Architect JM de Jesus

27/08/2026

Soil testing underway for our upcoming 4-storey development. Skipping this step means guessing what’s beneath the surface and in structural design, guessing isn't an option. Proper soil reports ensure the foundation is safe, efficient, and built to last.

27/08/2026

The people who draw your project are the same people who answer for it on site, the whole reason you can confidently stop supervising.

Most buildings have two authors: the one who drew it, and the one who built it. More often than not, you can see the exact moment they stopped talking.

We set out to change that. Founded by three brothers with technical backgrounds, Angkin Builders Corporation works as one unified team with one goal: delivering designs that actually survive construction.

One vision. Zero disconnect.

27/08/2026

"The door handle is the handshake of the building." - Juhani Pallasma

First impressions aren't just visual - they’re tactile. From raw timber selection to the finished pull, every touchpoint in a space should feel intentional. A solid entry deserves a firm handshake to match.

26/08/2026

Why does a tucked-away window seat often feel more comfortable than a fully exposed glass room?

We instinctively enjoy spaces that let us observe our surroundings while still feeling protected. A view gives us awareness. Enclosure gives us safety.

Sometimes, what we call “cozy” is simply architecture responding to an instinct we have carried for thousands of years.

What kind of space makes you feel most comfortable? Let us know, and follow our page for more conversations on architecture and human behavior.

25/08/2026

Malayo na pero malapit na.

24/08/2026

The Sydney Opera House began as an extraordinary vision that no one fully knew how to build.

Its delays and massive cost overruns became a public scandal. Yet decades later, it stands as one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks and continues to create cultural and economic value.

Ambition without control can destroy a project. But history also reminds us that the value of an idea is not always captured by its original budget.

Was it worth the cost? Let us know what you think, and follow our page for more stories behind architecture’s biggest decisions.

21/08/2026

The Bahay na Bato was not simply a more luxurious version of the Bahay Kubo. It evolved as a practical response to earthquakes, fires, floods, and monsoon rain.

Its heavier base provided stability, while the lighter upper structure could move more safely during earthquakes. Wide eaves, breathable windows, and elevated spaces responded directly to the Philippine climate.

Long before resilience became a design trend, Filipino builders were already practicing it.

Follow our page for more conversations on Filipino architecture and the lessons already built into our history.

20/08/2026

C Residence Progress Photos

19/08/2026

Have you ever pulled a door that was supposed to be pushed?

Sometimes, people are not ignoring instructions. The object or space itself is quietly suggesting the wrong action.

Good design should feel intuitive. When users repeatedly misunderstand a space, perhaps the problem is not their behavior. Perhaps the design communicated something else.

Follow our page for more conversations on architecture, psychology, and how spaces quietly shape behavior.

18/08/2026

O Residence Progress Photos