It’s been recently reported that COVID cases in Mandaluyong have jumped in a week—from 134 to 276 as of March 10—and many of these, according to Mayor Carmencita Abalos, are condo residents.This ...

IMAGE Miguel Nacianceno. A cuarto or bedroom in the Lizares mansion. Some houses have entresuelo (mezzanine) that were divided into function rooms such as a despacho (home office) and a couple of ...

For the first part of our series on famous Filipino architects, we feature the “Father of Philippine Architecture” (and the very first National Artist for Architecture) Juan Nakpil. Born on May 26, ...

In addition to incorporating Oro, Plata, Mata in designing a staircase, architect Ernesto R. Zarate also says that this is also observed when deciding on the steps going into the house. An elevated ...

Remember when we raved about Asahi's retro electric fan?Well turns out, they have more appliances with the same vibe that you'd definitely want to make extra counter space for. This compact cooker, ...

In most modern Asian homes, you will find that water features, lush gardens, or wood elements are commonly integrated to balance rigid architecture. However, note that Asian modern style also varies.

5. The Mañosa family home IMAGE Manosa & Co. Mañosa’s own family house in the South was built as an example of all his design tenets, and he incorporated important bahay kubo details inherent in his ...

Updated as of July 19, 2023 You may have noticed gamu-gamo flying around your outdoor lamps at dusk or even sneaking into your home and crawling all over the place.The swarming is said to signal the ...

Electric fans are a must in every Filipino home, so you might as well have one that could count as decor. If you love a clean, minimalist yet retro vibe, Asahi's Wood Series electric fans could be ...

With science and technology dominating modern building practice, it is amazing to see how Pinoy building superstitions—with its roots in the ancient practices of our ancestors—still pervade every step ...

If you’ve seen Willie Revillame’s stunning tropical house in Ayala Heights, Quezon City, you’ll know that he values the home.Aside from completing it with elegant must-haves, the outdoor area was ...

Born in 1902 in Binondo to 60-year-old Apolonio and the 16-year-old Maria Severo, young Pablo was orphaned at the tender age of 12.Such circumstances didn't stop him from getting an education as he ...