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TAYO Architecture & Design designed Balai Ba’i, a 900-square-meter duplex-style resort in Laguna that draws inspiration from the calm and craftsmanship associated with Bali. Responding to its local context, environment, and culture, the project reflects the firm’s tropical-modernist approach while celebrating the natural beauty of the Philippines.
#BalaiBai #Laguna #PhilippineArchitecture #TropicalModernism #BluPrintMagazine
Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort is an 800-hectare estate in Laguna where architecture, agriculture, and cultural history converge.
Established in 1872, the former hydroelectric dam now serves as a dining destination by the falls. Known for its architectural spaces and heritage environments, the site continues to draw visitors.
#VillaEscudero #Laguna #PhilippineArchitecture #CulturalHeritage #BluPrintMagazine
In this episode of BP Conversations, BluPrint’s Editor-in-Chief Paulo Alcazaren speaks with Architect Dominic Galicia about adaptive reuse and how architecture can give old buildings new life.
Shot at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila, the conversation explores why some structures are preserved while others are lost, and how architects can balance memory, functionality, and imagination in shaping the future of Philippine cities.
The discussion also examines overlooked and demolished buildings in the Philippines, as well as the roles of architects, clients, and policymakers in creating more thoughtful and resilient urban environments.
What is adaptive reuse, and why does it matter in the Philippines?
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Beyond the mall, cafés have become one of the defining “third places” in the Philippines. In Katipunan, Quezon City, a new generation of cafés is reshaping how students, creatives, and young professionals gather, work, study, and slow down.
BluPrint lists down 3 cafés in Katipunan that are redefining the third space through design, atmosphere, and community. From study sessions to creative meetings, these spaces reflect how café culture continues to evolve in Metro Manila.
#Katipunan #QuezonCity #BluPrintMagazine #DesignPH #CafePH
Filipina designer Bianca Carague debuts at Milan Design Week 2026 with “Technospoonism,” a series of silver- and glass-made jewelry that transforms into cutlery.
Inspired by the Filipino practice of Kamayan, the project reimagines eating as a kinetic choreography and recodes this tradition into a futuristic ritual.
#MilanDesignWeek #BiancaCarague #FilipinoDesign #JewelryDesign #BluPrintMagazine
“Adaptive reuse helps preserve buildings that tell the story of who we are.”
For BluPrint Vol. 1 2026, Ar. Dominic Galicia reflects on the role of adaptive reuse in conserving Philippine heritage through architecture.
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Designed by renowned Filipino architect Juan Arellano, this Commonwealth-era landmark has been restored as the University of the Philippines Visayas Museum of Art and Cultural Heritage (UPV MACH).
Now operating as a university museum, the adaptive reuse project houses a performing arts hall alongside eight permanent exhibition spaces dedicated to Philippine art, culture, and heritage. In 2025 alone, the museum welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors, reinforcing its role as both an academic space and a cultural destination in Iloilo.
The restoration highlights how heritage architecture can continue serving contemporary communities while preserving the historical identity of the built environment.
Old spaces, new stories.
BluPrint Vol. 1 2026 explores the power of adaptive reuse.
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