A new home of design

SoFA Alumi Paula Llave, SoFa Academics Team Nela San Jose, Charlie Magdaleno, Angelique Castro, Kuan Chen and Richard Papa.

SoFA Alumi Paula Llave, SoFa Academics Team Nela San Jose, Charlie Magdaleno, Angelique Castro, Kuan Chen and Richard Papa.

Marimel Francisco of ArteFino

Kuan Chen, Angelique Castro - SoFA SHS Principal and Vice Principal, respectively.

Carole de Leon and Marie Mazelis

Ar. Kenneth Baltazar , SoFA Interior Design faculty, Symplex Studios

Carla Zhang

Rosanna Aranaz and Claud Baron

Shauna popple and TwinkleFerraren

RAFFA, Diego, Amina Aranaz, Raffy and Lucas.

Adam Pereyra, Rita Sanchez and Maria Gan

Mia San Agustin, Loralee Baron Soong, Amina Aranaz Alunan and Rosanna Ocampo Rodriguez.

Bianca Santiago, Vanna Garcia, Shari Poquiz, Sam Valenciano and Aliza Apostol

Lolit Ramos, Becky Aranaz, Desiree Macho, Amor Rabano and Maritess Araneta.

Lolit Ramos, Becky Aranaz, Desiree Macho, Amor Rabano and Maritess Araneta.

Jose and Becky Aranaz with Joy and Michael Rodriquez.

Maco Custodio, Mads Constantino and Carl Jan Cruz.
SoFA Design Institute, the country’s leading design school, proudly opened its new doors last 26 July at the SoFA Design Institute, 2/F, The Proscenium Retail Row, Rockwell Center, Makati City.
SoFA unveiled its new Rockwell campus with its striking tall glass windows, pristine white walls and inviting warm white lights to a gathering of aspiring and established creatives from various design disciplines.
“We are thrilled to reveal our new campus, marking a significant milestone in Philippine design education,” expressed Amina Aranaz-Alunan, co-founder and president of SoFA Design Institute. “This is our Blank Canvas, symbolizing the new beginnings and limitless possibilities that lie ahead for SoFA and the new breed of design leaders.”
The successful event was a testament to the collaborative spirit of the design community. Designers from the fashion and interior design communities, brand partners, faculty, students and alumni all came together to celebrate this milestone. They were greeted by an artistic display of student works, a collective effort that showcased how the new campus embodies limitless creative possibilities.
The evening also celebrated the achievements of SoFA Interior Design students who, under the guidance of ID faculty, and acclaimed designers and SoFA board members, Ivy and Cynthia Almario, played a pivotal role in designing the new campus. “We want everyone who walks in our campus to draw inspiration from the displays and have the never-ending passion to conceptualize and design,” said Bernadette Raralio, an ID student.
SoFA created a space that reflects the values of their institution while fostering creativity and collaboration. The event featured a ceremony to express gratitude to the brand partners who helped turn this vision into reality. Their support was instrumental in bringing the new campus to life. SoFA’s brand partners for their new campus are Rockwell Land Corporation, TransPhil Real Estate, Symplex Studios, Boysen, Wilcon (Pozzi, Grohe, & Kohler), Rockford (Metal-lite, T&J Orbik, & Ledvance), Team Manila, Philips, Home Mavericks (M Decore & MAV Furniture) and Steelcase.
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