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Bravo! Twenty Filipino Designers Recognized for 2023 Italian Design Day

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The Embassy of Italy in Manila awards 20 Filipino architects and designers who have made a mark in their respective fields by championing local values and international standards in their work
  • March 9, 2023

Heads Up!: Kanto is Official Media Partner of WAF 2023!

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Kanto celebrates its third consecutive partnership with the World Architecture Festival with a special 10% discount code for entries and delegates!
  • February 27, 2023

Almarios, Fores, Yulo, and Ti Harvest Honors at the NCCA’s 15th Ani ng Dangal Awards

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Atelier Almario, Chat Fores Design Studio, Jorge Yulo Architects and Associates, and WTA Architecture and Design Studio get local recognition for four exemplary projects that have reaped international awards
  • February 22, 2023

Life. Love. Home: American Standard Launches New Brand Identity in Bangkok

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Illustrious sanitaryware brand American Standard unveils a unified global brand identity in a bid to “enable people to create homes that they will love everyday”
  • February 16, 2023

World Architecture Festival 2023 is Now Open for Entries

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World’s largest architectural competition of its kind reopens its doors to built and future projects; shortlisted entrants get the chance to present their work live in Singapore
  • February 13, 2023

Lor Calma and Partners Net Two Wins at the 2022 Outstanding Property Award London

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Architect Ed Calma and team gain the nod of jury members, which include the likes of Kengo Kuma and Ben van Berkel, for two future institutional projects in Davao and Pampanga
  • February 10, 2023
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