CV & PROFILE

ARCHITECTURE

Architect John Ian Lee Fulgar studied and graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Architecture and gained experience working with diversified LEED and Greenmark mixed development mega-projects with worldwide industry consultants such as Skidmore Owings & Merrill of New York, Arup, Meinhardt, Cicada, Wilson Associates, and Davis Langdon & Seah. He is the principal architect of Fulgar Architects, an architectural, engineering, and technology studio in the Philippines helping real estate developers, property owners, and business enterprises plan and design unique and future ideas for hotels, resorts, museums, offices, and condominium towers, commercial and mixed-use township developments with a flavor for the meta-modern in the next Philippine architecture.

One of the premium minds in the architectural arena today, Ian Fulgar, questions conventional approaches and invites each project venture’s uniqueness. He has been featured in various publications, from magazines to newspapers, and regularly contributes content or articles about future trends in the industry to the Property Section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

TECHNOLOGY

With over twelve years of experience in software technology developing front-end UI and server-side systems, Ian Fulgar leverages various parametric building information modeling tools for architectural design, energy analysis, and spatial simulation. Today, his focus has evolved toward integrating real estate tokenization, blockchain systems, AI-driven design intelligence, and proptech innovations to transform how developments are originated, structured, and co-developed. As the Architect of Ventures, Ian bridges landowners and investors through intelligent frameworks, turning raw land into legacy through equitable, future-facing partnerships.

FINE ARTS

Ian’s passion for the fine arts drives a continuous exploration of form, theory, and visual expression, from classical studies to the evolving frameworks of radical constructivism. His creative investigations span painting, mixed media, and architectural ideologies, often intersecting with contemporary discourse and critique. With a pursuit of graduate studies at the College of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines – Diliman, Ian expands his academic and professional practice through research and exhibition. His works have been exhibited internationally, collected by patrons and private collectors across the globe, and can be viewed through Fulgar Studio.

Portfolio & Recognitions

Certifications

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty in Building Design and Construction (2012)

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate (2012)
Certification Course in BIM Management, BCA Academy Singapore (2012)

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Certified Professional (2011)

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Certified Associate (2011)

Certificate of Building Technology, University of the Philippines (2010)

Awards and Recognition

Speaker and Panelist, Philippine Shopping Malls Summit, Sheraton Manila Hotel (2019)

Cover Feature, The Philippine Star, Lifestyle Section, February 2, “Post-modern is Out, It’s Time To Go Meta” (2019)

Cover Feature, The Manila Standard, Sunday Business, February 3, “Filipino Architect Introduces Metamodern Building Designs” (2019)

Speaker, United Architects of the Philippines-Fort Bonifacio Chapter, Bonifacio Global City on “Business Architecture: Ways of small business to compete in a big business world” (2018)

Cover Feature, D+C Design and Construction Magazine, April to June, “Architect Ian Fulgar and the Fusion of Art, Architecture, and Technology” (2017)

Speaker, Puja Academy and the Ministry of Development Training Center, Negara Brunei Darussalam on “BIM and Parametric Design Fundamentals” (2016)

Speaker, Upgrade: A Workshop by the United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary, the University of the Philippines on “Visual and Verbal Presentation Technique and Parametric Design” (2016)

Speaker, 40th United Architects of the Philippines National Convention on “Technology and the Business of Design” (2014)

Participant, Singapore Building and Construction Authority Skilled Builder and BIM Competition (2012)

Philip Recto Design Excellence Award (2011)

Participant, “Thymotecture” Entry for Evolo 2012 Skyscraper Competition International (2011)

Session Speaker, 16th IVETA-CPSC International Conference on “Education for Sustainable Development in TVET” (2011)

Speaker, Seminar, and Workshop on Results-based Monitoring and Evaluation on “Communications and Information Technology in Monitoring and Research” (2010)

Speaker, A Four-Series Workshop on Research and Thesis Writing on “Information and Technology in Research” (2010)

Professional Memberships

Founder, Philippine Building Industry Guild or PhilBIG (2015 to present)

Member, 2011 to present
Senior Board Member
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Fort Bonifacio Chapter

Member, 2012 to 2014
Professional Development Committee Member, 2012 to 2014
University of the Philippines Alumni Association Singapore

Education

GRADUATE:
Masters in Fine Arts (Candidate)
The University of the Philippines – Diliman

TERTIARY:
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
The University of the Philippines – Diliman

SECONDARY:
Philippine Science High School
Main Campus, Agham Road, Quezon City