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What does it mean to create architecture that lasts?
In this special episode of BluPrint Conversations, guest host Manolet Garcia sits down with Royal Pineda, Principal Architect of Royal Pineda+, to explore the ideas behind designing places that endure.
The episode takes a closer look at Crescent Grove at Vermosa by Ayala Land Premier, where nature, materiality, and a people-first approach shape communities designed for generations. From understanding the character of a site to selecting materials that age gracefully, he shares how thoughtful architecture can create places that evolve with the people who live in them.
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To mark 10 years of sparking meaningful conversations and uplifting local artisanal crafts, Artefino presents “Dekada” to its growing a community of conscious consumers.
A decade ago, the retail landscape and consumer behavior in the Philippines was largely shaped by Western influences. It took vision, long conversations between founders Maritess Pineda, Armita Rufino, Susie Quiros, Cedie Vargas, and Marimel Francisco to mount the first Artefino.
Every handcrafted piece represents a livelihood; every tradition deserves a future; and every artisan deserves the opportunity to thrive.
When communities thrive, our culture lives on. And when heritage continues to evolve, we inspire future generations to become responsible stewards of our craft and nation. That purpose has grown into meaningful action.
Explore the design vision behind Southlinks Estate Clubhouse with Claudia Melniciuc, Studio Director at RIOS, in this episode of BluPrint Design Narratives.
Located in Las Piñas, the clubhouse serves as the centerpiece of the Southlinks Estate development. Inspired by the site’s landscape and history as a former golf course, its architecture responds to the natural setting while creating spaces that foster connection, community, and everyday life.
Discover how thoughtful design transforms the clubhouse into more than an amenity, becoming a shared destination that brings residents together.
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Here are BluPrint’s Top 5 Stories of the Week:
5 - Beyond Exhibitions: How the Ateneo Art Gallery Became a Place of Discourse
4 - CAW House: How Architecture Interprets Everyday Life
3 - Espejo ni Pinggoy: Where a Home Became a Gallery
2 - White Brick Studio: From a Nostalgic Landmark to a Creative Playground
PLUS: Latest episode of BP Conversations is now live on BluPrintTV
1 - Good Design Awards Philippines Gran Prix Malasakit winner The Banwag: A Beacon of Malasakit in Filipino Design
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In this episode of BluPrint Conversations, Ar. Ed Calma discusses the thinking behind the College of Saint Benilde Design and Arts Building and how thoughtfully designed learning environments can influence the way people think, collaborate, and create.
Join BluPrint Editor-in-Chief Paulo Alcazaren and Ed Calma, Principal Architect of Lor Calma and Partners, in an exclusive walkthrough of the campus as they explore what makes a creative space and how architecture continues to shape the next generation of designers and creatives in the Philippines.
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Good design is measured not only by its form or function, but by the impact it creates.
At the Good Design Award Philippines 2026, more than 20 projects demonstrated how malasakit can shape architecture, communication, public service, material innovation, and community-building. From Studio Impossible Projects Inc.`s The Banwag—which received the Malasakit Grand Prix—to initiatives that strengthen disaster preparedness, amplify underrepresented voices, and support local communities, this year’s awardees reflect a shared belief that design should respond to real-world challenges.
Organized by the Design Center of the Philippines, the biennial awards continue to champion a distinctly Filipino approach to design—one rooted in innovation and meaningful social impact.
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Explore the evolving relationship between people and places
In BluPrint Vol. 2 2026 Creative Spaces, each turn of the page reveals how people and places shape each other.
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We shape spaces and after, they shape us.
BluPrint Vol. 2 Creative Spaces explores the reciprocal relationship between people and place.
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