Architectural Portfolio

About Me

Greetings! I am an architectural designer inspired to create and learn. I have been involved in some unique projects from which I have acquired knowledge and contentment.

As an architectural designer, I believe that architecture must be democratized and experienced by all. Empathy is the greatest skill that a designer must have. This shows that his thinking transcends more than himself but is expanded on to others around him.

olo.

Role: Design Lead

Assosciation: Onpoint Design Co.

Project Location: Davao City

OLO was made with salvaged materials from a demolisehed home. An idea to create a tiny social space along with good coffee. It shows that good design does not need to be expensive.

Site Development Plan

Base Mass

Construction Process

During the demolition, the materials were carefully selected to be the best quality material possible to create the structure. The same attention to quality was involved in the finishing process of construction.

Shear

Demolition

Rotation

olo!

Evolution of Forms

From the start of the concepts, olo aimed to have a simple and iconic design that could be recognizable and drawn with a few lines. This was done through the use of simple geometric manipulations.

Material Selection

Application

Cross Section

Longitudinal Section

Existing Firewall

Canvas

Painting

LED Strip Lighting

Fiber Cement Board

Reclaimed Wood Counter Top

CHB Piled Seat in Smooth Concrete Finish

Accent Wall Detail

Instead of plastering and smoothing, the rough existing firewall is cleaned and left raw as it is. The wall acts as the main focal point of the small coffee shop, contrasting the clean and smooth surfaces, and houses a painting by a famous local artist.

House 12

Role: Designer, Modeler, BIM

Assosciation: Onpoint Design Co.

Project Location: Davao City

With the client wanting to share a home with his grandchildren, the team was tasked with creating a single attached home that must be inclusive to the needs of both the mature and young users.

Reflected Ceiling Plan

The ceiling is specified to complement the contemporary look of the interior and exterior. Repeating elements like the WPC panels, white eggshell ceiling, and warm lighting are used to achieve the contemporary effect while also giving off a safe and at-home feeling.

Tubular Steel

Living Area Ceiling Section

G.I. Sheet Roofing

Stainlesss Steel with Glass Railing

Wood Plastic Composite Panels

Concrete Slab

Carrying Channels

Fiber Cement Board

LED Strip Light

Wood Plastic Composite Panels

Chandelier

Perspective Section

The section shows how the zoning functions. The ground floor is mainly composed of static spaces like the master bedroom and living room. In contrast, the second floor is mainly composed of youth-oriented spaces like the music room & the study room along with their communal toilet & bath. The roof deck is mainly used as a gathering space intended for both types of users.

Roof Deck Bar

Kid’s Bedroom

Study Room

Music Room

Staircase/Hallway

Master Bedroom

Dining Area

Living Area

Balai

Role: Designer, Modeler, BIM Assosciation: Onpoint Design Co.

Project Location: Mactan, Cebu

Inspired by the Filipino “Bahay Kubo” and “Banig” patterns, the award-winning Balai condominium project is designed with form and function in mind. Creating a unique look that showcases Filipino patterns and culture.

Bahay Kubo: A traditional Filipino hut made from vernacular materials. usually designed with a hip roof and woven materials. From the Spanish words “Bahay” (home) and “Cubo” (cube).

Cross Section

3rd Floor Plan

Banig: A traditional Filipino hand-woven  mat used as a sleeping mat. This type of weaving is an art and a process handed down from one generation to another.

The Banig pattern is used as an accent for the facade. On a deeper level, this shows the culture of the Filipinos and how interconnected and we are with each other.

Tubular Steel

CHB Wall

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Facade Elevation Detail

Fire Exit

Elevator Shaft

Washrooms

Pool

Studio Unit Living Area

2 Bedroom Unit Living Area

Condo Lobby

Structural Model Isometric View

The structural elements are created accomodate the whole structure and its’ amenities. The top roof is provided with pre-engineered trusses to recreate a modern representation of the Bahay Kubo roof.

Pre-Engineered Hip Roof Trusses

C-Purlins

RC Shearwall

RC Columns

RC Beams

Combined Footing

Soltana 2

Role: Amenities Designer, BIM

Assosciation: Onpoint Design Co.

Project Location: Mactan, Cebu

Inspired by nature, the team was tasked with creating a nature-to-userconnection. The design was achieved by incorporating green elements into the amenities and common spaces.

9th Floor Plan

Skycourt

The Skycourt and the Sky Garden follow the theme of bringing nature and greenery inside the structure. The designer envisions these as a socialization space and a lounging area to perform various activities.

Polaris

Role: Designer, Marketing, Renders

Assosciation: Onpoint Design Co.

Project Location: Miglanilia, Cebu

Located in Cebu, the concept is to remove the common thinking that a cemetery is melancholic. Strategic planning, placement of nodes, vistas and creation of unique forms are done to achieve this goal.

North Gate

Contemplation of St. James

Wall of Remembrance

House of Prayer

Walk of Solitude

12 Apostles

Tree of Legacy

South Entrance

Site Development Plan

12

Apostles Wall of Remembrance

Tree of Legacy

House of Prayer Interior

Shower Fountain

The design concept is to place special amenities in certain locations that do not create too much disturbance in the terrain during construction. The planning is also approached to encourage users to explore the site and experience the unfolding of the memorial park like origami.

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Arches

Tubular Steel Railing

Reinforced Concrete Walkway

Fountain of Forever Side Elevation

Project Kurba

Role: Design Lead

Assosciation: Bersabarc Design Studio

Project Location: Davao City

Accomodating a residential suite and three commercial floors, the designers were tasked to design a building that is marketable and with a look unlike any other commercial buildings in the area.

2nd Floor Plan

Residential Suite

Commercial Level 3

Commercial Level 2

Commercial Level 1

Perspective Section

To achieve the intended design, constant collaboration with the structural engineers was needed. This led to the creation of bespoke framing on the spandrel beams and gutters to create the facade’s flowing effect.

See Roof Gutter Details

See End Bay Section

G.I. Roofing

C-Purlins

I-Beam Rafterers

Concrete Gutter

Steel Plate

Roof Gutter Details

Stainless Steel Railing

End-bay Section

RC Floor

Fiber Cement Board

Spandrel Beam

Commercial Curtain Wall

Vertical Space Programming

Front Perspective Sketch

Evolution of Forms

The designer is inspired by the avian wing. The wings can be expanded and contracted. With this, each floor plate of the building has a varying tilt angle, which changes following the form of the wings’ expansion.

Hanging Garden Plan Sketch

Calgary Buildings

Role: GH Script Creation

Project Location: Calgary City

As a designer, staying curious is one way of enhancing the skill of creativity. In the months I have been in Calgary, I have studied the city’s most iconic buildings and created scripts to better understand how they are planned and designed.

Grasshopper Scripts

Panel Division

Extrusions

Diagrids

Curtain Walls

Division Columns

Telus Sky Bjarke Ingles

Saddledome Graham McCourt Architects

The Bow

Norman Foster

Michael John Duarte

Architectural Designer | BIM Modeler

403-862-7226

duarte.michaeljohn@gmail.com

Skyview Point Cres. NE, Calgary Canada

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljohnduarte/

A versatile architectural designer accomplished at creating multiple types of structures, varying styles, and occupancies. Seeking design positions that would offer professional challenges, knowledge, and growth. Moreover, to express design creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Professional Experiences

• Farmor Architecture | Architectural Trainee | Calgary City, Canada | 2023

Studied the National Building Code of Canada, Alberta Version, to gain knowledge of the constraints and standards. Gained knowledge of the methodologies, and the building materials of Alberta-based buildings and researched their parts and functions. Experience in redrawing an existing multi-story, multi-unit residential wood frame building to gain further understanding of the code.

• Bersabarc Design Studio | Architect | 2022-2023 | Davao City, Philippines

Lead planner and designer of mixed-use buildings ranging from $ 350,000- $2,000,000 in value according to the client’s needs. Collaborated with a team of professionals and consultants. Performed BIM modeling to reduce 10% of the construction cost. Researched and developed conceptual studies to help solve the problems in the country and showcase the latest trends in architecture.

• Onpoint Design Co. | Architectural Intern | 2020-2023 | Davao City, Philippines

Assisted the architects in designing and managing over 21 projects up to $12,000,000 in construction costs. Worked collaboratively with a team of architects and engineers. Studied the efficiency and the marketability of the design.

Graduated BS in Architecture

Onpoint Design Co

2015

Ateneo De Davao University

2020

2020

Education

• Ateneo de Davao University | Davao City, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Architecture | 2015-2020

• St. Dominic Savio Technical College | Davao City, Philippines

AutoCAD & 3DS Max Modeling | 2015

Software Proficiencies

Autodesk Revit

Mcneel Rhino

• Grasshopper

• Sketchup

• Autodesk AutoCAD

• Enscape

Awards and Publications:

• Philippine Property Awards 2022

Lumion

Photoshop

Illustrator

Indesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

• Highly Commended | Balai by BE Residences | Onpoint Design Studio

• UAP National Convention 2023

Featured Research | Artificial Intelligence in Architecture | Bersabarc Design Studio

• Other Awards

School of Engineering and Architecture Basketball Tournament | Gold | 2016 | Silver 2017-2019

Volunteer works

Instructor | 2023 | YMCA Saddletowne, Calgary City

Placemaking Workshop | 2023 | Los Amigos, Davao City

• Public School Wall Art Mural | 2017 | Bayanihan Elementary School, Davao City

Interests

Sketching

3D Modeling Researching

Registered & Licensed Architect of the Philippines

• Car Design Graphics

Basketball

Weightlifing

• Biking

• Hiking

Bersabarc Design Studio

Farmor Architecture

2022

2022

2023