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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

There’s a notion that all succulents need sunlight all the time, when in fact, there are many varieties that thrive more in the shade, so much so that constant exposure to UV rays can wilt them.This ...

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.

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 ...

As designers who are known to incorporate sustainable solutions into their projects, InnovArc also makes sure they initiate this kind of system in the homes they help build. “We want it to serve its ...