JSLA Architects
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About JSLA Architects

A San Juan City design firm, founded in 1983 and run as a family corporate practice with ISO 9001:2015 certification.

LHK Square in San Juan City, where JSLA Architects has its studio
The studio: LHK Square, San Juan City

From a two-partner practice to 40 of the 85 SM Supermalls

JSLA Architects began as Jose Siao Ling and Associates on 23 July 1983, with partners Jose Siao Ling and Ana Mangalino Ling. It has grown from a small practice into a family corporate practice.

In more than 40 years the firm has delivered 40 of the 85 SM Supermalls, more than 30 buildings in Bonifacio Global City, BPO cyber buildings for Robinsons, STI academic centres, National University buildings, hotels, resorts, and many homes, townhouses, condominiums, commercial and industrial buildings.

The firm's stated aim is architectural design and planning of productive spaces that are safe, efficient, straightforward, resilient and sustainable.

  1. 1983Founded as Jose Siao Ling and Associates
  2. 2004Jose Siao Ling named PRC Outstanding Architect of the Year
  3. 2006First BCI Asia Top 10 listing; both founders registered as APEC Architects
  4. 2014Both founders registered as ASEAN Architects
  5. 2022Jose Siao Ling receives the 16th UAP LIKHA and Gold Medal
  6. 2025Ana S. Mangalino Ling receives the 18th UAP LIKHA Gold Medal
The JSLA Architects team, seated and standing in rows
The JSLA Architects team Senior architects, engineers and staff with the founders.

The founders

Architect Jose Siao Ling

Jose Siao Ling, LIKHA, FUAP

Principal, JSLA Architects

Registered architect since 1982, APEC Architect since 2006 and ASEAN Architect since 2014. A Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines and a trustee of the UAP Foundation.

Memberships and registrations

EUAP, AIA International Associate, EAROPH, APEC Architect, ASEAN Architect. Architect, PRC Reg. No. 6679.

  • PRC Outstanding Architect of the Year, 2004
  • The Outstanding Thomasian Alumni (TOTAL) Award, 2007
  • 16th UAP LIKHA and Gold Medal Awardee, 2022
5 more honours
  • 400 Outstanding Alumni for the UST Quadricentennial, 2011
  • Outstanding Alumni Award, Grace Christian College, 2010
  • Ten Outstanding Model Aquinian (TOMA) Award, Aquinas School, 2015
  • SparhTan Achievement Award, Grace Christian College, 2015
  • Ten Outstanding Men of Aquinas, 2023
Architect Ana S. Mangalino Ling

Ana S. Mangalino Ling, LIKHA, FUAP

Partner, JSLA Architects

Architect, Environmental Planner and Landscape Architect. President of the United Architects of the Philippines from 2009 to 2010, and VP Zone B of the ARCASIA Council from 2022 to 2023.

Memberships and registrations

PABA, PALA, PIEP, DFRIA, AIA International Associate, EAROPH, APEC Architect, ASEAN Architect, GREEN AP+ ADP. Architect, PRC Reg. No. 6354.

  • Outstanding Alumni Award, CEU, 2005
  • 100 Outstanding Alumni for the CEU Centennial, 2007
  • 18th UAP LIKHA Gold Medal Award, 2025
2 more honours
  • Escolarian Vision Exemplar (EVE) Award, 2018
  • CEUAFI Service Award, 2018

The next generation of architects

Working with the senior architects and engineers of the firm.

  • Joan Adda M. Ling
  • Jonn Aldo M. Ling
  • Jesi Alec M. Ling
  • Jeni Alys M. Ling
  • Jaye Anjo M. Ling

The quality policy spells the name

Each letter of JSLA stands for one commitment in the firm's quality policy.

  1. Just and fair dealings

    Services are delivered through fair, right and impartial procurement, with their moral and ethical implications considered. Recommendations are validated against experience and current industry practice.

  2. Sustainable and straightforward

    Design solutions consider both the current and the future users of a building and its facilities.

  3. Leaders in best practice

    Designs aim for efficiency in the use of space, materials and technology, and for precision. The management system is reviewed to keep delivery prompt and errors out.

  4. Adherence and dedication

    Work follows the client's requirements, the law and the firm's own internal requirements, with client satisfaction as the goal.