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Spruce Gallery is Manila’s Print Paradise
In Manila, new independent retailer and art space Spruce Gallery is a mecca for magazine lovers and an ode to the printed periodical
A Minimal Tropical Retreat in Manila
Ivy Almario talks to us about how she kept the design scheme simple for this striking brutalist house, her first in the genre
Rethinking Follies
As part of the 2020 Anthology Festival in Manila, some of the country’s foremost architecture and design firms conceived a series of pavilions under the programme title Follies
A Healing Haven for Mind, Body and Soul
Located just south of Manila, The Farm at San Benito is a tranquil escape that offers rejuvenation in abundance
In Conversation with Stanley Ruiz
At the October edition of Manila FAME, which marks the 70th anniversary of the bi-annual design fair, our editor-in-chief spoke with designer Stanley Ruiz about his participation in the Design Commune exhibition
Island Hopping in El Nido
The group of islands in the Philippines known as El Nido (meaning ‘The Nest’) were named by the Spanish in the 18th century and are so pristine it feels as though they’ve hardly been visited since
Home Is Where the Art Is
Buensalido + Architects designed Casa Uccello to reflect and showcase the incredible art collection housed within
Latina Manila
Jonathan Matti’s recent collaboration with de Gournay is inspired by the rich history and culture of the Philippines
New Identity
In 2016, Philippines National Artist Benedicto Cabrera, popularly known as BenCab, became the first Asian artist to collaborate with Dutch brand Moooi Carpets.
Crossing Cultures
This 700-square-metre Manila penthouse designed by sisters Cynthia and Ivy Almario perfectly balances and marries the warmth of contemporary Philippine design with the controlled silence of Japanese aesthetics.
Historic First: Philippines participate in Venice Biennale of Architecture
This spring saw the first-ever exhibit by the Philippines at the Architecture Biennale in Venice.
Rising Stars
At this spring's Maison&Objet Asia, six young designers were recognised for their budding talent and growing contribution to an Asian design scene.
Shangri-La Manila
An impressive roster of designers has come together to create the long-awaited third Shangri-La outpost in Manila.
State of Design
Manila, over the last decade, has re-established itself as a global gateway, a central design hub with a collection of new shops, studios and galleries opening up.
Show me Manila!
Over the course of five days, a troop of seven urban sketchers from Singapore permeated Manila to experience the city through unconditioned senses and give visual record to their encounters.
Classic Beauty
Executive Editor of Town&Country Philippines, Alycia Sy writes for us on the joy of designing her own home and the effort that goes into collecting her rather unique assemblage of curios and objet d’art:
Raging Bull Steakhouse
The new Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar, set to open in March 2016, is yet another masterpiece by New York-based design firm AvroKO.