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Bautista, Berdeguel, Panopio, Rios, Siazar JoTerra + Studio An architectural design studio based in Aklan, Western Visayas. We offer architectural planning and design services across residential, tourism, commercial, and community-based projects. Our approach combines collaboration, resilient design, and sensitivity to the natural and cultural context. ABOUT US Rooted in Dreams. Built with Purpose JOTERRA+STUDIO / BUSINESS PLAN 202601
Bautista, Berdeguel, Panopio, Rios, Siazar JOTERRA+STUDIO / BUSINESS PLAN 2026 Vision Mission To transform client’s dreams into meaningful architecture through intentional design, integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to creating practical, high-quality, and resilient spaces that respond to human needs while honoring the essence of nature and the surrounding ecosystem. To become a trusted architectural studio in Western Visayas and in the Philippines, known for creating significant, sustainable, eco-friendly, and adaptable designs that transform client’s aspirations into spaces that are rooted in place, resilient in character, and built with purpose. Business Overview Core Values02 Faith Trusting God’s guidance and provision throughout every project, decision, and endeavor. Our Team Purpose Creating meaningful spaces that respond to the needs, aspirations, and experiences of their users. Quality Upholding high standards of design professionalism, craftsmanship, and service to deliver spaces that are functional, durable, and considerately designed. Sustainability Promoting environmentally responsible and nature-responsive design solutions. Resilience Designing adaptable, enduring spaces that respond to changing needs, environmental conditions, and future challenges. Integrity Practicing honesty, accountability, transparency, and professionalism in working with clients, consultants, and contractors, and in addressing future challenges. Client-Centered Listening to and understanding each client’s vision and transforming their dreams into personalized, functional, and meaningful architectural realities. The studio aims to transform clients’ ideas, aspirations, and dreams into functional, sustainable, and meaningful spaces through thoughtful design, collaboration, and, resilient design solutions allowing to serve both private clients and local businesses. Principal Architect Dana Maria Karylle Rios Jocel A. Bautista Tanya Ysabel Y. Berdeguel Lady Daena Panopio Norielle Jian Siazar Team Member Admin Assistant Project Manager Project Designer Architect/BIM Specialist
Bautista, Berdeguel, Panopio, Rios, SiazarServicesScope Service Offered JOTERRA+STUDIO / BUSINESS PLAN 202603 Planning, documentation, and fit out design.Architectural Design Services Houses, vacation homes, and apartments, condominium renovations. Offices, retails spaces, restaurants, and other commercial establishments. Residential Design Commercial Design Tourism & Hospitality Interior & Site Design BIM & 3D Visualization Project Coordination Resorts, tourist accommodations, and recreational spaces Space planning and site development Modeling, rendering, and presentation Client and consultant coordination Target Market JoTerra + Studio market will focus on Aklan and nearby areas in Western Visayas, with opportunities for regional expansion as the firm's portfolio and professional network develop. The studio primarily serves following: Homeowners Tourism and Hospitality Businesses Small and Medium Enterprises Property Developers Private Institutions Community Organizations
Bautista, Berdeguel, Panopio, Rios, Siazar JOTERRA+STUDIO / BUSINESS PLAN 2026 Strategic Initiatives / Action Plan Guiding our growth for 2026 - delivering design excellence, sustainable innovation, and trusted partnerships across Western Visayas and the Philippines Market Presence Establish professional website, online portfolio, and social media presence; showcase projects and participate in local initiatives in Aklan and Western Visayas.04 Service Expansion Integrate BIM, 3D modeling, rendering, interior architecture, site planning, sustainable design and continously developing team’s technical skills. Strategic Partnerships Build partnership and long-term relationships with homeowners, businesses, tourism establishments, developers, engineers, and local organizations. Sustainable Design Consider local materials, passive design, site conditions, and environmentally responsible strategies. Brand Development Deliver consistent quality and client-centered services, maintain transparent communications, encourage referrals, and develop recognizable brand 1 2 3 4 5
Bautista, Berdeguel, Panopio, Rios, Siazar JOTERRA+STUDIO / BUSINESS PLAN 202605 Opportunity Strength Distinct by design, rooted in place Agile Design Operations Flexibility to service both bespoke residential scale and large commercial/hospitality projects. Tech-enabled delivery BIM, 3D visualization, interior and site planning in one workflow. Faster revisions, fewer site errors, clearer client view. Local and Internation Expertise Creating significant, sustainable, eco-friendly, and adaptable designs. Prioritizes of using local materials Climate-responsive identity Expertise in passive tropical design and climate resilience addresses pressing regional weather challenges.— bamboo, passive cooling, local materials, resilient to tropical climate such as Asia’s country. Collaborative team model Multidisciplinary, lean, and networked — architects, engineers, and allied services. A variety of services that can cater different needs or requirements of clients Market is moving toward us Resorts, vacation homes, commercial & hospitality Aklan / Boracay and Philippines pipeline: distinct identity over generic boxes, it define the local tropical standard. Eco + Resilience demand Growing client seeks for passive cooling, local source materials, and typhoon - smart detailing. There is also Increased LGU emphasis on public green spaces, flood resilience, and sustainable urban renewal projects. Blue Ocean in Visayas Less competition vs. Manila, higher referral potential. The specialist, not one of hundreds. Rapid growth in regional infrastructure and provincial hubs outside Metro Manila also creates high hospitality and commercial demand. Partnership Leverage Contractors, engineers, and developers looking for design partners with BIM + Site credibility.
Bautista, Berdeguel, Panopio, Rios, Siazar06 Threats What can slow us from outside Manila firms entering provinces Larger portfolios, and competition from established architectural firms and low-cost providers may perceived risk, aggressive pricing in Aklan + Boracay. Rising costs + supply chain gaps Fluctuating construction costs may challenge project budgets and client decisions, as well as shipping delays for specialized finishes and systems. Stricter environmental compliance Denser DENR + LGU rules, plus frequent typhoons, floods, storm surges. Compliance requirements may affect timelines. Tourism + real estate swings Tropical Island such as Boracay demand is seasonal — economic dips hit vacation homes and boutique hotels first. JOTERRA+STUDIO / BUSINESS PLAN 2026 Weaknesses Honest constraints of a new studio Limited manpower and capital Broad service range with small core team may stretch resources and restricts many large-scale projects. Passive design modeling and specialized eco-friendly materials can present higher initial cost hurdles for budget-conscious clients. Material dependency Commitment to local materials helps sustainability but sourcing specialized imports is harder in Aklan. New studio, limited built portfolio Compared to Manila firms with decades of projects, the studio has limited brand recognition and have fewer completed references. Geographic distance from Manila market Away from the capital's concentration of developers, though this is also our edge in Western Visayas. Resource Allocation Risk Managing four distinct service pillars simultaneously can strain staff bandwidth if client intake surges.
Bautista, Berdeguel, Panopio, Rios, Siazar Local Project JOTERRA+STUDIO / BUSINESS PLAN 202607 PRINCESA GARDEN ISLAND RESORT AND SPA Puerto Princesa, Palawan The Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa is a luxury resort located in the capital city of Palawan and near the Puerto Princesa International Airport, ideal for tourists and visitors looking for an oceanfront accommodation nearby tourist landmarks of Palawan. It is designed to complement its scenic surroundings of oceanic vistas, making use of tropical architecture. It includes rooms, villas, swimming pool, waterpark, jacuzzi, daycare center, golf course, and many more activities and amenities that enhances one’s experience with nature. Scan the QR Code for more information Exterior Interior BALAI BA’I: A TROPICAL MODERNIST RESORT Los Baños, Laguna A duplex-style private luxury villa, just an hour and a half away from the city, with the environment seamlessly integrated into its architectural experience. Each villa features and al-fresco second floor terrace that overlooks the courtyard with a garden, pool and sunken lounge area. The villas are also intended be rented out separately through a siding fence to divide the courtyard. Exterior Interior Scan the QR Code for more information AMAN SINAYA: RESIDENTIAL TROPICAL DESIGN Mati, Davao Exterior Interior The Aman Sinaya is named after the goddess of the ocean in Philippine mythology. Made up of 5,000 pieces of bamboo, the house is located on a beachfront and is designed to reflect nature itself from the spaces to the furniture used. It is designed to reconnect with nature thus, the use of bamboo materials, furniture, and ornamentations that brings comfort and connection among the family of the house. Scan the QR Code for more information
Bautista, Berdeguel, Panopio, Rios, Siazar International Project Casa Bosque is a contemporary countryside residence. Situated on a 14,000 sqm. plot inside the Fazenda Boa Vista condominium. Designed around existing adult and sculptural trees, creating a smooth transition between indoor spaces, exterior patios, and the surrounding parkland. The casa features a ground level organized around stone gables and small pavilions, topped by an orthogonal upper-floor bedroom block that forms a cantilevered overhang above the internal courtyard. LKEEREETARA RESTAURANT Mueang, Kanchanaburi, Thailand JOTERRA+STUDIO / BUSINESS PLAN 202608 BOSQUE HOUSE Porto Feliz, Brazil Scan the QR Code for more information HIDEOUT LEAF VILLA Sidemen, Bali, Indonesia Exterior Interior Interior Exterior Exterior Interior Keereetara is a brand new restaurant intended as a replacement of its original branch located nearby. The structure reinterprets traditional Thai spatial sensibilities and the surrounding nature of the Khwae Yai River using contemporary forms and locally sourced natural materials. Features a large, curved, asymmetric gable roof with an offset central ridge that reduces the building's perceived scale and lets in natural daylight. The sloped riverside roof also doubles as an accessible staircase leading to a rooftop bar and deck. Scan the QR Code for more information Located within the jungles of Mount Agung in East Bali, the Hideout Leaf is getaway sanctuary where nature and culture merge together. The villa is designed to allow natural ventilation and open circulation between the outside and inside surroundings, making one experience both nature and architecture at the same time. The use of bamboo as its main structural and finishing material makes the villa look “hidden”within the jungle. Scan the QR Code for more information