Architect Quotes Novels & Stories

“Come in…” Binuklat ko ang magzine na nakuha ko sa ilalim ng lamesa. Napataas ang kila ko nang sumlubong sa mata ko ang isang bachelor na naka-formal suit at seryoso ang tingin sa camera. Napakagat ak sa la=bi ko. It is said here that he is a succesful architect who owns the largest and most succesful architectural firm in the country. “Wow…” “What ‘wow’?”

Nakasuot ng crisp white shirt at trousers, parang laging galing sa isang Vogue photoshoot. Kasama niya si Arch. Luca Moretti, half-Italian architect na ilang beses ko nang nakita sa features ng Architectural Digest. Ang tipikal na matangkad, tahimik, at may sinserong ngiti. At ang pinakahuli—Engr. Lucifer Carlson. Yes, ang multi-awarded structural engineer na kilala rin sa pagiging bachelor with an attitude. Black shirt. Chain necklace. Shades kahit nasa loob ng bahay.

Hindi ko alam kung pipikit ba ako sa inis o sisiringan siya. "Mr. Revelar. I am an architect," I started. "May idea ako sa mga pricing ng bahay and this house is more than five fvcking million." A smile appeared on his lips. "Yeah, I've heard that you're already a well-known architect who has made a great reputation for yourself." He looked tenderly at me as he spoke in a delighted tone. My heart skipped a beat. Hindi ko alam kung guni-guni ko lang ba iyon. Parang may kung ano na biglang nagbara sa lalamunan ko.

"Kasi sa nakikita ko, baka kailangan mo ng change of scenery. A fresh start, maybe." "Anong ibig mong sabihin?" "May mga kakilala ako sa Europe—good ones. There's a leading architectural firm in Paris that's doing incredible work with therapeutic spaces. Their head architect is an old friend." Napatigil ako sa paghinga. "Peter..." "Pakinggan mo muna ako," patuloy niya. "They're always looking for fresh talent, lalo na 'yung may tulad ng unique perspective mo sa healing environments. One word from me, and you could have an interview tomorrow."

“She has a point.” Mas lalong uminit ang tingin sa akin ng iba. Maging ang pinakamatagal nang kausap ni Drako ay ngumiti. “That’s quite an analysis. Do you have a background in real estate?” “Architecture,” sagot ko, kahit na wala naman talaga akong karanasan sa trabaho dahil pag-aaral lamang ang inatupag ko. “But I worked with developers before. And I understand that building isn’t just about concrete and steel. It’s about vision, and knowing the people you're building for.”

Napatingin ako sa pangalan niya na nasa tempered glass standing. Owner/President/CEO/Archt. Adrious Caesar G. Tuazon. OMG! Ang dami niyang position. Architect pala siya? Grabe talaga ang taong ito. Illegal ang ginagawa niya as mafia-mafia na ‘yan pero nakapagtapos pala siya sa architecture. Napapabilib na niya ako. “Ang bongga mo naman, Architect!” Hinaplos ko ang kanyang table na todo sa linis dahil wala man lang na alikabok na dumako sa balat ko.

I don't even know how to react or how I should react. “Uyyyy Ms. Forbes, close na kayo ni sir?” Mabilis kong binalingan si Carlo, one of my workmates here st magaling na arkitekto, medyo palatawa din. “Hindi. Maganda lang siguro ang mood nun.” Pagpapaliwanag ko. I faced my laptop and began my work, my mind filled with the numerous tasks that awaited me as an architect. The soft clicking of the keys serves as a comforting background noise.

“At... isang architectural firm sa pangalan ko?” “You’re an architect, right? Nakita ko ang diploma mo sa mga gamit mo,” sabi ni Alaric. “I can build you the best firm in the country. Bibigyan kita ng puhunan, mga kliyente, at pangalan. After one year, you can walk away with everything you ever dreamed of. You need a home and protection from Julianna, and I need a wife to secure my position. It’s a win-win deal.”

Nagpapa-cute pa ang mga mata nitong tumingin sa kung sino mang arkitek ang tinutukoy niya. "Lapitan mo na lang kaya Agnes hindi yung nagpapa-cute ka dyan." Hindi ko alam pero bigla akong nairita pagkabanggit niya ng salitang architect. Nakaka-ampalaya lang pero minsan hindi ko maiwasang mainis kapag nakakarinig ako ng ganun. I mean I don't hate the professionals it's just that it reminds me of someone with the same course. Ewan ko lang kung naging full pledged din ba ito.

"We’ve been hearing good things about you. Anthony speaks highly of your design approach. He says you bring a fresh but grounded perspective." “Maraming salamat po. Pero marami pa po akong kailangang matutunan,” sagot ko habang pinipilit panatilihing steady ang boses ko. Tumango si Architect Beltran. “That humility will take you far. But make sure you know your worth. Your talent isn’t something we see often.” Nagulat ako. Hindi ko inaasahang makakarinig ako ng ganoong papuri sa isa sa pinaka-strict na architect sa buong kompanya.