The UP Architecture Forum is the longest standing student organization in the UP College of Architecture that aims to instill among its members and other people the need to pursue a truly relevant architecture for the Filipino people.

Arki Forum was a significant part of the resurfacing of student organizations in the UP student movement during the Martial Law period. In August 1980, a group of students from the College of Architecture came together to form the college’s first student organization now called the UP Architecture Forum. In the face of opposition from the College Administration, the first members vigilantly asserted their rights to organize in the college—later receiving official recognition in August 1981.Over 40 years later, AF members continue to be a family to one another, collectively organizing symposia, competitions, exhibits, etc. centered on Filipino Architecture.Each member of AF has always had unique individual goals, but one thing is common to all of them: they believe that the UP Architecture Forum should be an organization where members and other people can collectively learn to be of service to the studentry and the Filipino people.

ARKWIZAn inter-scholastic architectural quiz
bee known across the country

BIGAY KAYAAn annual charity event held
for select communities

SYMPOSIUMAn academic forum tackling
relevant architectural topics

DECONSTRUCTAn annual party held at the
start of a semester

TSAMPEKTIBA newsletter publication on
the built environment

LAKBAYANA field trip exploring Filipino
architectural sights

IMAGESAn exhibit featuring artworks
inspired by Filipino architecture

TRANSARCHA workshop on the architectural
design process

FLIPAn architectural art fair featuring
books and merchandise

AF holds a wide variety of internal events as well, including:• AF Venture: A firm hopping event
• Meriendahan: An alumni reunion
• Asintahan: A physical activity for members and alumni
• Thesis Ops: An initiative made to help thesis members
• Recharge: A social event held to boost member morale
• Committee Wars & AF Battle Royale (AFBR): Internal competitions made to foster camaraderie among members