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Our mission is to promote the value of an architect, design healthy, sustainable and equitable communities and preserve the island’s cultural heritage. Learn More→

Featured Article

A licensure journey from Guam to Hawaii and back

Our President, Mateo Matanane, AIA, is the founder of Matan Architecture, LLC. He grew up in Guam, then attended Honolulu Community College in Hawaii before returning to Guam. His five-year rolling clock began when he started his exams in 2018, and he became licensed in 2021.

Read this Q&A to learn about Matanane’s diverse experiences—ranging from engineering and construction to military projects and community spaces—and how he forged a career in architecture despite a lack of architecture programs on Guam.

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UPCOMING

ANNUAL JOINT MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Join us on Thursday, February 22nd from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Guam for the Annual Joint Membership Meeting in celebration of EALS Week 2026. Guests will get a Military Construction Program Update and hear the Resolution from Vice Speaker Tony Ada recognizing February 20-28th as EALS Week

Click the link below to register. $60 for General Registration | $45 for Active Military / UOG & GCC Students. Tickets are first come, first served.

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EDITORIALS

The Architectural Ties Between Guam and the Philippines:

A Legacy of Design, Engineering, and Vision

by Tato Martinez, AIA and Jack Jones, FAIA.

For over a century, Filipino architects, engineers, and designers have made profound contributions to the island’s infrastructure, leaving a legacy of creativity and expertise that continues to shape Guam’s development.

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