The making of Arco de Emperador—a tribute to the ordinary Filipino
At 23 meters high, the Arco de Emperador is now the country’s tallest monument and arguably the first triumphal arch, inspired by historic landmarks in Europe.
At 23 meters high, the Arco de Emperador is now the country’s tallest monument and arguably the first triumphal arch, inspired by historic landmarks in Europe.
Studying in Britain and then pursuing a postgraduate degree in Hong Kong, architect Rebecca Plaza would come home to the Philippines and see changes in the skyline.
A decade ago, designer-entrepreneurs Jude Tiotuico and Eric Paras were making furniture for a major American company. One day, they hit the jackpot.
A decade ago, furniture designer Milo Naval was tapped by a home magazine to furnish and style the Courtyard House of Swiss architect Sacha Cotture.
Designers and architects are their own toughest clients. This is why home projects take longer than usual.
Conrad Manila recently unveiled the fourth themed installation of its “Of Art and Wine” exhibit at Gallery C. It features the works of renowned painter Edgar Doctor. Titled “Master of Colors,” the exhibit is curated by Gallery Valentina.
Haven’t worked with essential oils before? Aside from using them as natural healing aids, here are some home remedies you may want to try which are quite effective and stylish as well.
Basket-weave bird cages were used as magazine trays; heads of santo were emboldened with color and graphics; mops of straws were turned into pouf chairs. Oversized paper fans were shaped into room dividers.
Up until the last decade, the luxury condominium was defined by state-of-the-art techniques and imported materials such as Italian granite or Indian slate. But when developer Filinvest launched Botanika Nature Residences in Muntinlupa, it took the organic path. It sought to situate itself in the tropical climate, using local materials.
Not content with handling big-ticket projects, industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue is pushing the envelope with tableware and accessories.
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