The palette Renew is made of the vibrant colors of green, yellow and a very pale blue. This palette is a celebration of Mother Earth and the sun that gives us life. This is the time of the nature lovers, those who are making inroads in living an alternative lifestyle, as…
On days when I feel uninspired, read: l-a-z-y, I sit on my bed, look at the ceiling and allow myself to stare into nothingness. Before I know it, a germ of an idea starts creeping into my restless, sometimes overactive and often overacting imagination, I get excited and relish the…
This crystalline structure in Aoyama is Prada’s flagship store in Tokyo. One of their most iconic stores to date, it was designed in 2003 by Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron. Easily distinguishable by its structure and geometrical façade, this building has become one of the city’s architectural marvels.…
Boysen launched Color Trend 2017 last week in the Interior & Design Manila at the SMX Convention Center. You will see it again in Worldbex on March 15 to 19 at the World Trade Center. For this week, we are focusing on Tradition, a palette of rich but muted colors…
As the population continues to grow and our resources become more scarce, the only rational way to solve this crisis is by living more sustainably. Most people nowadays are situated in urban areas which are predominantly manmade, disconnecting us from the natural environment. The Ayala Museum is holding an exhibit…
Malls are rarely the architectural highlights of a city, but the ones in Tokyo are an exception. Most malls in Tokyo are relatively small and very well designed since they concern themselves more with the quality of the building rather than the size. I visited three malls during my trip…
Those who like playing Internet games, raise your hands! Well, I’m one of them, and sometimes when I finish one, I say to myself, “Duh! Did I really waste time for that?” But I do quickly forgive myself, and charge those dinky games to experience. I see games as a short energy boost…
Have you ever heard of Equinox Phenomenon? Well, I didn’t until I read an advisory from the administration office of a condo here in Makati in the last week of March. The condo residents were told to do the following for health reasons: Monitor your blood pressure. Eat more fruits…
Every color has its own temperament. They have the remarkable ability to convey a very specific feeling, mood, and atmosphere. They even have the power to influence emotion and behavior. That’s why choosing colors for your home can be such an important decision. What’s the first thing you want your…
As environmental degradation becomes more alarming, sustainability should no longer be a trend but a need. Sustainability is a lifestyle which includes the food you eat, the clothes you wear, the things you buy, and the little habits in everyday life. We live in a world of rampant consumerism, and this…
