Architectural Design
From bespoke private residences to landmark commercial towers—architecture balancing beauty, function and enduring value.
Est. 2008 · Manila · Singapore · Dubai
Architecture
that endures
generations
Built Environment · Capital · Assets · Legacy
- 17+
- Years
- 140
- Projects
- 3
- Studios
Residential Architecture·Commercial Design·Master Planning·Interior Design·Landscape Architecture·Design Consultancy·Built Environment·Capital Assets·Legacy Projects·Residential Architecture·Commercial Design·Master Planning·Interior Design·Landscape Architecture·Design Consultancy·Built Environment·Capital Assets·Legacy Projects·
17+Years of Practice
140Projects Completed
3Global Studios
28Design Awards
Who we are
A practice built
on conviction
Lorcatecture Group is a multidisciplinary architecture and design practice with studios in Manila, Singapore and Dubai. For over seventeen years, we have worked with private clients, institutions and property developers to realise spaces of lasting significance.
We operate at the intersection of design excellence and investment intelligence—understanding that great architecture is not merely aesthetic, but the most enduring form of capital a client can own.
“We do not design buildings. We create environments that outlive their architects and define the legacy of those who commission them.”
Design ExcellenceInvestment IntelligenceCultural SensitivityLasting LegacyClient PartnershipSustainable Practice
What we do
Comprehensive
design expertise
Interior Design
Curated interior environments that extend the architectural vision inward, from material selection to the final detail.
Master Planning
Strategic frameworks for communities and districts that respect context and serve future generations.
Landscape Architecture
Outdoor environments that extend the life of built spaces, from estate gardens to civic landscapes.
Design Consultancy
Independent advice on architectural quality, development positioning and design strategy.
Project Management
Rigorous oversight from brief to handover, protecting design intent, programme and investment.
Selected work
Projects that define
skylines and communities
Residential
The Vela Residences
Bonifacio Global City, Manila
Commercial
Meridian Tower
Singapore CBD
Cultural
Solano Cultural Centre
Cebu City
Mixed-Use
Arca District
Dubai, UAE
Residential
Casa Lorca Estates
Alabang, Metro ManilaThe team
People behind
the practice
Rey John Lorca
Founder and CEOMore than 15 years shaping civic, residential and urban projects across Southeast Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
Isabela Santos
Design DirectorLeads the conceptual design process across all studios with a focus on culturally responsive, enduring places.
Marco Navarro
Principal, SingaporeSpecialist in mixed-use developments and transit-oriented communities throughout Southeast Asia.
Leila Osman
Principal, DubaiAward-winning designer recognised for landmark cultural and commercial projects across the Gulf.
Client voices
What our clients
say
★★★★★“Lorcatecture didn't just design our headquarters—they redefined how our company presents itself to the world.”
★★★★★“The team brought extraordinary care to every detail of our home. Fifteen years on, it still feels contemporary and deeply personal.”
★★★★★“I needed a firm that understood design and investment. Lorcatecture delivered on both with remarkable clarity.”
Journal & insights
Conversations about
the built world
Why density, done right, creates stronger communities
High-density living can foster social connection and long-term wellbeing when designed with intention.
Rey John Lorca · June 2026 · 6 min read
Architecture as asset: how design adds enduring value
Properties defined by exceptional design consistently outperform the market and retain their relevance.
Isabela Santos · May 2026 · 8 min read
From brief to legacy: inside the Lorcatecture design process
Every project begins with one question: what does this place need to become?
Marco Navarro · April 2026 · 5 min readBegin a conversation
Let's talk about
your project
Whether you are in the early stages of an idea or ready to commission, we welcome conversations with clients who share a commitment to design excellence and lasting impact.
Manila Studio
32F Ayala Tower One, BGC
Taguig City 1634, Philippines
Singapore Studio
1 Raffles Quay, #21-02
Singapore 048583
Dubai Studio
Dubai Design District, Building 6
Dubai, UAE