Art Deco: Modernity and Design in the Philippines 1924-1950 at the National Museum

Art deco champion-turned-curator Ivan Man Dy expands and reflects on a milestone show by the National Museum in time for the movement’s centenary

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A Fine Line

Tattoo artist Mo Ganji draws from nature and the energy in all things, in designing beautiful single-line tattoos

January 28, 2022

Shelf Life

Architecture and design specialty bookstore Estante on the perks of being your own client, and enriching the personal libraries of Filipino creatives eager for more diverse titles

January 26, 2022

Favilla di Magia

Studio MNL and Scavolini collaborate on a bright and cheerful kitchen that brings the spark of magic to every family meal and gathering

January 24, 2022

Baccarat Beauty

Nina Santamaria and Scavolini craft a sleek kitchen with glints of gold and crystal for a modern classic home in San Juan

January 22, 2022

A Natural Fit: Wellness Pavilion by 8X8 Design Studio

8X8 Design Studio harnesses the calming energy of a tree-filled property for the design of a wellness pavilion

January 18, 2022

Collective Treasure

Journalist Atom Araullo on National Artist Leandro Locsin’s architectural legacy and the necessity of bringing the larger community into the heritage preservation discourse

January 15, 2022

From Our Friends

Golden Opportunity: Golden Pin Design Award 2026 Now Open

March 31, 2026

Pole Position: Bamboo Housing Challenge Calls for Entries

February 18, 2026

In to Win: INT Interior Design Awards 2026 Entries Open

February 11, 2026

EVENT SPECIAL

Miami Meets World

WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2025

We are back for another coverage of the World Architecture Festival 2025! From Singapore, WAF flies to sunny Miami where the Philippines is set to make waves with eight shortlisted projects, mirroring last year’s appearance. We’ll give you an insider look at the goings on at the festival and within the competition with our design correspondent, Mede Studio, who will also do battle with the world’s best come November 12-14 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Will a Philippine project emerge victorious and win World Building of the Year? Stay tuned!

Cover image: Lucas Pelucas, from Unsplash