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She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of the Philippines in Mindanao in 2009, where she garnered the Best Thesis Award. Shortly after, she won the Red Point National Thesis Award, an exemplary undergraduate Architecture thesis award in the Philippines. In 2018, she finished the Design Summerschool from the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at Tongji University, Shanghai, China, and then her Masters in Urban and Cultural Heritage from the Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne, Australia, with an Australia Awards Scholarship. In addition, she is finishing her Doctor of Philosophy in Management at the University of Mindanao.
She has been a United Architects of the Philippines North Davao Chapter President 2015 - 2016, Balangkasan Chair for Area D in 2016, Editor of the Area D Committee of UAP Journal under the Commission on Professional Development 2019 -2020, and a member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites or ICOMOS and an expert committee member of the International Committee on Vernacular Architecture.
She worked as a technical officer for TAO Pilipinas Inc and then as a Design officer for SM Engineering and Design. She has also worked in heritage architecture fields in Melbourne under Quadratum Architecture and the Design Proposal for the Rehabilitation of Circum-Taihu Lake Heritage, China, a government competition.
Currently, she is the founding partner of Swito Designs Architects. A studio is focused on Cultural Sensitivity in Design and Urban and Cultural Heritage. The firm is working on the Department of Tourism Region XI Cultural Complex, Bangsamoro Ministry of Interior and Local Government, Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism Infrastructure Projects, and other international projects.
Aside from architecture, she founded organizations like the Mindanao Architecture Advocacy Network and designed toys. like the BalayBalay Architecture Puzzles, Marawi Journey Board Game, and toys for Disaster Resilient Communications, to name a few.
She is the current Eastern Mindanao Representative of the National Commission for Architect and Allied Arts of the National Commission for Culture and Arts.
STATEMENT OF ART:She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of the Philippines in Mindanao in 2009, where she garnered the Best Thesis Award. Shortly after, she won the Red Point National Thesis Award, an exemplary undergraduate Architecture thesis award in the Philippines. In 2018, she finished the Design Summerschool from the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at Tongji University, Shanghai, China, and then her Masters in Urban and Cultural Heritage from the Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne, Australia, with an Australia Awards Scholarship. In addition, she is finishing her Doctor of Philosophy in Management at the University of Mindanao.
She has been a United Architects of the Philippines North Davao Chapter President 2015 - 2016, Balangkasan Chair for Area D in 2016, Editor of the Area D Committee of UAP Journal under the Commission on Professional Development 2019 -2020, and a member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites or ICOMOS and an expert committee member of the International Committee on Vernacular Architecture.
She worked as a technical officer for TAO Pilipinas Inc and then as a Design officer for SM Engineering and Design. She has also worked in heritage architecture fields in Melbourne under Quadratum Architecture and the Design Proposal for the Rehabilitation of Circum-Taihu Lake Heritage, China, a government competition.
Currently, she is the founding partner of Swito Designs Architects. A studio is focused on Cultural Sensitivity in Design and Urban and Cultural Heritage. The firm is working on the Department of Tourism Region XI Cultural Complex, Bangsamoro Ministry of Interior and Local Government, Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism Infrastructure Projects, and other international projects.
Aside from architecture, she founded organizations like the Mindanao Architecture Advocacy Network and designed toys. like the BalayBalay Architecture Puzzles, Marawi Journey Board Game, and toys for Disaster Resilient Communications, to name a few.
She is the current Eastern Mindanao Representative of the National Commission for Architect and Allied Arts of the National Commission for Culture and Arts.
“We should cherish our culture, embracing the beauty of our architectural heritage designs. Our buildings serve as tangible representations of our identity to the world. Let us honour and celebrate our culture through thoughtful and captivating design - always remembering we are unique.”
ORGANIZATION:
Swito Designs
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Philosophy in Management
University of Mindanao
Davao City, Philippines
2020 - present
Master in Urban and Cultural Heritage
Melbourne School of Design
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2018
Academic Awards:
Australia Awards Scholars 2018
Architect – Professional Regulations Commission
Licensed no. 04281986
Philippines
Bachelor of Science In Architecture
University of the Philippines – Mindanao
Davao City, Philippines
2003-2009
EXPERIENCE:
ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE - PRESENT
2012-Present Swito Architecture Designs Services – Davao City, PH Principal Architect / Architect of Record www.switodesigns.com
Projects
Maguindanao del Norte Provinical Capitol Design
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Design of Tourism Center
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Design of Simunol Seaport
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Design of Emergency Response
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Design of Farmer’s Market
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Design of SB Building
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Design of Municipal Halls
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Design of Barrangay Halls
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Ministery of Interior and Local Government Building Renovation Design
Department of Tourism Region XI- Architectural Design and Master Plan of the Cultural Hub / Complex of Region XI
Gerald Racho House
Racho Urban Market Gardens, Restaurant and Processing
Racho Urban Farm, Restaurant and Processing Center
Francisco Pascua Modern Bamboo House at Ula
Colors of the South Exhibit Design
GRW Law Firm Office Interiors
Atty Bohol Mandaya Inspired Office Interiors
Tibolo Tribal Village Rehabilitation
Sinarimbo Apartments
Kalinaw Coffee Shop and Youth Center
Central Visayas Maritime Training Center School Building – Carcar City Central Visayas Maritime Training Center Dorm Building – Carcar City
Balay Himaya Bamboo Residential Design and Build
Coffee for Peace Interior Design and Build
2010-2012 SM Engineering and Design Development (www.smsupermalls.com) Design Officer for Head Office
Projects completed during employment:
1. SM Lanang Premier Sky Garden (Green Roof)
2. SM Lanang Premier New Mall Construction - 140,000 sq.m
3. SM City Davao Mall Expansion and Renovation - 80,000
sq.m
4. SM Southmall Cinema Mall Redevelopment - 55,030.10
sq.m.
5. SM North Edsa Cinema, IMAX and Office Interior
Renovation
Responsibilities:
headed the design team from preliminary stage to construction.
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
none
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
Philbex 2023
EVENTS:
none
AWARDS:
Women in Development Awards, Mindanao Development Authority, March 2024, Davao City
Garbo Distrito Architecture Award, December 7, 2023, KingDome, Davao City
Design and Case Competition of the Rehabilitation of Circum-Taihu Lake Heritage, China – Third Prize Award 2018
Australia Awards Scholars 2018
Plaque of Appreciation from Maragusan Local Government Unit and Region XII Department of Tourism for the assistance of redesigning the Municipality of Maragusan’s Visitor’s Information Center
2016 British Council Leaders for Social Impact for the social enterprise founded called Balay Balay 3D Architecture Puzzles
2016 British Council Leaders for Social Impact for the social enterprise founded called Balud Books
2015 Great Impact SouthEast-Asia for the social enterprise founded called Swito Digital Storytelling
2015 Ten Outstanding Youth Organization – Finalist for the social enterprise founded called Swito Digital Storytelling
2014 Google Business Group Success Stories – for the social enterprise founded called Swito Digital Storytelling
Finalist Our Good Story Competition Singapore – Finalist for the social enterprise founded called Swito Digital Storytelling
2013 British Council I am a Changemaker Award Winer for the social enterprise founded called Swito Digital Storytelling, British Council Social Enterprise Ideation Camp October 22-30, 2013, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
SMART PayITForward Social Good Award Winner, SMART Jump, SM Megamall October 17, 2013, Pasig, Philippines
National Best Thesis Award Red Point Awards Cirdia Foundation for the Bachelor’s degree thesis entitled “Contextualizing Mindanao Indigenous Dance and Rituals in a Mindanao Performing Arts Complex” Ayala Museum, Makati City, Philippines (June 2009)
Top Ten Finalist Red Point Awards Cirdia Foundation for the Bachelor’s degree thesis entitled “Contextualizing Mindanao Indigenous Dance and Rituals in a Mindanao Performing Arts Complex” Ayala Museum, Makati City, Philippines (June 2009)
Chancellor’s Awardee for Culture and the Arts University of the Philippines – Mindanao (2009)
Dean’s Awardee for Culture and the Arts College of Humanities and Social Sciences University of the Philippines – Mindanao (2009)
Best Thesis Awardee for Architecture for thesis entitled “Contextualizing Mindanao Indigenous Dance and Rituals in a Mindanao Performing Arts Complex” College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of the Philippines – Mindanao (2009)
First Philippine Institute of Architects Davao Scholarship Awardee, 2006-2009, Davao City
PRESS APPEARANCES:
Manila Bulletin https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/20/this-architect-is-kno
wn-for-buildings-inspired-by-mindanao-culture
Manila Bulletin
https://mb.com.ph/2021/2/1/whats-now-whats-new-wha
ts-next-in-property
Mustaqim.com.p
https://mustaqim.com.ph/an-advocate-of-indigenous-
art-architect-glory-rose-dy-metilla/
Lantawan Magazine https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EvKVzzmmRKcSBSQrS
QH5D2SNhNTmVXE8/view?usp=sharing
Arquitektura Magazine first issue hard copy
https://avdph.com/featured-articles/filipina-archi
tect-pushes-mindanao-inspired-buildings-design
https://www.up.edu.ph/index.php/the-south-remember
s/
https://dreamwork.ph/mindanao-architecture-style-g
uide-lecture-series-swito-designs-inc/
https://www.australiaawardsphilippines.org/alumni/
copy_of_cards/regional-women2019s-leadership-initi
ative/gloryrose-dy-metilla-regional-womens
https://www.manilatimes.net/2015/08/29/weekly/the-
sunday-times/balay-balay-exhibit-to-open-in-davao/
213963/
https://www.iemergence.org/osmosis/news_files/desi
gning-a-tribal-village-panuluanan.html
https://ncca.gov.ph/2015/08/05/balay-balay-3d-arch
itecture-puzzles-exhibit-at-abreeza-mall-this-augu
st/
https://indigenouspathways.com/news/ip_files/build
ing-a-school-of-cultural-learning.html
https://www.coffeeforpeace.com/2017/07/06/final-bu
ilding-plans-and-release-of-funds-have-been-approv
ed-for-kapeyapaan-in-valencia-city/
https://www.ua.edu.ph/2016/01/20/ua-to-host-nccas-
traveling-design-exhibit/
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/125742s-for-a-m
ore-vibrant-philippines/
https://issuu.com/sudaria_publications/docs/bwm_oc
tober_23__2015/12
https://www.australiaawardsphilippines.org/assets/
articles/scholarship-stories/scholarship-strories-
dy-gloryrose.html
https://mustaqim.com.ph/an-advocate-of-indigenous-
art-architect-glory-rose-dy-metilla/
https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/05/expe
rience-mindanaos-architectural-diversity-through-b
alay-kulayan-coloring-book/
https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/05/expe
rience-mindanaos-architectural-diversity-through-b
alay-kulayan-coloring-book/
https://www.archify.com/ph/photo/detail/162211
https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2015/08/mara
naos-torogan-a-good-example-of-disaster-resilient-
house/
https://www.bworldonline.com/weekender/focus/2015/
09/11/185/the-torogan-house-beyond-the-bahay-kubo/
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/56943/the-3d-to
rogan-goes-mainstream-
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/56943/the-3d-to
rogan-goes-mainstream-
https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/2019/03/30/visualizin
g-a-citys-urban-and-cultural-heritage/
https://www.tatlerasia.com/homes/architecture-desi
gn/alveo-land-20th-anniversary
https://transformingthetimeline.com/Gloryrose-Dy-M
etilla?fbclid=IwAR3FLGMOo1FS-aUNwap8gMskkD-W9TF4eP
ikjOtBmdftm4tm79V-zM4KvEg
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
2023 Metilla, Gloryrose, et al. “Balay Kulayan: Domestic Architecture of Cultural Communities in Mindanao - Davao Edition”, Mindanao Architecture Style Guide
2022 Metilla, Gloryrose “The Municipal Halls of BARMM”, Arquitektura, UAP Journal, 2021 - 2022
2020 Metilla, Gloryrose “Retracing and Interpreting Prehistoric Maritime Cultural Heritage: The Case of the
Ancient Balangay Ship Reconstruction and Voyages in
the Philippines, Southeast Asia and China”,UAP Journal
, 2019-2020
2016 Dy, Gloryrose “Rebuilding with a heart: architecture roles in post-disaster psychosocial interventions”, Taylor
and Francis Online, Journal of Architecture and
Urbanism, Volume 40, Issue 1, 2016
2013 Dy, Gloryrose “Participatory Approach to Architecture Design: A tool in disaster psychological recovery”,
Front page, Mindanao Times, 2013
2012 Dy, Gloryrose “Iligan City: Journey to the Majestic Waterfalls” (Travel Article). www.kristn.com. 2012
2012 Dy, Gloryrose “Reflection: YP Experience”. TAO Pilipinas, Inc. 2009
ACCOLADES:
Women in Development Awards, Mindanao Development Authority, March 2024, Davao City
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Sketch up, Vray, Lumion, Autocade
SYMPOSIUMS AND ACADEMIC CONFERENCES::
2023 Resouse Speaker “Relevance of Mindanao Architecture in Post Pandemic World”, Iloilo Arts and Culture Council, Iloilo City
2023 Resouse Speaker “Relevance of Mindanao Architecture in Post Pandemic World”, Philippine Institute of Architects National Convention, General Santos City
2020 Moderator, “Webinar on Mainstreaming Biodiversity in the Infrastructure Sector”, Biodiversity Management
Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, November 6, 18, 19, 26, 2020. Online Webinar
via Facebook Live.
2020 Resource Speaker, HackBangPH, “Creating Safe Spaces”, June 27, 2020, Online Webinar via Facebook Live.
2020 Resource Speaker, United Architects of the Philippines District C3, “Architecture that Breathes: Sustainable
Features of Filipino Indigenous Architecture”, February
22, 2020, Go Hotel, Butuan City
2019 Resource Speaker, Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines Roadshow, Mindanao Region: Session 3
“Stairway to Sustainability”, November 16, 2019, World
Palace, Ecoland, Davao City
2019 Resource Speaker, 5th Mindanao Policy Research Forum on "Navigating the Challenges of the New Globalization"
September 10, 2019 Mindanao State University General
Santos City
2017 Delegate and Exhibitor, “Balay Balay Ta! Under One Sky” Budayaw Festival of the Brunei Darrusalem ,
Indonesia , Malaysia Philippines Socio Cultural Pillar,
September 19 – 21, 2017
2017 Resource Speaker of ArkiKultura, “Rebuilding with a Heart: Architecture Roles in Post Disaster
Psychosocial Intervention”, September 9, 2017, Xavier
University Ateneo De Cagayan
2016 Resource Speaker, “Balay Balay Ta! Mindanao Architecture in every home”, Defining Spaces:
Architecture Construction Show, SM Davao Annex,
Davao City, February 27, 2016
Resource Speaker, “Torre de Filipinas: Sustainable Architecture in High-Rise Design.”, Architectural Students' Association of the Philippines, Incorporation, GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center Auditorium, UP Diliman, Quezon City, February 26, 2016
Resource Speaker, “Loob at Labas: Talakayan at Pag-paparangya”, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Committee of Architecture and Allied Arts, Mindanao University for Science and Technology, February 16, 2016
Resource Speaker, “Loob at Labas: Talakayan at Pag-paparangya”, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Committee of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, February 9, 2016
Resource Speaker, “Loob at Labas: Talakayan at Pag-paparangya”, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Committee of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Assumption, San Fernando Pampanga, January 22, 2016
Resource Speaker, “Loob at Labas: Talakayan at Pag-paparangya”, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Committee of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of the East, Caloocan City, January 12, 2016
2015 Competition Mentor , Philippine Start-up Challenge – November 2015, Ideation and Pitching
Lighting Speaker about Balay Balay Project, National Youth Forum on Heritage, Philippine High School for the Arts, November 11 – 15, 2015
Balay Balay Ta! An Interactive Exhibit of the 3D Architecture Puzzles of the Maranao Royalty House – Torogan
Leg 1: August 2015, Abreeza Mall of Davao - Davao City
Leg 2: October 2015, Mindanao State University
Leg 3: October 2015, Centrio Mall of Davao, Cagayan de Oro City
Leg 4: November 2015, Mindanao Week of Peace, Xavier University - Cagayan de Oro City
Leg 5: December 2015, SM Davao Annex, National Architecture Week - Davao City 2014
Paper Presentation on “Rebuilding with a heart: architecture
roles in post-disaster psychosocial interventions”, Empathic
Architecture Conference, Petra University, Surabaya, Indonesia, October 2015
Resource Speaker, “Helping Small Business Think Big”, Google Southeast Asia Headquarters, Singapore, November 2014
Resource Speaker, “Turning Passion into Career” Google Business Group Davao GDAYS General Santos City, December 2014
Resource Speaker, “Turning Passion into Career” Google Business Group Davao GDAYS Davao City, May 10, 2014
Resource Speaker, “Turning Passion into Career” Google Women Techmakers, Mama Bebs Restaurant, Davao City, April 22, 2014
Resource Speaker, “Architect’s Role in Recovery, Resiliency and Psychosocial Rehabilitation” Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Engineering Days and Social Outreach Month, Cagayan de Oro City, February 10, 2014
Instructor, Summer Digital Storytelling for Children 2014 Switotwins Digital Storytelling Philippines, Davao City, April 2014
Resource Speaker, “Architect’s Role in Recovery, Resiliency and Psychosocial Rehabilitation” Angkor of Faith 8, Siem Reap Cambodia, March 13 – 22, 2014, Serving the street children of Siem Reap
Cambodia and doing missionary work
2013 Resource Speakers, Defining Spaces – UAP Davao Chapter Lecture Series Davao City, February 8, 2014
Resource Speaker, “Psychosocial Role of the Architect” UAP Emergency Architect’s Design Forum 2013: Solutions for Safer Communities” Quezon City , December 7, 2013
Instructor, Digital Storytelling for Grassroots Communities,
Switotwins Digital Storytelling Philippines, Arakan North Cotabato, December 12-13, 2013
Instructor, Digital Storytelling for Survivors of Violence Against Women, Switotwins Digital Storytelling Philippines, Davao City, November 2013
Workshop Facilitator, Resource Speaker, Liwanag Fesitival, MISSION
‘Designing with Movements’, Davao City , January 2013
Instructor, Summer Digital Storytelling for Children 2013 Switotwins Digital Storytelling Philippines, Davao City, May 2013
PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS, FORUMS AND CON
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2022 - Expert Committee Member of the International Committee of Vernacular Architecture - ICOMOS
2020 ICOMOS - Member
2016-2018 National Youth Forum on Heritage Network Finance Committee Head
2015-2016 United Architects of the Philippines North Davao Chapter President
Awards under leadership:
2016 Plaque of Appreciation from Maragusan Local Government Unit and Region XII Department of Tourism for the assistance of redesigning the Municipality of Maragusan’s Visitor’s Information Center
2016 Best Chapter Award (District D1 Level)
Best Civic Involvement Program (District D1 Level)
Best Joint Chapter Activity (District D1 Level)
2015-2016 United Architects of the Philippines District D1 - Secretary
2015-2016United Architects of the Philippines
2015-2016 Area D Deputy Chair for Balangkasan
2015 – 2017 University of the Philippines Mindanao Dance Ensemble Creative Director
2012-2014 United Architects of the Philippines North Davao Board of Directors
2014-present Google Business Group
2014 Earth Village Philippines + EarthShip Biotecture Member
2013 United Architects of the Philippines Davao Archiquiz Chairman
COLLECTIONS:
none
JURY MEMBERSHIPS:
none
HOBBIES:
Yoga, Dancing
CLIENTELE:
Philippines Clients
WEB SITE:
https://switodesigns.com/
PORTFOLIO URL:
https://switodesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/0
2/Switodesigns-Featured-Projects-December-2023.pdf
RSS URL:
https://switodesigns.com/
REGISTRATION DATE:
2018-02-08 06:00:24
COUNTRY/REGION:
Philippines
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
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