Make It Modern


Designer and writer Stefi Orazi lets us in on her modernist love affair, invigorated by years living in modernist estates and championing the cause for their continued existence
Memory Man


Award-winning writer Jose “Butch” Dalisay, Jr. revels in the connections forged with a bygone age, thanks to the timeworn objects he voraciously collects
Strength, Utility, Beauty: Architect-Traceur Karl Bautista


Architect-traceur Karl Bautista finds beauty in expressions of strength and agility, one he derives when designing and scaling buildings
Design Distinction


Design Anthology Awards returns this 2021 for another round of championing exceptional design across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, accepting entries and nominations till August 31st
Natural Rhythm: Catching Up with Kengo Kuma


For Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, beauty lies in harmonizing architecture and nature, the material and immaterial
Design Direction: Andi Rahmat of NusaƩ


Bandung-based environmental design practice NusaƩ cross-pollinates architecture and graphic design for spaces that engage and enrapture
Finding the Artist’s Light


For her sixth solo show at 1335MABINI, painter Celeste Lecaroz revisits the oeuvre of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, master of light in Philippine genre paintings, in an effort to remember his life, reinterpret his works, and find new light in the past and present
The Future is Creative


The Arts, Culture, and Creative Industries Bloc of the 18th Congress (ACCIB) files a resolution celebrating the finalistsrepresenting the Philippines at WAF and INSIDE 2021 in Lisbon this December
Jorge Yulo and Five ASEAN Studios get INSIDE Shortlist Berths


JYAA caps off unprecedented Filipino showing at the WAF and INSIDE with 9 shortlist placements; ASEAN interiors make a modest showing for 2021
Alero Design Studio’s Memory Hall Imprints at the WAF


Studio makes a repeat WAF appearance for their emotionally-charged entry in a new category, Religion, facing off with formidable ASEAN rivals
