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WORLDBEX 2025 Unveils the Future of Sustainable Interior Design
Interior designInterior DesignThe discipline of planning and shaping interior spaces for function, comfort, safety, and beauty. It covers layout, lighting, materials, finishes, furniture, and color, and in the Philippines is a licensedGo to Interior Design Glossary transcends aesthetics—it shapes environments that inspire, function seamlessly, and elevate everyday living. By merging creativity with purpose, designers transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. As the country’s premier design showcase, WORLDBEX 2025 presents the World of Interior Design, a platform dedicated to innovation and visionary craftsmanship. Here, trailblazing designers unveil immersive vignettes that push the boundaries of sustainability and creativity. Guided by the theme “Beyond Sustainnovation,” this year’s exhibition highlights meticulously curated spaces that embody the evolving landscape of interior design.
Curated Spaces: Masters of Interior Innovation
An elite lineup of interior designInterior DesignThe discipline of planning and shaping interior spaces for function, comfort, safety, and beauty. It covers layout, lighting, materials, finishes, furniture, and color, and in the Philippines is a licensedGo to Interior Design Glossary luminaries takes center stage in Curated Spaces, presenting distinct perspectives and groundbreaking concepts. This year’s featured designers include IDr. Tony Adriano, IDr. Leo Almeria, IDr. Suzette Cocuaco, IDr. Chat Fores, IDr. Eric Paras, and the Hubilla Group—each reimagining interior spaces with bold aesthetics and innovative methodologies.
Featured Spaces: The Next Wave of Design Trailblazers
In Featured Spaces, the spotlight shifts to a dynamic group of trendsetters shaping the future of interior designInterior DesignThe discipline of planning and shaping interior spaces for function, comfort, safety, and beauty. It covers layout, lighting, materials, finishes, furniture, and color, and in the Philippines is a licensedGo to Interior Design Glossary. IDr. Jigs Adefuin, IDr. Ron Baba, IDr. Sharon Bering, IDr. Paolo Castro, IDr. Tessa Prieto, IDr. Hazel Grace Resari, and IDr. Isabella Robles-Go present thought-provoking environments that challenge conventions and redefine contemporary interiors.
PIID Chapters: A Nationwide Celebration of Design Excellence
WORLDBEX 2025 also highlights the collective talent of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), bringing together distinguished chapters from across the country. PIID National, PIID Cebu, PIID Mindanao, PIID Panay, PIID Negros, and PIID Eastern Visayas converge at the World Trade Center, Eastwing A, showcasing regional interpretations of sustainable and cutting-edge design.
Experience the Future of Interior Design
Organized by Worldbex Services International, the 28th Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) 2025: “Beyond Exposition” runs from March 13 to 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., across two major venues—World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) and SMX Convention Center Manila.
For pre-registration, visit www.worldbex.com. For inquiries, call (02) 8656-9239 or email [email protected]. Stay updated by following @worldbex on Facebook and Instagram.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The central theme for this year’s exhibition is “Beyond Sustainnovation,” a concept that merges long-term sustainability with technological and creative innovation. This direction focuses on how designers can go beyond traditional eco-friendly practices to create immersive environments that are both functional and visionary. By prioritizing “sustainnovation,” the event highlights the evolving responsibility of designers to shape future-ready spaces that elevate everyday living experiences.
The Curated Spaces exhibit features an elite lineup of industry luminaries including IDr. Tony Adriano, IDr. Leo Almeria, IDr. Suzette Cocuaco, IDr. Chat Fores, IDr. Eric Paras, and the Hubilla Group. These masters of interior innovation are tasked with presenting distinct perspectives and groundbreaking concepts that redefine contemporary aesthetics. Their work showcases how bold methodologies and visionary craftsmanship can transform ordinary interiors into extraordinary, purpose-driven environments.
The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) showcases a nationwide celebration of excellence by bringing together various regional chapters, including PIID Cebu, Mindanao, Panay, Negros, and Eastern Visayas. Located at the World Trade Center Eastwing A, these chapters present diverse regional interpretations of sustainable and cutting-edge design. This collaborative effort emphasizes the collective talent of the Filipino design community and its commitment to advancing the industry on a national scale.
The 28th Philippine World Building and Construction Expo is scheduled to run from March 13 to 16, 2025, with exhibition hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The event is hosted across two major venues: the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) and the SMX Convention Center Manila. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register through the official website to secure their access to this premier design and construction showcase.
Interested participants can pre-register for the event by visiting the official website at www.worldbex.com to ensure a seamless entry process. For specific inquiries regarding the exhibition or featured design spaces, visitors can contact the organizers via telephone at (02) 8656-9239 or through email at [email protected]. Staying updated on the latest announcements is also possible by following their official social media handles on Facebook and Instagram.
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“Buildings only become architectureArchitectureThe art and science of designing and constructing buildings, structures, and spaces that are functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. It encompasses the planning, design, materials, and techniques used to createGo to Architecture Glossary when they are shared,” said William Ti Jr., founder of the Anthology Festival and WTA Architecture and Design Studio, […]
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“Thailand has claimed urban creativity and livability. Singapore has institutional design leadership. Indonesia is emerging as a design hub. Vietnam is moving into design innovation. And the Philippines? Its position is not weak. It is simply unclaimed.” For IDr. Cecil Ravelas, National President of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), the challenge is not […]
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