Owen John F.

Experience

• Senior Architect OSP Interior Design Studio · Full-time May 2018 – Present 8 yrs Philippines - Award-Winning Design Leadership: Served as a key contributor to the design process for GBF Center 1 (Robinsons Offices), which earned "Asia's Best Interior Design" at the 19th Asia Property Awards (2024).
  
  - 5-Star Hospitality Expertise: Directed the detailed design for all guestroom types at the Fili Hotel, Nustar Resort and Casino, a premier integrated resort in Cebu.
  
  - Heritage & Luxury Renovations: Currently leading the high-end renovation of historic assets at the Baguio Country Club Hotel, specifically the Presidential Suite and the Penthouse Lounge.
  
  - Full-Lifecycle Oversight: Manage high-value projects from conceptualization to final construction documentation, ensuring a balance between minimalist aesthetics, technical functionality, and financial viability.
  
  - Advanced Visualization: Utilize expert-level 3D modeling and rendering (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, V-Ray) to provide clients with precise, photorealistic visualizations.
• Project Architect Songsong and Periquet Architecture/Interiors · Full-time Sep 2010 – Sep 2017 7 yrs Philippines - Diverse Portfolio Management: Spearheaded a wide range of developments, managing architectural requirements for everything from affordable housing to high-end luxury assets.
  
  - Boutique Hospitality Design: Conceptualized and delivered a high-quality, signature restaurant design for a luxury hotel in 2015.
  
  - Operational Excellence: Single-handedly managed multiple complex architectural projects through all phases of delivery over a three-year period.
• Junior Architect A & ID Design Group · Full-time Feb 2009 – Sep 2010 1 yrs 7 mos Philippines - Managed rapid design implementation and conducted rigorous on-site inspections to guarantee compliance with institutional project deadlines.
• Junior Designer Brown Bauhaus Architecture Studio · Full-time Sep 2008 – Jan 2009 4 mos Philippines - Project Documentation & Specification: Developed comprehensive architectural packages, including detailed material boards and precise technical specifications to ensure design intent was maintained through construction.
  
  - Fiscal Oversight & Planning: Engineered accurate cost estimations and resource-loaded work schedules to drive project efficiency and financial viability.
  
  - Regulatory Compliance: Navigated complex administrative frameworks to ensure all architectural and interior designs met stringent zoning laws and national building code requirements.
  
  - Design Integration: Facilitated the successful execution of diverse project typologies by bridging the gap between conceptual design and technical implementation.
• AutoCAD Draftsman Songsong and Periquet Architecture/Interiors · Full-time Aug 2006 – Aug 2008 2 yrs Philippines - Orchestrated the production of detailed construction documentation and technical specifications for seamless on-site execution.
• AutoCAD Draftsman Evoluce Design Inc. · Part-time Apr 2006 – May 2006 1 mos Philippines - Modular Systems Engineering: Produced accurate and precise technical working drawings for complex modular kitchen and cabinet components, ensuring seamless on-site construction and installation.