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Here are BluPrint’s Top 5 Stories of the Week:
5 - iPAMANA: SoFA Design Institute Students Reinterpret Filipino Heritage Through Furniture
4 - BAAD Studio Designs For Seamless Living In A Tropical Environment
3 - Rossy Yabut Rojales: The Alchemy of Space
2 - The Future of Automation: How Magis X is Transforming Philippine Construction with Robotics
PLUS: A look back on Pflieder Residence: A Clay Cocoon by Lor Calma and Partners in an excerpt from our book Design Conversations. Watch a video summary of the contents on BluPrint TV.
1 - 171 Residence: A Verdant Retreat Near A Vibrant City
More stories on Philippine architecture, interior design, and the allied arts in the link in bio.
Learn about the artist’s studio as an evolving expression of identity. BluPrint Vol. 2: Creative Spaces is available at newsstands and marketplaces. Out now.
Here are BluPrint’s Top 5 Stories of the Week:
5 - Benilde’s New Aseana Campus Interweaves Learning and Creativity
4 - How the UPV Museum of Art and Cultural Heritage Became a Model of Adaptive Reuse
3 - MQ Residence: Arkisens` Layered-Terrain Home for Three Generations
2 - The Philippines at WAF: A Growing Presence in Global Architecture
PLUS: Latest episode of BP Design Narratives is now live on BluPrintTV
1 - Inside Atúa Midtown: Cebu’s Creative Community for Artists and Entrepreneurs
More stories on Philippine architecture and design in the link in bio.
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
More stories on Philippine architecture and design at the link in bio.
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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