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Author: Mel Patrick Kasingsing

Yours, The Pen: The Peninsula Manila Unveils 50th Anniversary Timeline Exhibition

For its 50th anniversary, The Peninsula Manila unveils a commemorative timeline exhibition—and revisits the question on everyone’s mind: what does it take to last?

Simple Does It: House O by San Studio

House O San Studio Cebu Keshia Lim Kanto

San Studio answers a steep, sun-exposed lot with a spare hand, delivering a compact home that opens to trees, light, and sea where it matters most

Evolutionary Curve: Luscara and Soliento by Barchan + Architecture

Luscara Soliento Barchan Buensalido

Through sibling clubhouses in Nuvali, Barchan + Architecture demonstrates how progressive innovation translates site-specific constraints into an evolving architectural DNA

Slow Hand: Deuces Coffee Newport by STUDIO JAN and MOKO SPACE

Deuces Coffee Newport

STUDIO JAN and MOKO SPACE draw from the intimate slowness of mahjong parlors and time-worn homes for Deuces Coffee Newport

Freedom of Choice: PASIYA by The Corner Studio and Headroom

PASIYA Kanto.PH

Creative agency The Corner Studio and design studio Headroom present PASIYA, an Independence Day twin bill that asks what freedom really costs when the moment of choosing finally arrives

Locsin Redux: The Poet of Concrete, Reimagined by Future Thomasian Architects

As The Poet of Concrete returns to the University of Santo Tomas, Leandro Locsin’s inimitable legacy initiates a living dialogue among future Thomasian architects

A Homecoming: Tahanan Furniture Returns with Designer Brian Ver

Brian Ver Tahanan Furniture Kanto.PH

Two years of soul-searching led Thea and Carlo Yu of Tahanan to pursue a new design vernacular, harmonizing Filipino techniques and global silhouettes realized by architect Brian Ver

In Full Bloom: Luz de Flores by JJ Acuña for VENZON

JJ Acuna VENZON Kanto.PH

A fertility goddess, lotus blooms, and a desire for brighter days are the seeds that brought forth Luz de Flores, lovingly tended by designer JJ Acuna and VENZON Lighting & Objects

Home at Heart: Benilde’s Patricia Malijan is American Standard Design Award 2026 Grand Winner!

American Standard Design Award 2026 Patricia Malijan Kanto.PH

Interior design major Patricia Malijan saw off competition from across ASEAN with a modular bathroom concept that balances utility and user dignity

Pride of Place: 2026-2027 Asia-Pacific Property Awards Philippine Winners

The Philippines tops last year’s International Property Awards performance with 23 wins; IPAX Asia echoes the need to push property design envelope amidst uncertain times

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