hafa adai & welcome
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.
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.
events
EALS Week Proclamation
EALS Week 2026
SAME Joint Luncheon
BY THE NUMBERS
54
Years Established
43
Active Members
25+
Companies Represented
20
Registered Architects
chapter articles
Click to read and learn more about the activities and events our members participate in to stay engaged with our island community.
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in situ
Latin for “in place” or “on site”.
A collection of images taken from local buildings and spaces that depict a realistic perspective of architecture from the street view.
Contact
316 Hernan Cortez Ave Ste 300 Hagatna, GU 96910-5048
aiamarianas.connect@gmail.com
Guam PEALS (Professional Engineers Architects and Land Surveyors)
https://guam-peals.org/official-rostercoa
CNMI Board of Professional Licensing
https://www.cnmilicensing.gov.mp/board-of-professional-licensing/
AIA Marianas 