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Manuel Arroza is an experienced architectural professional with a diverse background in design and project management. Currently serving as an Associate at Smallwood since June 2021, Manuel previously held the position of BIM Senior Coordinator at Meinhardt Group from November 2020 to June 2021. Prior to this, Manuel had a long tenure at Smallwood from February 2004 to October 2020, encompassing roles as Architectural Manager and Senior Designer. Earlier in the career, Manuel worked as a Middle Manager at United Reliance Engineering Pte Ltd and as a Designer/Project Coordinator at Choon Hin Stainless Steel Pte Ltd. Manuel's foundational experience began as Architect 3 at Agoncillo Sanchez Esquivel Architects & Associates from July 1995 to January 2001. Manuel Arroza holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of the Philippines, completed in 1995.
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Smallwood
We believe that architecture has the unique ability to unleash human capacity. It can unlock the full value of materials, teams, communities, investors and the tenants who bring them to life. We create spaces where people flourish. We are unabashedly optimists to the core. We believe in architecture because we believe in humanity. We believe that the better we design, the better society can be, and more prosperous too. A lot of things can get in the way. Things like inexperience, big egos, complacency, lack of leadership and poor partnership. We believe that greatness comes from great understanding, and great partnership. Not ego. Smallwood helps our clients and partners unlock the full potential of their projects. We use the power of architecture to make a difference. We know how it’s done, and we know how to make things even better. Our insatiable desire to learn and innovate has led to 40 years of successful projects and partnerships across globe. We bring that global experience to every project we approach. As the demands on the built environment have changed, the role of the architect must change from that of Artist to the Collaborative Leader. We embrace this change and we inspire our clients and partners to greatness. We reveal the bountiful opportunity within every project. Build meaning Build buildings. Build relationships.