Home & Garden


How to grow a Bird of Paradise

November 17, 2009
Its scientific name, Strelitzia reginae, commemorates Charlotte Sophia of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz family, queen of King George III of England.

An encounter with creative space

November 17, 2009
If you want to have an idea on what kind of aesthetic sensibility a designer has, don’t look further than the space which he calls his office, studio, or workshop.

Antipolo’s enchanting garden spot

November 10, 2009
We have never seen a garden that pays so much reverence to nature and the arts.

Flowers fit for a First Lady

November 10, 2009
The Mussaendas are attractive additions to open space landscaping.

In praise of Lor Calma’s architectural forms

November 10, 2009
Design and architecture has been the province of Lor Calma.

All-weather outdoor fabrics

November 3, 2009
Architects, interior designers, and owners of resorts, hotels, and restaurants have a new and wealthy source of world-class outdoor fabrics.

The office with two kitchens and a veranda

November 3, 2009
It’s an ideal venue for the company’s special occasions.

Great designs for the grateful dead

November 3, 2009
Designing for the dead, or at least the containers that will carry their remains, is untouched by any innovation.

New ideas from Cebu designers

October 27, 2009
What is it with Cebu and its furniture and accessories designers?

A living room gets a new look

October 27, 2009
So, how does one refurbish an already “okay” space?

The Hispanic style in Mexico, Pampanga

October 27, 2009
Perhaps it is a testament to Lakeshore’s well-planned landscape that a feeling of spaciousness immediately envelops you as soon as you enter its manicured and lush grounds. 

In the sheets of the moment

October 27, 2009
More than any part of the house, the bedroom should convey luxurious comfort, receiving you like a guest in a hotel.

Distinctive ‘elbow’ condo units

October 20, 2009
A  visit to the latest one-bedroom model unit of The Trion Towers is sure to add to the lure of condo living.

Reliving the glorious past

October 20, 2009
It’s perhaps the closest to Colonial Williamsburg that the Philippines will probably have—sans the historical significance of course.

Traditional revivalism in architecture

October 13, 2009
Considering the Philippines’ undoubtedly rich architectural heritage, there is really very little left of it to inspire a new generation of Filipinos.

Airport lounge: no design slacker

October 13, 2009
Governments would go the extra length of tapping world-renowned architects to design their airports

Designing kitchens for a movie

October 6, 2009
Nora Ephron’s new comedy "Julie & Julia" serves up two stories.

Garden in the sky

October 6, 2009
If the Sky Garden at SM City North EDSA is any indication, it would seem the country is fast catching up with the green revolution.

Ways to rescue your house after Ondoy

October 6, 2009
Ten days after a typhoon sent Manila into a tailspin, residents in gravely affected areas are beginning to start anew.

Our house in ruins

October 6, 2009
Nobody saw Ondoy coming.