Christmas in the Philippines is a class all its own. Along with the four-month observance filled with food, family, and religious-centered festivities, vibrant decorations define its unique and lively spirit. But among the popular holiday embellishments we know, there is a particular item that deeply resonates within our soul. The parol is a cherished symbol […]
Home and Heritage: MyHome August 2024
In this heartwarming edition, MyHome August 2024 explores the essence of family and home through inspiring stories and timeless designs. Read on to find out more about what’s inside!
Instia House
Our cover story features Gabriel Schmid’s stunning residential project. The design of his parents’ retirement home in Makati masterfully blends traditional Filipino architecture with modern elements. It’s a space that reflects both family heritage and contemporary living.
Schmid focused on accessibility and comfort, incorporating features like an elevator and barrier-free living spaces to ensure ease of movement. Personal touches throughout the home reflect the family’s love for entertaining and their close-knit dynamics. Schmid’s approach to this project highlights the importance of listening, context, and creating spaces that resonate with the users’ lifestyle and values.
Embracing the Highlands
Interior designer Maureen Joyce Pineda transformed a family vacation condo in Tagaytay Highlands into a serene retreat by integrating natural elements throughout the space. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape, Pineda embraced a “Mountain Retreat” concept. Using earth-toned hues, textured materials, and strategic design, she creates a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
The open layout and thoughtful selection of furnishings enhance the unit’s airy feel while maintaining a strong connection to nature. Pineda’s design maximizes space and functionality and provides the family a peaceful sanctuary that reflects the beauty of the highlands.
Elegance on the Table
Nathalie Küpfer Henares emphasizes the significance of cutlery and table settings in enhancing the dining experience. She reflects on the tradition of gifting cutlery as symbols of love and continuity. Sharing her personal journey of collecting silverware that has traveled with her across continents, Henares also highlights the importance of selecting the right cutlery and table elements to express personal style. Find out how to create a welcoming atmosphere, and celebrate both daily life and special moments with elegance and care.
Echoes of Elegance
Exploring the timeless appeal of vintage furniture, Daniel Lampa highlights its ability to evoke nostalgia and connect us with the past while enriching modern living spaces. The article emphasizes the enduring craftsmanship of vintage pieces, which not only stand the test of time but also align with sustainability by offering an alternative to disposable consumerism.
As vintage furniture makes a comeback in 2024, it serves as both a design statement and a means of fostering connection, intimacy, and storytelling within our homes. Lampa encourages blending eras, celebrating artisanship, and creating gathering spaces that honor tradition and elevate everyday living.
The Objects of Lilianna Manahan
Design duo Rita Nazareno and Gabby Lichauco of Nazareno/Lichauco have curate their top picks from product and industrial designer Lilianna Manahan’s collection. Manahan’s creations, which straddle the line between design and art, offer a glimpse into a fantastical world filled with wonder.
Among the pieces highlighted are the Bright Shadows Table Lamp, Lady Lounge II Necklace, Ouga Bouga Vessels, Fish Playground, Groink Candelabra, Merchicken, and Clarence 3.
Join us in this special Family Affair issue, where every page reflects the beauty and warmth of home and family. Get your copy of MyHome’s August 2024 Issue, available via the sarisari.shopping website, Shopee, and Lazada. E-magazines are available for download via Readly, Press Reader, and Magzter.
Read more: The Art of Meaningful Living
For BluPrint’s 2024 in Art series, we compile four different exhibitions that invert and subvert religious imagery as commentary on our world today. As a country with a Catholic majority, religion occupies a large space in Philippine society. Even for non-Catholics, these values seep through in different public views and practices. There’s a need to […]
Tucked in a charming 1999 building, the executive studio apartment of branding and creative strategist Ben Enilo is a masterclass in thoughtful, intentional design. At just 53 square meters, his space transcends the confines of its footprint, feeling open yet intimate, inviting yet personal. Enilo’s keen eye for detail and love of vintage charm breathe […]
Have you ever wondered why you’re always greeted by a familiar and comforting sight of rich red and green hues during the holiday season? They’ve become so intrinsically linked to this festive occasion that it’s hard to imagine celebrating it without them. Whether it’s a small ornament or a grand centerpiece, you’re bound to have […]
As 2024 comes to a close, BluPrint highlights the newest wave of modern Filipino homes. These residences blur the lines between art, function, and sustainability. They showcase how architects and designers interpret modern living in diverse ways. Some reimagine vernacular architecture, while others emphasize environmental consciousness or integrate art and design seamlessly. From the lush […]
For BluPrint’s 2024 in Art year-end series, we’d like to highlight exhibits that exemplified the importance of archiving. These historical art exhibits incorporated these ideas in interesting and innovative ways. While these exhibitions work to preserve history, they also reinterpret it, interrogating our collective memory and offering fresh perspectives on the past. Whether it interrogates […]
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