FERNANDO C. CUNANAN JR.
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Fernando Cunanan Jr. is an architect known for his exceptional ideas and remarkable fabrications in the field of Architecture and Design. Entitled as “Best Thesis of the Year'' at the University of Santo Tomas in 2013, and recipient of the “BenavidesOutstanding Achievement Award” in 2009 and 2011, this multi-awarded architect, both in Regional and National design competitions has been a strong proponent of
the conceptualization of the construction progression in extent.
In 2013, he extended his potential and creativity at WTA Architecture + Design Studio where he maintained his competitiveness and won several more design competitions. In 2022, he was upheld as Design Director where he keeps his architectural practice with different scales and project typologies.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• 2009: 1st place UAPSA National: Structural Making Competition
• 2009: UST Benavides Outstanding Achievement Award
• 2009: 1st Runner-up Graffiti Architecture National Competition
• 2010: 2nd place UAPSA Design Competition: Earthquake Proof Housing
• 2010: 1st Honorable Mention Winner: Disaster Rescue Center
• 2010: 3rd place UAP National Oil Painting Competition: Iconic Structure
• 2010: 1st place UAP National Design Competition: National Architecture Week
• 2011: 1st Honorable Mention Winner: Satellite UST Museum in Gensan
• 2011: 1st place Technological Revival Design Competition
• 2011: 1st place Freehand Design Competition: Re-designing Taft Avenue
• 2011: UST Benavides Outstanding Achievement Award
• 2012: 2nd place UP National Design Competition: Call Center Office (BPO)
• 2012: 2nd place Design Competition: Olympic Stadium
• 2012: 1st place Designing the Batcave: WTA Design Competition
• 2013: Outstanding Thesis of the Year
• 2013: Best Thesis of the year Award
• 2014: International Competition Finalist: Taranta Power Station, Italy - Architstart
• 2014: Idea Factory Award: “For coming up with best ideas on different projects” - WTA Architecture