BluPrint Volume 3 2021

“Modern architecture does not mean the use of immature new materials; the main thing is to refine materials in a more human direction.”- Alvar Aalto It is with great pleasure to write this Anniversary Issue. BluPrint has transformed how the world thinks about architecture and design, and for nearly a year, I have been privileged to work with different creatives in bold new directions and marvelously plotting global domination. It is more than a digital platform. It is a soul that gratifies together the most dynamic players in design, architecture, arts, culture, travel and beyond. In this issue we highlight the integrity of the brand. 22 successful years of designing and refining every aspect of architecture with its selection of meaningful subjects and unique stories.From this vision, the idea of thoughtful, responsible,…

SM Development Corp. (SMDC) recently sealed its gold-standard status at the 9th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards with back-to-back wins for Best Developer and Best Lifestyle Developer for the second straight year. Its Gold Residences won five major plums: Best Midrise Condo Development, Best High End Condo Development, Best Lifestyle Development, Best Mixed Use Development and Best Landscape Architectural Design. With this tremendous showing made possible through two world-renowned masters of design, what possibilities await the modern urban dweller in Gold City? Upholding the gold standard Light, color, and texture are the primary languages spoken by Michael Fiebrich Design (MFD) in designing some of the world’s iconic properties, such as the Conrad Manila in 2019. The Singapore-based interior architectural firm has bagged design awards among the likes of Design Society International’s “Designer of…

01. MARIA REBECCA ABAYA is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas and is the Principal Architect of her start-up small firm, Mycad Architectural Services. She also acts as the vice-president for Operations and the Corporate Secretary of their family business, RightMetal Industrial Corporation. She’s also an active member the United Architects of the Philippines – Quezon City Chapter. Prior to her own business, she worked as a Junior Architect at Jonathan O. Gan + Associates and as an Architectural Coordinator in Singapore under the partnership of Seishin Pte Ltd and Takenaka Corporation. While working overseas, in 2015, she also took a 6-month course from Singapore’s BCA Academy, the Certificate in Interior Finishing Coordination. 02. SUMMER PUERTOLLANO Born 1990 in Manila.Uprooted herself from the city and moved to the island in 2015.…

What does design for slow living mean? For Vianca Soleil, it’s a return to her Filipino roots after years of working internationally as an interior designer. “Soleil” means “sun” in French, and Vianca’s approach to designing her island home blends a touch of the refined simplicity of the sunny Provençal style with the Philippines’ tropical vibrancy. Unna was conceptualized to grow out of the seaside landscape. Vianca accomplished the skillful feat of designing a basic structure as an expression of an exceptionally precise aesthetic, referencing tradition and modern minimalistic tastes. While elegance in design is generally equated with luxury and expense, Vianca de-centers the aesthetic of elegance in Unna, trading metropolitan extravagance for provincial essentiality. The ongoing project began two years ago, and Vianca plans to eventually share Unna with others…

Speed and positive vector are definitive markers for development. Although some may argue that it is a mere social construct, growth and advancement have been humanity’s collective battle cry. Of late, though, progress seems to have taken the backseat in favor of a life well lived—a life that is anchored on a more profound purpose that looks beyond material wealth and tangible achievements. Color conjurer and interior designer Wilmer Lopez knows the value of quality in everything—from furniture pieces and artworks, to design elements, living spaces, and homes. “I think each one of us has a vision of what an ideal home should be or should look like. If you are after the aesthetics, I do not see anything wrong with that. For me though, since the renovation of this Antipolo…

Eclectic style is one of the most challenging designs to achieve successfully, requiring a thorough understanding of each style component and the ability to juxtapose disparate elements in a harmonious whole. In this regard, famed fashion retailer Ricco Ocampo and his wife, designer, and style icon Tina Ocampo, have leveraged their decades of experience in the fashion and design industry to create a beautifully realized family home that reflects their penchant for spiritedness, freedom, and curiosity. “The style of our home is timeless and deeply personal,” Ricco shares. “It’s a collective inspiration of pieces that we have acquired and curated in the past 40 years. A lot of pieces come and go, but there are classics that stay.” “Interior trends come and go, but people have to be true to themselves to…