Innholdsfortegnelse for Homes 32 i Tatler Homes Philippines

When I first moved to Paris, I was thrilled at having a small space to call my own. I would regularly invite friends over and go overboard with the hosting. I’d splurge on lush, heady French cheeses, artisanal charcuterie and regional wines. I’d welcome my guests with big bouquets of flowers and lay out my best tableware, most of which were collected from various flea markets and small boutiques. What I loved most, however, was spending the whole day preparing and cooking a meal for an intimate group. The day would begin at the market selecting beautiful fresh produce, followed by a stop chez le caviste who would make wine pairing recommendations, and finally hours by the stove slow-cooking a stew to the sound of some vintage jazz. As ideal…

Masterfully working with wood, stone, concrete and other materials, Architect Anthony Nazareno of Nazareno+Guerrero Design Consultancy talks about how visual and tactile textures go hand-in-hand to complete the experience of his architecture. You graduated from the California College of The Arts and worked in renowned architectural firms such as Jim Jennings and Li-Saltzman. How did this influence your architectural language? They are two very different design firms. Jennings, who was my former professor and whose work I admire, has a modern style driven by restraint, and I took a lot of cues in that as you can see in the volumetric nature of my work. When I moved from the Bay Area to New York, I then started working for Li-Saltzman which was totally different from Jennings’ firm. It was…

Resplendent with art and colour, the family home of Rissa Mananquil-Trillo is a sight to behold. It is also, first and foremost a sanctuary where she and husband Paolo can retire after a hectic day, as well as a playground where their daughters Celestia and Audra can freely move around and do the things they like most. In this interview, Rissa takes us around her favourite spaces and gives tips on entertaining and shopping for the home. What are your favourite spots in your home and why? One of them is the one that is used the most—the main entrance. It features a path full of Paolo’s beloved bonsai leading to a glass double-door entrance by Impy Pilapil, while a colourful ceiling-to-floor Norberto Carating painting greets you as you enter.…

The last century bears witness to a radical transformation of the cosy kitchen. Before the mid-Forties, traditional homes regarded it as a purely utilitarian space often relegated to the back of the house. However, the enduring appeal of open floor plans becoming popular in the past decades has established it as an integral hub where the family gathers. More recently, it is where they can likewise entertain a bevy of guests. These days, whether one is an eager foodie or an avid host, the kitchen gleams as the crux of a discerning abode. Fresh from styling this issue’s cover shoot, Manila-based interior decorator Ram Lopez-Vito Bucoy II weighs in with his tips on designing a sociable space. “Make sure you have a nice big counter,” he relays right off the…

LINEAR LUXE The Camille Sidetable is elegantly linear and architectural in form. The ribbed drum is finished in ivory leather using an artisanal French technique called gainage and is available in bronze and white finishes. globalviews.com SITTING ON STRINGS Mimicking a hanging bridge, this sculptural, upholstered bench can lend a bold statement to any foyer or living room. Industria at shopitooh.com PATTERNS THAT PLEASE Pierre Frey has revived the strong geometric patterns of design duo Elise and George Bourgeois through decorative rugs and textiles. The compositions show an elaborate combination of circles, rectangles, triangles and broken lines great for that chic finishing touch to any contemporary interior. pierrefrey.com RAD READS A stunning book on interiors and houses by the award-winning design firm, Ezequiel Farca and Cristina Grappin specialise in timeless…

More than just a roof above our heads, many of us try to turn a house into a home, be it in the city or in more suburban and quiet locations. In this quest, location doesn’t matter as much as people within and the lives they build. Conscious of this pursuit, real-estate brand Filigree always aims for an environment where a house can naturally transform into a home with a growing portfolio of master-planned properties. Each tailor-fitted community captures authentic luxury in a modern sense. Whether it’s in Filigree’s vertical enclaves in Alabang or its residential golf community in Clark, the developer’s touch is seen in the promising locations, thoughtfully designed areas, and well-curated amenities—all of which translate into sustainable, future-ready lifestyles for its residents. “There’s a case to be…

Founded in 1925, Bang & Olufsen has masterfully perfected the balance of style, practicality and genuine quality in its home audio and entertainment devices. As such the Danish company has made a name for itself as a luxury brand for sensational sound and vision and continues doing so without skipping a beat. A recent testament to this is the Beolab 28, a high-performance stereo speaker. With its slender, cylindrical form, the Beolab 28 is an elegant showpiece. Both wireless and adaptive, it can be positioned anywhere in the house. It can stand on its own or be securely mounted on the wall, both of which guarantee exceptional, studio-grade sound. The conical base boasts an integrated down-firing subwoofer, removing the need for a separate bass speaker. Like other Bang & Olufsen…

How do you tell a building was designed by Snøhetta? Look for the public spaces. Although the global architecture firm has won widespread acclaim since it was founded in Oslo in 1989, it has no signature style. “We don’t have a top-down design directive,” says Robert Greenwood, a Snøhetta partner and the firm’s managing director for Asia. “The design always grows out of a dialogue with the client and the site. That means we get quite a big diversity of projects, and it makes every project unique.” It’s a philosophy rooted in what The New Yorker magazine called “the psychology of space” in a profile of the firm and its founders, Kjetil Trædal Thorsen and Craig Dykers. “It’s an old slogan, but people always come first,” says Greenwood. “Architecture is…

With the whole world rousing with renewed zest after a two-year slowdown, a well-loved global furniture brand has reopened its doors in Manila with an invigorating new showroom combining both the best of its Scandinavian values with Filipino culture. Entering the newly renovated Fritz Hansen store inside Studio Dimensione in One Parkade, BGC stirs positive, uplifting feelings through a harmonious use of Danish pastel hues, natural daylight and an arresting mix of colour, materials, natural and artificial lighting. In addition, there are references to graffiti art that can only stem from creative genius Jaime Hayon who has been designing most of the brand’s showrooms across the globe. One is transported to a world of timeless, iconic and high-quality pieces via arched doorways and colourful portals The joyful showroom ignites in…

From the grand arcades of the Colosseum to the baroque-style dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica, one of the most iconic elements of classical Italian architecture is its grand arches. So, when Australian interior designer Greg Natale saw a row of arches in the facade of his client’s home in Queensland, he was inspired to create a palazzo-style abode for the family. “The family loves Italy and have a personal connection to Florence as they run an art school there, so this inspired me to incorporate the arches into the interior design, giving the owners a little piece of Italy with a ‘modern palazzo’ feel,” he says. This glamorous abode is featured in The Layered Interior, a book recently published by Rizzoli featuring a stylish array of projects by the Australian designer.…

Philanthropist and construction magnate Alice Eduardo has always been fascinated with beautiful tablescapes. Growing up in the province, she would always gaze at her grandmother’s platera (display cabinet) and view the exquisitely embossed plates and servers her lola had collected over the years. Her mother, Elisa, was also a collector. “My lola and my mum loved floral plates,” Alice says, recalling how her attraction to tableware started. From then, she knew she would be a collector too someday. On her first trip to Europe after her graduation in the Eighties, she made a side trip to some porcelain stores in Paris. In the beginning she would only come home with a dozen sets or two, but as the years went by and she travelled more, she ended up purchasing more…

For jeweller Nicole Whisenhunt, entertaining at home is just as much of an art as her occupation. Her home—where some of her best memories have taken place—is a haven for loved ones to gather, eat, celebrate and be merry. Although she loves everything about her home, Whisenhunt still favours a few pieces. “[I love] my chandelier,” she enthuses. “You can really spot good quality furniture and décor by training your eye. The best interiors I’ve ever seen are never cookie cutters but rather allows the personality of the homeowner to shine through the pieces chosen. They have character and soul, original and authentic.” On Whisenhunt’s must-have list before welcoming people into a home is a “comfortable, beautiful sofa”. A necessary centrepiece in any living room, a specially selected sofa makes…

WALLFLOWER Bring on the holiday glitz with the Le Palm Wall Sconce. Created for intimate spaces that need a touch of mood lighting and a tropical feel, this will glam up any home from your entry hall to your bathroom. venzonlighting.com | The Mod Mum | MOD METAL Let your toaster and kettle go retro in metallic limited-edition finishes, from cult favourite brand Smeg. Available in gold, rose gold, matt champagne and black. smegphilippines.com STORAGE SPHERES A cheeky iteration on the usual storage containers, the WESCO Spacy Ball Food Storage Container can be used to hold sweets, coffee capsules and more. Made of steel sheet but the lid is acrylic so one could clearly see what’s inside. shoptitooh.com SERVING STYLE This quatrefoil tray makes an impressive entrance during holiday…

As the creative director of Atelier Almario, which she runs together with her sister Ivy, Cynthia easily fills up her daily schedule with showroom-hopping and client meetings. However, this does not stop her from creating a living space where she can unwind and retire by day’s end, surrounded by the things she loves and collects. Can you walk us through your typical day? Upon waking up usually around 6:00am, I first say a quick prayer of thanks. I then check my phone messages and do a quick scroll on the Instagram. Then it’s time for a doubles tennis game at Hillsborough Tennis court with the Hampton ladies at 7:00am. My workday begins with a meeting with my interior design team at around 10:00am. We are currently working on several residential…

For San Francisco-based interior designer Ken Fulk, the process of designing interiors is akin to producing a movie. “Every project, no matter how small, begins with a cinematic concept,” he explains. “I like to conjure up a mental reel of inspirational references coming from not only films of every era and genre, but also literature, runway shows, music, TV and advertising. All these images and experiences come together to inform the look and feel of our designs.” Often pictured with a bow tie, the inimitable American designer is known for crafting sophisticated interiors in a lively mix of textures and colours, coupled with a dose of whimsy. Fulk is adept at injecting a magical quality into spaces across the globe, ranging from luxurious homes to stylish hotels, restaurants and bars—each…

With extensive coastal views overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, this four-bedroom duplex apartment in Monaco is already breathtaking in its own right. To turn this 14th-storey unit into a glamorous abode to call their own, the homeowners—a well-travelled family with two teenagers—enlisted Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet of Paris and Monaco based practice Humbert & Poyet to impart their imaginatively elegant style to the home. The main task for the designers was to create beautiful interiors that draw the eye towards the owners’ impressive art collection, which includes work from renowned blue-chip artists such as Jeff Koons, alongside pieces by contemporary talents including Xavier Veilhan, Aks Misyuta and Carsten Höller. “The overall concept was to create a contemporary and playful space, drawing inspiration from the art deco era through the…

Tuscany is not just a place but also a feeling, characterised by languid dinners among friends. This meal is all about recreating those precious moments forged around a table full of hearty food meant to be shared. Looking beyond pasta, the menu offers a variety of dishes that express a bountiful countryside vibrant with simple but lush ingredients. Begin the evening with some indulgent fried appetisers like a Sundried Tomato and Mozzarella Arancini and Ricotta and Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Flowers served with a refreshing Prosecco. Welcome guests to the table with a colourful antipasti platter and follow that with a luxurious Porcini and Marsala Pork Tagliata with Creamy Polenta. Serve copious amounts of Chianti or a bold Super Tuscan to keep the conversation flowing. Finish the evening with something…

D DEXTERTON Dexterton Quezon City: 157 Sgt E Rivera Street, Barangay Manresa, Quezon City Tel +632.8362.1111 Mobile +63917.858.3858 info@dexterton.com Dexterton BGC: Lot 2 Block 32, 38th Street, North Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Tel +632.8872.2029 Mobile +63917.832.8190 bgc@dexterton.com F FILIGREE Filigree Showsuites: Corporate Avenue, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City Tel +632.8539.3040 filigree.com.ph FLEXFORM 215 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo), Bel Air 2, Makati City Tel +632.8826.0726 www.flexform.it FURNITALIA G-2/F, 30th Street, corner Rizal Drive Crescent Park, West Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Tel +632.8819.1887 Fax +632.8819.1433 Mobile +63998.888.0880 info@furnitalia.com.ph K KARE KARE The Podium: 3/F, The Podium, 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City Tel +632.8351.1989 Mobile +63998.955.2285 KARE Robinsons Magnolia: Upper Ground Floor, Robinsons Magnolia, Aurora Boulevard cor Hemady Street, New Manila, Quezon City Tel +632.8715.9935 Mobile +63998.955.7029 info@kare.com.ph…