Barchan Architecture's CEO, Juan Buensalido, emphasizes the importance of legacy and collaboration in his design approach. The firm, which has 30 architects, aims to promote Filipino culture and identity through contemporary architecture. Led by partners such as Erms Eliseo, Jerome Bautista, Cholo Ramirez, and Nikki Buensalido, the company seeks to break away from the notion of a single visionary behind a design. Instead, they focus on creating a collective soul for the Filipino people in their work, which has been widely acclaimed.