Creative and detail-oriented registered architect with 18+ years of diversified architectural experience. Experienced in architectural design, supervision, coordination, documentation, and CAD production across multiple project stages (TD, DD, CSD, ID, BBS), with strong project planning and recordkeeping skills. Known for excellent client communication and customer service, along with the ability to coordinate stakeholders from concept through site implementation, review multi-trade drawings for clashes, and resolve technical/design issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Diwa Likha Laya

Creative and detail-oriented registered architect with 18+ years of diversified architectural experience. Experienced in architectural design, supervision, coordination, documentation, and CAD production across multiple project stages (TD, DD, CSD, ID, BBS), with strong project planning and recordkeeping skills. Known for excellent client communication and customer service, along with the ability to coordinate stakeholders from concept through site implementation, review multi-trade drawings for clashes, and resolve technical/design issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

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Creative and detail-oriented registered architect with 18+ years of diversified architectural experience. Experienced in architectural design, supervision, coordination, documentation, and CAD production across multiple project stages (TD, DD, CSD, ID, BBS), with strong project planning and recordkeeping skills.

Known for excellent client communication and customer service, along with the ability to coordinate stakeholders from concept through site implementation, review multi-trade drawings for clashes, and resolve technical/design issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Project Architect at Dragonhart Construction Enterprises Incorporated
March 1, 2026 - Present
Lead architectural drawing production for DD, BP, FCD, and CSD; coordinate stakeholders from concept through site implementation; review drawings of all trades to manage clashes; ensure documentation is complete and facilitate recordkeeping. Handled busway and footbridge-related projects in Cubao and Magallanes, and participated in Philippine International Terminal eXchange Busway project.
Senior Architect at Architect United
May 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee Junior Architects, communicate with the Project Manager, handle complex situations, evaluate safety hazards, monitor progress, resolve technical issues, prepare reports, review plans, provide technical advice, remain current on industry trends, participate in continuing education, perform other duties.
Senior Architect at United Florida USA
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Oversee junior architects, communicate with the Project Manager, evaluate safety hazards, monitor progress, resolve technical issues, prepare reports, review plans, provide technical advice, and remain updated with industry trends. Participated in continuing education and performed other assigned duties.
Senior Technical Designer at Broadway Interiors
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Completed ID SD submission, initiated design recommendations, translated design concepts into CAD, produced CAD sheets, oversaw CAD production, conducted quality assurance, responded to inquiries, coordinated with stakeholders.
Architect III at 1 DM CONSUNJI INCORPORATED
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Handled high-end residential projects, oversaw coordination and site implementation, explained technical concepts, contributed to planning and design, liaised with clients, initiated design solutions, ensured budget and schedule adherence.
Architect III at DM Consunji Incorporated
March 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Handled high-end residential projects; oversaw coordination and site implementation; explained technical concepts and contributed to planning/design; liaised with clients; initiated design solutions; ensured adherence to budget and schedule.
Site Engineer/Architect at Shimizu-Takenaka-Fujita-EEI Joint Venture (SFTEJV)
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024
For the Subway Depot project: designed temporary facilities for the depot site including site clearing and surveying; produced shop drawings and structural drawing packages; coordinated with LGU and consultants; performed QA and documentation; served as lead coordinator for PRI building Structural drawings from excavation through roof deck.
Site Engineer / Architect at Shimizu-Takenaka-Fujita-EEI-Joint Venture
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Handled temporary facilities design, site clearing, surveying, shop drawings, LGU coordination, structural drawings production, QA, documentation, coordination of Philippine Railway Institute building from drawing documentation, excavation to structural topping off.
Customer Service Representative at Teleperformance SM Masinag
August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Handled VISA and DirecTV accounts for US-based clients; managed credit card purchase approvals, technical inquiries, upgrades, and service requests; provided client assistance and support.
Customer Service Representative at Teleperformance (SM Masinag Branch)
August 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Handled VISA and DirecTV accounts, managed credit card purchases, technical inquiries, upgrade options, service requests, and client assistance.
Project Architect at RCHITECTS INCORPORATED
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Reviewed drawing documents, coordinated with clients, drafted design change proposals, oversaw project documentation.
CAD Specialist at Goudie Associates Jupiter Cor., Perea St., Makati City
February 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Produced tender (TD) and construction (FCD) drawings; prepared PEZA drawings; created joinery details and building permit plans; coordinated with internal design and construction teams; conducted on-site verification and measurement.
CAD Specialist at Goudie Associates
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
CAD Production tender (TD), for construction (FCD), PEZA drawings, joinery details, building permit plans, coordinated with internal teams.
Architect Specialist at Verant Incorporated
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2018
Ensured CSD compliance, conducted clash control checks, produced RFIs and RFAs, initiated quality checks, produced millworks details.
Site Architect at Bongkyung Construction Company Ltd. Partnership
May 1, 2009 - September 1, 2012
Prepared shop drawings, billing tabulation, conducted QA/QC inspections, coordinated with project consultants. Produce shop drawings for consultant review and approval. Documentation. Architectural Site supervision.
Site Architect at Bongkyung Construction Company LTD., Partnership
February 1, 2009 - September 30, 2012
Prepared shop drawings, billing tabulations, and coordinated with project consultants; conducted QA/QC inspections; produced shop drawings for consultant review/approval; handled architectural finishing billing; performed architectural site supervision.
Technical Design Assistant (Fit-Out Architect) at Ortigas Holdings Incorporated
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Oversaw fit-out works, created design proposals, ensured tenant- landlord relations, compliance with guidelines and codes.
Technical Design Assistant at Ortigas Holdings Incorporated
August 1, 2007 - October 31, 2008
Managed tenant relationships for mall fit-out works; coordinated with tenant contractors; reviewed and approved contractor fit-out drawings; conducted site verification and supervised ongoing fit-out works; oversaw Night Market security. Created re-layout plans for Tiangge rentable slots, developed shopperville renovation layout guidelines, and created revised fit-out guidelines for tenants.
Operations Manager at Syneraide Publications
April 1, 1997 - February 1, 2007
Produced contract documents, project proposals, managed project costs, encoded manuscripts, worked as liaison officer.

Education

BS Architecture at Technological Institute of the Philippines
June 1, 1997 - March 1, 2000

Qualifications

Licensed Architect
January 1, 2003 - July 13, 2026
Certified licensed Architect
January 1, 2003 - July 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services