The Pause that Speaks: Quarry House by SLIC Architecture

SLIC Architecture champions the value of pausing to listen with Quarry House, a cliffside retreat that exemplifies natural sensitivity, practicality, and humble materiality

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Her Story and Heritage: Meet the Manila Girls by Artist Kenny Tai

Independent illustrator Kenny Tai reimagines Manila’s districts as bold, personified characters, combining humor and history to inspire a deeper appreciation for heritage

November 19, 2024

Cinematic Glow: Aesop Gift Kits 2024

Aesop Gift Kits 2024 celebrates immaculate skincare and imperfect cinema, with recycled packaging flaunting glitches, light leaks, and scratches

November 19, 2024

Bridging Islands: Visayas Art Fair and Bodega Design Caravan 2024

Artist Kidlat Tahimik and international sculptor James Doran-Webb, 31 participating galleries, and 28 exhibitors will grace the Visayas Art Fair and Bodega Design Caravan from November 21 to 24

November 15, 2024

Paper Trail: Turning the Pages of PASSAGES VOL 7 by Jessica Dorizac

Outlooke Pointe Foundation’s Joey Manalo explores art, music, and the value of experiencing meaning in the commissioned work PASSAGES VOL 7 by Filipino-Australian artist Jessica Dorizac

November 13, 2024

Second Skin: With Grace, A Skin Sanctuary by PXP Design Workshop

PXP Design Workshop reinvigorates a tired clinic with a tactile, curvaceous design that mirrors the supple radiance of well-nurtured skin

November 11, 2024

And Your WAF 2024 Winners Are…

The 2024 World Architecture Festival culminates with Australian firm fjcstudio bagging its second World Building of the Year prize, while the Philippines takes home three WAFX awards

November 9, 2024

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November 15, 2024

Unboxing time: Karl Castro’s First Solo Exhibition at Galleria Duemila

October 21, 2024

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Welcome to our coverage of the World Architecture Festival 2024! The Philippines is making waves with eight shortlisted projects following an impressive 2023. Stay with us as we bring you every step, from the shortlist to the thrilling live critiques in Singapore, where our contenders will compete against top international talent from November 6 to 8 at Marina Bay Sands. Will a Philippine project make history by winning the World Building of the Year? Stay tuned!

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November 9, 2024

Stage Presence: WAF 2024 Day Three Roundup

November 8, 2024

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November 7, 2024

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Corridors of Calm: House of Tranquil Rooms by Craft Narrative

Pune-based architecture firm Craft Narrative designs a familial village home that is tied to the calmness, context, and culture of its site

July 30, 2024

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School of Thought: Chonggu Experimental School by BAU

Shanghai-based Brearley Architects+Urbanists (BAU) challenges traditional Chinese teaching models with Chonggu Experimental School, designing formal and informal spaces for creativity and dreaming

June 4, 2024

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Artistic Fire: Asador Alfonso by Carlo Calma Consultancy

Renaissance man Carlo Calma weaves a striking spatial narrative for Asador Alfonso, sparked by the town’s volcanic origins and natural abundance

May 15, 2024

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Alpine Appeal: House Carezza by monovolume architecture + design

Bolzano-based studio monovolume architecture + design contemporizes the Alpine chalet for a family with a deep connection to the mountains

April 18, 2024

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Peak Performance: PK House by 8X8 Design Studio

Given carte blanche to crown a picturesque hill plot in Calatagan, 8X8 Design Studio turns to the humility and efficiency of the bahay kubo for inspiration

April 4, 2024

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Elemental Harmony: The Village by Sordo Madaleno

Mexican practice Sordo Madaleno treads lightly on a site blessed with natural beauty and cultural significance with The Village

March 21, 2024

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