Design renaissance
Manila FAME 2026 concludes at the World Trade Center, showcasing Filipino craftsmanship, sustainable design, indigenous materials and KATHA Award-winning…
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Clutter-free spaces, mindful thoughts in a minimalist design
Minimalism is not simply about having fewer possessions or decorating a home with white walls and neutral furniture. At its core, it is about making deliberate…
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Design confluence
Construction Layers previewed its upcoming Design Anthology feature at HOMEBASE Garage in Banawe, blending fashion, architecture and print through archival…
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Deck the halls (with melancholy)
The exhibit captures the concept in one breath, making Christmas décor sound surprising rather than predictable.
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A night of distinction: PIID celebrates 62 years of design excellence with the First Lady
The anniversary gala commemorated past achievements and also set the stage for the next chapter of the Philippine interior design profession.
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The Welcoming: How space receives us
“Each Asean neighbor has already staked a claim in the design conversation. Our position in the Philippines is not weak, it is simply unclaimed.”
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Architecture of calm: Why matcha interiors are built to ground us
Matcha spaces sit at the forefront of a broader shift in hospitality design toward warm minimalism.
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Bringing Filipino character into a modern home
Filipino interiors are about taking familiar materials, craftsmanship and design principles and finding ways to make them work with how people live today.
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Stop, stay and pause
‘We design to improve our environment and shape a better world. Thus, it is not enough to create something pretty; it should be relevant and transformative.’
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‘Designing for The Pluriverse’
‘IDC 2026 asks how design can accommodate diverse ways of knowing while repairing relationships.’
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ART ATTACK
In its 2nd year, the Art Series underscored the growing dialogue between art and interiors, where sculptural décor, functional design, and collectible…
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