^ See, I don't think it's a matter of keeping up with the latest favored designs or styles. To me, it's a question of how to ensure local architects are actually beyond current design. If it's all about being fashionable, no problem-- we have plenty of copycats in the Philippines, in all the arts. It's easy to speak the global vernacular. We have a talent for that. I mean that's one of the selling points people always bring up when they want to attract foreigners to the Philippines-- we speak English. We speak international.

But what is the magic bullet that pushes us over that edge? How can we get back to the excellence of Concio, Locsin and Nakpil? How can we get back to the attitude of making highly original local architecture?

More importantly, how can we create a culture that values not just modern design, but modern Filipino design in commercial architecture? We need to develop a culture that rewards architects for being on the cutting edge, but non-generic. It's not just the architects-- it's also the developers and businesses hiring the architects that need to push for original local architecture.

^ See, I don't think it's a matter of keeping up with the latest favored designs or styles. To me, it's a question of how to ensure local architects are actually beyond current design. If it's all about being fashionable, no problem-- we have plenty of copycats in the Philippines, in all the arts. It's easy to speak the global vernacular. We have a talent for that. I mean that's one of the selling points people always bring up when they want to attract foreigners to the Philippines-- we speak English. We speak international.

But what is the magic bullet that pushes us over that edge? How can we get back to the excellence of Concio, Locsin and Nakpil? How can we get back to the attitude of making highly original local architecture?

More importantly, how can we create a culture that values not just modern design, but modern Filipino design in commercial architecture? We need to develop a culture that rewards architects for being on the cutting edge, but non-generic. It's not just the architects-- it's also the developers and businesses hiring the architects that need to push for original local architecture.

Philamlife Building, now reclad and modernized, losing its Filipino style.

I think you mean Insular Life Building.:)

Philamlife Building, now reclad and modernized, losing its Filipino style.

I think you mean Insular Life Building.:)

Philamlife Building, now reclad and modernized, losing its Filipino style.

I think you mean Insular Life Building.:)

^ yeah i believe those guys already opened up the way for future filipino designers. their works should have served as guidelines for succeeding generations. dunno what happened after them. i'd like to point out the manila peninsula as an example. originally it was a testimony to early modern filipino hotel design. i don't mind renovating it as long as it was still based on the architect's intended vision, utilizing the same characters that he incorporated and respecting its original design. but the purple/blue "pseudo-classic" facade with matching waterfalls later added by adventurous designers was just... dandy.

as for updating their current practice, architects right now are being encouraged to engage in continuing education programs and seminars though not really required unlike in the practice of law.

^ yeah i believe those guys already opened up the way for future filipino designers. their works should have served as guidelines for succeeding generations. dunno what happened after them. i'd like to point out the manila peninsula as an example. originally it was a testimony to early modern filipino hotel design. i don't mind renovating it as long as it was still based on the architect's intended vision, utilizing the same characters that he incorporated and respecting its original design. but the purple/blue "pseudo-classic" facade with matching waterfalls later added by adventurous designers was just... dandy.

as for updating their current practice, architects right now are being encouraged to engage in continuing education programs and seminars though not really required unlike in the practice of law.

^ yeah i believe those guys already opened up the way for future filipino designers. their works should have served as guidelines for succeeding generations. dunno what happened after them. i'd like to point out the manila peninsula as an example. originally it was a testimony to early modern filipino hotel design. i don't mind renovating it as long as it was still based on the architect's intended vision, utilizing the same characters that he incorporated and respecting its original design. but the purple/blue "pseudo-classic" facade with matching waterfalls later added by adventurous designers was just... dandy.

as for updating their current practice, architects right now are being encouraged to engage in continuing education programs and seminars though not really required unlike in the practice of law.

I think you mean Insular Life Building.:)

Yeah that's right. Thanks for noticing that.

I think you mean Insular Life Building.:)

Yeah that's right. Thanks for noticing that.

I think you mean Insular Life Building.:)

Yeah that's right. Thanks for noticing that.

yep thats right,they all have things in there mind that the foreign architects are good or the think in different way other than the inside ones and i think this is not good.

yep thats right,they all have things in there mind that the foreign architects are good or the think in different way other than the inside ones and i think this is not good.

yep thats right,they all have things in there mind that the foreign architects are good or the think in different way other than the inside ones and i think this is not good.

i was accepted into the school of architecture at de la salle, but i changed my mind later bcuz i came to know the mentalities of local architects, it's just sad that they don't cherish the old heritage houses of binondo and all those places, they think if we become like US and build build build, we'll progress, but they also forget that the US does a good job in restoring and preserving old historical buildings and protecting them to preserve the culture that's there, but Filipinos they just think, ah "luma na yan, new is better" even if it's something that is very valuable such as old Filipino heritage houses, they don't have an appreciation for their own culture and history

i was accepted into the school of architecture at de la salle, but i changed my mind later bcuz i came to know the mentalities of local architects, it's just sad that they don't cherish the old heritage houses of binondo and all those places, they think if we become like US and build build build, we'll progress, but they also forget that the US does a good job in restoring and preserving old historical buildings and protecting them to preserve the culture that's there, but Filipinos they just think, ah "luma na yan, new is better" even if it's something that is very valuable such as old Filipino heritage houses, they don't have an appreciation for their own culture and history

i was accepted into the school of architecture at de la salle, but i changed my mind later bcuz i came to know the mentalities of local architects, it's just sad that they don't cherish the old heritage houses of binondo and all those places, they think if we become like US and build build build, we'll progress, but they also forget that the US does a good job in restoring and preserving old historical buildings and protecting them to preserve the culture that's there, but Filipinos they just think, ah "luma na yan, new is better" even if it's something that is very valuable such as old Filipino heritage houses, they don't have an appreciation for their own culture and history

something must be done.

1. restore the buildings that have been around (manila/cities/rural), especially the ones that are in danger of decay. with new knowledge and technology, they can do it. look at europe, and their classic buildings which are much older than ours since they are the old old world. our colonial buildings show our culture and style, and when they will be restored, more Filipinos will naturally appreciate and know about them just by them being seen daily. tourism is a big boost here, and just by preserving these buildings and districts creates a natural attraction or site, even if it is not known to be one. tourism tourism tourism!

2. foreign or local architects, it's fine, with locals getting priority. BUT, make buildings that show our culture as well as modern chic ones. culture is also chic now by the way. cities cannot just have all modern skyscrapers and buildings. who said that shows "modern?" it is, but more plastic. remember Manila was MODERN for asia with its european look. foreign architects (and local ones since they are not off the hook) must study Filipino architecture and crash course on history, before getting down to work here.

with their education, technology and abilities, they could even make some new zones or buildings that could look like they came out of the Spanish era - although stronger and more solid. i think it would also help for business so that it could give opportunity and make traditional storefront shop zones instead of the same old tiring eyesore malls. maybe by doing this, it would be like extending what was built back in the Spanish era in Manila proper. this time extending the colonial buildings/zones into Manila's suburbs and beyond. when Spanish rule had ended, the colonial buildings and planning all stopped. with regret, i have to say that we would have been like a Buenos Aires (or any other major latina americana ciudad) if what had happened after 1898 didn't happen. go to Intramuros and you'll see what I'm talking about, and Intramuros' style might have been extended all the way out past Makati or Quezon City maybe. we'll never know. but we couldn't have had cities purely like Spanish ones, because we were a colony and it was about mestizaje just like Buenos Aires. we are Filipino. anyways, look at photos for Buenos Aires and you'll see.

i believe this can all be done. :)

something must be done.

1. restore the buildings that have been around (manila/cities/rural), especially the ones that are in danger of decay. with new knowledge and technology, they can do it. look at europe, and their classic buildings which are much older than ours since they are the old old world. our colonial buildings show our culture and style, and when they will be restored, more Filipinos will naturally appreciate and know about them just by them being seen daily. tourism is a big boost here, and just by preserving these buildings and districts creates a natural attraction or site, even if it is not known to be one. tourism tourism tourism!

2. foreign or local architects, it's fine, with locals getting priority. BUT, make buildings that show our culture as well as modern chic ones. culture is also chic now by the way. cities cannot just have all modern skyscrapers and buildings. who said that shows "modern?" it is, but more plastic. remember Manila was MODERN for asia with its european look. foreign architects (and local ones since they are not off the hook) must study Filipino architecture and crash course on history, before getting down to work here.

with their education, technology and abilities, they could even make some new zones or buildings that could look like they came out of the Spanish era - although stronger and more solid. i think it would also help for business so that it could give opportunity and make traditional storefront shop zones instead of the same old tiring eyesore malls. maybe by doing this, it would be like extending what was built back in the Spanish era in Manila proper. this time extending the colonial buildings/zones into Manila's suburbs and beyond. when Spanish rule had ended, the colonial buildings and planning all stopped. with regret, i have to say that we would have been like a Buenos Aires (or any other major latina americana ciudad) if what had happened after 1898 didn't happen. go to Intramuros and you'll see what I'm talking about, and Intramuros' style might have been extended all the way out past Makati or Quezon City maybe. we'll never know. but we couldn't have had cities purely like Spanish ones, because we were a colony and it was about mestizaje just like Buenos Aires. we are Filipino. anyways, look at photos for Buenos Aires and you'll see.

i believe this can all be done. :)

something must be done.

1. restore the buildings that have been around (manila/cities/rural), especially the ones that are in danger of decay. with new knowledge and technology, they can do it. look at europe, and their classic buildings which are much older than ours since they are the old old world. our colonial buildings show our culture and style, and when they will be restored, more Filipinos will naturally appreciate and know about them just by them being seen daily. tourism is a big boost here, and just by preserving these buildings and districts creates a natural attraction or site, even if it is not known to be one. tourism tourism tourism!

2. foreign or local architects, it's fine, with locals getting priority. BUT, make buildings that show our culture as well as modern chic ones. culture is also chic now by the way. cities cannot just have all modern skyscrapers and buildings. who said that shows "modern?" it is, but more plastic. remember Manila was MODERN for asia with its european look. foreign architects (and local ones since they are not off the hook) must study Filipino architecture and crash course on history, before getting down to work here.

with their education, technology and abilities, they could even make some new zones or buildings that could look like they came out of the Spanish era - although stronger and more solid. i think it would also help for business so that it could give opportunity and make traditional storefront shop zones instead of the same old tiring eyesore malls. maybe by doing this, it would be like extending what was built back in the Spanish era in Manila proper. this time extending the colonial buildings/zones into Manila's suburbs and beyond. when Spanish rule had ended, the colonial buildings and planning all stopped. with regret, i have to say that we would have been like a Buenos Aires (or any other major latina americana ciudad) if what had happened after 1898 didn't happen. go to Intramuros and you'll see what I'm talking about, and Intramuros' style might have been extended all the way out past Makati or Quezon City maybe. we'll never know. but we couldn't have had cities purely like Spanish ones, because we were a colony and it was about mestizaje just like Buenos Aires. we are Filipino. anyways, look at photos for Buenos Aires and you'll see.

i believe this can all be done. :)

My opinion is that indeed local education sytem for architect should be modernized though marami naman talagang filipino architects ang magagaling. Yun nga lang pag medyo complicated stuff na like airports and transport infrastructure which has to include certain standards and software integration eh medyo behind nga talaga yata tayo...our architects merely needed more chance and exprience. I think you could see the difference in the design of the entirely Japanese designed LRT2 and Filipino designed MRT diba?....another unseen problems by our politicians

My opinion is that indeed local education sytem for architect should be modernized though marami naman talagang filipino architects ang magagaling. Yun nga lang pag medyo complicated stuff na like airports and transport infrastructure which has to include certain standards and software integration eh medyo behind nga talaga yata tayo...our architects merely needed more chance and exprience. I think you could see the difference in the design of the entirely Japanese designed LRT2 and Filipino designed MRT diba?....another unseen problems by our politicians

My opinion is that indeed local education sytem for architect should be modernized though marami naman talagang filipino architects ang magagaling. Yun nga lang pag medyo complicated stuff na like airports and transport infrastructure which has to include certain standards and software integration eh medyo behind nga talaga yata tayo...our architects merely needed more chance and exprience. I think you could see the difference in the design of the entirely Japanese designed LRT2 and Filipino designed MRT diba?....another unseen problems by our politicians

What building do you think has the worst of the worst architecture you have ever seen? (in the Philippines) I mean, seriously bad architecture. Post Away. :)

---would be better if you have photos along with your post

What building do you think has the worst of the worst architecture you have ever seen? (in the Philippines) I mean, seriously bad architecture. Post Away. :)

---would be better if you have photos along with your post

What building do you think has the worst of the worst architecture you have ever seen? (in the Philippines) I mean, seriously bad architecture. Post Away. :)

---would be better if you have photos along with your post

there's this building in makati that i saw (noon pa yun) na mukhang wedding cake..mid rise pa naman..such an eyesore

there's this building in makati that i saw (noon pa yun) na mukhang wedding cake..mid rise pa naman..such an eyesore

there's this building in makati that i saw (noon pa yun) na mukhang wedding cake..mid rise pa naman..such an eyesore

there's a twisted building I saw in Barcelona years ago... bwahh very ugly building...

btw, the san pedro church (of today) is really an ugly building.... walang magagalit ha... :cheers:

there's a twisted building I saw in Barcelona years ago... bwahh very ugly building...

btw, the san pedro church (of today) is really an ugly building.... walang magagalit ha... :cheers:

there's a twisted building I saw in Barcelona years ago... bwahh very ugly building...

btw, the san pedro church (of today) is really an ugly building.... walang magagalit ha... :cheers:

there's a twisted building I saw in Barcelona years ago... bwahh very ugly building...

btw, the san pedro church (of today) is really an ugly building.... walang magagalit ha... :cheers:


nako ha kay Gaudi yun very famous Spanish architect!

there's a twisted building I saw in Barcelona years ago... bwahh very ugly building...

btw, the san pedro church (of today) is really an ugly building.... walang magagalit ha... :cheers:


nako ha kay Gaudi yun very famous Spanish architect!

there's a twisted building I saw in Barcelona years ago... bwahh very ugly building...

btw, the san pedro church (of today) is really an ugly building.... walang magagalit ha... :cheers:


nako ha kay Gaudi yun very famous Spanish architect!

nako ha kay Gaudi yun very famous Spanish architect!

i wasn't referring to that... it's left of La Rambla (?) and visible from the WTC by the sea... i'll try to google for some pics.. :sleepy:

nako ha kay Gaudi yun very famous Spanish architect!

i wasn't referring to that... it's left of La Rambla (?) and visible from the WTC by the sea... i'll try to google for some pics.. :sleepy:

nako ha kay Gaudi yun very famous Spanish architect!

i wasn't referring to that... it's left of La Rambla (?) and visible from the WTC by the sea... i'll try to google for some pics.. :sleepy:

Here in Cebu, with regards to the new buildings, the worst that I've seen I guess is the Club Ultima building. The exteriors look like it's not yet finished. The back portion makes it look like a giant industrial factory.

In the first place, they shouldn't have made that back portion since it's a tall building.

Among the older tall buildings, it would be Golden Peak.

Here in Cebu, with regards to the new buildings, the worst that I've seen I guess is the Club Ultima building. The exteriors look like it's not yet finished. The back portion makes it look like a giant industrial factory.

In the first place, they shouldn't have made that back portion since it's a tall building.

Among the older tall buildings, it would be Golden Peak.

Here in Cebu, with regards to the new buildings, the worst that I've seen I guess is the Club Ultima building. The exteriors look like it's not yet finished. The back portion makes it look like a giant industrial factory.

In the first place, they shouldn't have made that back portion since it's a tall building.

Among the older tall buildings, it would be Golden Peak.

the peak

the peak

the peak

Here in Cebu, with regards to the new buildings, the worst that I've seen I guess is the Club Ultima building. The exteriors look like it's not yet finished. The back portion makes it look like a giant industrial factory.

In the first place, they shouldn't have made that back portion since it's a tall building.

Among the older tall buildings, it would be Golden Peak.

I would say, it's the abandoned sheraton that looks like more of this industrial factory .... the first time i saw it, i though it was an azucarera :lol:

Here in Cebu, with regards to the new buildings, the worst that I've seen I guess is the Club Ultima building. The exteriors look like it's not yet finished. The back portion makes it look like a giant industrial factory.

In the first place, they shouldn't have made that back portion since it's a tall building.

Among the older tall buildings, it would be Golden Peak.

I would say, it's the abandoned sheraton that looks like more of this industrial factory .... the first time i saw it, i though it was an azucarera :lol:

Here in Cebu, with regards to the new buildings, the worst that I've seen I guess is the Club Ultima building. The exteriors look like it's not yet finished. The back portion makes it look like a giant industrial factory.

In the first place, they shouldn't have made that back portion since it's a tall building.

Among the older tall buildings, it would be Golden Peak.

I would say, it's the abandoned sheraton that looks like more of this industrial factory .... the first time i saw it, i though it was an azucarera :lol:

the ugliest for me would be the San Roque Parish Church here in Cavite City. it's not yet finished (hasn't been for the past 3 or so years), but if you see the perspective drawings and renditions, ang pangit. their biggest mistake would be trying to build a church so big in a space so small.

the ugliest for me would be the San Roque Parish Church here in Cavite City. it's not yet finished (hasn't been for the past 3 or so years), but if you see the perspective drawings and renditions, ang pangit. their biggest mistake would be trying to build a church so big in a space so small.

the ugliest for me would be the San Roque Parish Church here in Cavite City. it's not yet finished (hasn't been for the past 3 or so years), but if you see the perspective drawings and renditions, ang pangit. their biggest mistake would be trying to build a church so big in a space so small.

the peak

:yes:

the peak

:yes:

the peak

:yes:

SO many ugly architecture arounnd. The worst I've seen personally is the huge Iglesia ni Cristo main temple in Quezon city. Are they playing with Disneyland themes or something?

SO many ugly architecture arounnd. The worst I've seen personally is the huge Iglesia ni Cristo main temple in Quezon city. Are they playing with Disneyland themes or something?

SO many ugly architecture arounnd. The worst I've seen personally is the huge Iglesia ni Cristo main temple in Quezon city. Are they playing with Disneyland themes or something?

^^ hmm? i always thought that it's a quezon city landmark :yes:
what's wrong with it?

^^ hmm? i always thought that it's a quezon city landmark :yes:
what's wrong with it?

^^ hmm? i always thought that it's a quezon city landmark :yes:
what's wrong with it?

^ well , he's actually right, it's like something out of a wierd theme park,....but that's just my personal opinion,...

^ well , he's actually right, it's like something out of a wierd theme park,....but that's just my personal opinion,...

^ well , he's actually right, it's like something out of a wierd theme park,....but that's just my personal opinion,...

hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg

hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg

hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg

"Spank that Architect!"

"Spank that Architect!"

"Spank that Architect!"

I would say, it's the abandoned sheraton that looks like more of this industrial factory .... the first time i saw it, i though it was an azucarera :lol:

The abandoned Sheraton building is actually in Art-Deco Style so for me it would be one of the best, hehehehe.. :okay:


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I would say, it's the abandoned sheraton that looks like more of this industrial factory .... the first time i saw it, i though it was an azucarera :lol:

The abandoned Sheraton building is actually in Art-Deco Style so for me it would be one of the best, hehehehe.. :okay:


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I would say, it's the abandoned sheraton that looks like more of this industrial factory .... the first time i saw it, i though it was an azucarera :lol:

The abandoned Sheraton building is actually in Art-Deco Style so for me it would be one of the best, hehehehe.. :okay:


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hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg
i love it... better than century old catholic churches in my opinion

hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg
i love it... better than century old catholic churches in my opinion

hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg
i love it... better than century old catholic churches in my opinion

^^^^^That is a beautiful neo Gothic structure.

^^^^^That is a beautiful neo Gothic structure.

^^^^^That is a beautiful neo Gothic structure.

^^ It looks like a weird mosque. IMO.

^^ It looks like a weird mosque. IMO.

^^ It looks like a weird mosque. IMO.

hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg

generic to all INC churches in PI

hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg

generic to all INC churches in PI

hmmmm...
yeah you're right, it kinda does looked like a disney theme park...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z97/insanestdriver/Central_temple.jpg

generic to all INC churches in PI

SO many ugly architecture arounnd. The worst I've seen personally is the huge Iglesia ni Cristo main temple in Quezon city. Are they playing with Disneyland themes or something?

Architecture 101, anyone? Ever heard of neo-gothic?

A lot of my foreign friends and colleagues were actually awe-stricken upon seeing the structure! They never thought an architecture as imposing as that exists in PI.

SO many ugly architecture arounnd. The worst I've seen personally is the huge Iglesia ni Cristo main temple in Quezon city. Are they playing with Disneyland themes or something?

Architecture 101, anyone? Ever heard of neo-gothic?

A lot of my foreign friends and colleagues were actually awe-stricken upon seeing the structure! They never thought an architecture as imposing as that exists in PI.

SO many ugly architecture arounnd. The worst I've seen personally is the huge Iglesia ni Cristo main temple in Quezon city. Are they playing with Disneyland themes or something?

Architecture 101, anyone? Ever heard of neo-gothic?

A lot of my foreign friends and colleagues were actually awe-stricken upon seeing the structure! They never thought an architecture as imposing as that exists in PI.

generic to all INC churches in PI

not just in PI, but also abroad. Almost the same design (also by "filipino" INC architects) of the structure in Forest Hill, New York was awarded Best Architectural Design by the state government.

I guess real architects know real beauty.

generic to all INC churches in PI

not just in PI, but also abroad. Almost the same design (also by "filipino" INC architects) of the structure in Forest Hill, New York was awarded Best Architectural Design by the state government.

I guess real architects know real beauty.

generic to all INC churches in PI

not just in PI, but also abroad. Almost the same design (also by "filipino" INC architects) of the structure in Forest Hill, New York was awarded Best Architectural Design by the state government.

I guess real architects know real beauty.

One very distinct style of Gothic and Neo Gothic structures are the pointed arch windows with Moorish influences, San Sebastian is also a Neo gothic structure.

One very distinct style of Gothic and Neo Gothic structures are the pointed arch windows with Moorish influences, San Sebastian is also a Neo gothic structure.

One very distinct style of Gothic and Neo Gothic structures are the pointed arch windows with Moorish influences, San Sebastian is also a Neo gothic structure.

Architecture 101, anyone? Ever heard of neo-gothic?

A lot of my foreign friends and colleagues were actually awe-stricken upon seeing the structure! They never thought an architecture as imposing as that exists in PI.

Of course I know neo-Gothic. But you have to know that even though a structure is built in a certain, unique, architectural style, it doesn't mean that the structure is beautiful.

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL NEO-GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE:

http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/8458/800pxsansebastian1kv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
San Sebastian Church, Manila

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/8231/450pxsteclotildeparisez3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Saint Clotilde Basilica, Paris

Iglesia Ni Cristo does not produce any beautiful churches in my opinion. They're eyesores everywhere.

Architecture 101, anyone? Ever heard of neo-gothic?

A lot of my foreign friends and colleagues were actually awe-stricken upon seeing the structure! They never thought an architecture as imposing as that exists in PI.

Of course I know neo-Gothic. But you have to know that even though a structure is built in a certain, unique, architectural style, it doesn't mean that the structure is beautiful.

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL NEO-GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE:

http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/8458/800pxsansebastian1kv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
San Sebastian Church, Manila

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/8231/450pxsteclotildeparisez3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Saint Clotilde Basilica, Paris

Iglesia Ni Cristo does not produce any beautiful churches in my opinion. They're eyesores everywhere.

Architecture 101, anyone? Ever heard of neo-gothic?

A lot of my foreign friends and colleagues were actually awe-stricken upon seeing the structure! They never thought an architecture as imposing as that exists in PI.

Of course I know neo-Gothic. But you have to know that even though a structure is built in a certain, unique, architectural style, it doesn't mean that the structure is beautiful.

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL NEO-GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE:

http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/8458/800pxsansebastian1kv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
San Sebastian Church, Manila

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/8231/450pxsteclotildeparisez3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Saint Clotilde Basilica, Paris

Iglesia Ni Cristo does not produce any beautiful churches in my opinion. They're eyesores everywhere.

I think I like the INC Churches more at night dahil well lighted sila.

At least nga I think they're more maintained than most of the other churches.

What I hate are churches that try to look like that it was built decades ago, but it is truly not.

I think I like the INC Churches more at night dahil well lighted sila.

At least nga I think they're more maintained than most of the other churches.

What I hate are churches that try to look like that it was built decades ago, but it is truly not.

I think I like the INC Churches more at night dahil well lighted sila.

At least nga I think they're more maintained than most of the other churches.

What I hate are churches that try to look like that it was built decades ago, but it is truly not.

INC main temple is a beautiful well kept structure, imposing spires and even a landmark in Quezon city.:)

INC main temple is a beautiful well kept structure, imposing spires and even a landmark in Quezon city.:)

INC main temple is a beautiful well kept structure, imposing spires and even a landmark in Quezon city.:)

^^ well it really depends on the person looking at it, I don't like it, that's just me personally,.. it's not on the same league as San Agustin , or the Santo Nino Basilica in cebu....

if you want to know how people think about it,... just set up a poll in the rate our architecture thread...

^^ well it really depends on the person looking at it, I don't like it, that's just me personally,.. it's not on the same league as San Agustin , or the Santo Nino Basilica in cebu....

if you want to know how people think about it,... just set up a poll in the rate our architecture thread...

^^ well it really depends on the person looking at it, I don't like it, that's just me personally,.. it's not on the same league as San Agustin , or the Santo Nino Basilica in cebu....

if you want to know how people think about it,... just set up a poll in the rate our architecture thread...

^^ well it really depends on the person looking at it,


Exactly!!! I find the structure beautiful and striking.




.. it's not on the same league as San Agustin , or the Santo Nino Basilica in cebu....



I'll refer you to your post above, I find San Agustin dirty and covered in soot which is not appealing at all and if the clergies in charge doesn't take care of this structure if might be taken out of the World Heritage Site list.

^^ well it really depends on the person looking at it,


Exactly!!! I find the structure beautiful and striking.




.. it's not on the same league as San Agustin , or the Santo Nino Basilica in cebu....



I'll refer you to your post above, I find San Agustin dirty and covered in soot which is not appealing at all and if the clergies in charge doesn't take care of this structure if might be taken out of the World Heritage Site list.

^^ well it really depends on the person looking at it,


Exactly!!! I find the structure beautiful and striking.




.. it's not on the same league as San Agustin , or the Santo Nino Basilica in cebu....



I'll refer you to your post above, I find San Agustin dirty and covered in soot which is not appealing at all and if the clergies in charge doesn't take care of this structure if might be taken out of the World Heritage Site list.

How true na mainit daw sa loob ng San Sebastian Church especially if the sun is on its full blast?

How true na mainit daw sa loob ng San Sebastian Church especially if the sun is on its full blast?

How true na mainit daw sa loob ng San Sebastian Church especially if the sun is on its full blast?

^^ sinj which San Sebastian??



I'll refer you to your post above, I find San Agustin dirty and covered in soot which is not appealing at all and if the clergies in charge doesn't take care of this structure if might be taken out of the World Heritage Site list.

I agree it looks old, but that's what I like about it,....

and it is taken care of, there's no outcry and no problems from UNESCO, and it's still considered the most beautiful in the country,...

^^ sinj which San Sebastian??



I'll refer you to your post above, I find San Agustin dirty and covered in soot which is not appealing at all and if the clergies in charge doesn't take care of this structure if might be taken out of the World Heritage Site list.

I agree it looks old, but that's what I like about it,....

and it is taken care of, there's no outcry and no problems from UNESCO, and it's still considered the most beautiful in the country,...

^^ sinj which San Sebastian??



I'll refer you to your post above, I find San Agustin dirty and covered in soot which is not appealing at all and if the clergies in charge doesn't take care of this structure if might be taken out of the World Heritage Site list.

I agree it looks old, but that's what I like about it,....

and it is taken care of, there's no outcry and no problems from UNESCO, and it's still considered the most beautiful in the country,...

^^^It is not well taken care of the reason behind the structure being covered in black soot and the bell tower, they did not even bother reconstruct the matching bell tower. By the way we are discussing the exterior of the churches here. You did not like the overall structure of the INC temple and I dont like the exterior of San Agustin.

^^^It is not well taken care of the reason behind the structure being covered in black soot and the bell tower, they did not even bother reconstruct the matching bell tower. By the way we are discussing the exterior of the churches here. You did not like the overall structure of the INC temple and I dont like the exterior of San Agustin.

^^^It is not well taken care of the reason behind the structure being covered in black soot and the bell tower, they did not even bother reconstruct the matching bell tower. By the way we are discussing the exterior of the churches here. You did not like the overall structure of the INC temple and I dont like the exterior of San Agustin.

^^ oh exterior, okay I agree on that point....

^^ oh exterior, okay I agree on that point....

^^ oh exterior, okay I agree on that point....

i dont think it's right to label the work of some architect as ugly, after all, architecture is art, and for me, no art is ugly, just misunderstood...

i dont think it's right to label the work of some architect as ugly, after all, architecture is art, and for me, no art is ugly, just misunderstood...

i dont think it's right to label the work of some architect as ugly, after all, architecture is art, and for me, no art is ugly, just misunderstood...

I agree that the INC church is somehow similar to Disneyland. When my kids were small, we always refer to that structure as Disneyland whenever we are in Commonwealth Avenue.

Years ago, I was told by a "kapatid" that come redemption time, these structures will become spaceships. I did not know how to react when I heard it. He did not sound as if he was joking.

Personally, I find the design grandiose.

Before the Asian crises, Central fires all spotlights and directs them at the towers at least once a week. The clouds above the towers are aglow from the intensity of the spotlights.

I agree that the INC church is somehow similar to Disneyland. When my kids were small, we always refer to that structure as Disneyland whenever we are in Commonwealth Avenue.

Years ago, I was told by a "kapatid" that come redemption time, these structures will become spaceships. I did not know how to react when I heard it. He did not sound as if he was joking.

Personally, I find the design grandiose.

Before the Asian crises, Central fires all spotlights and directs them at the towers at least once a week. The clouds above the towers are aglow from the intensity of the spotlights.

I agree that the INC church is somehow similar to Disneyland. When my kids were small, we always refer to that structure as Disneyland whenever we are in Commonwealth Avenue.

Years ago, I was told by a "kapatid" that come redemption time, these structures will become spaceships. I did not know how to react when I heard it. He did not sound as if he was joking.

Personally, I find the design grandiose.

Before the Asian crises, Central fires all spotlights and directs them at the towers at least once a week. The clouds above the towers are aglow from the intensity of the spotlights.

It is not well taken care of the reason behind the structure being covered in black soot and the bell tower, they did not even bother reconstruct the matching bell tower. By the way we are discussing the exterior of the churches here. You did not like the overall structure of the INC temple and I dont like the exterior of San Agustin.

If the structure is already under UNESCO's list, shouldn't the government bother to protect it? I mean, of course because of the separation of church and state, the church does not have the right to receive funds from the government for the preservation of the churches. But if these churches are already part of our NATION's cultural treasures, the heart and soul of Filipino culture, I think by all means WE, through our taxes and as Filipinos with care for our heritage should help protect these structures.

It is not well taken care of the reason behind the structure being covered in black soot and the bell tower, they did not even bother reconstruct the matching bell tower. By the way we are discussing the exterior of the churches here. You did not like the overall structure of the INC temple and I dont like the exterior of San Agustin.

If the structure is already under UNESCO's list, shouldn't the government bother to protect it? I mean, of course because of the separation of church and state, the church does not have the right to receive funds from the government for the preservation of the churches. But if these churches are already part of our NATION's cultural treasures, the heart and soul of Filipino culture, I think by all means WE, through our taxes and as Filipinos with care for our heritage should help protect these structures.

It is not well taken care of the reason behind the structure being covered in black soot and the bell tower, they did not even bother reconstruct the matching bell tower. By the way we are discussing the exterior of the churches here. You did not like the overall structure of the INC temple and I dont like the exterior of San Agustin.

If the structure is already under UNESCO's list, shouldn't the government bother to protect it? I mean, of course because of the separation of church and state, the church does not have the right to receive funds from the government for the preservation of the churches. But if these churches are already part of our NATION's cultural treasures, the heart and soul of Filipino culture, I think by all means WE, through our taxes and as Filipinos with care for our heritage should help protect these structures.

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Years ago, I was told by a "kapatid" that come redemption time, these structures will become spaceships. I did not know how to react when I heard it. He did not sound as if he was joking.
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:lol: funny haha..

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Years ago, I was told by a "kapatid" that come redemption time, these structures will become spaceships. I did not know how to react when I heard it. He did not sound as if he was joking.
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:lol: funny haha..

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Years ago, I was told by a "kapatid" that come redemption time, these structures will become spaceships. I did not know how to react when I heard it. He did not sound as if he was joking.
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:lol: funny haha..

If the structure is already under UNESCO's list, shouldn't the government bother to protect it? I mean, of course because of the separation of church and state, the church does not have the right to receive funds from the government for the preservation of the churches. But if these churches are already part of our NATION's cultural treasures, the heart and soul of Filipino culture, I think by all means WE, through our taxes and as Filipinos with care for our heritage should help protect these structures.


The Catholic diocese in the Philippines makes enough money to support the maintenance of these structures but the funds are not spent wisely. The clergy spend money on things like canopies and statues withour regard for the overall structure. Just have a look at the people attending mass not only on Sundays but on any given day and you will see these people giving money be it at the coin box or during mass.

The book "Angels in Stone" shows the Augustinian Churches in the country and most of it are not well kept or has statues and canopies of varying sizes and not at all proportionate to the structure. It is very disappointing how the clergy has a lack of concern regarding these churches, again the culture of mediocrity comes into play.

If the structure is already under UNESCO's list, shouldn't the government bother to protect it? I mean, of course because of the separation of church and state, the church does not have the right to receive funds from the government for the preservation of the churches. But if these churches are already part of our NATION's cultural treasures, the heart and soul of Filipino culture, I think by all means WE, through our taxes and as Filipinos with care for our heritage should help protect these structures.


The Catholic diocese in the Philippines makes enough money to support the maintenance of these structures but the funds are not spent wisely. The clergy spend money on things like canopies and statues withour regard for the overall structure. Just have a look at the people attending mass not only on Sundays but on any given day and you will see these people giving money be it at the coin box or during mass.

The book "Angels in Stone" shows the Augustinian Churches in the country and most of it are not well kept or has statues and canopies of varying sizes and not at all proportionate to the structure. It is very disappointing how the clergy has a lack of concern regarding these churches, again the culture of mediocrity comes into play.

If the structure is already under UNESCO's list, shouldn't the government bother to protect it? I mean, of course because of the separation of church and state, the church does not have the right to receive funds from the government for the preservation of the churches. But if these churches are already part of our NATION's cultural treasures, the heart and soul of Filipino culture, I think by all means WE, through our taxes and as Filipinos with care for our heritage should help protect these structures.


The Catholic diocese in the Philippines makes enough money to support the maintenance of these structures but the funds are not spent wisely. The clergy spend money on things like canopies and statues withour regard for the overall structure. Just have a look at the people attending mass not only on Sundays but on any given day and you will see these people giving money be it at the coin box or during mass.

The book "Angels in Stone" shows the Augustinian Churches in the country and most of it are not well kept or has statues and canopies of varying sizes and not at all proportionate to the structure. It is very disappointing how the clergy has a lack of concern regarding these churches, again the culture of mediocrity comes into play.

i just had to revisit this thread because of some pics lili posted earlier. i found a neat spot to make an organic-inspired house. :)

thanks for posting these @lili

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.

i just had to revisit this thread because of some pics lili posted earlier. i found a neat spot to make an organic-inspired house. :)

thanks for posting these @lili

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.

i just had to revisit this thread because of some pics lili posted earlier. i found a neat spot to make an organic-inspired house. :)

thanks for posting these @lili

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.

Interior Design for DIYers.

Post your ID ideas for your condo units, and your local suppliers for furnishings.

Interior Design for DIYers.

Post your ID ideas for your condo units, and your local suppliers for furnishings.

Interior Design for DIYers.

Post your ID ideas for your condo units, and your local suppliers for furnishings.

the typical condo space is small. thus my belief that a minimalist style is best for condos.


http://tvshowhomes.co.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/166
Minimalist style - how to create it

In contrast to traditional interior design which is all about filling or ‘decorating' space, minimalism is about taking away, reducing elements to the bare minimum, preserving empty space and making us more aware of that space.

Many of today's minimalist interiors trace their origins back to the Bauhaus Design School which originated in pre-WWII Germany, and dictated that ‘form follow function'. It disdained ornamentation or decoration. There is also a strong Japanese aesthetic in the simple lines and empty spaces of many minimalist homes.

This ‘less is more' philosophy places greater emphasis on underlying shape and structure. Walls, floors, simple surfaces and the play of light on surfaces become important design elements in themselves – eliminating the need to cover or decorate them.

More than just a design style, minimalism dictates a certain lifestyle. It is essentially ‘anti-clutter'. Minimalism demands that ‘stuff' is eliminated or at least hidden away. This is not a design aesthetic to be embraced by hoarders, collectors, or people who aren't good at putting things away. It's perfect for people who like ‘everything in its place'. Good storage is probably the first prerequisite to achieve a minimalist look and the illusion of greater space.

Colour is used sparingly. Wall colours tend to be neutral, with colour used to draw the eye to specific elements, to create a dramatic contrast, or to make subtle connections between architectural forms. White, in it's many versions, creates a ‘blank canvas' backdrop and helps to achieve the illusion of greater space.

In the absence of colour, light is used to create visual interest highlighting areas and creating dramatic shadows to emphasise form. Natural light is often filtered through screens, louvres or trees. Careful interior lighting is used to emphasise shapes and forms – a good example of this is seen in the Moyle House where careful lighting of the stairs casts strong shadow lines onto the wall below, emphasising the sculptural form of the stairs themselves.

Furniture is kept to a minimum. This is not the place for the ornate or overstuffed. On the other hand, there is no reason why comfort should be sacrificed to style. A well designed sofa or chair will offer both.

Today, the minimalist aesthetic extends not only to furniture, but to many household appliances. The clean lines of today's digital kitchen appliances are well suited to minimalist homes. Fridges tend to be concealed behind kitchen cabinetry. TV sets and other electronic gadgetry can also be concealed – even the most beautifully designed TVs don't add much to the minimalist look of a room.

The basic rule is ‘restraint', but that's not to say that minimalism need be cold and sterile. There's plenty of room for personality, colour, drama – and comfort. It's worth bearing in mind that in a home using raw, stark surfaces, good heating and warm lighting are crucial.

the typical condo space is small. thus my belief that a minimalist style is best for condos.


http://tvshowhomes.co.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/166
Minimalist style - how to create it

In contrast to traditional interior design which is all about filling or ‘decorating' space, minimalism is about taking away, reducing elements to the bare minimum, preserving empty space and making us more aware of that space.

Many of today's minimalist interiors trace their origins back to the Bauhaus Design School which originated in pre-WWII Germany, and dictated that ‘form follow function'. It disdained ornamentation or decoration. There is also a strong Japanese aesthetic in the simple lines and empty spaces of many minimalist homes.

This ‘less is more' philosophy places greater emphasis on underlying shape and structure. Walls, floors, simple surfaces and the play of light on surfaces become important design elements in themselves – eliminating the need to cover or decorate them.

More than just a design style, minimalism dictates a certain lifestyle. It is essentially ‘anti-clutter'. Minimalism demands that ‘stuff' is eliminated or at least hidden away. This is not a design aesthetic to be embraced by hoarders, collectors, or people who aren't good at putting things away. It's perfect for people who like ‘everything in its place'. Good storage is probably the first prerequisite to achieve a minimalist look and the illusion of greater space.

Colour is used sparingly. Wall colours tend to be neutral, with colour used to draw the eye to specific elements, to create a dramatic contrast, or to make subtle connections between architectural forms. White, in it's many versions, creates a ‘blank canvas' backdrop and helps to achieve the illusion of greater space.

In the absence of colour, light is used to create visual interest highlighting areas and creating dramatic shadows to emphasise form. Natural light is often filtered through screens, louvres or trees. Careful interior lighting is used to emphasise shapes and forms – a good example of this is seen in the Moyle House where careful lighting of the stairs casts strong shadow lines onto the wall below, emphasising the sculptural form of the stairs themselves.

Furniture is kept to a minimum. This is not the place for the ornate or overstuffed. On the other hand, there is no reason why comfort should be sacrificed to style. A well designed sofa or chair will offer both.

Today, the minimalist aesthetic extends not only to furniture, but to many household appliances. The clean lines of today's digital kitchen appliances are well suited to minimalist homes. Fridges tend to be concealed behind kitchen cabinetry. TV sets and other electronic gadgetry can also be concealed – even the most beautifully designed TVs don't add much to the minimalist look of a room.

The basic rule is ‘restraint', but that's not to say that minimalism need be cold and sterile. There's plenty of room for personality, colour, drama – and comfort. It's worth bearing in mind that in a home using raw, stark surfaces, good heating and warm lighting are crucial.

the typical condo space is small. thus my belief that a minimalist style is best for condos.


http://tvshowhomes.co.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/166
Minimalist style - how to create it

In contrast to traditional interior design which is all about filling or ‘decorating' space, minimalism is about taking away, reducing elements to the bare minimum, preserving empty space and making us more aware of that space.

Many of today's minimalist interiors trace their origins back to the Bauhaus Design School which originated in pre-WWII Germany, and dictated that ‘form follow function'. It disdained ornamentation or decoration. There is also a strong Japanese aesthetic in the simple lines and empty spaces of many minimalist homes.

This ‘less is more' philosophy places greater emphasis on underlying shape and structure. Walls, floors, simple surfaces and the play of light on surfaces become important design elements in themselves – eliminating the need to cover or decorate them.

More than just a design style, minimalism dictates a certain lifestyle. It is essentially ‘anti-clutter'. Minimalism demands that ‘stuff' is eliminated or at least hidden away. This is not a design aesthetic to be embraced by hoarders, collectors, or people who aren't good at putting things away. It's perfect for people who like ‘everything in its place'. Good storage is probably the first prerequisite to achieve a minimalist look and the illusion of greater space.

Colour is used sparingly. Wall colours tend to be neutral, with colour used to draw the eye to specific elements, to create a dramatic contrast, or to make subtle connections between architectural forms. White, in it's many versions, creates a ‘blank canvas' backdrop and helps to achieve the illusion of greater space.

In the absence of colour, light is used to create visual interest highlighting areas and creating dramatic shadows to emphasise form. Natural light is often filtered through screens, louvres or trees. Careful interior lighting is used to emphasise shapes and forms – a good example of this is seen in the Moyle House where careful lighting of the stairs casts strong shadow lines onto the wall below, emphasising the sculptural form of the stairs themselves.

Furniture is kept to a minimum. This is not the place for the ornate or overstuffed. On the other hand, there is no reason why comfort should be sacrificed to style. A well designed sofa or chair will offer both.

Today, the minimalist aesthetic extends not only to furniture, but to many household appliances. The clean lines of today's digital kitchen appliances are well suited to minimalist homes. Fridges tend to be concealed behind kitchen cabinetry. TV sets and other electronic gadgetry can also be concealed – even the most beautifully designed TVs don't add much to the minimalist look of a room.

The basic rule is ‘restraint', but that's not to say that minimalism need be cold and sterile. There's plenty of room for personality, colour, drama – and comfort. It's worth bearing in mind that in a home using raw, stark surfaces, good heating and warm lighting are crucial.

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Would this sofa set qualify as minimalist ?

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4724/foruma1fo6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5483/forumd1ew9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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Would this sofa set qualify as minimalist ?

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4724/foruma1fo6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5483/forumd1ew9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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Would this sofa set qualify as minimalist ?

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4724/foruma1fo6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5483/forumd1ew9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i think not... too much clothes on it ...opps sorry i thought the girl ;) ..seroiusly too bulky and too many pillows imo.

i think not... too much clothes on it ...opps sorry i thought the girl ;) ..seroiusly too bulky and too many pillows imo.

i think not... too much clothes on it ...opps sorry i thought the girl ;) ..seroiusly too bulky and too many pillows imo.

true. minimalist for me should be one or two piece material only

true. minimalist for me should be one or two piece material only

true. minimalist for me should be one or two piece material only

minimalism, when it comes to furnishings, IMO, is having pieces that are multi-functional e.g., sofa-beds/day-beds with storage space underneath, foot stools that also serve as storage, etc. :)

minimalism, when it comes to furnishings, IMO, is having pieces that are multi-functional e.g., sofa-beds/day-beds with storage space underneath, foot stools that also serve as storage, etc. :)

minimalism, when it comes to furnishings, IMO, is having pieces that are multi-functional e.g., sofa-beds/day-beds with storage space underneath, foot stools that also serve as storage, etc. :)

I went to the local B&B distributor yesterday, and I was able to get fantastic ideas on how to ID my flat from the very helpful owner of the shop, ID filaine tan.

Some of the furniture there were multifunctional, such as a bed having storage space underneath, but the dominant feature of the minimalist style according to her are CLEAN LINES.

I went to the local B&B distributor yesterday, and I was able to get fantastic ideas on how to ID my flat from the very helpful owner of the shop, ID filaine tan.

Some of the furniture there were multifunctional, such as a bed having storage space underneath, but the dominant feature of the minimalist style according to her are CLEAN LINES.

I went to the local B&B distributor yesterday, and I was able to get fantastic ideas on how to ID my flat from the very helpful owner of the shop, ID filaine tan.

Some of the furniture there were multifunctional, such as a bed having storage space underneath, but the dominant feature of the minimalist style according to her are CLEAN LINES.

now i know why you started this thread :) you want ideas to help you ID your place :) actually, i hope more forumers would post their ideas and photos here, as I'm also at a loss on how to ID our 2BR condo. i find it quite difficult especially since i have existing pieces already. IMO, it's easier to start from scratch.

now i know why you started this thread :) you want ideas to help you ID your place :) actually, i hope more forumers would post their ideas and photos here, as I'm also at a loss on how to ID our 2BR condo. i find it quite difficult especially since i have existing pieces already. IMO, it's easier to start from scratch.

now i know why you started this thread :) you want ideas to help you ID your place :) actually, i hope more forumers would post their ideas and photos here, as I'm also at a loss on how to ID our 2BR condo. i find it quite difficult especially since i have existing pieces already. IMO, it's easier to start from scratch.

true. minimalist for me should be one or two piece material only

Very very few pieces that are iconic (kahit isang piece lang basta matindi ang impact nya), clean lines, neutral palette (white and black would be a good choice), no or very minimal embellishments. Yung parang kinapos ng budget pero mahal actually. :D

true. minimalist for me should be one or two piece material only

Very very few pieces that are iconic (kahit isang piece lang basta matindi ang impact nya), clean lines, neutral palette (white and black would be a good choice), no or very minimal embellishments. Yung parang kinapos ng budget pero mahal actually. :D

true. minimalist for me should be one or two piece material only

Very very few pieces that are iconic (kahit isang piece lang basta matindi ang impact nya), clean lines, neutral palette (white and black would be a good choice), no or very minimal embellishments. Yung parang kinapos ng budget pero mahal actually. :D

now i know why you started this thread :) you want ideas to help you ID your place :) actually, i hope more forumers would post their ideas and photos here, as I'm also at a loss on how to ID our 2BR condo. i find it quite difficult especially since i have existing pieces already. IMO, it's easier to start from scratch.

what are the styles of your existing pieces ?

kung ikaw mismo ang titira, ma mabuti if you buy all new furniture.

now i know why you started this thread :) you want ideas to help you ID your place :) actually, i hope more forumers would post their ideas and photos here, as I'm also at a loss on how to ID our 2BR condo. i find it quite difficult especially since i have existing pieces already. IMO, it's easier to start from scratch.

what are the styles of your existing pieces ?

kung ikaw mismo ang titira, ma mabuti if you buy all new furniture.

now i know why you started this thread :) you want ideas to help you ID your place :) actually, i hope more forumers would post their ideas and photos here, as I'm also at a loss on how to ID our 2BR condo. i find it quite difficult especially since i have existing pieces already. IMO, it's easier to start from scratch.

what are the styles of your existing pieces ?

kung ikaw mismo ang titira, ma mabuti if you buy all new furniture.

what are the styles of your existing pieces ?

kung ikaw mismo ang titira, ma mabuti if you buy all new furniture.
varied, 'cause we bought our existing pieces for functionality rather than design :) our plan is to buy new furnitures to suit our theme and dispose of the old ones gradually

what are the styles of your existing pieces ?

kung ikaw mismo ang titira, ma mabuti if you buy all new furniture.
varied, 'cause we bought our existing pieces for functionality rather than design :) our plan is to buy new furnitures to suit our theme and dispose of the old ones gradually

what are the styles of your existing pieces ?

kung ikaw mismo ang titira, ma mabuti if you buy all new furniture.
varied, 'cause we bought our existing pieces for functionality rather than design :) our plan is to buy new furnitures to suit our theme and dispose of the old ones gradually

yeh. minimalist means "less is more" to me. so, a three seater plus an ottoman would be enough if i wanted to go "minimalist". but i'm a Filipino so that won't be enough for uninvited relatives coming in. i would put in at least 2 more seats plus a bench. i don't like leather sofas coz they can get too warm and prone to embrassing sounds.

for the dining table, i'd also go for benches. it's more versatile. i don't like breakfast nooks and i think colored artglass chandeliers (the ones that look like flames) are pretty.

yeh. minimalist means "less is more" to me. so, a three seater plus an ottoman would be enough if i wanted to go "minimalist". but i'm a Filipino so that won't be enough for uninvited relatives coming in. i would put in at least 2 more seats plus a bench. i don't like leather sofas coz they can get too warm and prone to embrassing sounds.

for the dining table, i'd also go for benches. it's more versatile. i don't like breakfast nooks and i think colored artglass chandeliers (the ones that look like flames) are pretty.

yeh. minimalist means "less is more" to me. so, a three seater plus an ottoman would be enough if i wanted to go "minimalist". but i'm a Filipino so that won't be enough for uninvited relatives coming in. i would put in at least 2 more seats plus a bench. i don't like leather sofas coz they can get too warm and prone to embrassing sounds.

for the dining table, i'd also go for benches. it's more versatile. i don't like breakfast nooks and i think colored artglass chandeliers (the ones that look like flames) are pretty.

for the dining table, i'd also go for benches. it's more versatile. i don't like breakfast nooks and i think colored artglass chandeliers (the ones that look like flames) are pretty.

with some IDs they're putting in combination seating sa dining table. one side has the bench, the other chairs are singles. ganda ng lumabas.

I'm also doing away with the breakfast nook area in the kitchen. I plan to close that opening with glass and install a swing door sa kitchen. kasi kung hindi kapag nag-luto ako ng tuyo hanggang next week amoy tuyo pa rin ang sofa set ko :lol:

for the dining table, i'd also go for benches. it's more versatile. i don't like breakfast nooks and i think colored artglass chandeliers (the ones that look like flames) are pretty.

with some IDs they're putting in combination seating sa dining table. one side has the bench, the other chairs are singles. ganda ng lumabas.

I'm also doing away with the breakfast nook area in the kitchen. I plan to close that opening with glass and install a swing door sa kitchen. kasi kung hindi kapag nag-luto ako ng tuyo hanggang next week amoy tuyo pa rin ang sofa set ko :lol:

for the dining table, i'd also go for benches. it's more versatile. i don't like breakfast nooks and i think colored artglass chandeliers (the ones that look like flames) are pretty.

with some IDs they're putting in combination seating sa dining table. one side has the bench, the other chairs are singles. ganda ng lumabas.

I'm also doing away with the breakfast nook area in the kitchen. I plan to close that opening with glass and install a swing door sa kitchen. kasi kung hindi kapag nag-luto ako ng tuyo hanggang next week amoy tuyo pa rin ang sofa set ko :lol:

varied, 'cause we bought our existing pieces for functionality rather than design :) our plan is to buy new furnitures to suit our theme and dispose of the old ones gradually

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

Ako ang balak ko is to go all out sa furniture. Electronics and Appliances (except aircon, ref and stove) ang ihuhuli ko. kung may matira sa budget, saka ako bibili ng appliances.

mabilis naman kasi ma-obsolete ang electronics. so kaysa unahin ko ang bose sound system at lcd tv, furniture muna bibilhin ko.

varied, 'cause we bought our existing pieces for functionality rather than design :) our plan is to buy new furnitures to suit our theme and dispose of the old ones gradually

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

Ako ang balak ko is to go all out sa furniture. Electronics and Appliances (except aircon, ref and stove) ang ihuhuli ko. kung may matira sa budget, saka ako bibili ng appliances.

mabilis naman kasi ma-obsolete ang electronics. so kaysa unahin ko ang bose sound system at lcd tv, furniture muna bibilhin ko.

varied, 'cause we bought our existing pieces for functionality rather than design :) our plan is to buy new furnitures to suit our theme and dispose of the old ones gradually

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

Ako ang balak ko is to go all out sa furniture. Electronics and Appliances (except aircon, ref and stove) ang ihuhuli ko. kung may matira sa budget, saka ako bibili ng appliances.

mabilis naman kasi ma-obsolete ang electronics. so kaysa unahin ko ang bose sound system at lcd tv, furniture muna bibilhin ko.

uh huh. but i'd rather have both sides go bench. para walang agawan ng sandalan. hehe. both cabezas lang ang singles. wag ka na magluto ng tuyo sa condo mo. hindi ka mananalong President ng condo corporation nyan.

uh huh. but i'd rather have both sides go bench. para walang agawan ng sandalan. hehe. both cabezas lang ang singles. wag ka na magluto ng tuyo sa condo mo. hindi ka mananalong President ng condo corporation nyan.

uh huh. but i'd rather have both sides go bench. para walang agawan ng sandalan. hehe. both cabezas lang ang singles. wag ka na magluto ng tuyo sa condo mo. hindi ka mananalong President ng condo corporation nyan.

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

Ako ang balak ko is to go all out sa furniture. Electronics and Appliances (except aircon, ref and stove) ang ihuhuli ko. kung may matira sa budget, saka ako bibili ng appliances.

mabilis naman kasi ma-obsolete ang electronics. so kaysa unahin ko ang bose sound system at lcd tv, furniture muna bibilhin ko.


^^ i totally agree with you. and it's actually what i'm doing :lol:

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

Ako ang balak ko is to go all out sa furniture. Electronics and Appliances (except aircon, ref and stove) ang ihuhuli ko. kung may matira sa budget, saka ako bibili ng appliances.

mabilis naman kasi ma-obsolete ang electronics. so kaysa unahin ko ang bose sound system at lcd tv, furniture muna bibilhin ko.


^^ i totally agree with you. and it's actually what i'm doing :lol:

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

Ako ang balak ko is to go all out sa furniture. Electronics and Appliances (except aircon, ref and stove) ang ihuhuli ko. kung may matira sa budget, saka ako bibili ng appliances.

mabilis naman kasi ma-obsolete ang electronics. so kaysa unahin ko ang bose sound system at lcd tv, furniture muna bibilhin ko.


^^ i totally agree with you. and it's actually what i'm doing :lol:

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: ECLECTIC it is :lol: :lol: :lol:

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: ECLECTIC it is :lol: :lol: :lol:

hindi varied ang dapat mong itawag dyan. ECLECTIC para sosyal pakinggan :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: ECLECTIC it is :lol: :lol: :lol:

check out Florida Design magazines or visit their website...

http://www.floridadesign.com/web/


also, Miami Home and Decor (by the same publisher). I got lots of ideas in ID-ing my unit from those 2 magazines :okay:

check out Florida Design magazines or visit their website...

http://www.floridadesign.com/web/


also, Miami Home and Decor (by the same publisher). I got lots of ideas in ID-ing my unit from those 2 magazines :okay:

check out Florida Design magazines or visit their website...

http://www.floridadesign.com/web/


also, Miami Home and Decor (by the same publisher). I got lots of ideas in ID-ing my unit from those 2 magazines :okay:

Interior Design by HKS & Lighting Design by Pam Wilson
Interior Photography provided by BRIGGS-FREEMAN

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/800729472_ca9674dc74.jpg?v=0

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1136/800729502_e6b1ae6f02.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1027/800737200_3cc2e00568.jpg?v=0

Interior Design by HKS & Lighting Design by Pam Wilson
Interior Photography provided by BRIGGS-FREEMAN

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/800729386_a7c3a1f4d9.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/800729404_39c7a8f287.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/800729472_ca9674dc74.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1030/800729482_6a17576ee4.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/800729494_f24dd7802b.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1136/800729502_e6b1ae6f02.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1027/800737200_3cc2e00568.jpg?v=0

Interior Design by HKS & Lighting Design by Pam Wilson
Interior Photography provided by BRIGGS-FREEMAN

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/800729386_a7c3a1f4d9.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/800729404_39c7a8f287.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/800729472_ca9674dc74.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1030/800729482_6a17576ee4.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/800729494_f24dd7802b.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1136/800729502_e6b1ae6f02.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1027/800737200_3cc2e00568.jpg?v=0

Design by: Jennifer Post

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Design by: Jennifer Post

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1259/800934300_485c85d44b.jpg?v=0

Design by: Jennifer Post

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1185/799993409_716258e8e4.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1259/800934300_485c85d44b.jpg?v=0

Interior Design by HKS & Lighting Design by Pam Wilson
Interior Photography provided by BRIGGS-FREEMAN

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1030/800729482_6a17576ee4.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/800729494_f24dd7802b.jpg?v=0


^^ IMO, those induction stovetops look really nice in a minimalist design

Interior Design by HKS & Lighting Design by Pam Wilson
Interior Photography provided by BRIGGS-FREEMAN

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1030/800729482_6a17576ee4.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/800729494_f24dd7802b.jpg?v=0


^^ IMO, those induction stovetops look really nice in a minimalist design

Interior Design by HKS & Lighting Design by Pam Wilson
Interior Photography provided by BRIGGS-FREEMAN

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1030/800729482_6a17576ee4.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/800729494_f24dd7802b.jpg?v=0


^^ IMO, those induction stovetops look really nice in a minimalist design

Minimalism is amazing, it's a breath of fresh air to the eyes.

But I'm still confused. If it's supposed to be "MINIMAL", how come whenever I go to ANY furniture shop here, anything that's minimal is worth an arm and a leg???

Minimalism is amazing, it's a breath of fresh air to the eyes.

But I'm still confused. If it's supposed to be "MINIMAL", how come whenever I go to ANY furniture shop here, anything that's minimal is worth an arm and a leg???

Minimalism is amazing, it's a breath of fresh air to the eyes.

But I'm still confused. If it's supposed to be "MINIMAL", how come whenever I go to ANY furniture shop here, anything that's minimal is worth an arm and a leg???

^^ it's bec with the very clean lines, minor imperfections can be easily seen. the craftsmanship level required to achieve this perfection is higher.

^^ it's bec with the very clean lines, minor imperfections can be easily seen. the craftsmanship level required to achieve this perfection is higher.

^^ it's bec with the very clean lines, minor imperfections can be easily seen. the craftsmanship level required to achieve this perfection is higher.

here's another local supplier. I bought a quantity of porcelain tiles from them a few years ago.

http://www.dexterton.com/

here's another local supplier. I bought a quantity of porcelain tiles from them a few years ago.

http://www.dexterton.com/

here's another local supplier. I bought a quantity of porcelain tiles from them a few years ago.

http://www.dexterton.com/

here's another local supplier. They offer special discounts.

http://www.finiturecollezione.com/main.html

here's another local supplier. They offer special discounts.

http://www.finiturecollezione.com/main.html

here's another local supplier. They offer special discounts.

http://www.finiturecollezione.com/main.html

^^ their prices are reasonable. ok ba ang quality ?

^^ their prices are reasonable. ok ba ang quality ?

^^ their prices are reasonable. ok ba ang quality ?

the pictures are really nice but it looks too much like a showroom. i like units with the owner's personality showing through, knowatimean? but yeh not too much. clutter is pretty ugly. a couple of pictures here and there, i guess. and perhaps one quirky piece of furniture as a conversation piece.

the pictures are really nice but it looks too much like a showroom. i like units with the owner's personality showing through, knowatimean? but yeh not too much. clutter is pretty ugly. a couple of pictures here and there, i guess. and perhaps one quirky piece of furniture as a conversation piece.

the pictures are really nice but it looks too much like a showroom. i like units with the owner's personality showing through, knowatimean? but yeh not too much. clutter is pretty ugly. a couple of pictures here and there, i guess. and perhaps one quirky piece of furniture as a conversation piece.

check out this site

http://www.boconcept.com/DESIGN_-_IDEAS-61670.aspx

check out this site

http://www.boconcept.com/DESIGN_-_IDEAS-61670.aspx

check out this site

http://www.boconcept.com/DESIGN_-_IDEAS-61670.aspx

I'd like the interior of my dream house to be like in the pics above. Haha lakas mangarap.

I'd like the interior of my dream house to be like in the pics above. Haha lakas mangarap.

I'd like the interior of my dream house to be like in the pics above. Haha lakas mangarap.

practically speaking (it's just my opinion) minimalism works fine if you're just starting out on your own -either with your own pad, or just you and your spouse starting life together. Because as years go by -you hardly notice it, but you slowly accumulate property like furnitures, appliances, and stuffs. soon all those spaces will be shrinking and disappearing as they become converted to much needed storage space. i'd say, hand in hand with minimalism is a garage sale! at least once a year. yeah, minimalism is fine, maybe til the next trend comes along....

practically speaking (it's just my opinion) minimalism works fine if you're just starting out on your own -either with your own pad, or just you and your spouse starting life together. Because as years go by -you hardly notice it, but you slowly accumulate property like furnitures, appliances, and stuffs. soon all those spaces will be shrinking and disappearing as they become converted to much needed storage space. i'd say, hand in hand with minimalism is a garage sale! at least once a year. yeah, minimalism is fine, maybe til the next trend comes along....

practically speaking (it's just my opinion) minimalism works fine if you're just starting out on your own -either with your own pad, or just you and your spouse starting life together. Because as years go by -you hardly notice it, but you slowly accumulate property like furnitures, appliances, and stuffs. soon all those spaces will be shrinking and disappearing as they become converted to much needed storage space. i'd say, hand in hand with minimalism is a garage sale! at least once a year. yeah, minimalism is fine, maybe til the next trend comes along....

^^ actually, I agree with you. It's a style that's bagay only for bachelors or hip couples. Will not work if you have kids, or even pets.

It's uber kool though. And its great you if enjoy entertaining - coz of all the compliments you'll get for your cool flat :lol:

^^ actually, I agree with you. It's a style that's bagay only for bachelors or hip couples. Will not work if you have kids, or even pets.

It's uber kool though. And its great you if enjoy entertaining - coz of all the compliments you'll get for your cool flat :lol:

^^ actually, I agree with you. It's a style that's bagay only for bachelors or hip couples. Will not work if you have kids, or even pets.

It's uber kool though. And its great you if enjoy entertaining - coz of all the compliments you'll get for your cool flat :lol:

I'm an architectural thesis student, my project is a training and research facility which aims for sustainability in the context of a country's development. That is why I've chosen "Sustainable Architecture" aka "Green Architecture" to be the concept of this thesis.

I've chosen a more specific, I need help from the experts of what's applicable for my thesis among the Energy-Conserving Design techniques since I'm not much familiar with it. I'm reading and I'll be reading stuffs to inject in my brain, kindly help me on this one, I'll apreciate your posts and reply.

I'd explain further if you want me to but for now, I'm just interested of the know-hows and technical aspects etc of Sustainable Architecture focusing on Energy-Conserving Design.

Are there existing facilities in the Philippines that are energy-conserving and energy-efficient.What are the design thechniques applicable in the local context, setting and climate.

Thank you very much and may God bless you! :banana:

I'm an architectural thesis student, my project is a training and research facility which aims for sustainability in the context of a country's development. That is why I've chosen "Sustainable Architecture" aka "Green Architecture" to be the concept of this thesis.

I've chosen a more specific, I need help from the experts of what's applicable for my thesis among the Energy-Conserving Design techniques since I'm not much familiar with it. I'm reading and I'll be reading stuffs to inject in my brain, kindly help me on this one, I'll apreciate your posts and reply.

I'd explain further if you want me to but for now, I'm just interested of the know-hows and technical aspects etc of Sustainable Architecture focusing on Energy-Conserving Design.

Are there existing facilities in the Philippines that are energy-conserving and energy-efficient.What are the design thechniques applicable in the local context, setting and climate.

Thank you very much and may God bless you! :banana:

I'm an architectural thesis student, my project is a training and research facility which aims for sustainability in the context of a country's development. That is why I've chosen "Sustainable Architecture" aka "Green Architecture" to be the concept of this thesis.

I've chosen a more specific, I need help from the experts of what's applicable for my thesis among the Energy-Conserving Design techniques since I'm not much familiar with it. I'm reading and I'll be reading stuffs to inject in my brain, kindly help me on this one, I'll apreciate your posts and reply.

I'd explain further if you want me to but for now, I'm just interested of the know-hows and technical aspects etc of Sustainable Architecture focusing on Energy-Conserving Design.

Are there existing facilities in the Philippines that are energy-conserving and energy-efficient.What are the design thechniques applicable in the local context, setting and climate.

Thank you very much and may God bless you! :banana:

i like the bulb as part of your taytol

i like the bulb as part of your taytol

i like the bulb as part of your taytol

yung avant at the fort, green architecture daw yun?

yung avant at the fort, green architecture daw yun?

yung avant at the fort, green architecture daw yun?

yung avant at the fort, green architecture daw yun?

avant? high-rise yata yun? :)

yun mga mga developments na katulad ng Ateneo Graduate School, energy-conserving daw yun dahil minaximize un natural lighting at natural ventilation, kaso wala ako files nun for case study. :)

yung avant at the fort, green architecture daw yun?

avant? high-rise yata yun? :)

yun mga mga developments na katulad ng Ateneo Graduate School, energy-conserving daw yun dahil minaximize un natural lighting at natural ventilation, kaso wala ako files nun for case study. :)

yung avant at the fort, green architecture daw yun?

avant? high-rise yata yun? :)

yun mga mga developments na katulad ng Ateneo Graduate School, energy-conserving daw yun dahil minaximize un natural lighting at natural ventilation, kaso wala ako files nun for case study. :)

^^

this thread might help: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=429739

^^

this thread might help: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=429739

^^

this thread might help: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=429739

Some more ID ideas...
New Perspective to Ageless Designs
Philippine Star
July 20, 2007

The world’s most outstanding interior designs find modern interpretations at The Gramercy Residences at Century City. A visual masterpiece rising in the heart of “MoMa” or Modern Makati, the first Hyper-amenitized luxury condo in the Philippines not only boasts of facilities never before seen in the local real estate industry. It also takes the Fully-fitted, Fully-furnished and Fully-serviced concept pioneered by developer Century Properties up a notch by offering six exceptional interior design themes all applicable to its wide range of flat and loft units.

At the helm of this highly-challenging creative enterprise is top interior designer Chat Fores, who infused fresh perspectives to classic themes to come up with functional, stylish and global-inspired interior concepts: suburban-contemporary Lush, African-inspired Savannah, pristinely Oriental Azuli, the modern and masculine Barley, minimalist but funky Sleek, and opulent Aristo.

“It is always good to have interiors that can last for years,” Fores explains. “But this doesn’t mean you can’t play around with eclectic designs. For The Gramercy, I used inspirations from old world, suburban to retro and even Oriental.”

Classic meets contemporary

Savannah showcases arresting animal prints and eye-catching leather accents—perfect for adventurous and yet sophisticated globetrotters.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/Studio.jpg


Lush captures contemporary-suburban living in warm earth tones and refreshing green details.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/2BR_Loft_2.jpg


Barley is yet another high-definition creative piece. Set in dark hues, it exhibits passion, boldness and sophistication – befitting a dashing bachelor or a strong-willed corporate woman.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/3BR_Regular2.jpg


Azuli brings modern Asia to the spotlight with its arresting blue and white color palette, reminiscent of age-old art of chinoiserie, a recognizable trademark of European artistic style highly-influenced by Chinese design.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/1BR_Loft_2.jpg


Sleek showcases minimalist furnishings with reflective light fixtures and funky artwork. Complemented by ornate art deco style furnishing, it creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the creative environment of old world Italy.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/1BR_Regular.jpg


Aristo defines modern opulence with its carved mirrors, high-gloss finishes and classic furniture. With ornate touches, it brings back the richness of the Renaissance period in a contemporary backdrop.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/3BR_Loft1.jpg

Some more ID ideas...
New Perspective to Ageless Designs
Philippine Star
July 20, 2007

The world’s most outstanding interior designs find modern interpretations at The Gramercy Residences at Century City. A visual masterpiece rising in the heart of “MoMa” or Modern Makati, the first Hyper-amenitized luxury condo in the Philippines not only boasts of facilities never before seen in the local real estate industry. It also takes the Fully-fitted, Fully-furnished and Fully-serviced concept pioneered by developer Century Properties up a notch by offering six exceptional interior design themes all applicable to its wide range of flat and loft units.

At the helm of this highly-challenging creative enterprise is top interior designer Chat Fores, who infused fresh perspectives to classic themes to come up with functional, stylish and global-inspired interior concepts: suburban-contemporary Lush, African-inspired Savannah, pristinely Oriental Azuli, the modern and masculine Barley, minimalist but funky Sleek, and opulent Aristo.

“It is always good to have interiors that can last for years,” Fores explains. “But this doesn’t mean you can’t play around with eclectic designs. For The Gramercy, I used inspirations from old world, suburban to retro and even Oriental.”

Classic meets contemporary

Savannah showcases arresting animal prints and eye-catching leather accents—perfect for adventurous and yet sophisticated globetrotters.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/Studio.jpg


Lush captures contemporary-suburban living in warm earth tones and refreshing green details.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/2BR_Loft_2.jpg


Barley is yet another high-definition creative piece. Set in dark hues, it exhibits passion, boldness and sophistication – befitting a dashing bachelor or a strong-willed corporate woman.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/3BR_Regular2.jpg


Azuli brings modern Asia to the spotlight with its arresting blue and white color palette, reminiscent of age-old art of chinoiserie, a recognizable trademark of European artistic style highly-influenced by Chinese design.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/1BR_Loft_2.jpg


Sleek showcases minimalist furnishings with reflective light fixtures and funky artwork. Complemented by ornate art deco style furnishing, it creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the creative environment of old world Italy.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/1BR_Regular.jpg


Aristo defines modern opulence with its carved mirrors, high-gloss finishes and classic furniture. With ornate touches, it brings back the richness of the Renaissance period in a contemporary backdrop.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/3BR_Loft1.jpg

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New Perspective to Ageless Designs
Philippine Star
July 20, 2007

The world’s most outstanding interior designs find modern interpretations at The Gramercy Residences at Century City. A visual masterpiece rising in the heart of “MoMa” or Modern Makati, the first Hyper-amenitized luxury condo in the Philippines not only boasts of facilities never before seen in the local real estate industry. It also takes the Fully-fitted, Fully-furnished and Fully-serviced concept pioneered by developer Century Properties up a notch by offering six exceptional interior design themes all applicable to its wide range of flat and loft units.

At the helm of this highly-challenging creative enterprise is top interior designer Chat Fores, who infused fresh perspectives to classic themes to come up with functional, stylish and global-inspired interior concepts: suburban-contemporary Lush, African-inspired Savannah, pristinely Oriental Azuli, the modern and masculine Barley, minimalist but funky Sleek, and opulent Aristo.

“It is always good to have interiors that can last for years,” Fores explains. “But this doesn’t mean you can’t play around with eclectic designs. For The Gramercy, I used inspirations from old world, suburban to retro and even Oriental.”

Classic meets contemporary

Savannah showcases arresting animal prints and eye-catching leather accents—perfect for adventurous and yet sophisticated globetrotters.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/Studio.jpg


Lush captures contemporary-suburban living in warm earth tones and refreshing green details.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/2BR_Loft_2.jpg


Barley is yet another high-definition creative piece. Set in dark hues, it exhibits passion, boldness and sophistication – befitting a dashing bachelor or a strong-willed corporate woman.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/3BR_Regular2.jpg


Azuli brings modern Asia to the spotlight with its arresting blue and white color palette, reminiscent of age-old art of chinoiserie, a recognizable trademark of European artistic style highly-influenced by Chinese design.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/1BR_Loft_2.jpg


Sleek showcases minimalist furnishings with reflective light fixtures and funky artwork. Complemented by ornate art deco style furnishing, it creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the creative environment of old world Italy.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/1BR_Regular.jpg


Aristo defines modern opulence with its carved mirrors, high-gloss finishes and classic furniture. With ornate touches, it brings back the richness of the Renaissance period in a contemporary backdrop.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Gramercy/3BR_Loft1.jpg

^^ i think those designs are very nice :okay: i like how they're not faddish

^^ i think those designs are very nice :okay: i like how they're not faddish