Poetry in the Tropics: The Architecture of Ernesto Bedmar Architects

Kanto meets the co-directors of Ernesto Bedmar Architects, offering a rare glimpse into the enigmatic Singapore-based studio celebrated for their quiet take on tropical modernism

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Prima Custos: MADE 2023 Special Citation Recipient Dexter Cinco

MADE 2023 Special Citation recipient Dexter Cinco highlights the role of the elderly in both personal lives and society in her winning piece, Prima Custos

September 28, 2023

Jorge Yulo Architects & Associates Scores Double Win at 2023 ICONIC AWARDS

Jorge Yulo’s Reincarnated Villa and Mamou Prime restaurant emerge as victors at the 2023 ICONIC AWARDS by the German Design Council

September 28, 2023

Confluence of Memories: A Landmark for Collective Remembrance in R Papa by Julianna Montenegro

Personal and collective histories converge in architecture student Julianna Montenegro’s contemplative landmark for the R Papa community

September 27, 2023

Rooted: Puro Kahig, Walang Matuka by MADE 2023 Grand Awardee Jowee Aguinaldo

MADE 2023 Grand Awardee for Painting Jowee Aguinaldo seeks to be the voice of the downtrodden through her chosen craft

September 25, 2023

Form Follows Fibers: Damosa Diamond Tower by PDP Architects

Damosa Diamond Tower is PDP Architects’ WAF 2023 project shortlist debut, a sustainable office building with facade fins inspired by one of Davao’s prime exports, the banana fiber

September 25, 2023

Room to Grow: Lantern in the Park by Dar & Wagh

Dar & Wagh crafts a radiant community space that is both a beacon of health and a tropical oasis for urban-weary residents

September 22, 2023

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September 18, 2023

Bamboost Base Bamboo Forum: Global Bamboo Experts Speak on Sustainable Construction

September 7, 2023

Embracing Similarities and Differences: Tubô Art Fair 2023

August 25, 2023

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WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2023

Welcome to our special coverage of the World Architecture Festival 2023! The Philippines makes a decisive showing with its largest contingent yet: twelve shortlisted projects by twelve firms. We will cover the event live in sunny Singapore from November 29 to December 1 at the Marina Bay Sands, where the journeys of our finalists will come to a close. Can a Philippine project make history by bringing home the honor of being named World Building of the Year? Stay tuned!

Supported by Grohe Philippines

Cover image: Patrick Kasingsing

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Road to Singapore

WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2023

Welcome to our special coverage of the World Architecture Festival 2023! The Philippines makes another decisive showing with its largest contingent yet: twelve shortlisted projects by twelve firms. We will cover the event live in sunny Singapore from November 29 to December 1 at the Marina Bay Sands, where the journeys of our finalists will come to a close. Can a Philippine project make history by bringing home the honor of being named World Building of the Year? Stay tuned!

Supported by Grohe Philippines

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Form Follows Fibers: Damosa Diamond Tower by PDP Architects

September 25, 2023

Geometries and Balconies: Manta Corporate Plaza by Archion Architects

September 21, 2023

Dominic Galicia Architects’ Kilyawan Farm Resort up for Best Use of Natural Light Prize at WAF 2023

September 19, 2023

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Made for Moments: ST Residence by Commonsense Studio

Commonsense Studio opens a new spatial chapter for a family of four, with expanded spaces for entertaining and family time

August 14, 2023

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Inside Story: C Residence by Cholo Claver and Tracy Santos

Faced with an unorthodox client brief, Claver and Santos utilized the power of materiality to design a home that both shields and nurtures a growing family

May 8, 2023

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Perked Up: The Good Cup Coffee by San Studio

For The Good Cup Coffee, Cebu-based San Studio shuns tired café tropes with a revamp that literally puts coffee centerstage

March 23, 2023

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Nature’s Flow: Ashui Pavilion 2023 by MIA Design Studio

For this year’s Ashui Pavilion, Vietnamese architecture firm MIA Design Studio heeds nature’s flow with the help of simple fabric and humble scaffolding

March 20, 2023

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Power Grid: Workspace Commune by Studio Yang

Studio Yang deftly harmonizes the requirements of a multigenerational family for their shared workspace, thanks to a grid system and a material palette that balances tradition with experimentation

March 13, 2023

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Steel in Style: Binh Thuan House by MIA Design Studio

Vietnamese architecture firm MIA Design Studio maximizes an exposed steel frame in designing a modular home for a family of four

March 3, 2023

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