Royal Pineda

Royal Christopher Lopez Pineda (born March 2, 1975 ) is a Filipino architect.

Education Royal Christopher Lopez Pineda obtained his bachelor's degree in architecture at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He was a beneficiary of the Japan–Philippines cooperation university program. Pineda has worked with Leandro Locsin who was recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines.

Career

Pineda initially collaborated with Budji Layug to form the Budji + Royal Architecture + Design where he was a lead architect. Layug is an interior designer and landscaper known for incorporating Philippine indigenous materials in his design. as well as the New Clark City Sports Hub, specifically its Athletics Stadium which was based on the Pinatubo volcano. He is also the consultant for the new Pasig City hall complex project launched during the administration of mayor Vico Sotto.

Style and method Royal Pineda is a proponent of Filipino modern architecture. He seeks to challenge the notion of Filipino architecture as being "temporary" as exhibited in the bahay kubo and the Spanish-influenced bahay na bato. He advocates for the usage of local materials along with non-Filipino elements which are most suitable in the Philippines' humid and tropical climate.

Personal life Pineda's full name is Royal Christopher Pineda. The younger Pineda was given that name by his father Reynaldo (nicknamed Rey; meaning 'king') wanted his son to bare a royalty themed name. The elder Pineda decided against naming Royal as a "junior".

List of architectural works

New Clark City Sports Hub (2018–19) in Capas, Tarlac Athletics Stadium and Aquatic Center Clark International Airport Terminal 2 (2020) in Mabalacat, Pampanga Bangkota (2021–22) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates – for Expo 2020, Philippines pavilion Sacobia Bridge (2022) in Mabalacat, Pampanga SM City Laoag (2025) in Laoag, Ilocos Norte