Bien Alvarez is a Filipino photographer who specializes in documenting Architecture and the built environment. He focuses on telling the story of each space or structure through compositions that highlight the intent of the designers. He believes the documentation of architecture is a process centered on collaboration between the designers and the photographer.
Exhibitions:
2025
Bathroom Confidential with Kanto and Kohler at Somewhere Quiet, Bonifacio Global City, Philippines
In the Making - Section 1: Small Objects at First United Building Escolta, Manila, Philippines
In the Making - Section 2: Stool Sample at Comuna, Makati City, Philippines
In the Making - Section 3: Fragments and Process at Magdamag Market Cafe, Quezon City, Philippines
Sulog: Filipino Architecture at the Crosscurrents at Deutsche Architekten Museum, Frankfurt, Germany
Third Life Object at Openspace, Makati City, Philippines
2023
Benilde Christmas Tree 2023: Tree of Hope Manila, Philippines.
A Life Without Borders: Abdulmari Imao at SDA, Manila Philippines
Venice Biennale Architettura 2023: Philippine Pavilion - Tripa de Gallina: Guts of Estuary at Arsenale, Venice, Italy
2021
Manila Lockdown: Photo Essay at DLS-CSB CCA, Manila, Philippines
2020
JOG Pavilion at Anthology Design Festival 2020 at Fort Santiago, Manila, Philippines
2019
The Seed for FRAME at Anthology Design Festival 2019 at Fort Santiago, Manila, Philippines
2018
Venice Biennale Architettura 2018: Philippine Pavilion - The City who had two Navels at Arsenale, Venice, Italy
Benilde Christmas Tree 2018: Trees of the Trinity, Manila, Philippines.
Benilde at 30 at SDA, Manila, Philippines
Manila Heritage Map at Anthology Design Festival 2018 at Fort Santiago, Manila, Philippines
Features and Interviews:
Patient, Observant, and Ever Ready at Architecture Photography Almanac
The Art of Flow: Bathroom Confidential with Kanto and Kohler Philippines