AIA Southeast Asia Manila Conference: The Healing Lab - Architectural Approaches to Well-Being
Join us in person or online for this hybrid event from AIA Southeast Asia!
When: Friday 30 August 2024 @ 06:30 (Eastern US Time)/ 18:30 (Philippines time)
Where: Dexterton Brizo Showroom, Lot 2 Block 32, 38th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Philippines/ ONLINE
CES Credits - Estimated 1 LU/HSW for AIA Members
Speaker
Melanie Freeland, AIA; Creative Director and Partner of Interior Architecture
Moderator
Cathy Saldaña, Intl. Assoc. AIA, FUAP. AIA International Country Representative - Philippines. Principal/ CEO of PDP Architects and Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corporation
Description
The Healing Lab: Architectural Approaches to Well-Being is a presentation designed for architects, designers, healthcare professionals, and students interested in the intersection of architecture and health. It explores how to design spaces that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Through an in-depth examination of The Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine, participants will learn best practices for creating stress-reducing healthcare spaces, selecting durable materials, utilizing light and transparency to create welcoming environments, and integrating indoor and outdoor spaces. No prior specialized knowledge is required, though a basic understanding of architectural concepts is beneficial. Join us to transform the way we create healthcare spaces.
Speaker Bios
Melanie Freeland. As the Creative Director of Interior Architecture, Melanie manages a diverse portfolio, from large-scale workplaces like the GoodRx Headquarters to wellness-driven oncology environments such as the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine. With over 22 years of architecture experience, Melanie's commitment to delivering innovative design in demanding settings is evident throughout her work.
Her background includes residential projects and collaborations with prominent artists on site-specific installations, including the late Sol LeWitt, James Turrell, Jeff Koons, Robert Irwin, and Charles Ray. Melanie has also navigated the complex network of city infrastructure, both in Los Angeles at LAX and Union Station, and internationally with the programming and interior design for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Headquarters E Division. In each setting, she has been sensitive to client and stakeholder desires while delivering innovative solutions.
In 2017, Melanie was named AIA California Young Architect of the Year, underscoring her excellence and dedication to the field.
Cathy Saldaña is the principal and CEO of PDP Architects and Projects Design Plus Architecture Management Corporation, based in Makati City. A distinguished alumna of the University of the Philippines College of Architecture and the Asian Institute of Management, she is known for her work in Hospitality Design, Retail Mixed Use, Residential and Commercial High Rises, and Industrial Facilities, as well as being a pioneer in Sustainable Island Developments in the Philippines. Actively involved in professional organizations, Cathy serves as a Trustee for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philippines, leads the Women’s Leadership Institute in Real Estate, and is a Board Trustee for PropTech. She is an International Associate of the American Institute of Architects, a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines, and the Philippine correspondent to the UIA WIA - Union of International Architects Women in Architecture Committee. Cathy also chairs a Technical Working Group under the Professional Regulation Commission for Hospitality and Leisure Architecture and is a certified Green Building Professional. She is a sought-after speaker at both local and international conferences and is frequently featured in various media platforms.
This conference is brought to you with the generous support of our event partners: PDP Architecture, UAP Diliman, Earoph Philippines, Dexterton and Brizo.
