WTA Architecture and Design Studio

What WTA Architecture and Design Studio does

WTA Architecture and Design Studio is a Philippines-headquartered, privately held architectural practice founded in 2007 by William Ti, Jr. The firm provides full-service architectural design spanning concept through construction documentation across residential, commercial, hospitality, sports, transport, institutional, educational, mixed-use, and interior design disciplines. Its core proposition is a self-described "Social Architecture" methodology, formalized through the proprietary Social Architecture Performance Index (SAPI), which evaluates projects on community engagement, accessibility, and local integration. Headquartered in San Juan, Metro Manila, the firm also operates offices in Hong Kong (Sheung Wan) and Shenzhen (Nanshan District) and has delivered projects extending to Russia and other international locations. WTA has ranked 88th on Building Design's WA100 for three consecutive years and has held BCI Asia Top 10 Philippines status since 2015. The firm has 51–100 employees across a leadership team that includes Principal Architect William Ti, Jr., Managing Director Rebecca Plaza Ti, Finance Director Winnie Ann Ti, Design Directors Fernando Cunanan Jr. and Royce Nicdao, and Technical Director Kenneth Yu, supported by associate directors, senior managers, licensed architects, engineers, interior designers, and a GIS Specialist.

The firm's signature projects demonstrate breadth across verticals: the 12,000-capacity Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium in Laoag City (2025 ArchDaily Building of the Year), the six-tower Garden City residential development in Cavite for Goldenbay Land Holdings (2025 DOT Property Best Green Lifestyle Development), Twelve Luxury Flats for Artesan Prime (first full-floor luxury condominium units in the Philippines), the Horizon Manila masterplan (2021 WAFX Overall Winner), and the Emergency Quarantine Facilities that delivered 3,500+ COVID-19 beds in five days using open-source designs. The Book Stop Project, a pop-up public library network across Manila, and WTA Labs, a public research platform launched in 2025 on Filipino cities and communities, extend the firm's brand into community engagement and thought leadership. WTA earns revenue through project-based architectural fees custom-quoted against scope, building type, floor area, and service phases (conceptual design through construction administration), acquired via direct enterprise engagement, competitive bidding, design competitions, and referrals. Customer segments are primarily Philippine government institutions (city halls, stadiums, public facilities) and property developers (residential and mixed-use), with secondary work in commercial, hospitality, and institutional sectors.

Name

WTA Architecture and Design Studio

Legal name

WTA Architecture and Design Studio

Website

https://www.wtadesignstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WTA Architecture and Design Studio is a Philippines-headquartered, privately held architectural practice founded in 2007, offering full-service design across residential, civic, commercial, hospitality, sports, transport, and master-planning sectors to government clients and property developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Master planning
• Urban design research
• Social architecture consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural design from concept through construction documentation for residential, commercial, institutional, hospitality, sports, and master planning projects. Revenue is generated through project-based fees tied to project scope, complexity, and delivery phases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WTA Architecture and Design Studio provides full-service architectural design from concept through construction documentation across residential, commercial, hospitality, sports, transport, institutional, educational, mixed-use, and interior projects. The firm also delivers master planning services and operates WTA Labs, a public research platform producing studies on Filipino cities and communities.

Product overview

WTA Architecture and Design Studio is a multi-awarded architectural design practice offering comprehensive architectural and design services across multiple sectors. The portfolio includes residential and mixed-use developments (Garden City, Twelve Luxury Flats), civic and institutional projects (Tagaytay City Hall, Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium), public space initiatives (The Book Stop Project, Pasig River Esplanade), urban masterplans (Horizon Manila/Manileño), and emergency infrastructure (EQF). The studio also operates WTA Labs as a public research platform for urban research and knowledge sharing. Services span from concept design through construction documentation across residential, commercial, hospitality, sports, transport, institutional, educational, and interior design disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WTA Labs: A research initiative and public platform for engaging with the public and sharing the architectural process, producing research on Filipino cities and communities.

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design covering residential, commercial, hospitality, sports, transport, institutional, educational, mixed-use, and interior projects for enterprise and government clients across the Philippines and select international markets. Services span concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• WTA Labs Research Platform A public research platform engaging with the public and sharing the architectural process, producing research on Filipino cities and communities and supporting the firm's Social Architecture thought leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency Quarantine Facilities delivered 3,500+ beds in 5 days during COVID-19 pandemic
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Artesan PrimecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned boutique developer creating exclusive, high-end properties. WTA collaborated on Twelve Luxury Flats, the first luxury condominium with full floor units in the Philippines.
• Goldenbay Land HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty developer championing sustainable communities. WTA designed Garden City, a six-tower residential development in Cavite that won DOT Property Philippines Award 2025.
• Anthology FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Asia's largest gathering to celebrate architecture and design. WTA co-organizes and participates annually, including pavilion installations.
• WTA LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic research platform for engaging with the public and sharing the architectural process. Produces studies on Filipino cities and communities.
• Plaza + Partners Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated architectural firm led by Rebecca Plaza Ti, WTA's Managing Director. Co-organizer of Anthology Festival and collaborator on urban design initiatives.
• PGAA Creative DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with WTA on Pasig River revitalization plan for urban renewal in Manila.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Palafox Associates: One of the largest and most-established Philippine architecture and planning firms, also serving government, residential, and master-planning clients. Highly comparable to WTA as a top-tier Filipino practice with similar segment exposure.
• W.V. Coscolluela & Associates: Long-standing Philippine architecture firm with deep experience in commercial, hospitality, and institutional projects. A direct domestic peer with overlapping client base and project typologies.
• DP Architects: Singapore-headquartered architecture firm with strong Asia-Pacific presence across civic, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Comparable to WTA in offering multi-sector architectural design with regional ambition.

Broad incumbents

• AEDAS: Global architecture firm with significant Asia presence, including major work in China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Comparable to WTA's scaled-up ambition and multi-typology portfolio, especially through the Greater China offices.
• B+H Architects: Global architecture, interiors, and consulting firm with strong healthcare, hospitality, and mixed-use expertise. Overlaps with WTA's service breadth and international award-winning reputation.
• Foster + Partners: London-headquartered global architecture firm recognized for master-planning, civic, and sustainability-led projects. Comparable to WTA in design-led, award-winning identity and broad typology coverage.
• Zaha Hadid Architects: Globally recognized architecture practice with strong transportation, cultural, and infrastructure portfolio. Comparable to WTA in winning major international awards and competing for civic masterplans.
• Gensler: The world's largest global architecture and design firm, with deep commercial, hospitality, and workplace expertise. Comparable to WTA as a multi-vertical architecture practice serving enterprise clients.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with significant architecture, urban design, and sustainability offerings. Comparable to WTA in the convergence of architecture, urban planning, and ESG-oriented design.

Regional players

• Aboitiz & Associates (Aboitizland-related): Philippine-based real estate developer with associated architectural and masterplanning capabilities. Comparable to WTA as a Filipino market participant in residential and mixed-use development design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wtadesignstudio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/WTALABS
• Facebookfacebook.com/wtadesignstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wta-design-studio
• Instagraminstagram.com/wtadesignstudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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