oh my, just when i said i like neo filipino, my wife and i visited a house for sale in san juan this afternoon. modern asian naman siya. not your typical balinese inspired. in terms of design, it's that perfect mix between the two extremes of balinese and the clinical tadao ando.

hope to take some photos when i revisit it and share these photos with you.

the thing which kinda excited me about it is that the house is a perfect match to my style of modern paintings.

oh my, just when i said i like neo filipino, my wife and i visited a house for sale in san juan this afternoon. modern asian naman siya. not your typical balinese inspired. in terms of design, it's that perfect mix between the two extremes of balinese and the clinical tadao ando.

hope to take some photos when i revisit it and share these photos with you.

the thing which kinda excited me about it is that the house is a perfect match to my style of modern paintings.

Mabuti dalawa na tayo dito who's preference in architecture is what the wife wanted. I bet you the wife's style of architecture is more popular than Mediterranean or bahay na bato or Colonial, etc.
man (puffing up his chest) - my preference is neo filipino!
wife - oh honey,look at this Balinese style house.....I love it.
man - yes dear! (head moves up and down only, never sideways) but why
don't we look at other houses too in case there's a neo filipino style
available on the market.
wife - no need, I have found my dream home!!!
man - well, we better put a down payment before somebody buys it. After all,
I wear the pants in this family.....right dear?
wife - of course you are my darling...don't listen to those SSC people, they're
just teasing you.

:jk: :jk: :jk:

oh my, just when i said i like neo filipino, my wife and i visited a house for sale in san juan this afternoon. modern asian naman siya. not your typical balinese inspired. in terms of design, it's that perfect mix between the two extremes of balinese and the clinical tadao ando.

hope to take some photos when i revisit it and share these photos with you.

the thing which kinda excited me about it is that the house is a perfect match to my style of modern paintings.

Mabuti dalawa na tayo dito who's preference in architecture is what the wife wanted. I bet you the wife's style of architecture is more popular than Mediterranean or bahay na bato or Colonial, etc.
man (puffing up his chest) - my preference is neo filipino!
wife - oh honey,look at this Balinese style house.....I love it.
man - yes dear! (head moves up and down only, never sideways) but why
don't we look at other houses too in case there's a neo filipino style
available on the market.
wife - no need, I have found my dream home!!!
man - well, we better put a down payment before somebody buys it. After all,
I wear the pants in this family.....right dear?
wife - of course you are my darling...don't listen to those SSC people, they're
just teasing you.

:jk: :jk: :jk:

oh my, just when i said i like neo filipino, my wife and i visited a house for sale in san juan this afternoon. modern asian naman siya. not your typical balinese inspired. in terms of design, it's that perfect mix between the two extremes of balinese and the clinical tadao ando.

hope to take some photos when i revisit it and share these photos with you.

the thing which kinda excited me about it is that the house is a perfect match to my style of modern paintings.

Mabuti dalawa na tayo dito who's preference in architecture is what the wife wanted. I bet you the wife's style of architecture is more popular than Mediterranean or bahay na bato or Colonial, etc.
man (puffing up his chest) - my preference is neo filipino!
wife - oh honey,look at this Balinese style house.....I love it.
man - yes dear! (head moves up and down only, never sideways) but why
don't we look at other houses too in case there's a neo filipino style
available on the market.
wife - no need, I have found my dream home!!!
man - well, we better put a down payment before somebody buys it. After all,
I wear the pants in this family.....right dear?
wife - of course you are my darling...don't listen to those SSC people, they're
just teasing you.

:jk: :jk: :jk:

^ You forgot your last say:

Man: "Yes, dear."

^ You forgot your last say:

Man: "Yes, dear."

^ You forgot your last say:

Man: "Yes, dear."

It's only when there's a question of who wears the pants in the family that I make sure I have the last word.

It's only when there's a question of who wears the pants in the family that I make sure I have the last word.

It's only when there's a question of who wears the pants in the family that I make sure I have the last word.

which last word? you mean..."yes darling, you wear the pants?"...just kidding. :lol:

seriously now, as i've mentioned, i've always liked modern. my wife on the other hand has had a liking for more country style homes. somewhere along the way, in having to look for the right balance, i've acquired the liking for neo filipino...which in fact is also cool with her because it ain't that far from 'country'.

both of us were blown away yesterday because this house was something we both instantly liked. still somewhere in between our original preferences.

abangan next weekend. i'll post some pictures.

on the dream house bit, here's my two cents worth. i believe that the dreamhouse nowadays is something which spouses could really grow old into. something which won't turn out to be a hollow shell once the kids have flown the coop after they hit 20. by settling for a "just right size" house given all the forward planning considerations, a couple doesn't have to muster all the funds necessary to pay off the mortgage for the big house, but instead can use it on other things like travelling etc. of course that's just my personal opinion. am sure there are other POVs too.

which last word? you mean..."yes darling, you wear the pants?"...just kidding. :lol:

seriously now, as i've mentioned, i've always liked modern. my wife on the other hand has had a liking for more country style homes. somewhere along the way, in having to look for the right balance, i've acquired the liking for neo filipino...which in fact is also cool with her because it ain't that far from 'country'.

both of us were blown away yesterday because this house was something we both instantly liked. still somewhere in between our original preferences.

abangan next weekend. i'll post some pictures.

on the dream house bit, here's my two cents worth. i believe that the dreamhouse nowadays is something which spouses could really grow old into. something which won't turn out to be a hollow shell once the kids have flown the coop after they hit 20. by settling for a "just right size" house given all the forward planning considerations, a couple doesn't have to muster all the funds necessary to pay off the mortgage for the big house, but instead can use it on other things like travelling etc. of course that's just my personal opinion. am sure there are other POVs too.

which last word? you mean..."yes darling, you wear the pants?"...just kidding. :lol:

seriously now, as i've mentioned, i've always liked modern. my wife on the other hand has had a liking for more country style homes. somewhere along the way, in having to look for the right balance, i've acquired the liking for neo filipino...which in fact is also cool with her because it ain't that far from 'country'.

both of us were blown away yesterday because this house was something we both instantly liked. still somewhere in between our original preferences.

abangan next weekend. i'll post some pictures.

on the dream house bit, here's my two cents worth. i believe that the dreamhouse nowadays is something which spouses could really grow old into. something which won't turn out to be a hollow shell once the kids have flown the coop after they hit 20. by settling for a "just right size" house given all the forward planning considerations, a couple doesn't have to muster all the funds necessary to pay off the mortgage for the big house, but instead can use it on other things like travelling etc. of course that's just my personal opinion. am sure there are other POVs too.

Sugarboy - good luck on the new home purchase, hope things go smoothly. Must be an exciting and scary time for you and the wife right now. Looking forward to the pictures.
On dream houses, I think.....no, my wife feels......no, no, WE look at home ownership as a parallel to life stages. There's the starter home for when you first get married and money is tight. There's the move up to a bigger home soon as one can afford it which should coincide with the arrival of the kids. And then there's the dream home where one can afford to splurge a little after all those years of scrimping and saving for that one dream home that only exists in a couple's minds and dreams. Hence it's called the dream home. Remember too that just because the kids left home doesn't mean they won't come back. They do come back and more often than not they come back with a spouse and children, hopefully just for a visit and not to stay. So, don't sell that house with the extra room, the grandkids will need a place to stay during summer vacations. So if your idea of golden years is peace and quiet and solitude....fawgedaboutit.....ain't happening pare ko.....walang kapayapaan at katahimikan dito sa mundo. Kung hindi ay para ano pa ang langgit(heaven).

Sugarboy - good luck on the new home purchase, hope things go smoothly. Must be an exciting and scary time for you and the wife right now. Looking forward to the pictures.
On dream houses, I think.....no, my wife feels......no, no, WE look at home ownership as a parallel to life stages. There's the starter home for when you first get married and money is tight. There's the move up to a bigger home soon as one can afford it which should coincide with the arrival of the kids. And then there's the dream home where one can afford to splurge a little after all those years of scrimping and saving for that one dream home that only exists in a couple's minds and dreams. Hence it's called the dream home. Remember too that just because the kids left home doesn't mean they won't come back. They do come back and more often than not they come back with a spouse and children, hopefully just for a visit and not to stay. So, don't sell that house with the extra room, the grandkids will need a place to stay during summer vacations. So if your idea of golden years is peace and quiet and solitude....fawgedaboutit.....ain't happening pare ko.....walang kapayapaan at katahimikan dito sa mundo. Kung hindi ay para ano pa ang langgit(heaven).

Sugarboy - good luck on the new home purchase, hope things go smoothly. Must be an exciting and scary time for you and the wife right now. Looking forward to the pictures.
On dream houses, I think.....no, my wife feels......no, no, WE look at home ownership as a parallel to life stages. There's the starter home for when you first get married and money is tight. There's the move up to a bigger home soon as one can afford it which should coincide with the arrival of the kids. And then there's the dream home where one can afford to splurge a little after all those years of scrimping and saving for that one dream home that only exists in a couple's minds and dreams. Hence it's called the dream home. Remember too that just because the kids left home doesn't mean they won't come back. They do come back and more often than not they come back with a spouse and children, hopefully just for a visit and not to stay. So, don't sell that house with the extra room, the grandkids will need a place to stay during summer vacations. So if your idea of golden years is peace and quiet and solitude....fawgedaboutit.....ain't happening pare ko.....walang kapayapaan at katahimikan dito sa mundo. Kung hindi ay para ano pa ang langgit(heaven).

I've seen the term "bahay na bato" here and the other threads and don't really know what that means. The term is even used in the Serendra brochures and web site. So I got off my keister and went for a drive looking for stone houses and that's when I realized I don't know much about architecture and style of houses. Maybe some of you achitecture aficionados can share some knowledge and post some info on style, background, what defines such a style, where they're predominantly located, etc.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5058/neighbors005uy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4761/neighbors007fc4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4271/neighbors009ox8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9682/neighbors029qk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Any info or comments? Good? No good? Like? Don't like? Any changes you'd make.

I've seen the term "bahay na bato" here and the other threads and don't really know what that means. The term is even used in the Serendra brochures and web site. So I got off my keister and went for a drive looking for stone houses and that's when I realized I don't know much about architecture and style of houses. Maybe some of you achitecture aficionados can share some knowledge and post some info on style, background, what defines such a style, where they're predominantly located, etc.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5058/neighbors005uy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4761/neighbors007fc4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4271/neighbors009ox8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9682/neighbors029qk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Any info or comments? Good? No good? Like? Don't like? Any changes you'd make.

I've seen the term "bahay na bato" here and the other threads and don't really know what that means. The term is even used in the Serendra brochures and web site. So I got off my keister and went for a drive looking for stone houses and that's when I realized I don't know much about architecture and style of houses. Maybe some of you achitecture aficionados can share some knowledge and post some info on style, background, what defines such a style, where they're predominantly located, etc.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5058/neighbors005uy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4761/neighbors007fc4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4271/neighbors009ox8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9682/neighbors029qk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Any info or comments? Good? No good? Like? Don't like? Any changes you'd make.

the purchase isn't set yet. in fact as we sat down for dinner yesterday, we talked about how nice the house was and...instead of focusing on that house we saw, conversation was diverted to an empty lot down the road and thought of just "gleaning" some ideas (in other words copying hehehe) and building ourselves.

if ever, this will be our third time to construct in our 8 years of marriage. what surprised me lang is that after the first construction in bacolod and the one we're living in right now here in metro manila (not a ground-up construction but a renovation), i thought the next time around would be when i'd be around 42. that would have been the neo filipino type house with a separate studio on ground level to rent out to law students in ateneo nearby.

all of a sudden after seeing that place and discussing with my wife last night, here i am, waking up with this urge to build again. must be the frustrated architect in me.

i agree with what you said gasrock, about the kids coming back etc. suma total, yes there should be space to accomodate. however, after having seen my mom being practically enslaved with having to tend a sizeable house in bacolod left to her by the grandparents, it ain't no joke to "overbuild" (if there is such a term).

hey just as a side note, guess what gasrock...sabi daw ni Pope, forty is the new twenty. That makes us the new teenagers then amigo ;)

the purchase isn't set yet. in fact as we sat down for dinner yesterday, we talked about how nice the house was and...instead of focusing on that house we saw, conversation was diverted to an empty lot down the road and thought of just "gleaning" some ideas (in other words copying hehehe) and building ourselves.

if ever, this will be our third time to construct in our 8 years of marriage. what surprised me lang is that after the first construction in bacolod and the one we're living in right now here in metro manila (not a ground-up construction but a renovation), i thought the next time around would be when i'd be around 42. that would have been the neo filipino type house with a separate studio on ground level to rent out to law students in ateneo nearby.

all of a sudden after seeing that place and discussing with my wife last night, here i am, waking up with this urge to build again. must be the frustrated architect in me.

i agree with what you said gasrock, about the kids coming back etc. suma total, yes there should be space to accomodate. however, after having seen my mom being practically enslaved with having to tend a sizeable house in bacolod left to her by the grandparents, it ain't no joke to "overbuild" (if there is such a term).

hey just as a side note, guess what gasrock...sabi daw ni Pope, forty is the new twenty. That makes us the new teenagers then amigo ;)

the purchase isn't set yet. in fact as we sat down for dinner yesterday, we talked about how nice the house was and...instead of focusing on that house we saw, conversation was diverted to an empty lot down the road and thought of just "gleaning" some ideas (in other words copying hehehe) and building ourselves.

if ever, this will be our third time to construct in our 8 years of marriage. what surprised me lang is that after the first construction in bacolod and the one we're living in right now here in metro manila (not a ground-up construction but a renovation), i thought the next time around would be when i'd be around 42. that would have been the neo filipino type house with a separate studio on ground level to rent out to law students in ateneo nearby.

all of a sudden after seeing that place and discussing with my wife last night, here i am, waking up with this urge to build again. must be the frustrated architect in me.

i agree with what you said gasrock, about the kids coming back etc. suma total, yes there should be space to accomodate. however, after having seen my mom being practically enslaved with having to tend a sizeable house in bacolod left to her by the grandparents, it ain't no joke to "overbuild" (if there is such a term).

hey just as a side note, guess what gasrock...sabi daw ni Pope, forty is the new twenty. That makes us the new teenagers then amigo ;)

^^ Nice of you to talk about dream homes for couples. For us single gals, the issue is really a bit emotionally laden because the decision can be both painful and empowering. It is revelatory at best when one decides that if it isn't happening, we move forward and take the next step. We have to take advantage of the market and how the mortgage rates have been historically at its lowest and then take a leap of faith. How nice it is to start from scratch: get married, buy a starter house, raise a family, build a home, expand, then buy a dream house where you can grow old with the spouse and the family. But a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do and not hitch it on some 'elusive dream' because who knows when it comes? So, if as yet, I cannot be the wife who fluffs up a home for her husband and kids, I will be the modern lady with a sanctuary of her own. And who knows? If I happen to meet my mate at some future time, we may skip the starter home phase and buy the dream home? ;)

Oh by the way, according to a survey published in January 2006 by the National Association of Realtors, after married couples, single women now make up the largest segment of home buyers — 21 percent in 2005, up from 18 percent the year before, in contrast to single men, who make up 9 percent of home buyers.

^^ Nice of you to talk about dream homes for couples. For us single gals, the issue is really a bit emotionally laden because the decision can be both painful and empowering. It is revelatory at best when one decides that if it isn't happening, we move forward and take the next step. We have to take advantage of the market and how the mortgage rates have been historically at its lowest and then take a leap of faith. How nice it is to start from scratch: get married, buy a starter house, raise a family, build a home, expand, then buy a dream house where you can grow old with the spouse and the family. But a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do and not hitch it on some 'elusive dream' because who knows when it comes? So, if as yet, I cannot be the wife who fluffs up a home for her husband and kids, I will be the modern lady with a sanctuary of her own. And who knows? If I happen to meet my mate at some future time, we may skip the starter home phase and buy the dream home? ;)

Oh by the way, according to a survey published in January 2006 by the National Association of Realtors, after married couples, single women now make up the largest segment of home buyers — 21 percent in 2005, up from 18 percent the year before, in contrast to single men, who make up 9 percent of home buyers.

^^ Nice of you to talk about dream homes for couples. For us single gals, the issue is really a bit emotionally laden because the decision can be both painful and empowering. It is revelatory at best when one decides that if it isn't happening, we move forward and take the next step. We have to take advantage of the market and how the mortgage rates have been historically at its lowest and then take a leap of faith. How nice it is to start from scratch: get married, buy a starter house, raise a family, build a home, expand, then buy a dream house where you can grow old with the spouse and the family. But a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do and not hitch it on some 'elusive dream' because who knows when it comes? So, if as yet, I cannot be the wife who fluffs up a home for her husband and kids, I will be the modern lady with a sanctuary of her own. And who knows? If I happen to meet my mate at some future time, we may skip the starter home phase and buy the dream home? ;)

Oh by the way, according to a survey published in January 2006 by the National Association of Realtors, after married couples, single women now make up the largest segment of home buyers — 21 percent in 2005, up from 18 percent the year before, in contrast to single men, who make up 9 percent of home buyers.

hola lili! i know where you're coming from. only because i've seen it first hand with a number of my ex-colleagues at the agency. lately, we were laughing over their breaktime when i brought up the idea that since they are busy with work and career, they ought to "outsource" the sourcing of the mate. actually mahaba yung kwento which for now i can't continue extensively (it's sunday am here and the rush to get ready for church is about to begin). anyway, tumawa sila about the idea of "outsourcing their lovelife". tumawa pero parang excited naman na hahanapan sila. is this an arrangement which might be of interest to you? ;)

will keep an eye on this thread. gotta run. :runaway:

hola lili! i know where you're coming from. only because i've seen it first hand with a number of my ex-colleagues at the agency. lately, we were laughing over their breaktime when i brought up the idea that since they are busy with work and career, they ought to "outsource" the sourcing of the mate. actually mahaba yung kwento which for now i can't continue extensively (it's sunday am here and the rush to get ready for church is about to begin). anyway, tumawa sila about the idea of "outsourcing their lovelife". tumawa pero parang excited naman na hahanapan sila. is this an arrangement which might be of interest to you? ;)

will keep an eye on this thread. gotta run. :runaway:

hola lili! i know where you're coming from. only because i've seen it first hand with a number of my ex-colleagues at the agency. lately, we were laughing over their breaktime when i brought up the idea that since they are busy with work and career, they ought to "outsource" the sourcing of the mate. actually mahaba yung kwento which for now i can't continue extensively (it's sunday am here and the rush to get ready for church is about to begin). anyway, tumawa sila about the idea of "outsourcing their lovelife". tumawa pero parang excited naman na hahanapan sila. is this an arrangement which might be of interest to you? ;)

will keep an eye on this thread. gotta run. :runaway:

^ Hey Sugarboy, That's quite a new concept for me and a bit off-topic here. It sounds quite interesting in a hilarious sort of way. Are you sure it does not reek of desperation? Coz I certainly am not! (denial to death) :lol:

I'd rather be a model of the new way for the single gals than a model for lowered expectations. :colgate:

^ Hey Sugarboy, That's quite a new concept for me and a bit off-topic here. It sounds quite interesting in a hilarious sort of way. Are you sure it does not reek of desperation? Coz I certainly am not! (denial to death) :lol:

I'd rather be a model of the new way for the single gals than a model for lowered expectations. :colgate:

^ Hey Sugarboy, That's quite a new concept for me and a bit off-topic here. It sounds quite interesting in a hilarious sort of way. Are you sure it does not reek of desperation? Coz I certainly am not! (denial to death) :lol:

I'd rather be a model of the new way for the single gals than a model for lowered expectations. :colgate:

Words really is a poor way of communication, it's so defined and exact that to convey the whole picture, a whole novel has to be written. Take for example the starter home. It sounds so simple and maybe even fun the idea of a starter home. But in reality it sucked!! One never chooses to buy a starter home if there are other options. Let me tell you about our first starter home.....we sunk every penny into that mortgage I had to use newspaper to cover the windows because we couldn't afford to buy curtains. But it was our dream home in that stage of our life because just owning a home was a dream.
To me, whatever home you have is your dream home. So a bachelor/bachelorette who owns a condo or two bedroom has a dream home. It is arranged and furnished exactly the way the owner pictures it in her/his mind so it is a dream home. I'm actually surprised that the survey shows a lower percentage of single persons buying their own homes. I thought it woudl be higher than that and closer to married couples.
Anyway, what are you guys talking about "outsourcing" one's lovelife? Are you guys talking about those matchmaking services?

Words really is a poor way of communication, it's so defined and exact that to convey the whole picture, a whole novel has to be written. Take for example the starter home. It sounds so simple and maybe even fun the idea of a starter home. But in reality it sucked!! One never chooses to buy a starter home if there are other options. Let me tell you about our first starter home.....we sunk every penny into that mortgage I had to use newspaper to cover the windows because we couldn't afford to buy curtains. But it was our dream home in that stage of our life because just owning a home was a dream.
To me, whatever home you have is your dream home. So a bachelor/bachelorette who owns a condo or two bedroom has a dream home. It is arranged and furnished exactly the way the owner pictures it in her/his mind so it is a dream home. I'm actually surprised that the survey shows a lower percentage of single persons buying their own homes. I thought it woudl be higher than that and closer to married couples.
Anyway, what are you guys talking about "outsourcing" one's lovelife? Are you guys talking about those matchmaking services?

Words really is a poor way of communication, it's so defined and exact that to convey the whole picture, a whole novel has to be written. Take for example the starter home. It sounds so simple and maybe even fun the idea of a starter home. But in reality it sucked!! One never chooses to buy a starter home if there are other options. Let me tell you about our first starter home.....we sunk every penny into that mortgage I had to use newspaper to cover the windows because we couldn't afford to buy curtains. But it was our dream home in that stage of our life because just owning a home was a dream.
To me, whatever home you have is your dream home. So a bachelor/bachelorette who owns a condo or two bedroom has a dream home. It is arranged and furnished exactly the way the owner pictures it in her/his mind so it is a dream home. I'm actually surprised that the survey shows a lower percentage of single persons buying their own homes. I thought it woudl be higher than that and closer to married couples.
Anyway, what are you guys talking about "outsourcing" one's lovelife? Are you guys talking about those matchmaking services?

^ Hey Sugarboy, That's quite a new concept for me and a bit off-topic here. It sounds quite interesting in a hilarious sort of way. Are you sure it does not reek of desperation? Coz I certainly am not! (denial to death) :lol:

I'd rather be a model of the new way for the single gals than a model for lowered expectations. :colgate:

I don't think it reeks of desperation. It's just being practical. If you look at the stats, the numbers are against the women. Even in any wedding where there is the usual exercise of throwing the bouquet (for the women) and the garter (for the men), you will see the obvious disparity between the meager number of bachelors wanting to catch the garter vis a vis the number of bachelorettes hoping to catch the bouquet.

Oops! Masyado na tayong off topic! I guess we should start another thread on this. :)

Anyway, what are you guys talking about "outsourcing" one's lovelife? Are you guys talking about those matchmaking services? Quite like it. Although we're not really talking about it in the sense wherein the single ladies would have to register with a matchmaking service. For now, it's me and a few friends helping out our single friends get connected. If it clicks, then who knows, it just might bloom into a legitimate business. :)

check this out: www.itsjustlunch.com

^ Hey Sugarboy, That's quite a new concept for me and a bit off-topic here. It sounds quite interesting in a hilarious sort of way. Are you sure it does not reek of desperation? Coz I certainly am not! (denial to death) :lol:

I'd rather be a model of the new way for the single gals than a model for lowered expectations. :colgate:

I don't think it reeks of desperation. It's just being practical. If you look at the stats, the numbers are against the women. Even in any wedding where there is the usual exercise of throwing the bouquet (for the women) and the garter (for the men), you will see the obvious disparity between the meager number of bachelors wanting to catch the garter vis a vis the number of bachelorettes hoping to catch the bouquet.

Oops! Masyado na tayong off topic! I guess we should start another thread on this. :)

Anyway, what are you guys talking about "outsourcing" one's lovelife? Are you guys talking about those matchmaking services? Quite like it. Although we're not really talking about it in the sense wherein the single ladies would have to register with a matchmaking service. For now, it's me and a few friends helping out our single friends get connected. If it clicks, then who knows, it just might bloom into a legitimate business. :)

check this out: www.itsjustlunch.com

^ Hey Sugarboy, That's quite a new concept for me and a bit off-topic here. It sounds quite interesting in a hilarious sort of way. Are you sure it does not reek of desperation? Coz I certainly am not! (denial to death) :lol:

I'd rather be a model of the new way for the single gals than a model for lowered expectations. :colgate:

I don't think it reeks of desperation. It's just being practical. If you look at the stats, the numbers are against the women. Even in any wedding where there is the usual exercise of throwing the bouquet (for the women) and the garter (for the men), you will see the obvious disparity between the meager number of bachelors wanting to catch the garter vis a vis the number of bachelorettes hoping to catch the bouquet.

Oops! Masyado na tayong off topic! I guess we should start another thread on this. :)

Anyway, what are you guys talking about "outsourcing" one's lovelife? Are you guys talking about those matchmaking services? Quite like it. Although we're not really talking about it in the sense wherein the single ladies would have to register with a matchmaking service. For now, it's me and a few friends helping out our single friends get connected. If it clicks, then who knows, it just might bloom into a legitimate business. :)

check this out: www.itsjustlunch.com

Going back to the topic, I mentioned before that I liked Frank Lloyd Wright's Organic Architecture. Here is the prime example of it:

Fallingwater in Pennsylvania:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FallingWater.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FLWe.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FallingWater2.jpg

Here are modern interpretations of FLW's Organic Architecture:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/home_image.gif

David Mallow's in Ocean Park, New Jersey:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/DavidMallow.jpg

Dining Room
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/DiningRoom.jpg

Living Room
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/LivingRoom.jpg

Notice how he brings the outdoors in. Of course, these houses may be too big for me. I also don't like feeling too exposed in the living room space. I would like it to be cozier and inviting.

Smaller version: (but not really to my liking. I'd lessen the overhead windows and make the interiors warmer and less sparse.)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/howargrm_3.jpg

For an organic architecture-inspired house, I would like the house to be clean and green (meaning eco-friendly), if possible.

I also like Seattle moderne houses.

Also that house featured in the movie Howard's End.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/HowardsEnd6.jpg
I also like old Hollywood mediterranean houses, Spanish or Tuscan villas, neo-Filipino with an inner sanctum garden just like Casa Manila. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/geragd.jpg

I guess, it will depend on the environs and the needs.

Going back to the topic, I mentioned before that I liked Frank Lloyd Wright's Organic Architecture. Here is the prime example of it:

Fallingwater in Pennsylvania:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FallingWater.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FLWe.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FallingWater2.jpg

Here are modern interpretations of FLW's Organic Architecture:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/home_image.gif

David Mallow's in Ocean Park, New Jersey:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/DavidMallow.jpg

Dining Room
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/DiningRoom.jpg

Living Room
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/LivingRoom.jpg

Notice how he brings the outdoors in. Of course, these houses may be too big for me. I also don't like feeling too exposed in the living room space. I would like it to be cozier and inviting.

Smaller version: (but not really to my liking. I'd lessen the overhead windows and make the interiors warmer and less sparse.)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/howargrm_3.jpg

For an organic architecture-inspired house, I would like the house to be clean and green (meaning eco-friendly), if possible.

I also like Seattle moderne houses.

Also that house featured in the movie Howard's End.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/HowardsEnd6.jpg
I also like old Hollywood mediterranean houses, Spanish or Tuscan villas, neo-Filipino with an inner sanctum garden just like Casa Manila. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/geragd.jpg

I guess, it will depend on the environs and the needs.

Going back to the topic, I mentioned before that I liked Frank Lloyd Wright's Organic Architecture. Here is the prime example of it:

Fallingwater in Pennsylvania:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FallingWater.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FLWe.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/FallingWater2.jpg

Here are modern interpretations of FLW's Organic Architecture:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/home_image.gif

David Mallow's in Ocean Park, New Jersey:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/DavidMallow.jpg

Dining Room
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/DiningRoom.jpg

Living Room
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/LivingRoom.jpg

Notice how he brings the outdoors in. Of course, these houses may be too big for me. I also don't like feeling too exposed in the living room space. I would like it to be cozier and inviting.

Smaller version: (but not really to my liking. I'd lessen the overhead windows and make the interiors warmer and less sparse.)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/howargrm_3.jpg

For an organic architecture-inspired house, I would like the house to be clean and green (meaning eco-friendly), if possible.

I also like Seattle moderne houses.

Also that house featured in the movie Howard's End.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/HowardsEnd6.jpg
I also like old Hollywood mediterranean houses, Spanish or Tuscan villas, neo-Filipino with an inner sanctum garden just like Casa Manila. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/geragd.jpg

I guess, it will depend on the environs and the needs.

beautiful lili! thanks for posting.

i've seen a number of these types built in the 70s during the heydeys of sugar in bacolod.

on FLW, here's something i thought would be of interest to you:

http://www.zorgloob.com/images/frank_lloyd_wright.gif

an FLW Google logo!

beautiful lili! thanks for posting.

i've seen a number of these types built in the 70s during the heydeys of sugar in bacolod.

on FLW, here's something i thought would be of interest to you:

http://www.zorgloob.com/images/frank_lloyd_wright.gif

an FLW Google logo!

beautiful lili! thanks for posting.

i've seen a number of these types built in the 70s during the heydeys of sugar in bacolod.

on FLW, here's something i thought would be of interest to you:

http://www.zorgloob.com/images/frank_lloyd_wright.gif

an FLW Google logo!

Lili - what exactly does it mean "organic" design? Is it because the materials used are predominantly stone and wood? Not sure if I agree with a house being too big. To me it's like saying I'm too beautiful, or I've got too much money, or I'm too slim. There's just no such thing. Or maybe it's just a male issue this preoccupation with size I don't know.

Sugarboy - there's a proliferation of these matchmaking services (not dating services) here in California in the last ten years. It started with the dotcom days and are still around today. The main clients are high powered women and men too busy for personal lives. I guess there would be a market in the Phil. but it would be targeted mainly to call center workers. I have heard this "no time for personal life" comments mostly from call center people last time I was in Manila.

Lili - what exactly does it mean "organic" design? Is it because the materials used are predominantly stone and wood? Not sure if I agree with a house being too big. To me it's like saying I'm too beautiful, or I've got too much money, or I'm too slim. There's just no such thing. Or maybe it's just a male issue this preoccupation with size I don't know.

Sugarboy - there's a proliferation of these matchmaking services (not dating services) here in California in the last ten years. It started with the dotcom days and are still around today. The main clients are high powered women and men too busy for personal lives. I guess there would be a market in the Phil. but it would be targeted mainly to call center workers. I have heard this "no time for personal life" comments mostly from call center people last time I was in Manila.

Lili - what exactly does it mean "organic" design? Is it because the materials used are predominantly stone and wood? Not sure if I agree with a house being too big. To me it's like saying I'm too beautiful, or I've got too much money, or I'm too slim. There's just no such thing. Or maybe it's just a male issue this preoccupation with size I don't know.

Sugarboy - there's a proliferation of these matchmaking services (not dating services) here in California in the last ten years. It started with the dotcom days and are still around today. The main clients are high powered women and men too busy for personal lives. I guess there would be a market in the Phil. but it would be targeted mainly to call center workers. I have heard this "no time for personal life" comments mostly from call center people last time I was in Manila.

Going back to the topic, I mentioned before that I liked Frank Lloyd Wright's Organic Architecture. Here is the prime example of it:



Here are modern interpretations of FLW's Organic Architecture:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/home_image.gif




Similar or cheap copy?
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/2577/neighbors031tp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's another one.
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/1631/neighbors040ab7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Going back to the topic, I mentioned before that I liked Frank Lloyd Wright's Organic Architecture. Here is the prime example of it:



Here are modern interpretations of FLW's Organic Architecture:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/home_image.gif




Similar or cheap copy?
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/2577/neighbors031tp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's another one.
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/1631/neighbors040ab7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Going back to the topic, I mentioned before that I liked Frank Lloyd Wright's Organic Architecture. Here is the prime example of it:



Here are modern interpretations of FLW's Organic Architecture:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/home_image.gif




Similar or cheap copy?
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/2577/neighbors031tp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's another one.
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/1631/neighbors040ab7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

From Wikipedia:

Organic architecture is a philosophy of architecture which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world through design approaches so sympathetic and well integrated with its site that buildings, furnishings, and surroundings become part of a unified, interrelated composition. Architects Gustav Stickley, Antoni Gaudi, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Bruce Goff, Rudolf Steiner, and most recently Anton Alberts are all famous for their work with organic architecture.

The term "Organic Architecture" was coined by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), though never well articulated by his cryptic style of writing:

"So here I stand before you preaching organic architecture: declaring organic architecture to be the modern ideal and the teaching so much needed if we are to see the whole of life, and to now serve the whole of life, holding no traditions essential to the great TRADITION. Nor cherishing any preconceived form fixing upon us either past, present or future, but instead exalting the simple laws of common sense or of super-sense if you prefer determining form by way of the nature of materials..."

Frank Lloyd Wright, An Organic Architecture, 1939

Theorist David Pearson proposed a list of rules towards the design of an organic architecture. It is known as the Gaia Charter for organic architecture and design. It reads:

"Let the design:

- be inspired by nature and be sustainable, healthy, conserving, and diverse.

- unfold, like an organism, from the seed within.

- exist in the "continuous present" and "begin again and again".

- follow the flows and be flexible and adaptable.

- satisfy social, physical, and spiritual needs.

- "grow out of the site" and be unique.

- celebrate the spirit of youth, play and surprise.

- express the rhythm of music and the power of dance."

Organic architecture involves a respect for the properties of the materials and a respect for the harmonious relationship between the form/design and the function of the building. Organic architecture is also an attempt to integrate the spaces into a coherent whole: a marriage between the site and the structure and a union between the context and the structure. The core of this ideology was always the belief that architecture has an inherent relationship with both its site and its time. In this way, the question of style was not important to Frank Lloyd Wright. A building was a product of its place and its time, intimately connected to a particular moment and site—never the result of an imposed style.

My comment:
I guess, given these principles, there is no hard and fast style to the concept Organic Architecture for as long as the architecture flows organicallly from the environment, the needs and the function, not just form following function but function and form merging as one. Quite cryptic and pedantic.

I guess when I refer to it, I just recall the mission houses created by FLW out of organic materials that blend with the environment.

Nowadays, the interpretation is broader and more diverse.

From Wikipedia:

Organic architecture is a philosophy of architecture which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world through design approaches so sympathetic and well integrated with its site that buildings, furnishings, and surroundings become part of a unified, interrelated composition. Architects Gustav Stickley, Antoni Gaudi, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Bruce Goff, Rudolf Steiner, and most recently Anton Alberts are all famous for their work with organic architecture.

The term "Organic Architecture" was coined by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), though never well articulated by his cryptic style of writing:

"So here I stand before you preaching organic architecture: declaring organic architecture to be the modern ideal and the teaching so much needed if we are to see the whole of life, and to now serve the whole of life, holding no traditions essential to the great TRADITION. Nor cherishing any preconceived form fixing upon us either past, present or future, but instead exalting the simple laws of common sense or of super-sense if you prefer determining form by way of the nature of materials..."

Frank Lloyd Wright, An Organic Architecture, 1939

Theorist David Pearson proposed a list of rules towards the design of an organic architecture. It is known as the Gaia Charter for organic architecture and design. It reads:

"Let the design:

- be inspired by nature and be sustainable, healthy, conserving, and diverse.

- unfold, like an organism, from the seed within.

- exist in the "continuous present" and "begin again and again".

- follow the flows and be flexible and adaptable.

- satisfy social, physical, and spiritual needs.

- "grow out of the site" and be unique.

- celebrate the spirit of youth, play and surprise.

- express the rhythm of music and the power of dance."

Organic architecture involves a respect for the properties of the materials and a respect for the harmonious relationship between the form/design and the function of the building. Organic architecture is also an attempt to integrate the spaces into a coherent whole: a marriage between the site and the structure and a union between the context and the structure. The core of this ideology was always the belief that architecture has an inherent relationship with both its site and its time. In this way, the question of style was not important to Frank Lloyd Wright. A building was a product of its place and its time, intimately connected to a particular moment and site—never the result of an imposed style.

My comment:
I guess, given these principles, there is no hard and fast style to the concept Organic Architecture for as long as the architecture flows organicallly from the environment, the needs and the function, not just form following function but function and form merging as one. Quite cryptic and pedantic.

I guess when I refer to it, I just recall the mission houses created by FLW out of organic materials that blend with the environment.

Nowadays, the interpretation is broader and more diverse.

From Wikipedia:

Organic architecture is a philosophy of architecture which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world through design approaches so sympathetic and well integrated with its site that buildings, furnishings, and surroundings become part of a unified, interrelated composition. Architects Gustav Stickley, Antoni Gaudi, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Bruce Goff, Rudolf Steiner, and most recently Anton Alberts are all famous for their work with organic architecture.

The term "Organic Architecture" was coined by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), though never well articulated by his cryptic style of writing:

"So here I stand before you preaching organic architecture: declaring organic architecture to be the modern ideal and the teaching so much needed if we are to see the whole of life, and to now serve the whole of life, holding no traditions essential to the great TRADITION. Nor cherishing any preconceived form fixing upon us either past, present or future, but instead exalting the simple laws of common sense or of super-sense if you prefer determining form by way of the nature of materials..."

Frank Lloyd Wright, An Organic Architecture, 1939

Theorist David Pearson proposed a list of rules towards the design of an organic architecture. It is known as the Gaia Charter for organic architecture and design. It reads:

"Let the design:

- be inspired by nature and be sustainable, healthy, conserving, and diverse.

- unfold, like an organism, from the seed within.

- exist in the "continuous present" and "begin again and again".

- follow the flows and be flexible and adaptable.

- satisfy social, physical, and spiritual needs.

- "grow out of the site" and be unique.

- celebrate the spirit of youth, play and surprise.

- express the rhythm of music and the power of dance."

Organic architecture involves a respect for the properties of the materials and a respect for the harmonious relationship between the form/design and the function of the building. Organic architecture is also an attempt to integrate the spaces into a coherent whole: a marriage between the site and the structure and a union between the context and the structure. The core of this ideology was always the belief that architecture has an inherent relationship with both its site and its time. In this way, the question of style was not important to Frank Lloyd Wright. A building was a product of its place and its time, intimately connected to a particular moment and site—never the result of an imposed style.

My comment:
I guess, given these principles, there is no hard and fast style to the concept Organic Architecture for as long as the architecture flows organicallly from the environment, the needs and the function, not just form following function but function and form merging as one. Quite cryptic and pedantic.

I guess when I refer to it, I just recall the mission houses created by FLW out of organic materials that blend with the environment.

Nowadays, the interpretation is broader and more diverse.

^^ Actually Lili, I found this article from Inquirer that Bahay na Bato can be categorically considered as one of the 'organic houses' you just mentioned. This is an interesting article.

Green architecture
and the Filipino house
By Amado de Jesus
Inquirer News Service





FILIPINOS are known to be a very romantic people. Many people today long for the elegant and gracious manner that characterized our grandparents' way of life. Eventually, this nostalgia turns to the architecture of the past and how it has influenced people's lives.

People reminisce about the grand features of the distinctive ancestral "bahay na bato." The grand staircase, the big, lofty sala (living room) and comedor (dining room), the high-ceilinged bedrooms, the tall panel doors, the endless capiz windows: typical features of a unique architectural style that can be found only in the Philippines.

An interesting question to ask is what is special about the bahay na bato?

The 'bahay na bato'

The bahay na bato, directly influenced by the lowly and simple bahay kubo, was designed to blend with the local climate. High ceilings meant no claustrophobic feeling and air flow was unimpeded. It also gave artisans and craftsmen a chance to put decorative elements in the ceiling.

Sliding windows with translucent, natural glazing made of capiz shells were a very distinctive feature of these houses. Despite their dainty and intricate design, these windows could withstand strong winds and rain, especially when combined with persianas or sliding wooden louvered storm windows.

Ventanillas, or openings with wooden balusters called barandillas below these windows provided continuous natural ventilation for most of the rooms. For the upper part of room partitions a decorative transom was normally placed to ensure the flow of fresh air into the rooms.

Wide wooden floor planks that seemed to stretch endlessly, were a source of pride for the bahay na bato owner. These were after all, an impressive feature of the house especially when polished well.

Water conservation was also an integral part of the ancestral house. Rainwater was collected in underground cisterns to serve the needs of a large household.

These are some of the features of the typical bahay na bato, features that were designed not only to look nice but also to help improve the natural conditions of the rooms. In short, the bahay na bato exemplified green architecture principles.

Today's houses

Today, many houses are designed to look "pretty," with a lot of borrowed architectural ornaments and embellishments that have no relation at all to our culture, and much less our climate. Many houses look like they were cut out of travel brochures of western countries. Attics, dormer windows, cute little bay windows: with these trends, one wouldn't be surprised to soon see chimneys and fireplaces!

On the other hand, there's really nothing wrong with incorporating fancy accents in one's home. What is wrong is that these features are added at the expense of comfort and function.

For example, in cold countries, the roof pitch is designed with a steep slope to prevent the pileup of heavy snow. Naturally, this design creates a livable space called the attic. This room is comfortable even at the height of winter because of the heat buildup from the roof, which keeps the warmth in. The attic is excellent for the needs of the western countries.

Impractical

However, for a hot and humid country like ours, the attic is very impractical. In spite of this, we see many houses with attics. They are normally designed with small windows that hardly help in letting fresh air flow through. To offset the heat, powerful air-conditioners are usually installed.

The ceiling height of many of today's modern homes is usually limited to a fixed height for no particular reason but simply because of construction materials that have standard dimensions.

In many parts of Asia, one typical feature of many homes is the roof overhang or volada. It is very effective in preventing overexposure to the sun's rays. By installing the volada above windows and doorways, thermal comfort in rooms is enhanced. It also serves as protection from harsh tropical storms.

Our modern homes seem to have forgotten or overlooked this simple yet effective design technique to improve the lives of people. Windows and doorways that have no volada usually suffer from leaks during a storm. Many people end up lining windows and doorsills with rags, sponges and all things absorbent to prevent messing up the interiors.

Without the reliable volada, upholstery and drapes are overexposed to the sun causing them to fade. The finishes of furniture around the openings, whether painted or varnished, are damaged. And of course, people don't want to stay in areas that are uncomfortably hot.

And yet, we continue to build houses that are sleek and modern without the volada. Some people say it's nicer without them because they clutter the design especially in the facade. But is esthetic appeal more important than practicality and comfort?

There are many more examples you can probably cite, but the message is simple. We have to stop copying design concepts that do not apply to our living and weather conditions.

Challenge

Do these all mean that we have to start building the bahay na bato again?

The bahay na bato was the most suitable structure for its time and its occupants. It was designed for large households, a communal type of lifestyle. This is in direct contrast to our lifestyle today where individualism and privacy is emphasized.

Perhaps the challenge is for us to look back and appreciate what our grandparents built and how they lived in their houses.

The next step is to analyze how we can transform and reinterpret the traditional ways by fusing the modern and the vernacular design trends. There are many ways to do this and several of our Asian neighbors are successfully doing so.

Finally, the Filipino house should incorporate green architecture principles to ensure that the occupants' needs are given priority over esthetic considerations. These principles emphasize the use of daylight, natural ventilation and natural materials, among others.

The author is the newly elected chairperson of the board of judges of the ASEAN Energy Awards and is a practicing green architect. For comments or inquiries, e-mail amadodejesus@gmail.com.

Lifted from http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/sec_prf/2005/jun/22-01.htm

Here are the previous examples of the interior designs from Bahay na Bato by Juded


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=101681&page=2&pp=20

^^ Actually Lili, I found this article from Inquirer that Bahay na Bato can be categorically considered as one of the 'organic houses' you just mentioned. This is an interesting article.

Green architecture
and the Filipino house
By Amado de Jesus
Inquirer News Service





FILIPINOS are known to be a very romantic people. Many people today long for the elegant and gracious manner that characterized our grandparents' way of life. Eventually, this nostalgia turns to the architecture of the past and how it has influenced people's lives.

People reminisce about the grand features of the distinctive ancestral "bahay na bato." The grand staircase, the big, lofty sala (living room) and comedor (dining room), the high-ceilinged bedrooms, the tall panel doors, the endless capiz windows: typical features of a unique architectural style that can be found only in the Philippines.

An interesting question to ask is what is special about the bahay na bato?

The 'bahay na bato'

The bahay na bato, directly influenced by the lowly and simple bahay kubo, was designed to blend with the local climate. High ceilings meant no claustrophobic feeling and air flow was unimpeded. It also gave artisans and craftsmen a chance to put decorative elements in the ceiling.

Sliding windows with translucent, natural glazing made of capiz shells were a very distinctive feature of these houses. Despite their dainty and intricate design, these windows could withstand strong winds and rain, especially when combined with persianas or sliding wooden louvered storm windows.

Ventanillas, or openings with wooden balusters called barandillas below these windows provided continuous natural ventilation for most of the rooms. For the upper part of room partitions a decorative transom was normally placed to ensure the flow of fresh air into the rooms.

Wide wooden floor planks that seemed to stretch endlessly, were a source of pride for the bahay na bato owner. These were after all, an impressive feature of the house especially when polished well.

Water conservation was also an integral part of the ancestral house. Rainwater was collected in underground cisterns to serve the needs of a large household.

These are some of the features of the typical bahay na bato, features that were designed not only to look nice but also to help improve the natural conditions of the rooms. In short, the bahay na bato exemplified green architecture principles.

Today's houses

Today, many houses are designed to look "pretty," with a lot of borrowed architectural ornaments and embellishments that have no relation at all to our culture, and much less our climate. Many houses look like they were cut out of travel brochures of western countries. Attics, dormer windows, cute little bay windows: with these trends, one wouldn't be surprised to soon see chimneys and fireplaces!

On the other hand, there's really nothing wrong with incorporating fancy accents in one's home. What is wrong is that these features are added at the expense of comfort and function.

For example, in cold countries, the roof pitch is designed with a steep slope to prevent the pileup of heavy snow. Naturally, this design creates a livable space called the attic. This room is comfortable even at the height of winter because of the heat buildup from the roof, which keeps the warmth in. The attic is excellent for the needs of the western countries.

Impractical

However, for a hot and humid country like ours, the attic is very impractical. In spite of this, we see many houses with attics. They are normally designed with small windows that hardly help in letting fresh air flow through. To offset the heat, powerful air-conditioners are usually installed.

The ceiling height of many of today's modern homes is usually limited to a fixed height for no particular reason but simply because of construction materials that have standard dimensions.

In many parts of Asia, one typical feature of many homes is the roof overhang or volada. It is very effective in preventing overexposure to the sun's rays. By installing the volada above windows and doorways, thermal comfort in rooms is enhanced. It also serves as protection from harsh tropical storms.

Our modern homes seem to have forgotten or overlooked this simple yet effective design technique to improve the lives of people. Windows and doorways that have no volada usually suffer from leaks during a storm. Many people end up lining windows and doorsills with rags, sponges and all things absorbent to prevent messing up the interiors.

Without the reliable volada, upholstery and drapes are overexposed to the sun causing them to fade. The finishes of furniture around the openings, whether painted or varnished, are damaged. And of course, people don't want to stay in areas that are uncomfortably hot.

And yet, we continue to build houses that are sleek and modern without the volada. Some people say it's nicer without them because they clutter the design especially in the facade. But is esthetic appeal more important than practicality and comfort?

There are many more examples you can probably cite, but the message is simple. We have to stop copying design concepts that do not apply to our living and weather conditions.

Challenge

Do these all mean that we have to start building the bahay na bato again?

The bahay na bato was the most suitable structure for its time and its occupants. It was designed for large households, a communal type of lifestyle. This is in direct contrast to our lifestyle today where individualism and privacy is emphasized.

Perhaps the challenge is for us to look back and appreciate what our grandparents built and how they lived in their houses.

The next step is to analyze how we can transform and reinterpret the traditional ways by fusing the modern and the vernacular design trends. There are many ways to do this and several of our Asian neighbors are successfully doing so.

Finally, the Filipino house should incorporate green architecture principles to ensure that the occupants' needs are given priority over esthetic considerations. These principles emphasize the use of daylight, natural ventilation and natural materials, among others.

The author is the newly elected chairperson of the board of judges of the ASEAN Energy Awards and is a practicing green architect. For comments or inquiries, e-mail amadodejesus@gmail.com.

Lifted from http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/sec_prf/2005/jun/22-01.htm

Here are the previous examples of the interior designs from Bahay na Bato by Juded


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=101681&page=2&pp=20

^^ Actually Lili, I found this article from Inquirer that Bahay na Bato can be categorically considered as one of the 'organic houses' you just mentioned. This is an interesting article.

Green architecture
and the Filipino house
By Amado de Jesus
Inquirer News Service





FILIPINOS are known to be a very romantic people. Many people today long for the elegant and gracious manner that characterized our grandparents' way of life. Eventually, this nostalgia turns to the architecture of the past and how it has influenced people's lives.

People reminisce about the grand features of the distinctive ancestral "bahay na bato." The grand staircase, the big, lofty sala (living room) and comedor (dining room), the high-ceilinged bedrooms, the tall panel doors, the endless capiz windows: typical features of a unique architectural style that can be found only in the Philippines.

An interesting question to ask is what is special about the bahay na bato?

The 'bahay na bato'

The bahay na bato, directly influenced by the lowly and simple bahay kubo, was designed to blend with the local climate. High ceilings meant no claustrophobic feeling and air flow was unimpeded. It also gave artisans and craftsmen a chance to put decorative elements in the ceiling.

Sliding windows with translucent, natural glazing made of capiz shells were a very distinctive feature of these houses. Despite their dainty and intricate design, these windows could withstand strong winds and rain, especially when combined with persianas or sliding wooden louvered storm windows.

Ventanillas, or openings with wooden balusters called barandillas below these windows provided continuous natural ventilation for most of the rooms. For the upper part of room partitions a decorative transom was normally placed to ensure the flow of fresh air into the rooms.

Wide wooden floor planks that seemed to stretch endlessly, were a source of pride for the bahay na bato owner. These were after all, an impressive feature of the house especially when polished well.

Water conservation was also an integral part of the ancestral house. Rainwater was collected in underground cisterns to serve the needs of a large household.

These are some of the features of the typical bahay na bato, features that were designed not only to look nice but also to help improve the natural conditions of the rooms. In short, the bahay na bato exemplified green architecture principles.

Today's houses

Today, many houses are designed to look "pretty," with a lot of borrowed architectural ornaments and embellishments that have no relation at all to our culture, and much less our climate. Many houses look like they were cut out of travel brochures of western countries. Attics, dormer windows, cute little bay windows: with these trends, one wouldn't be surprised to soon see chimneys and fireplaces!

On the other hand, there's really nothing wrong with incorporating fancy accents in one's home. What is wrong is that these features are added at the expense of comfort and function.

For example, in cold countries, the roof pitch is designed with a steep slope to prevent the pileup of heavy snow. Naturally, this design creates a livable space called the attic. This room is comfortable even at the height of winter because of the heat buildup from the roof, which keeps the warmth in. The attic is excellent for the needs of the western countries.

Impractical

However, for a hot and humid country like ours, the attic is very impractical. In spite of this, we see many houses with attics. They are normally designed with small windows that hardly help in letting fresh air flow through. To offset the heat, powerful air-conditioners are usually installed.

The ceiling height of many of today's modern homes is usually limited to a fixed height for no particular reason but simply because of construction materials that have standard dimensions.

In many parts of Asia, one typical feature of many homes is the roof overhang or volada. It is very effective in preventing overexposure to the sun's rays. By installing the volada above windows and doorways, thermal comfort in rooms is enhanced. It also serves as protection from harsh tropical storms.

Our modern homes seem to have forgotten or overlooked this simple yet effective design technique to improve the lives of people. Windows and doorways that have no volada usually suffer from leaks during a storm. Many people end up lining windows and doorsills with rags, sponges and all things absorbent to prevent messing up the interiors.

Without the reliable volada, upholstery and drapes are overexposed to the sun causing them to fade. The finishes of furniture around the openings, whether painted or varnished, are damaged. And of course, people don't want to stay in areas that are uncomfortably hot.

And yet, we continue to build houses that are sleek and modern without the volada. Some people say it's nicer without them because they clutter the design especially in the facade. But is esthetic appeal more important than practicality and comfort?

There are many more examples you can probably cite, but the message is simple. We have to stop copying design concepts that do not apply to our living and weather conditions.

Challenge

Do these all mean that we have to start building the bahay na bato again?

The bahay na bato was the most suitable structure for its time and its occupants. It was designed for large households, a communal type of lifestyle. This is in direct contrast to our lifestyle today where individualism and privacy is emphasized.

Perhaps the challenge is for us to look back and appreciate what our grandparents built and how they lived in their houses.

The next step is to analyze how we can transform and reinterpret the traditional ways by fusing the modern and the vernacular design trends. There are many ways to do this and several of our Asian neighbors are successfully doing so.

Finally, the Filipino house should incorporate green architecture principles to ensure that the occupants' needs are given priority over esthetic considerations. These principles emphasize the use of daylight, natural ventilation and natural materials, among others.

The author is the newly elected chairperson of the board of judges of the ASEAN Energy Awards and is a practicing green architect. For comments or inquiries, e-mail amadodejesus@gmail.com.

Lifted from http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/sec_prf/2005/jun/22-01.htm

Here are the previous examples of the interior designs from Bahay na Bato by Juded


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=101681&page=2&pp=20

^^ Yeah Louie, moreso the Nipa Hut.

Interesting article. :)

^^ Yeah Louie, moreso the Nipa Hut.

Interesting article. :)

^^ Yeah Louie, moreso the Nipa Hut.

Interesting article. :)

....Challenge

Do these all mean that we have to start building the bahay na bato again?

The bahay na bato was the most suitable structure for its time and its occupants. It was designed for large households, a communal type of lifestyle. This is in direct contrast to our lifestyle today where individualism and privacy is emphasized.

Perhaps the challenge is for us to look back and appreciate what our grandparents built and how they lived in their houses.

The next step is to analyze how we can transform and reinterpret the traditional ways by fusing the modern and the vernacular design trends. There are many ways to do this and several of our Asian neighbors are successfully doing so.[/email].



Here are the previous examples of the interior designs from Bahay na Bato by Juded


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=101681&page=2&pp=20

i really appreciated the article . thanks for posting this louie. it is actually for this same reason why i had this shift from modern to neo-filipino.

in actuality, my shift in preference from modern to neo filipino was also strengthened by my last visit to the ancestral home in bacolod house last summer. in my mind, i still fancy the idea of recreating a smaller yet more functional (functional to modern day living in metro manila) version of this:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/avenidalasalle/Bacolod%20Pics/Burgoscombo3.jpg

....Challenge

Do these all mean that we have to start building the bahay na bato again?

The bahay na bato was the most suitable structure for its time and its occupants. It was designed for large households, a communal type of lifestyle. This is in direct contrast to our lifestyle today where individualism and privacy is emphasized.

Perhaps the challenge is for us to look back and appreciate what our grandparents built and how they lived in their houses.

The next step is to analyze how we can transform and reinterpret the traditional ways by fusing the modern and the vernacular design trends. There are many ways to do this and several of our Asian neighbors are successfully doing so.[/email].



Here are the previous examples of the interior designs from Bahay na Bato by Juded


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=101681&page=2&pp=20

i really appreciated the article . thanks for posting this louie. it is actually for this same reason why i had this shift from modern to neo-filipino.

in actuality, my shift in preference from modern to neo filipino was also strengthened by my last visit to the ancestral home in bacolod house last summer. in my mind, i still fancy the idea of recreating a smaller yet more functional (functional to modern day living in metro manila) version of this:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/avenidalasalle/Bacolod%20Pics/Burgoscombo3.jpg

....Challenge

Do these all mean that we have to start building the bahay na bato again?

The bahay na bato was the most suitable structure for its time and its occupants. It was designed for large households, a communal type of lifestyle. This is in direct contrast to our lifestyle today where individualism and privacy is emphasized.

Perhaps the challenge is for us to look back and appreciate what our grandparents built and how they lived in their houses.

The next step is to analyze how we can transform and reinterpret the traditional ways by fusing the modern and the vernacular design trends. There are many ways to do this and several of our Asian neighbors are successfully doing so.[/email].



Here are the previous examples of the interior designs from Bahay na Bato by Juded


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=101681&page=2&pp=20

i really appreciated the article . thanks for posting this louie. it is actually for this same reason why i had this shift from modern to neo-filipino.

in actuality, my shift in preference from modern to neo filipino was also strengthened by my last visit to the ancestral home in bacolod house last summer. in my mind, i still fancy the idea of recreating a smaller yet more functional (functional to modern day living in metro manila) version of this:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/avenidalasalle/Bacolod%20Pics/Burgoscombo3.jpg

It is also typical for Filipino homes to have high ceilings despite the the height of its inhabitants. It's high enough for Jordan to make a dunk. :D

@sugarboy, its true. It feels closer to 'home' with these types of houses. Ive stayed in one of these humble homes in Iloilo (in Jaro) where my aunt lives before I went to Capiz.

It is also typical for Filipino homes to have high ceilings despite the the height of its inhabitants. It's high enough for Jordan to make a dunk. :D

@sugarboy, its true. It feels closer to 'home' with these types of houses. Ive stayed in one of these humble homes in Iloilo (in Jaro) where my aunt lives before I went to Capiz.

It is also typical for Filipino homes to have high ceilings despite the the height of its inhabitants. It's high enough for Jordan to make a dunk. :D

@sugarboy, its true. It feels closer to 'home' with these types of houses. Ive stayed in one of these humble homes in Iloilo (in Jaro) where my aunt lives before I went to Capiz.

ito yung gusto ko...

http://www.floridadesign.com/web/issues/13_2/pr2/images/imm/COLOGNED13_1F.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/furniture2.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_room.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_baskets.jpg

ito yung gusto ko...

http://www.floridadesign.com/web/issues/13_2/pr2/images/imm/COLOGNED13_1F.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/furniture2.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_room.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_baskets.jpg

ito yung gusto ko...

http://www.floridadesign.com/web/issues/13_2/pr2/images/imm/COLOGNED13_1F.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/furniture2.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_room.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_baskets.jpg

Sliding windows with translucent, natural glazing made of capiz shells were a very distinctive feature of these houses. Despite their dainty and intricate design, these windows could withstand strong winds and rain, especially when combined with persianas or sliding wooden louvered storm windows.


Wide wooden floor planks that seemed to stretch endlessly, were a source of pride for the bahay na bato owner. These were after all, an impressive feature of the house especially when polished well.

These description and the picture link you provided took me back some 50 years to my lola's house in the province. I have forgotten all about capiz windows, barandillas and pasomano(?). What we call pasomano is the bottom rail where the capiz windows slide in their groove. It is about six inches wide and elbow height perfect for putting your elbow and leaning as you gaze out the window. Maybe it's a regional difference but in Bataan what we call "barandilla" is the wrought iron that covers the windows.
Anyway, thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Sliding windows with translucent, natural glazing made of capiz shells were a very distinctive feature of these houses. Despite their dainty and intricate design, these windows could withstand strong winds and rain, especially when combined with persianas or sliding wooden louvered storm windows.


Wide wooden floor planks that seemed to stretch endlessly, were a source of pride for the bahay na bato owner. These were after all, an impressive feature of the house especially when polished well.

These description and the picture link you provided took me back some 50 years to my lola's house in the province. I have forgotten all about capiz windows, barandillas and pasomano(?). What we call pasomano is the bottom rail where the capiz windows slide in their groove. It is about six inches wide and elbow height perfect for putting your elbow and leaning as you gaze out the window. Maybe it's a regional difference but in Bataan what we call "barandilla" is the wrought iron that covers the windows.
Anyway, thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Sliding windows with translucent, natural glazing made of capiz shells were a very distinctive feature of these houses. Despite their dainty and intricate design, these windows could withstand strong winds and rain, especially when combined with persianas or sliding wooden louvered storm windows.


Wide wooden floor planks that seemed to stretch endlessly, were a source of pride for the bahay na bato owner. These were after all, an impressive feature of the house especially when polished well.

These description and the picture link you provided took me back some 50 years to my lola's house in the province. I have forgotten all about capiz windows, barandillas and pasomano(?). What we call pasomano is the bottom rail where the capiz windows slide in their groove. It is about six inches wide and elbow height perfect for putting your elbow and leaning as you gaze out the window. Maybe it's a regional difference but in Bataan what we call "barandilla" is the wrought iron that covers the windows.
Anyway, thanks for the trip down memory lane.

i've seen a lot of capiz shells here in Portland, Oregon in lifestyle stores like pier one some in dept stores like target. they're product of the pHIls. they really look modern and trendy a new twist for the capiz shells.

i've seen a lot of capiz shells here in Portland, Oregon in lifestyle stores like pier one some in dept stores like target. they're product of the pHIls. they really look modern and trendy a new twist for the capiz shells.

i've seen a lot of capiz shells here in Portland, Oregon in lifestyle stores like pier one some in dept stores like target. they're product of the pHIls. they really look modern and trendy a new twist for the capiz shells.

^^ Capiz shells look like flat pearls. They have those distinctive patterns, are shiny and yet durable. You can also put them in your bling bling collection. They are also cool and relaxing to the eyes.

http://www.asianplants.com/html/capiz/c1.html

^^ Capiz shells look like flat pearls. They have those distinctive patterns, are shiny and yet durable. You can also put them in your bling bling collection. They are also cool and relaxing to the eyes.

http://www.asianplants.com/html/capiz/c1.html

^^ Capiz shells look like flat pearls. They have those distinctive patterns, are shiny and yet durable. You can also put them in your bling bling collection. They are also cool and relaxing to the eyes.

http://www.asianplants.com/html/capiz/c1.html

wow fhoy, I like the blend of Philippine concept of space, interior design and modern architechture in your photos.

wow fhoy, I like the blend of Philippine concept of space, interior design and modern architechture in your photos.

wow fhoy, I like the blend of Philippine concept of space, interior design and modern architechture in your photos.

Real nice! Although, I wouldn't want it to be too "ancestral" feel inside. A touch of modernity in the interior might be nice. :)

Here's another article I did about architecture in Bohol.

The Heritage Beyond The Hills

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pe6a40bdfe405404b894169f5112f1248/f8d61d3e.jpg

Bohol is beautiful. Its beaches are lined with powdery white sand, and remain largely unspoilt by the junk and sleaze marring other more renowned island destinations. Its rivers, falls, wildlife parks and wooded areas reveal landscapes that could have come out of a fairy tale or a tropical jungle fantasy. And there really is nothing more one can say about the Chocolate Hills except that you have to see them for yourself.

There is enough scenery on this small island to make your jaws drop and eyes melt many times over. The people are no less of a treasure, the Boholanos are welcoming, courteous, helpful, and honest. It is no wonder then why the island’s popularity has been booming. The resorts are crawling with tourists, mostly foreign and wholesome, with families or retirees making up the bulk of the vacationers. Good, clean, quiet fun is in abundant supply, one of the most popular daytime activities appears to be lying down in the sun and reading a book, although more strenuous activities such as hiking, diving, and dolphin-watching also have their enthusiasts. A party scene does exist, but it’s not so in-your-face as elsewhere. There are a handful of hard-core backpackers hanging around, but most of the young people on the island originally came for more than just some R&R. On any given day you can meet German dental students on a medical outreach program (from whom one can learn that there are no Bavarian donuts in Bavaria), members of the US Peace Corps serving as schoolteachers (surprisingly game for in-depth discussions of Philippine society and politics), and young missionaries from Canada (very pious and very polite).

The Boholanos appear to be truly mindful of the aesthetic value of their homes and public spaces. They all seem to have agreed to make their houses and streets as clean and pretty as possible. Almost every front yard is tidy and almost all the roads are lined with trees and ornamental plants. Most newly-built modern homes appear to at least acknowledge the province’s architectural heritage and try to pay tribute to the more classic structures by incorporating a few of their design elements. Boholanos seem to be not only very good homemakers, but good homeowners as well. There is a palpable respect for the gifts of the past, heritage buildings are preserved and cherished. While the distribution of riches may be not as dense as in Vigan or Silay, Bohol can still be proud of a lovely collection of stately old houses and buildings dotting the landscape. The heritage churches of Bohol alone are a subject worthy enough to fill entire books, or at least a separate feature. With all of its natural beauty it could be easy to miss the architectural treasures scattered throughout the province. Just when you think you’ve had your fill, out pops another wonder.

Driving through the island of Panglao, on the road from the San Agustin church, a vision of a gleaming, elegant bahay-na-bato, standing amidst a lush garden, surrounded by fields of green, is sure to catch one’s eye. Displaying true Boholano hospitality, Mr. Agustin Cloribel was kind enough to welcome us into his home and allow us to enter and photograph this as yet unheralded architectural gem.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pb22d32554d494e4d7f745c5ed0c6fe5d/f8d61fd5.jpg

The Cloribel house was built in 1926, and its structure was originally designed by a Spanish architect in the classic two-story bahay-na-bato style. The lower half of the house, called the zaguan, may have been used to store the family carriage in the old days. The main entry door is definitely large enough to admit a horse or automobile. The Cloribels currently utilize the space to stable their motorcycle, which is a favorite means of transportation among Boholanos. It now also serves as an informal receiving area.

The main living area is on the upper level.*Large windows surround the second floor, taking advantage of the cool Panglao breezes.*The window sashes still feature the original sliding panes of capiz and wood, ready to be shut tight during storms.*Vents above the windows, protected by the roof eaves, let air in even when it's rainy.*Small shuttered windows below the large windows, called ventanillas, are screened with grillwork and can be left open when the large windows are closed.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p0a76174dd29f40d64ab32a4efdf36337/f8d61d3f.jpg

The family patriarch, Gaudencio Cloribel, was a respected judge and friend to such notable historical figures as former president Carlos P. Garcia. The chess table on which they used to play still stands in the sala, although because a few pieces from the chess set are missing, it now serves mostly as a coffee table. The majority of the furnishings around the house are original pieces from the 1920s, but since they have been maintained so well they don’t look like timeworn antiques at all. The Cloribels are particularly proud of their “programmable” piano, powered by rolls of punched-out paper, it’s a real collector’s item from the turn of the last century. The handsomely crafted wooden scrollwork, panelling, and hardwood floors seem to have come straight out of a museum, and go perfectly with the sepia-toned photographs, mementoes, and portraits that hang on the walls. Mr. Cloribel points out that the ceiling used to boast of ornate carvings, remnants of which still encircle the base of the ceiling fan. But before they had the carvings taken down, they carefully photographed everything in order to ensure that its original form may someday be accurately restored.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pf4bd8284712401fbb5496562505d6914/f8d61d42.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pc225158af814e8f59706ea6c3cccb5c1/f8d61fd1.jpg

Except for using concrete to reinforce the stone portions of the structure and upgrading the electrical wiring and plumbing, Mr. Cloribel states that the house has never really undergone any big renovation or restoration work. He asserts that it now still looks pretty much like it did when it was first built. The family has always taken care that the house stays clean and gets a fresh coat of paint when necessary, and that the grounds and garden are kept up and manicured. Although numerous members of the Cloribel clan have settled elsewhere or gone abroad, they still make it a point to come together at their ancestral home every year during Holy Week and other holidays, thus ensuring that the heart of the Cloribel house beats strong with the pulse of several generations.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p820c5e77625fb681abe0e62a42ba4929/f8d61fd7.jpg

Finding an authentic bahay-na-bato has become increasingly elusive, especially one that is still being kept alive by the original family's descendants. A lot of these ancestral houses are left to decay and be preyed upon by vandals and salvagers. The shared memory of the quintessential Filipino home, part of our national identity, is being worn away, torn down, or carted off to be sold for scrap. We must realize that protecting the legacy of the past is not a futile exercise in nostalgia, but a crucial task in defining our culture. The efforts of the Cloribel family and the province of Bohol show how Filipinos can live and progress in harmony with the land and its history. Sea and sand, hills and rivers, wood and stone, all these have come together in Bohol to build a place the entire country can be proud of.

Real nice! Although, I wouldn't want it to be too "ancestral" feel inside. A touch of modernity in the interior might be nice. :)

Here's another article I did about architecture in Bohol.

The Heritage Beyond The Hills

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pe6a40bdfe405404b894169f5112f1248/f8d61d3e.jpg

Bohol is beautiful. Its beaches are lined with powdery white sand, and remain largely unspoilt by the junk and sleaze marring other more renowned island destinations. Its rivers, falls, wildlife parks and wooded areas reveal landscapes that could have come out of a fairy tale or a tropical jungle fantasy. And there really is nothing more one can say about the Chocolate Hills except that you have to see them for yourself.

There is enough scenery on this small island to make your jaws drop and eyes melt many times over. The people are no less of a treasure, the Boholanos are welcoming, courteous, helpful, and honest. It is no wonder then why the island’s popularity has been booming. The resorts are crawling with tourists, mostly foreign and wholesome, with families or retirees making up the bulk of the vacationers. Good, clean, quiet fun is in abundant supply, one of the most popular daytime activities appears to be lying down in the sun and reading a book, although more strenuous activities such as hiking, diving, and dolphin-watching also have their enthusiasts. A party scene does exist, but it’s not so in-your-face as elsewhere. There are a handful of hard-core backpackers hanging around, but most of the young people on the island originally came for more than just some R&R. On any given day you can meet German dental students on a medical outreach program (from whom one can learn that there are no Bavarian donuts in Bavaria), members of the US Peace Corps serving as schoolteachers (surprisingly game for in-depth discussions of Philippine society and politics), and young missionaries from Canada (very pious and very polite).

The Boholanos appear to be truly mindful of the aesthetic value of their homes and public spaces. They all seem to have agreed to make their houses and streets as clean and pretty as possible. Almost every front yard is tidy and almost all the roads are lined with trees and ornamental plants. Most newly-built modern homes appear to at least acknowledge the province’s architectural heritage and try to pay tribute to the more classic structures by incorporating a few of their design elements. Boholanos seem to be not only very good homemakers, but good homeowners as well. There is a palpable respect for the gifts of the past, heritage buildings are preserved and cherished. While the distribution of riches may be not as dense as in Vigan or Silay, Bohol can still be proud of a lovely collection of stately old houses and buildings dotting the landscape. The heritage churches of Bohol alone are a subject worthy enough to fill entire books, or at least a separate feature. With all of its natural beauty it could be easy to miss the architectural treasures scattered throughout the province. Just when you think you’ve had your fill, out pops another wonder.

Driving through the island of Panglao, on the road from the San Agustin church, a vision of a gleaming, elegant bahay-na-bato, standing amidst a lush garden, surrounded by fields of green, is sure to catch one’s eye. Displaying true Boholano hospitality, Mr. Agustin Cloribel was kind enough to welcome us into his home and allow us to enter and photograph this as yet unheralded architectural gem.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pb22d32554d494e4d7f745c5ed0c6fe5d/f8d61fd5.jpg

The Cloribel house was built in 1926, and its structure was originally designed by a Spanish architect in the classic two-story bahay-na-bato style. The lower half of the house, called the zaguan, may have been used to store the family carriage in the old days. The main entry door is definitely large enough to admit a horse or automobile. The Cloribels currently utilize the space to stable their motorcycle, which is a favorite means of transportation among Boholanos. It now also serves as an informal receiving area.

The main living area is on the upper level.*Large windows surround the second floor, taking advantage of the cool Panglao breezes.*The window sashes still feature the original sliding panes of capiz and wood, ready to be shut tight during storms.*Vents above the windows, protected by the roof eaves, let air in even when it's rainy.*Small shuttered windows below the large windows, called ventanillas, are screened with grillwork and can be left open when the large windows are closed.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p0a76174dd29f40d64ab32a4efdf36337/f8d61d3f.jpg

The family patriarch, Gaudencio Cloribel, was a respected judge and friend to such notable historical figures as former president Carlos P. Garcia. The chess table on which they used to play still stands in the sala, although because a few pieces from the chess set are missing, it now serves mostly as a coffee table. The majority of the furnishings around the house are original pieces from the 1920s, but since they have been maintained so well they don’t look like timeworn antiques at all. The Cloribels are particularly proud of their “programmable” piano, powered by rolls of punched-out paper, it’s a real collector’s item from the turn of the last century. The handsomely crafted wooden scrollwork, panelling, and hardwood floors seem to have come straight out of a museum, and go perfectly with the sepia-toned photographs, mementoes, and portraits that hang on the walls. Mr. Cloribel points out that the ceiling used to boast of ornate carvings, remnants of which still encircle the base of the ceiling fan. But before they had the carvings taken down, they carefully photographed everything in order to ensure that its original form may someday be accurately restored.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pf4bd8284712401fbb5496562505d6914/f8d61d42.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pc225158af814e8f59706ea6c3cccb5c1/f8d61fd1.jpg

Except for using concrete to reinforce the stone portions of the structure and upgrading the electrical wiring and plumbing, Mr. Cloribel states that the house has never really undergone any big renovation or restoration work. He asserts that it now still looks pretty much like it did when it was first built. The family has always taken care that the house stays clean and gets a fresh coat of paint when necessary, and that the grounds and garden are kept up and manicured. Although numerous members of the Cloribel clan have settled elsewhere or gone abroad, they still make it a point to come together at their ancestral home every year during Holy Week and other holidays, thus ensuring that the heart of the Cloribel house beats strong with the pulse of several generations.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p820c5e77625fb681abe0e62a42ba4929/f8d61fd7.jpg

Finding an authentic bahay-na-bato has become increasingly elusive, especially one that is still being kept alive by the original family's descendants. A lot of these ancestral houses are left to decay and be preyed upon by vandals and salvagers. The shared memory of the quintessential Filipino home, part of our national identity, is being worn away, torn down, or carted off to be sold for scrap. We must realize that protecting the legacy of the past is not a futile exercise in nostalgia, but a crucial task in defining our culture. The efforts of the Cloribel family and the province of Bohol show how Filipinos can live and progress in harmony with the land and its history. Sea and sand, hills and rivers, wood and stone, all these have come together in Bohol to build a place the entire country can be proud of.

Real nice! Although, I wouldn't want it to be too "ancestral" feel inside. A touch of modernity in the interior might be nice. :)

Here's another article I did about architecture in Bohol.

The Heritage Beyond The Hills

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pe6a40bdfe405404b894169f5112f1248/f8d61d3e.jpg

Bohol is beautiful. Its beaches are lined with powdery white sand, and remain largely unspoilt by the junk and sleaze marring other more renowned island destinations. Its rivers, falls, wildlife parks and wooded areas reveal landscapes that could have come out of a fairy tale or a tropical jungle fantasy. And there really is nothing more one can say about the Chocolate Hills except that you have to see them for yourself.

There is enough scenery on this small island to make your jaws drop and eyes melt many times over. The people are no less of a treasure, the Boholanos are welcoming, courteous, helpful, and honest. It is no wonder then why the island’s popularity has been booming. The resorts are crawling with tourists, mostly foreign and wholesome, with families or retirees making up the bulk of the vacationers. Good, clean, quiet fun is in abundant supply, one of the most popular daytime activities appears to be lying down in the sun and reading a book, although more strenuous activities such as hiking, diving, and dolphin-watching also have their enthusiasts. A party scene does exist, but it’s not so in-your-face as elsewhere. There are a handful of hard-core backpackers hanging around, but most of the young people on the island originally came for more than just some R&R. On any given day you can meet German dental students on a medical outreach program (from whom one can learn that there are no Bavarian donuts in Bavaria), members of the US Peace Corps serving as schoolteachers (surprisingly game for in-depth discussions of Philippine society and politics), and young missionaries from Canada (very pious and very polite).

The Boholanos appear to be truly mindful of the aesthetic value of their homes and public spaces. They all seem to have agreed to make their houses and streets as clean and pretty as possible. Almost every front yard is tidy and almost all the roads are lined with trees and ornamental plants. Most newly-built modern homes appear to at least acknowledge the province’s architectural heritage and try to pay tribute to the more classic structures by incorporating a few of their design elements. Boholanos seem to be not only very good homemakers, but good homeowners as well. There is a palpable respect for the gifts of the past, heritage buildings are preserved and cherished. While the distribution of riches may be not as dense as in Vigan or Silay, Bohol can still be proud of a lovely collection of stately old houses and buildings dotting the landscape. The heritage churches of Bohol alone are a subject worthy enough to fill entire books, or at least a separate feature. With all of its natural beauty it could be easy to miss the architectural treasures scattered throughout the province. Just when you think you’ve had your fill, out pops another wonder.

Driving through the island of Panglao, on the road from the San Agustin church, a vision of a gleaming, elegant bahay-na-bato, standing amidst a lush garden, surrounded by fields of green, is sure to catch one’s eye. Displaying true Boholano hospitality, Mr. Agustin Cloribel was kind enough to welcome us into his home and allow us to enter and photograph this as yet unheralded architectural gem.

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The Cloribel house was built in 1926, and its structure was originally designed by a Spanish architect in the classic two-story bahay-na-bato style. The lower half of the house, called the zaguan, may have been used to store the family carriage in the old days. The main entry door is definitely large enough to admit a horse or automobile. The Cloribels currently utilize the space to stable their motorcycle, which is a favorite means of transportation among Boholanos. It now also serves as an informal receiving area.

The main living area is on the upper level.*Large windows surround the second floor, taking advantage of the cool Panglao breezes.*The window sashes still feature the original sliding panes of capiz and wood, ready to be shut tight during storms.*Vents above the windows, protected by the roof eaves, let air in even when it's rainy.*Small shuttered windows below the large windows, called ventanillas, are screened with grillwork and can be left open when the large windows are closed.

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The family patriarch, Gaudencio Cloribel, was a respected judge and friend to such notable historical figures as former president Carlos P. Garcia. The chess table on which they used to play still stands in the sala, although because a few pieces from the chess set are missing, it now serves mostly as a coffee table. The majority of the furnishings around the house are original pieces from the 1920s, but since they have been maintained so well they don’t look like timeworn antiques at all. The Cloribels are particularly proud of their “programmable” piano, powered by rolls of punched-out paper, it’s a real collector’s item from the turn of the last century. The handsomely crafted wooden scrollwork, panelling, and hardwood floors seem to have come straight out of a museum, and go perfectly with the sepia-toned photographs, mementoes, and portraits that hang on the walls. Mr. Cloribel points out that the ceiling used to boast of ornate carvings, remnants of which still encircle the base of the ceiling fan. But before they had the carvings taken down, they carefully photographed everything in order to ensure that its original form may someday be accurately restored.

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Except for using concrete to reinforce the stone portions of the structure and upgrading the electrical wiring and plumbing, Mr. Cloribel states that the house has never really undergone any big renovation or restoration work. He asserts that it now still looks pretty much like it did when it was first built. The family has always taken care that the house stays clean and gets a fresh coat of paint when necessary, and that the grounds and garden are kept up and manicured. Although numerous members of the Cloribel clan have settled elsewhere or gone abroad, they still make it a point to come together at their ancestral home every year during Holy Week and other holidays, thus ensuring that the heart of the Cloribel house beats strong with the pulse of several generations.

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Finding an authentic bahay-na-bato has become increasingly elusive, especially one that is still being kept alive by the original family's descendants. A lot of these ancestral houses are left to decay and be preyed upon by vandals and salvagers. The shared memory of the quintessential Filipino home, part of our national identity, is being worn away, torn down, or carted off to be sold for scrap. We must realize that protecting the legacy of the past is not a futile exercise in nostalgia, but a crucial task in defining our culture. The efforts of the Cloribel family and the province of Bohol show how Filipinos can live and progress in harmony with the land and its history. Sea and sand, hills and rivers, wood and stone, all these have come together in Bohol to build a place the entire country can be proud of.

hi there people, im quite new here, a friend of mine introduce to this site, coz he knows im a fan of high rises, sorry if it seems of topic.

im into cubistic with regards to design, i love clean lines, no arcs or other borloloy stuffs, with regards to architecture im a fan of le corbusier, richard meier, foster, and some european architects, in here locsin's work favors much over manosa for me.

this will be off topic:
im an architecture student, in 5th yr, ill be taking my thesis next sem, design 10, could i seek help here at this site? with regards to designing high rises? thanks!

Go uste!

hi there people, im quite new here, a friend of mine introduce to this site, coz he knows im a fan of high rises, sorry if it seems of topic.

im into cubistic with regards to design, i love clean lines, no arcs or other borloloy stuffs, with regards to architecture im a fan of le corbusier, richard meier, foster, and some european architects, in here locsin's work favors much over manosa for me.

this will be off topic:
im an architecture student, in 5th yr, ill be taking my thesis next sem, design 10, could i seek help here at this site? with regards to designing high rises? thanks!

Go uste!

hi there people, im quite new here, a friend of mine introduce to this site, coz he knows im a fan of high rises, sorry if it seems of topic.

im into cubistic with regards to design, i love clean lines, no arcs or other borloloy stuffs, with regards to architecture im a fan of le corbusier, richard meier, foster, and some european architects, in here locsin's work favors much over manosa for me.

this will be off topic:
im an architecture student, in 5th yr, ill be taking my thesis next sem, design 10, could i seek help here at this site? with regards to designing high rises? thanks!

Go uste!

Uy halos ganyan ang furniture ko sa bahay ngayon! Pareho tayo Fhoy/Coke gusto ko din yang style na yan! :) ito yung gusto ko...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/furniture2.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_room.jpg

Uy halos ganyan ang furniture ko sa bahay ngayon! Pareho tayo Fhoy/Coke gusto ko din yang style na yan! :) ito yung gusto ko...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/furniture2.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_room.jpg

Uy halos ganyan ang furniture ko sa bahay ngayon! Pareho tayo Fhoy/Coke gusto ko din yang style na yan! :) ito yung gusto ko...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/furniture2.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/inter_room.jpg

hi there people, im quite new here, a friend of mine introduce to this site, coz he knows im a fan of high rises, sorry if it seems of topic.

im into cubistic with regards to design, i love clean lines, no arcs or other borloloy stuffs, with regards to architecture im a fan of le corbusier, richard meier, foster, and some european architects, in here locsin's work favors much over manosa for me.

this will be off topic:
im an architecture student, in 5th yr, ill be taking my thesis next sem, design 10, could i seek help here at this site? with regards to designing high rises? thanks!

Go uste!

uy! haha good luck po sa thesis mo.. wee next year kami naman magthethesis..

hi there people, im quite new here, a friend of mine introduce to this site, coz he knows im a fan of high rises, sorry if it seems of topic.

im into cubistic with regards to design, i love clean lines, no arcs or other borloloy stuffs, with regards to architecture im a fan of le corbusier, richard meier, foster, and some european architects, in here locsin's work favors much over manosa for me.

this will be off topic:
im an architecture student, in 5th yr, ill be taking my thesis next sem, design 10, could i seek help here at this site? with regards to designing high rises? thanks!

Go uste!

uy! haha good luck po sa thesis mo.. wee next year kami naman magthethesis..

hi there people, im quite new here, a friend of mine introduce to this site, coz he knows im a fan of high rises, sorry if it seems of topic.

im into cubistic with regards to design, i love clean lines, no arcs or other borloloy stuffs, with regards to architecture im a fan of le corbusier, richard meier, foster, and some european architects, in here locsin's work favors much over manosa for me.

this will be off topic:
im an architecture student, in 5th yr, ill be taking my thesis next sem, design 10, could i seek help here at this site? with regards to designing high rises? thanks!

Go uste!

uy! haha good luck po sa thesis mo.. wee next year kami naman magthethesis..

at Flowflow, thanks man!

at cokelitro, i like those stuffs youve got there, thats what you call minimalist! hehe.

at Flowflow, thanks man!

at cokelitro, i like those stuffs youve got there, thats what you call minimalist! hehe.

at Flowflow, thanks man!

at cokelitro, i like those stuffs youve got there, thats what you call minimalist! hehe.

Minimalist with a native twist!

Minimalist with a native twist!

Minimalist with a native twist!

^^ i like the second pic, ung, minimalist design then may furniture na native... modern filipino and dating...

@ariz- goodluck on your thesis... your signature is right "less is more" by van de rohe right?

^^ i like the second pic, ung, minimalist design then may furniture na native... modern filipino and dating...

@ariz- goodluck on your thesis... your signature is right "less is more" by van de rohe right?

^^ i like the second pic, ung, minimalist design then may furniture na native... modern filipino and dating...

@ariz- goodluck on your thesis... your signature is right "less is more" by van de rohe right?

actually wicker is already out.

actually wicker is already out.

actually wicker is already out.

pero it's looks nice pa rin sa minimalist design, if you want a different twist ika nga ni kuya boe "native twist"...

pero it's looks nice pa rin sa minimalist design, if you want a different twist ika nga ni kuya boe "native twist"...

pero it's looks nice pa rin sa minimalist design, if you want a different twist ika nga ni kuya boe "native twist"...

I'm more inclined on the sort-off minimalist look, but no too minimalist as the design would tend to look drab and boring.

I'm more inclined on the sort-off minimalist look, but no too minimalist as the design would tend to look drab and boring.

I'm more inclined on the sort-off minimalist look, but no too minimalist as the design would tend to look drab and boring.

@ariz- goodluck on your thesis... your signature is right "less is more" by van de rohe right?[/QUOTE]

@ stefi thanks ah, good luck din sa design mo, yup tama si mies van der rohe. hehe

@ariz- goodluck on your thesis... your signature is right "less is more" by van de rohe right?[/QUOTE]

@ stefi thanks ah, good luck din sa design mo, yup tama si mies van der rohe. hehe

@ariz- goodluck on your thesis... your signature is right "less is more" by van de rohe right?[/QUOTE]

@ stefi thanks ah, good luck din sa design mo, yup tama si mies van der rohe. hehe

Thanks for the info JB.

For those interested in interior design and architecture, these two books show the wealth of artistry amongst local architects and designers. The works of these people are world class!! Definitely a must for those interested in Philippine architecture and design! I bought these books at Amazon and with free shipping.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/trop2.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/trop1.jpg

Thanks for the info JB.

For those interested in interior design and architecture, these two books show the wealth of artistry amongst local architects and designers. The works of these people are world class!! Definitely a must for those interested in Philippine architecture and design! I bought these books at Amazon and with free shipping.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/trop2.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/trop1.jpg

Thanks for the info JB.

For those interested in interior design and architecture, these two books show the wealth of artistry amongst local architects and designers. The works of these people are world class!! Definitely a must for those interested in Philippine architecture and design! I bought these books at Amazon and with free shipping.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/trop2.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/trop1.jpg

@ stefi thanks ah, good luck din sa design mo, yup tama si mies van der rohe. hehe

thanks... next year kame naman magthethesis... :D

@ stefi thanks ah, good luck din sa design mo, yup tama si mies van der rohe. hehe

thanks... next year kame naman magthethesis... :D

@ stefi thanks ah, good luck din sa design mo, yup tama si mies van der rohe. hehe

thanks... next year kame naman magthethesis... :D

sakin, tropical asian architecture na may halong mindanaoan-malay...


http://philippinesky.com/honey/images/pearlfarm2_img05.jpg

http://natureproducts.net/Culture/tropical%20living/tropical%20living%20daihouse.jpg

http://www.phuketbeachhouse.com/images/house_1809.jpg

sakin, tropical asian architecture na may halong mindanaoan-malay...


http://philippinesky.com/honey/images/pearlfarm2_img05.jpg

http://natureproducts.net/Culture/tropical%20living/tropical%20living%20daihouse.jpg

http://www.phuketbeachhouse.com/images/house_1809.jpg

sakin, tropical asian architecture na may halong mindanaoan-malay...


http://philippinesky.com/honey/images/pearlfarm2_img05.jpg

http://natureproducts.net/Culture/tropical%20living/tropical%20living%20daihouse.jpg

http://www.phuketbeachhouse.com/images/house_1809.jpg

^^ Houses in Pleasanton are not that expensive. :D


This guy must not live in the Bay Area. Ruby Hill is a pretty prestigious place to live. I don't think he really knows how much Bay Area homes go for. :bash: LOL

Very nice looking home Victor!

^^ Houses in Pleasanton are not that expensive. :D


This guy must not live in the Bay Area. Ruby Hill is a pretty prestigious place to live. I don't think he really knows how much Bay Area homes go for. :bash: LOL

Very nice looking home Victor!

^^ Houses in Pleasanton are not that expensive. :D


This guy must not live in the Bay Area. Ruby Hill is a pretty prestigious place to live. I don't think he really knows how much Bay Area homes go for. :bash: LOL

Very nice looking home Victor!

Thanks Lito, I'm sure he was just kidding from the full text of his message at saka may emoticon pa. I don't see your name on the list of attendees for the Grand Meet. Hope you can make it.

Thanks Lito, I'm sure he was just kidding from the full text of his message at saka may emoticon pa. I don't see your name on the list of attendees for the Grand Meet. Hope you can make it.

Thanks Lito, I'm sure he was just kidding from the full text of his message at saka may emoticon pa. I don't see your name on the list of attendees for the Grand Meet. Hope you can make it.

I don't see your name on the list of attendees for the Grand Meet. Hope you can make it.

Victor,

Sorry, I'm not sure if I will be able to attend. My wife has some parties that she also wants me to attend. I will try to sneak out. shhhh.. Don't tell her I said that. I will know for sure within the next day or so.

Thanks,
Lito

I don't see your name on the list of attendees for the Grand Meet. Hope you can make it.

Victor,

Sorry, I'm not sure if I will be able to attend. My wife has some parties that she also wants me to attend. I will try to sneak out. shhhh.. Don't tell her I said that. I will know for sure within the next day or so.

Thanks,
Lito

I don't see your name on the list of attendees for the Grand Meet. Hope you can make it.

Victor,

Sorry, I'm not sure if I will be able to attend. My wife has some parties that she also wants me to attend. I will try to sneak out. shhhh.. Don't tell her I said that. I will know for sure within the next day or so.

Thanks,
Lito

^^ Houses in Pleasanton are not that expensive. :D

Expensive is a subjective term, for example this is how I see my house....

http://img309.imageshack.us/img309/5469/owneryb4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the lender sees it.....
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7793/lenderef7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How a buyer sees it....
http://img431.imageshack.us/img431/4719/buyeroa2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the appraiser sees it...
http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/7200/appraiserni8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the tax assessor sees it....
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8152/taxassessorma4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ Houses in Pleasanton are not that expensive. :D

Expensive is a subjective term, for example this is how I see my house....

http://img309.imageshack.us/img309/5469/owneryb4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the lender sees it.....
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7793/lenderef7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How a buyer sees it....
http://img431.imageshack.us/img431/4719/buyeroa2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the appraiser sees it...
http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/7200/appraiserni8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the tax assessor sees it....
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8152/taxassessorma4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ Houses in Pleasanton are not that expensive. :D

Expensive is a subjective term, for example this is how I see my house....

http://img309.imageshack.us/img309/5469/owneryb4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the lender sees it.....
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7793/lenderef7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How a buyer sees it....
http://img431.imageshack.us/img431/4719/buyeroa2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the appraiser sees it...
http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/7200/appraiserni8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How the tax assessor sees it....
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8152/taxassessorma4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://www.metrospective-llc.com/images/ugly_house.JPG
My house

And I have to pay property tax for this kind of a house:
http://im.rediff.com/money/2004/apr/27mittal.jpg

:D , na sobrahan yata... but just the same, masakit sa bulsa.


When we were eating at Goldilocks in So. San Fo, there were new Townhouses being built overlooking a hill, my friend told me they are from $800K to $1 mil. just for a one bedroom unit. Napanganga ako, I can buy 2 decent houses here in Oregon for that amount. He said, mura pa daw yun.
I have to agree after getting a copy of a free-mag about houses/apts from a convenient store.

http://www.metrospective-llc.com/images/ugly_house.JPG
My house

And I have to pay property tax for this kind of a house:
http://im.rediff.com/money/2004/apr/27mittal.jpg

:D , na sobrahan yata... but just the same, masakit sa bulsa.


When we were eating at Goldilocks in So. San Fo, there were new Townhouses being built overlooking a hill, my friend told me they are from $800K to $1 mil. just for a one bedroom unit. Napanganga ako, I can buy 2 decent houses here in Oregon for that amount. He said, mura pa daw yun.
I have to agree after getting a copy of a free-mag about houses/apts from a convenient store.

http://www.metrospective-llc.com/images/ugly_house.JPG
My house

And I have to pay property tax for this kind of a house:
http://im.rediff.com/money/2004/apr/27mittal.jpg

:D , na sobrahan yata... but just the same, masakit sa bulsa.


When we were eating at Goldilocks in So. San Fo, there were new Townhouses being built overlooking a hill, my friend told me they are from $800K to $1 mil. just for a one bedroom unit. Napanganga ako, I can buy 2 decent houses here in Oregon for that amount. He said, mura pa daw yun.
I have to agree after getting a copy of a free-mag about houses/apts from a convenient store.

Victor,
Sorry, I'm not sure if I will be able to attend. My wife has some parties that she also wants me to attend. I will try to sneak out. shhhh.. Don't tell her I said that. I will know for sure within the next day or so.
Thanks,
Lito Lito,
Sige balitaan mo kami as soon as you find out. Sa Gerry's Grill ulit magkikitakits. I heard Bong will be bringing his pet bunny for a little show and tell! Siguradong masaya ito! Hope you make it bro. :)
Boe

Victor,
Sorry, I'm not sure if I will be able to attend. My wife has some parties that she also wants me to attend. I will try to sneak out. shhhh.. Don't tell her I said that. I will know for sure within the next day or so.
Thanks,
Lito Lito,
Sige balitaan mo kami as soon as you find out. Sa Gerry's Grill ulit magkikitakits. I heard Bong will be bringing his pet bunny for a little show and tell! Siguradong masaya ito! Hope you make it bro. :)
Boe

Victor,
Sorry, I'm not sure if I will be able to attend. My wife has some parties that she also wants me to attend. I will try to sneak out. shhhh.. Don't tell her I said that. I will know for sure within the next day or so.
Thanks,
Lito Lito,
Sige balitaan mo kami as soon as you find out. Sa Gerry's Grill ulit magkikitakits. I heard Bong will be bringing his pet bunny for a little show and tell! Siguradong masaya ito! Hope you make it bro. :)
Boe

@tsinoy -That's the reality of life in the Bay Area. There are even some areas where homes are selling for more than asking price....buyers are trying to outbid each other and raising their offers from the listed price. If there's any consolation in this craziness is that with real estate prices on the decline in most of the US, Bay Area homes are just stagnant. Hindi bumaba ang mga prices, tumigil lang ang pag taas.
One million dollar condos? People won't even raise an eyebrow. Kaya medyo madaming nagbebenta at lumilipat sa ibang states or sa Pinas. Kung baga sa sugal eh naniniguro na at nag cash out na. Pero mas madami pa rin ang lumilipat papunta sa California. You just need to look at the traffic congestion and new houses being built everywhere. Real estate ownership in the Bay Area is scary and exciting at the same time, parang big time poker game. Mahirap i-explain at mas mahirap maintindihan maski sa aming taga dito.

@tsinoy -That's the reality of life in the Bay Area. There are even some areas where homes are selling for more than asking price....buyers are trying to outbid each other and raising their offers from the listed price. If there's any consolation in this craziness is that with real estate prices on the decline in most of the US, Bay Area homes are just stagnant. Hindi bumaba ang mga prices, tumigil lang ang pag taas.
One million dollar condos? People won't even raise an eyebrow. Kaya medyo madaming nagbebenta at lumilipat sa ibang states or sa Pinas. Kung baga sa sugal eh naniniguro na at nag cash out na. Pero mas madami pa rin ang lumilipat papunta sa California. You just need to look at the traffic congestion and new houses being built everywhere. Real estate ownership in the Bay Area is scary and exciting at the same time, parang big time poker game. Mahirap i-explain at mas mahirap maintindihan maski sa aming taga dito.

@tsinoy -That's the reality of life in the Bay Area. There are even some areas where homes are selling for more than asking price....buyers are trying to outbid each other and raising their offers from the listed price. If there's any consolation in this craziness is that with real estate prices on the decline in most of the US, Bay Area homes are just stagnant. Hindi bumaba ang mga prices, tumigil lang ang pag taas.
One million dollar condos? People won't even raise an eyebrow. Kaya medyo madaming nagbebenta at lumilipat sa ibang states or sa Pinas. Kung baga sa sugal eh naniniguro na at nag cash out na. Pero mas madami pa rin ang lumilipat papunta sa California. You just need to look at the traffic congestion and new houses being built everywhere. Real estate ownership in the Bay Area is scary and exciting at the same time, parang big time poker game. Mahirap i-explain at mas mahirap maintindihan maski sa aming taga dito.

:lol: i like how you guys compare that with :lol:

:lol: i like how you guys compare that with :lol:

:lol: i like how you guys compare that with :lol:

:ohno: :ohno: Lito,
Sige balitaan mo kami as soon as you find out. Sa Gerry's Grill ulit magkikitakits. I heard Bong will be bringing his pet bunny for a little show and tell! Siguradong masaya ito! Hope you make it bro. :)
Boe


Boe,

I had a blast last time. I really don't want to miss this. Hopefully I can convince the Mrs. to go. If not, most likely you'll see me there. Hehehe. I'll just take the silent treatmet for a week. :ohno:

-Lito

:ohno: :ohno: Lito,
Sige balitaan mo kami as soon as you find out. Sa Gerry's Grill ulit magkikitakits. I heard Bong will be bringing his pet bunny for a little show and tell! Siguradong masaya ito! Hope you make it bro. :)
Boe


Boe,

I had a blast last time. I really don't want to miss this. Hopefully I can convince the Mrs. to go. If not, most likely you'll see me there. Hehehe. I'll just take the silent treatmet for a week. :ohno:

-Lito

:ohno: :ohno: Lito,
Sige balitaan mo kami as soon as you find out. Sa Gerry's Grill ulit magkikitakits. I heard Bong will be bringing his pet bunny for a little show and tell! Siguradong masaya ito! Hope you make it bro. :)
Boe


Boe,

I had a blast last time. I really don't want to miss this. Hopefully I can convince the Mrs. to go. If not, most likely you'll see me there. Hehehe. I'll just take the silent treatmet for a week. :ohno:

-Lito

:ohno: :ohno:


Boe,

I had a blast last time. I really don't want to miss this. Hopefully I can convince the Mrs. to go. If not, most likely you'll see me there. Hehehe. I'll just take the silent treatmet for a week. :ohno:

-Lito

Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)

:ohno: :ohno:


Boe,

I had a blast last time. I really don't want to miss this. Hopefully I can convince the Mrs. to go. If not, most likely you'll see me there. Hehehe. I'll just take the silent treatmet for a week. :ohno:

-Lito

Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)

:ohno: :ohno:


Boe,

I had a blast last time. I really don't want to miss this. Hopefully I can convince the Mrs. to go. If not, most likely you'll see me there. Hehehe. I'll just take the silent treatmet for a week. :ohno:

-Lito

Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)

http://www.metrospective-llc.com/images/ugly_house.JPG
My house

And I have to pay property tax for this kind of a house:
http://im.rediff.com/money/2004/apr/27mittal.jpg

:D , na sobrahan yata... but just the same, masakit sa bulsa.


When we were eating at Goldilocks in So. San Fo, there were new Townhouses being built overlooking a hill, my friend told me they are from $800K to $1 mil. just for a one bedroom unit. Napanganga ako, I can buy 2 decent houses here in Oregon for that amount. He said, mura pa daw yun.
I have to agree after getting a copy of a free-mag about houses/apts from a convenient store.
Are you in Oregon? where are you in Oregon POrtland?

http://www.metrospective-llc.com/images/ugly_house.JPG
My house

And I have to pay property tax for this kind of a house:
http://im.rediff.com/money/2004/apr/27mittal.jpg

:D , na sobrahan yata... but just the same, masakit sa bulsa.


When we were eating at Goldilocks in So. San Fo, there were new Townhouses being built overlooking a hill, my friend told me they are from $800K to $1 mil. just for a one bedroom unit. Napanganga ako, I can buy 2 decent houses here in Oregon for that amount. He said, mura pa daw yun.
I have to agree after getting a copy of a free-mag about houses/apts from a convenient store.
Are you in Oregon? where are you in Oregon POrtland?

http://www.metrospective-llc.com/images/ugly_house.JPG
My house

And I have to pay property tax for this kind of a house:
http://im.rediff.com/money/2004/apr/27mittal.jpg

:D , na sobrahan yata... but just the same, masakit sa bulsa.


When we were eating at Goldilocks in So. San Fo, there were new Townhouses being built overlooking a hill, my friend told me they are from $800K to $1 mil. just for a one bedroom unit. Napanganga ako, I can buy 2 decent houses here in Oregon for that amount. He said, mura pa daw yun.
I have to agree after getting a copy of a free-mag about houses/apts from a convenient store.
Are you in Oregon? where are you in Oregon POrtland?

uuggh.. for the married men if you're unhappy there is such a thing as divorce.

uuggh.. for the married men if you're unhappy there is such a thing as divorce.

uuggh.. for the married men if you're unhappy there is such a thing as divorce.

Are you in Oregon? where are you in Oregon POrtland?
SE Portland. Dizflip is also in Oregon, Hillsboro ata or SW area.


Here's where we hangout sometimes : CITY OF PORTLAND (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=299538&page=1&pp=20)

Are you in Oregon? where are you in Oregon POrtland?
SE Portland. Dizflip is also in Oregon, Hillsboro ata or SW area.


Here's where we hangout sometimes : CITY OF PORTLAND (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=299538&page=1&pp=20)

Are you in Oregon? where are you in Oregon POrtland?
SE Portland. Dizflip is also in Oregon, Hillsboro ata or SW area.


Here's where we hangout sometimes : CITY OF PORTLAND (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=299538&page=1&pp=20)

uuggh.. for the married men if you're unhappy there is such a thing as divorce.

.....and lose half of everything? Di bale sana kung hahatiin ang kotse ng front and rear puede pang patakbuhin ng pakaladkad. Pero knowing my wife she will cut the car left side/right sided just for spite. Do you know how hard it is to drive a 1500lbs car like a motorcycle?
Marites, nagbibiruan lang kami dito, lahat naman kami HAPPILY married kaya puedeng gawing tuksuhan sa amin. :)

uuggh.. for the married men if you're unhappy there is such a thing as divorce.

.....and lose half of everything? Di bale sana kung hahatiin ang kotse ng front and rear puede pang patakbuhin ng pakaladkad. Pero knowing my wife she will cut the car left side/right sided just for spite. Do you know how hard it is to drive a 1500lbs car like a motorcycle?
Marites, nagbibiruan lang kami dito, lahat naman kami HAPPILY married kaya puedeng gawing tuksuhan sa amin. :)

uuggh.. for the married men if you're unhappy there is such a thing as divorce.

.....and lose half of everything? Di bale sana kung hahatiin ang kotse ng front and rear puede pang patakbuhin ng pakaladkad. Pero knowing my wife she will cut the car left side/right sided just for spite. Do you know how hard it is to drive a 1500lbs car like a motorcycle?
Marites, nagbibiruan lang kami dito, lahat naman kami HAPPILY married kaya puedeng gawing tuksuhan sa amin. :)

^^ I can picture you driving half a car on a side wheelie! :D

^^ I can picture you driving half a car on a side wheelie! :D

^^ I can picture you driving half a car on a side wheelie! :D

^^ I can picture you driving half a car on a side wheelie! :D

Good thing I kept the training wheels from my kid's bike when they were growing up. I knew they'd be useful someday. I'll sell you my car if you're interested, I'll even throw in the training wheels for free only because you're a SSC member. Half price of whatever Kelly Blue Book value. No shipping to Oregon, you'll have to come pick it up. :angel:

^^ I can picture you driving half a car on a side wheelie! :D

Good thing I kept the training wheels from my kid's bike when they were growing up. I knew they'd be useful someday. I'll sell you my car if you're interested, I'll even throw in the training wheels for free only because you're a SSC member. Half price of whatever Kelly Blue Book value. No shipping to Oregon, you'll have to come pick it up. :angel:

^^ I can picture you driving half a car on a side wheelie! :D

Good thing I kept the training wheels from my kid's bike when they were growing up. I knew they'd be useful someday. I'll sell you my car if you're interested, I'll even throw in the training wheels for free only because you're a SSC member. Half price of whatever Kelly Blue Book value. No shipping to Oregon, you'll have to come pick it up. :angel:

Good thing I kept the training wheels from my kid's bike when they were growing up. I knew they'd be useful someday. I'll sell you my car if you're interested, I'll even throw in the training wheels for free only because you're a SSC member. Half price of whatever Kelly Blue Book value. No shipping to Oregon, you'll have to come pick it up. :angel:

Thanks but no thanks, I'll keep my wife instead...niyahahaha! But I'll search in the attic for those bike training wheels, just in case.

Good thing I kept the training wheels from my kid's bike when they were growing up. I knew they'd be useful someday. I'll sell you my car if you're interested, I'll even throw in the training wheels for free only because you're a SSC member. Half price of whatever Kelly Blue Book value. No shipping to Oregon, you'll have to come pick it up. :angel:

Thanks but no thanks, I'll keep my wife instead...niyahahaha! But I'll search in the attic for those bike training wheels, just in case.

Good thing I kept the training wheels from my kid's bike when they were growing up. I knew they'd be useful someday. I'll sell you my car if you're interested, I'll even throw in the training wheels for free only because you're a SSC member. Half price of whatever Kelly Blue Book value. No shipping to Oregon, you'll have to come pick it up. :angel:

Thanks but no thanks, I'll keep my wife instead...niyahahaha! But I'll search in the attic for those bike training wheels, just in case.

Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)


Tama ka Victor. It was the bunny that made me want to go and take the punishment. :)

Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)


Tama ka Victor. It was the bunny that made me want to go and take the punishment. :)

Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)


Tama ka Victor. It was the bunny that made me want to go and take the punishment. :)

.....and lose half of everything? Di bale sana kung hahatiin ang kotse ng front and rear puede pang patakbuhin ng pakaladkad. Pero knowing my wife she will cut the car left side/right sided just for spite. Do you know how hard it is to drive a 1500lbs car like a motorcycle?
Marites, nagbibiruan lang kami dito, lahat naman kami HAPPILY married kaya puedeng gawing tuksuhan sa amin. :)
aahh the good ol jokes at the expense of the wife.

.....and lose half of everything? Di bale sana kung hahatiin ang kotse ng front and rear puede pang patakbuhin ng pakaladkad. Pero knowing my wife she will cut the car left side/right sided just for spite. Do you know how hard it is to drive a 1500lbs car like a motorcycle?
Marites, nagbibiruan lang kami dito, lahat naman kami HAPPILY married kaya puedeng gawing tuksuhan sa amin. :)
aahh the good ol jokes at the expense of the wife.

.....and lose half of everything? Di bale sana kung hahatiin ang kotse ng front and rear puede pang patakbuhin ng pakaladkad. Pero knowing my wife she will cut the car left side/right sided just for spite. Do you know how hard it is to drive a 1500lbs car like a motorcycle?
Marites, nagbibiruan lang kami dito, lahat naman kami HAPPILY married kaya puedeng gawing tuksuhan sa amin. :)
aahh the good ol jokes at the expense of the wife.

Malaki ang deperensiya ng Half-fully married at Happily married falah!

Malaki ang deperensiya ng Half-fully married at Happily married falah!

Malaki ang deperensiya ng Half-fully married at Happily married falah!

this is an interesting thread!
my dream house is very modern and uses dark colors. i like glasses , i want my living area to have a huge glass window and a spiral stair-case. i also want to focus on the lighting, it should be high-tech and automatic also! there's a garden outside. my dream location?? batangas, makati, tagaytay or antipolo anywhere with a spectacular view!

this is an interesting thread!
my dream house is very modern and uses dark colors. i like glasses , i want my living area to have a huge glass window and a spiral stair-case. i also want to focus on the lighting, it should be high-tech and automatic also! there's a garden outside. my dream location?? batangas, makati, tagaytay or antipolo anywhere with a spectacular view!

this is an interesting thread!
my dream house is very modern and uses dark colors. i like glasses , i want my living area to have a huge glass window and a spiral stair-case. i also want to focus on the lighting, it should be high-tech and automatic also! there's a garden outside. my dream location?? batangas, makati, tagaytay or antipolo anywhere with a spectacular view!

http://auntbug.com/images/355/355BOULDERBEARcabinext2.jpg

http://www.coyotevalleyranch.com/images/houseexterior.jpg

I want to retire on any of these houses. Just kick back and BBQ, Fishing, BBQ, Fishing, BBQ, Fishing, BBQ...........pag tumama ako sa lottery. :)



and

http://www.sookeoceanview.ca/graphics/jacuzzi.jpg

http://auntbug.com/images/355/355BOULDERBEARcabinext2.jpg

http://www.coyotevalleyranch.com/images/houseexterior.jpg

I want to retire on any of these houses. Just kick back and BBQ, Fishing, BBQ, Fishing, BBQ, Fishing, BBQ...........pag tumama ako sa lottery. :)



and

http://www.sookeoceanview.ca/graphics/jacuzzi.jpg

http://auntbug.com/images/355/355BOULDERBEARcabinext2.jpg

http://www.coyotevalleyranch.com/images/houseexterior.jpg

I want to retire on any of these houses. Just kick back and BBQ, Fishing, BBQ, Fishing, BBQ, Fishing, BBQ...........pag tumama ako sa lottery. :)



and

http://www.sookeoceanview.ca/graphics/jacuzzi.jpg

Tama ka Victor. It was the bunny that made me want to go and take the punishment. :) Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)
Yehey good to know Lito's status improved from "I'll try" to "most likely you'll see me" na. In a few days "I'll definitely be there" na yan! Hehehe... :)


Vic, Don't you worry I'm taking down very good notes and have been learning my lessons well, especially the hard ones! Thank You to our resident experts who have been giving excellent advice. Even better than Dr.Phil / Dr.Ruth so keep it coming. God knows I'll need it if I ever get married! Hehehe... :)

Tama ka Victor. It was the bunny that made me want to go and take the punishment. :) Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)
Yehey good to know Lito's status improved from "I'll try" to "most likely you'll see me" na. In a few days "I'll definitely be there" na yan! Hehehe... :)


Vic, Don't you worry I'm taking down very good notes and have been learning my lessons well, especially the hard ones! Thank You to our resident experts who have been giving excellent advice. Even better than Dr.Phil / Dr.Ruth so keep it coming. God knows I'll need it if I ever get married! Hehehe... :)

Tama ka Victor. It was the bunny that made me want to go and take the punishment. :) Boe, kanina lang hindi daw siya sure kung makakapunta. Tapos nadinig lang yung bunny rabbit ngayon MOST LIKELY YOU'LL SEE ME THERE. Sige, sulsulan pa natin para for sure na sisipot. May natutuhan nanaman ako kay Lito, it's easier to ask for forgiveness (silent treatment) than to ask for permission (convince the Mrs.) Boe, I hope you're taking down notes, these are unpublished gems we're teaching you on how to cope with married life. I hate single guys like you.....there's no reason why you shouldn't be miserable like the rest of us. :)
Yehey good to know Lito's status improved from "I'll try" to "most likely you'll see me" na. In a few days "I'll definitely be there" na yan! Hehehe... :)


Vic, Don't you worry I'm taking down very good notes and have been learning my lessons well, especially the hard ones! Thank You to our resident experts who have been giving excellent advice. Even better than Dr.Phil / Dr.Ruth so keep it coming. God knows I'll need it if I ever get married! Hehehe... :)

^ I think I'd rather go for the Sugarboy School of Thought.

^ I think I'd rather go for the Sugarboy School of Thought.

^ I think I'd rather go for the Sugarboy School of Thought.

Huh? May school of thought na pala ako? Sandali, what have I been saying Lili? Baka may false gospel na akong pine-preach (Scared!)

Huh? May school of thought na pala ako? Sandali, what have I been saying Lili? Baka may false gospel na akong pine-preach (Scared!)

Huh? May school of thought na pala ako? Sandali, what have I been saying Lili? Baka may false gospel na akong pine-preach (Scared!)

Owner must love fireplaces he's got six.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7082/neighbors012ab2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5780/neighbors019qj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

close up view
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6913/neighbors018nz5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1097/neighbors023ql7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
close up shot
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1103/neighbors022zk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Owner must love fireplaces he's got six.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7082/neighbors012ab2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5780/neighbors019qj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

close up view
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6913/neighbors018nz5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1097/neighbors023ql7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
close up shot
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1103/neighbors022zk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Owner must love fireplaces he's got six.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7082/neighbors012ab2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5780/neighbors019qj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

close up view
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6913/neighbors018nz5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1097/neighbors023ql7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
close up shot
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1103/neighbors022zk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i noticed alot of mediterranean style homes are very popular and common in the PHils.


Medyoterranean yung iba.

i noticed alot of mediterranean style homes are very popular and common in the PHils.


Medyoterranean yung iba.

i noticed alot of mediterranean style homes are very popular and common in the PHils.


Medyoterranean yung iba.

is that supposed to be funny^

is that supposed to be funny^

is that supposed to be funny^

bakit pinopost niyo dito mga bahay ko!hahahahaha

bakit pinopost niyo dito mga bahay ko!hahahahaha

bakit pinopost niyo dito mga bahay ko!hahahahaha

Post pictures here of outstanding homes and interiors you want to showcase. It can be single detached, row house, town house etc. We can also put in vacation homes or even casitas of resorts (who would not want to live in them!) It can even be the interior of a condo (but not the condo building please!) Let's share what have in ideas and post examples of what we think are great homes.

Post Away!

Post pictures here of outstanding homes and interiors you want to showcase. It can be single detached, row house, town house etc. We can also put in vacation homes or even casitas of resorts (who would not want to live in them!) It can even be the interior of a condo (but not the condo building please!) Let's share what have in ideas and post examples of what we think are great homes.

Post Away!

Post pictures here of outstanding homes and interiors you want to showcase. It can be single detached, row house, town house etc. We can also put in vacation homes or even casitas of resorts (who would not want to live in them!) It can even be the interior of a condo (but not the condo building please!) Let's share what have in ideas and post examples of what we think are great homes.

Post Away!

Here's a first one! I had the pleasure of staying at this casita in Pansukian a couple of weeks ago and the place was quite charming (if not entirely filipino looking (architecturally a mish mash:))!).

Entranceway to each cottage.
http://image24.webshots.com/25/2/24/29/296622429PhjoZX_ph.jpghttp://image26.webshots.com/27/2/29/29/296622929uZFkwh_ph.jpg
interiorshttp://image46.webshots.com/46/2/36/91/296623691GEugJY_ph.jpg

Here's a first one! I had the pleasure of staying at this casita in Pansukian a couple of weeks ago and the place was quite charming (if not entirely filipino looking (architecturally a mish mash:))!).

Entranceway to each cottage.
http://image24.webshots.com/25/2/24/29/296622429PhjoZX_ph.jpghttp://image26.webshots.com/27/2/29/29/296622929uZFkwh_ph.jpg
interiorshttp://image46.webshots.com/46/2/36/91/296623691GEugJY_ph.jpg

Here's a first one! I had the pleasure of staying at this casita in Pansukian a couple of weeks ago and the place was quite charming (if not entirely filipino looking (architecturally a mish mash:))!).

Entranceway to each cottage.
http://image24.webshots.com/25/2/24/29/296622429PhjoZX_ph.jpghttp://image26.webshots.com/27/2/29/29/296622929uZFkwh_ph.jpg
interiorshttp://image46.webshots.com/46/2/36/91/296623691GEugJY_ph.jpg

Older houses I wish we still made!
http://www.aidan.co.uk/md/PlpTaalAgoncHse4410.jpg
Traditional House of someone really famouse!
http://www.aidan.co.uk/md/PlpCalRizHse3330.jpg

Older houses I wish we still made!
http://www.aidan.co.uk/md/PlpTaalAgoncHse4410.jpg
Traditional House of someone really famouse!
http://www.aidan.co.uk/md/PlpCalRizHse3330.jpg

Older houses I wish we still made!
http://www.aidan.co.uk/md/PlpTaalAgoncHse4410.jpg
Traditional House of someone really famouse!
http://www.aidan.co.uk/md/PlpCalRizHse3330.jpg

^^i can't see the pics... :(

^^i can't see the pics... :(

^^i can't see the pics... :(

Asan na nga? :dunno:

Asan na nga? :dunno:

Asan na nga? :dunno:

Yikes, I can see it actually, but I don't get how these things work sometimes.

My only theory is like the emperors new clothes only those with the purest of hearts can see it :)

will try to fix but in the meantime everyone else add your own. show your own house, make pasikat that new tiger rug you just acquired to accent your living room as centerpiece.

Yikes, I can see it actually, but I don't get how these things work sometimes.

My only theory is like the emperors new clothes only those with the purest of hearts can see it :)

will try to fix but in the meantime everyone else add your own. show your own house, make pasikat that new tiger rug you just acquired to accent your living room as centerpiece.

Yikes, I can see it actually, but I don't get how these things work sometimes.

My only theory is like the emperors new clothes only those with the purest of hearts can see it :)

will try to fix but in the meantime everyone else add your own. show your own house, make pasikat that new tiger rug you just acquired to accent your living room as centerpiece.

^^or the disco ball and mirror above your bed!!! :lol:

^^or the disco ball and mirror above your bed!!! :lol:

^^or the disco ball and mirror above your bed!!! :lol:

Facade of Cafe Ysabel

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/020_20.jpg

An authentic 1927 ancestral home converted into a restaurant/ patisserie. The place is furnished with period furniture, frescoes and wooden ceiling fans in a glass-enclosed porch facade overlooking a garden, all setting the mood for a relaxing meal. Located along Wilson Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan

Nipa hut inspired porch

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/Quezon.jpg

This was taken during my visit last year to my uncle's rest house in Quezon.

Facade of Cafe Ysabel

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/020_20.jpg

An authentic 1927 ancestral home converted into a restaurant/ patisserie. The place is furnished with period furniture, frescoes and wooden ceiling fans in a glass-enclosed porch facade overlooking a garden, all setting the mood for a relaxing meal. Located along Wilson Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan

Nipa hut inspired porch

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/Quezon.jpg

This was taken during my visit last year to my uncle's rest house in Quezon.

Facade of Cafe Ysabel

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/020_20.jpg

An authentic 1927 ancestral home converted into a restaurant/ patisserie. The place is furnished with period furniture, frescoes and wooden ceiling fans in a glass-enclosed porch facade overlooking a garden, all setting the mood for a relaxing meal. Located along Wilson Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan

Nipa hut inspired porch

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/Quezon.jpg

This was taken during my visit last year to my uncle's rest house in Quezon.

Facade of Cafe Ysabel

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/020_20.jpg

An authentic 1927 ancestral home converted into a restaurant/ patisserie. The place is furnished with period furniture, frescoes and wooden ceiling fans in a glass-enclosed porch facade overlooking a garden, all setting the mood for a relaxing meal. Located along Wilson Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan

it's along P. Guevarra street actually, not far from Wilson street :) i like the interior of Cafe Ysabel... it has an "old world" charm... i don't have a picture of it though

btw, what does herensiya mean?

Facade of Cafe Ysabel

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/020_20.jpg

An authentic 1927 ancestral home converted into a restaurant/ patisserie. The place is furnished with period furniture, frescoes and wooden ceiling fans in a glass-enclosed porch facade overlooking a garden, all setting the mood for a relaxing meal. Located along Wilson Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan

it's along P. Guevarra street actually, not far from Wilson street :) i like the interior of Cafe Ysabel... it has an "old world" charm... i don't have a picture of it though

btw, what does herensiya mean?

Facade of Cafe Ysabel

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/ECdoesit/020_20.jpg

An authentic 1927 ancestral home converted into a restaurant/ patisserie. The place is furnished with period furniture, frescoes and wooden ceiling fans in a glass-enclosed porch facade overlooking a garden, all setting the mood for a relaxing meal. Located along Wilson Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan

it's along P. Guevarra street actually, not far from Wilson street :) i like the interior of Cafe Ysabel... it has an "old world" charm... i don't have a picture of it though

btw, what does herensiya mean?

^ Thanks for the correction @laquacherra. I also enjoy having coffee and merienda there over tete a tete.

Herensiya is heritage. I had to check myself. :)

^ Thanks for the correction @laquacherra. I also enjoy having coffee and merienda there over tete a tete.

Herensiya is heritage. I had to check myself. :)

^ Thanks for the correction @laquacherra. I also enjoy having coffee and merienda there over tete a tete.

Herensiya is heritage. I had to check myself. :)

sorry this is blurry... it's from a book... i like the clean modern asian look and the framed mirror :)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/09062006012.jpg

sorry this is blurry... it's from a book... i like the clean modern asian look and the framed mirror :)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/09062006012.jpg

sorry this is blurry... it's from a book... i like the clean modern asian look and the framed mirror :)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i37/llaurenversion3/09062006012.jpg

Cafe Ysabel

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/ysa.jpg
Luca Invernizzi Tettoni
Tara Sosrowardoyo

Cafe Ysabel

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/ysa.jpg
Luca Invernizzi Tettoni
Tara Sosrowardoyo

Cafe Ysabel

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/ysa.jpg
Luca Invernizzi Tettoni
Tara Sosrowardoyo

the philippines has plenty of wonderful interior designs whether they are filipino inspired or not!

the philippines has plenty of wonderful interior designs whether they are filipino inspired or not!

the philippines has plenty of wonderful interior designs whether they are filipino inspired or not!

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/text1.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/text1.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/text1.jpg