particularly wetlands, by inspiring the youth to engage and take action
on the socio-civic and economic issues in their communities by finding
workable solutions towards building a sustainable future," SM Prime AVP
and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo said.
SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo
Castillo further emphasized that environmental protection and nature
conservation are integral pillars of SM Prime's sustainability campaign
and that they believe in the power of cultivating the younger
generation’s devotion to building a sustainable future.
The symposium concluded with a comprehensive discussion on the rules and
guidelines of the design competition, followed by an open forum and
exchange of ideas among participants.
The symposium also marked the beginning of the highly anticipated 4th
SCPW Wetland Center Design Competition, which aims to create a platform
for talented students in the field of construction and design to
showcase their skills and ingenuity and encourages them to address
environmental challenges through sustainable solutions.
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