TVAP (T I VASQUEZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS is an Architectural Design firm based in Makati City, the premier business district of the Philippines. Founded in October 26, 1993 by Topy Vasquez, the firm is composed of new generation of Architects with a shared purpose of promoting world-class design concepts and technological innovations in a rapidly developing country. It considers the diverse professional background of its major partners as its strongest asset in the highly competitive field of architectural design.From residential mansions to high-rise buildings, from vacation houses to international beach resorts, the firm’s designers apply their distinct creative touch to make every building or development an absolute pride for its owners.
The company believes that continuous research is the key to maintaining a progressive architectural design firm. For this reason, the company participates actively in seminars, conventions, exhibits and product presentations. Extensive research is also conducted through international travel & design books, magazines and the internet with the prospect of introducing new products to improve the standard of design and construction in the Philippines.
The firm adheres closely to international standards in the preparation of working drawings, master specifications and contract documents. Latest advancements in computer drafting technology are applied not only in the preparation of working drawings but also in its presentations to clients. Most importantly, the company believes in providing the highest level of satisfaction to the client. Each client is considered as a valued friend and a business partner.
In 2017 TVAP marked a new and exciting chapter as the company entered its 25th year lead by Toni Vasquez-Shawan who succeeds her father, the late Topy Vasquez, as the new Principal Architect & CEO of this proud architectural firm. Highly trained in design, construction and client relations from local and international practices, she takes on the company under her wing with a fortified vision of establishing TVAP as a recognized global brand in Design. Since the start of her tenure, the company has successfully been involved with projects from Los Angeles and Las Vegas, USA.
Consistent to this objective, T I VASQUEZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS INC. maintains close affiliation with local and foreign architects such as Yoshihide Tamura of Osaka, Japan, Consulting Engineering Group, from Doha, Qatar & Cairo, Egypt and PAE from Tokyo, Japan and USA.
