talyerkayumanggi | brownworkshop
CURRICULUM VITAE
Edson G. Cabalfin, Ph.D.
Born in Manila, Philippines
Works and lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Education
2012
Ph.D. in History of Architecture and Urban Development
Cornell University
2003
Master of Science in Architecture
University of Cincinnati
2001
Master of Architecture
University of the Philippines
1996
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
University of the Philippines
Professional Experience
2024 to present
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
School of Architecture
Tulane University
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2023 to present
Associate Professor (Tenured)
School of Architecture
Tulane University
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2020 to 2024
Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
School of Architecture
Tulane University
2020 to present
Director
Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Program
School of Architecture
Tulane University
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2020 to 2023
Professor of Practice in Design Thinking
School of Architecture
Tulane University
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2017 to 2018
Curator, Philippine Pavilion
16th Venice Architecture Biennale
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2017
Consultant
Village Life Outreach Project
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2017, 2007
Instructor
Department of Design and Environmental Analysis
College of Human Ecology
Cornell University
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2016 to 2018
Faculty Research Fellow/Project Leader
Live Well Collaborative
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2016 to 2020
Coordinator, Interior Design Program
School of Architecture and Interior Design
University of Cincinnati
2015 to 2020
Associate Professor (Tenured)
School of Architecture and Interior Design
University of Cincinnati
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2009 to 2015
Assistant Professor
School of Architecture and Interior Design
University of Cincinnati
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2007 to 2009
Senior Design Architect
Cadiz International
Manila and Dubai
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1998 to 2001
Teaching Associate/Instructor
College of Architecture
University of the Philippines
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1996 to 1998
Design Associate/Associate Architect
D.A. Silvestre + Associates
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1990 to present
Principal/Designer
Talyer Kayumanggi / Brown Workshop
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Grants & Awards
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2024
Strategy for Tomorrow Bolster (Individual) Award
2024 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Awards
Tulane University
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2017 to 2018
Curatorship, Philippine Pavilion
16th Venice Architecture Biennale
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
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2017
Faculty Excellence Award,
University of the Cincinnati
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2014
Outstanding Junior Faculty Award,
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
University of Cincinnati
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2013
Finalist,
Curtains Competition
Center for American Architecture and Design
University of Texas at Austin
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2013
Awardee, 55 Design Heroes and Mentors of the Philippines, BluPrint Magazine
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2013
Finalist, Humanities Category
International Convention of Asia Scholars
Ph.D. Thesis Prize
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2006
Society of Architectural Historians Junior Annual Meeting Fellowship
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2003 to 2007
Sage Graduate Fellowship
Cornell University
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2001 to 2003
Fulbright Fellowship
U.S. Department of State
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Courses Taught
Tulane University
Ecuador Architecture Research Studio
First Year Architecture/Design Studio
Second Year Design Studio
Design Thinking for Collective Impact
Design and Society
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University of Cincinnati
Senior Interior Design Capstone Studio
Southeast Asia Foreign Study Design Studio
First Year Architecture/Interior Design Studio
Third Year Interior Design Studio
Human Dimension of Space
History of Interior Design
Research Methods
Advanced Drawing and Rendering
Materials and Construction
Millwork
Fabrics and Fiber-based Materials
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Cornell University
Restaurant Design Charette
Interior Design Preservation Studio
Advanced Tagalog
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University of the Philippines
Architecture Design Studio
Philippine Multi-Dimensional Arts
History of Architecture
Theory of Architecture
Research Methods
Perspective Drawing
Manual Drafting
Monochromatic Drawing and Rendering
Color Rendering
Service
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2024
Juror, Selection Committee of the Philippine Pavilion at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, Philippine Arts in Venice Biennale Coordinating Committee, National Commission for Culture and the Arts
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2024-2025
Chair, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Leadership Committee
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2023-2024
Chair, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Leadership Committee
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2022-2023
Chair, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Leadership Committee
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2021 to present
Member, International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) - Sustainable Development Goals Working Group - Heritage and Gender
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2021 to 2023
Member, Pluriversal Working Group, Future of Design Education, led by IBM, World Design Organization and UC San Diego
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2021-2022
Member, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Leadership Committee
2016
Consultant, Village Life Outreach Project, Cincinnati and Tanzania
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Skills
Critical Thinking
Design Thinking
Human-Centered Design
Design Strategy
Spatial Design
Architectural Design
Graphic Design
Hand Drawing and Sketching
Strategic Planning
Historical Analysis and Interpretation
Design Research
Information Management
Project Management
Workshop Facilitation
Visual Communication
Verbal Presentation
Written Communication
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