I'm Irwin Cruel, a licensed Architect and Environmental Planner with 27 years of practice. I've led master planning, design guidelines, architectural design and documentation, 3D modeling, graphics, interior design, and project administration. My career includes a decade with HBO+EMTB in an Australia-based design environment where I served as Associate Director of Architecture, acting as Lead Designer and Project Architect and Architect on Record for local projects with major developers such as Filinvest, SMDC, and AMA Group of Companies. I'm passionate about environmentally responsible campus planning and signage design, with experience in wayfinding and master planning for institutional, housing, and mixed-use developments. I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to translate complex requirements into clear design guidelines and built environments that are functional and sustainable.

Irwin Cruel

I'm Irwin Cruel, a licensed Architect and Environmental Planner with 27 years of practice. I've led master planning, design guidelines, architectural design and documentation, 3D modeling, graphics, interior design, and project administration. My career includes a decade with HBO+EMTB in an Australia-based design environment where I served as Associate Director of Architecture, acting as Lead Designer and Project Architect and Architect on Record for local projects with major developers such as Filinvest, SMDC, and AMA Group of Companies. I'm passionate about environmentally responsible campus planning and signage design, with experience in wayfinding and master planning for institutional, housing, and mixed-use developments. I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to translate complex requirements into clear design guidelines and built environments that are functional and sustainable.

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I’m Irwin Cruel, a licensed Architect and Environmental Planner with 27 years of practice. I’ve led master planning, design guidelines, architectural design and documentation, 3D modeling, graphics, interior design, and project administration. My career includes a decade with HBO+EMTB in an Australia-based design environment where I served as Associate Director of Architecture, acting as Lead Designer and Project Architect and Architect on Record for local projects with major developers such as Filinvest, SMDC, and AMA Group of Companies.

I’m passionate about environmentally responsible campus planning and signage design, with experience in wayfinding and master planning for institutional, housing, and mixed-use developments. I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to translate complex requirements into clear design guidelines and built environments that are functional and sustainable.

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Work Experience

Design Consultant at Rafeli Realty and Development Corporation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Provided design consultancy for real estate development projects, including architectural design, documentation, and coordination.
Design Consultant at Macasiatech Design / Independent Practice
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Independent practice offering design consultation, master planning input, and architectural design support.
Associate Director for Architecture at HBO + EMTB Philippines, Inc.
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Led architectural studio operations, served as Lead Designer and Project Architect, and acted as Architect on Record for local projects with major developers.
at Davenport Campbell
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Involved in architectural practice with exposure to multiple project types.
at DA Silvestre & Associates
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Early career exposure to master planning projects and architectural practice.

Education

BS Architecture at University of the Philippines
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Certificate in Building Technology at University of the Philippines
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025

Qualifications

Licensed Architect PRC 14887
January 1, 1999 - November 13, 2025
Licensed Environmental Planner PRC 826
January 1, 2004 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment