I was four years old when my parents enlisted me for a draw and tell contest. This is when I first learned how to draw a "Bahay Kubo" - our very own indigenous house in Philippines. Little did I know that it started within me a passion for Architecture. Pursuing and honing my artistic skills, I had eventually completed a degree in Architecture, bagging the Best Thesis and College Leadership Awards, and became a registered and licensed Architect locally on top of that. The first five years of my practice had been a thrilling experience. I was exposed to various disciplines of design and contracting services in my home country, allowing me to immerse in the reality of my chosen profession. I eventually took courage and went beyond the border, finding myself in Dubai as I extend my practice globally. To date, my network has gradually expanded as I collaborate with talents from all over the world, keeping abreast with the continuously developing trends of Architecture and Interior Design for residential, commercial and hospitality projects.I believe that "now is the time" to fuel my dreams further with passion. I am Jelenie Serrano, Architect at StyledHabitat, member of United Architects of the Philippines - Dubai Chapter, a Global Filipino Architect.