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Where design meets life: Architect Pam de Guzman builds her own future with SMDC

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August 31, 2025

When an architect chooses to live in the very projects she handles, it becomes the ultimate testament of trust. It's more than just professional pride - it's a personal commitment to quality, livability, and community.

It reflects confidence not just in the design, but in the entire vision. It's trust made tangible, and a powerful message to every future homeowner.

An architect, a resident, and an investor - Pam de Guzman is shaping her own legacy in the very communities she helps create. With four SMDC properties to her name, she is not only building homes, but living and investing in them turning professional practice into personal commitment.

From Blueprint to Belief Architect Pam's story with SMDC began at Hope Residences, the first project she was assigned to lead.

A single site visit changed everything. "The moment I stepped inside, it felt like magic," she recalls. "It was quiet, peaceful, and incredibly grounding - despite being in the middle of a bustling neighborhood." That moment convinced her to bring her parents for a viewing. They felt the same way. Within days, she became a homeowner. "As an architect, I scrutinize every detail. SMDC earned my trust not just as a project - but as a home." Design, Livability, and Legacy Her portfolio has since grown to include Hope Residences, Red Residences, Wind Residences, and Field Residences each chosen with a clear purpose and strategic advantage.

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