Architects since 1993, healthcare since 2002
Established in Manila in 1993. Designing for doctors, medical specialists, surgeons and healthcare providers since 2002.
Who we are
ARBuena Architects was established in Manila in 1993 and has grown to serve a diverse clientele in both the private and public sectors. The practice started with residential and commercial and industrial buildings, in partnership with BUENACON, a family-owned Category B construction firm.
Since 2002 the practice has provided design and construction services to doctors, medical specialists, surgeons and healthcare providers around the Philippines. It now specialises in the design and construction management of healthcare and research facilities, from renovations to the complete architectural design of general hospitals, including interior design and fit-outs.
The firm is included in the United Architects of the Philippines roster of healthcare architectural firms. Recent work has focused on the healthcare, academic, office and industrial sectors.
Healthcare and laboratory expertise
Trained in hospital planning, BSL3 containment and air handling for infection control.
Design philosophy: high-quality work, completed on time and within budget, with emphasis on function, maximised use of space, flexibility and materials that are durable, economical and environmentally friendly. The practice aims for timeless buildings in balance with the people and community around them.
The professional team
Architects and engineers trained in their own fields, working as one team on each project.
- Registered architects
- Structural engineers
- Professional electrical engineers
- Professional mechanical engineers
- Sanitary engineers
- General contractors
- Foreign laboratory consultants
Arch. Allen R. Buenaventura
BS Architecture, 1987. Masters in Construction Management, 2001. Former Campus Architect of the University of the Philippines Manila. Former Dean of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts at EARIST. Part-time faculty at Mapúa University.
Accredited Constructor Performance Evaluator and member of the Building Managers and Operators Association of the Philippines. Son of Arch. Jose V. Buenaventura, former Dean of Architecture and Fine Arts at EARIST.
Specialist training
- 2009Hospital Planning and Design
- 2009HVAC System Design for Airborne Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities
- 2009Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Air Handling System Design Strategies for Controlled Environments
- 2013High Containment BSL3 Engineering Design, Operation and Maintenance
- 2015BIORISK Management Training
Built with BUENACON
BUENACON is a family-owned Category B construction firm and the practice's construction partner since its early residential and commercial work. Design and construction management stay with one team from the first drawing to the finished building.
Talk to a team designing for healthcare since 2002
Tell ARBuena Architects about the proposed project or renovation. The practice can give initial design ideas and will send a team of professionals to meet you at your preferred time.
- Office
- 109 Commonwealth Ave, Novaliches
Quezon City 1121, Metro Manila
Open in Google Maps - Phone (Globe)
- +63 994 343 1396