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Ma. Elena Evangelista-Lamasan

Ma. Elena Evangelista-Lamasan

Manila, PH

 

About 

Arch. Ma. Elena Evangelista Lamasan is one of the Active Contributors to the Architecture Advocacy Forum (AAF). An Architecture Advocacy Facebook Page composed of more than 5,000 Architects and Architectural-related Support Services Entities (and still growing) on a 24/7 communications worldwide.  She serves as One of the Virtual Trustees (VT) on Geographical Regional Area (GRA) 6 - National Capital Region specifically Metro Manila. With the establishment of the AAF Corporate Entity, she serves as Vice President Year 2013-2014 in the Board of Trustees (VT BOT) of the later to be known as the Architecture Advocacy Federation (AAFED). A legal entity purposely to amplify and make legally effective the AAF.  

 On her Professional Circle, she serves as Chairwoman on the UAP Publications and the UAP Special Architect's Committee on Unification for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 of the United Architects of the Philippines. 

In Private Professional Practice, she specializes in Architectural Interiors / Design-Build Services. The Managing Partners/CEO of RCLA MARU ARCHITECTS COArchitects and Contractors.

She had been in the Academe since 1995 teaching at University of San Agustin, Iloilo; Far Easterm University and National University, Manila. Her passion in mentorship of the young aspirants to the profession, makes her significant in the AAF as an Advocacy for the Upliftment of the Architectural Profession. She pursued Post Graduate Studies at Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila and  took up Masters In Architecture - Major in Environmental Psychology. 

 Being married to an Architect Husband and with her three children... that makes so worthwhile and meaningful....the LIFE OF A LADY ARCHITECT.

Employment 

RCLA MARU ARCHITECTS CO., Manila, PH, Managing Partner

Jan 2014 - current
 

National University, Manila, Manila, PH, Assistant Professor

Jun 2012 - current
 

RC LAMASAN AND ASSOCIATES, Makati, PH, Associate Architect

1.SALES AND MARKETING: ( Advertising, Canvassing ,Prospecting ) for Clients on Residential and Commercial Building Design and Construction
2.Set up and Conducts Coordination Meeting with the Client from Presentation,
Design Development Phase, Closing of the Sale and Project Turn-Over
3.Construction Supervision, Cost Control and Project Quality Control
4.Management of the Design Office including Basic Accounting, Personnel Management and Evaluation
5.Handles OJT (On the Job Training) for Architecture Graduates , Prepares them and Certifies their Logbook for Architect’s Board Examination

Jan 2002 - Dec 2013
 

University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, PH, Instructor

Jun 2000 - Mar 2001
 

Far Easter University, Manila, PH, Instructor

Taught in Subject Areas such as: Building Construction (Bldg.Tech.) History and Theory of Architecture, Landscaping and Interior Design, Construction Management and Professional Practice for 4th and 5th Year Students and DESIGN SUBJECTS focused on Interior Design and Space Planning.
2. Served as INSTITUTE COORDINATOR under DEAN,ARCH. MARYLOU VENTURA and handled Building Construction Cluster of Subjects which included the following Duties and Responsibilities:
a.) Upgrading the Teaching Syllabus for the Subject Areas Concern
b.) Monitoring thru Actual Class Observation and Evaluation of Faculty Members within the Cluster and makes Recommendations to the Dean as contributory points for Promotions and Teaching Load Assignments.
c.) Member of the Committee on the Comprehensive Examination for 4th year students as requirements for enrolment in Thesis.
d.) Attends Semestral and Summer Faculty Development Seminars to be able to REVIEW and FORMULATE both Long Term and Short Term Plans and Year End Evaluation Reports. Coordinates with the University planning Committee focused on Curriculum Development.
e.)Coordinates and Set-Up Symposium and Lectures for the Building
Construction Cluster of Subjects as support to the regular Classroom Teaching.

Oct 1995 - Mar 2000
 

Z - Design Inc., Makati, PH, Designer

1. Architectural and Interior Design of Residential and Offices
2. Architectural and Interior Design and Construction Supervision of Restaurants and Fastfood Chains such as Jollibee and Greenwich both in the Philippines & Abroad.
3.Coordinates with the Client and the Contractor and other Allied Professionals for the Bidding, Implementation of the project and Project Turn-Over including
Operation’s Dry Run for Fastfood chains in Metro Manila.
Projects completed:
Design and Construction Supervision of the following:
JOLLIBEE FASTFOOD OUTLETS: GREENWICH FASTFOOD OUTLETS:
-SM North Edsa, Quezon City All Greenwich Fastfood Outlets
-Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center constructed from
-Katipunan University Mall,Katipunan fronting Ateneo January 1995
-Paco Market, Manila to
-Isetan, CM Recto Avenue, Manila December 1996
-San Fernando, Pampanga
-West Triangle, Quezon City
-Ali Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
-Farmer’s Plaza, Cubao, Quezon City
-Cherry Foodrama,Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong

Sep 1988 - Dec 1994
 

Adrian Furniture and Interior Corporation, Quezon City, PH, Furniture Designer

1.Space Planning and Furniture Design for Offices, Fastfood Outlets and Restaurants
2.Installation Supervision of Fiberglass Furnitures
3.Preparation of Contract Documents, Site Coordination with Client & Sub-Contractors
Projects Completed: Fiberglass Furniture Design and Installation for:
- Jollibee Fastfood Outlets
- Pancake, Fiesta Carnival, Quezon City
- Mango Brutos, Greenhills

Aug 1987 - Dec 1988
 

Regional Cities Development Project, RDCP-DPWH, Iloilo City, PH, Draftswoman

Design and Construction Supervision of Public Schools and Buildings
Preparation of Bill of Materials and Estimates
Construction Supervision of the Renewal of Iloilo City Commercial Area and Central Market

May 1985 - Jan 1987
 

Education 

Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, PH, Masters, MS in Architecture

Apr 2013 - current
 

University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, PH, Bachelors, BS Architecture

Mar 1980 - Mar 1985
 

Areas of Specialization