MATENAKAN

The Environmental Landscapes Studio Laboratory (ELSL) is excited to present an inspiring lineup of speakers who will share their expertise, experiences, and perspectives on how learning shapes landscapes, minds, and communities.

🎙️ Jose Antonio Bimbao, PhD, loves to ride bikes. He enjoys cycling the most when he can experience unique landscapes while challenging his fitness and perseverance in covering long distances and/or higher elevations. He recently completed his Ph.D. Program on Architecture and Urban Design of the Chaoyang University of Technology (CYUT) in Taichung City, Taiwan. In CYUT, he fused his interest in active mobility with his landscape architecture background into a dissertation that focused on the landscape management of cycling recreation. He is currently a senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines College of Architecture, where he focuses on research about active mobility. His academic experiences include teaching and research, contributing to the practice of landscape architecture towards a healthier environment.

🎙️ Ho Thi Thanh Nhan, Design, PhD, is currently a lecturer in Interior Design Major, Arts and Design Faculty and the leader of mentoring group in Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities in Van Lang University. Her research focuses on the traditional arts of Vietnamese ethnic minorities, particularly those in the Central Highlands of Vietnam (especially the Jrai people). She explores ways to integrate these art forms into new designs, especially within contemporary living spaces. Her specialization includes their traditional architecture, sculpture, and crafts, such as brocade weaving and bamboo work, and she examines their intercultural connections with other Asian ethnic groups, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Pre-registration link here!

https://forms.gle/KRcifMh4uTAF1h726

📅 Event Details:
🗓️ When: 23rd October, 2025
📍 Where: Benito Sy Pow Auditorium, UP College of Architecture
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and broaden your horizons.

Certificates will be issued upon request.

See you at MATENAKAN!

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