A modern Asian Tropical Take of the “Bahay na Bato” a 3 Storey residential house accentuated with a mix of wood and stone cladding works Sitting on a sloping property located in the suburbs in the rocky mountains of San Mateo Timberland a project of Filinvest Real Estate.
Visibly Using Patina Wood or reclaimed Wood in some areas of the house gave it that Asian Tropical Vibe,some exterior cladding,some in door wall finish treatment is what just the Doctor ordered.
There are elements present which you can bear but noticed,such as the exterior river stone cladding An ancient practice developed by our native Ifugao tribes,crazy cuting and rip raping of different kind of stones are skill set that has been shared and transferred to us from gen to gen
Among the outlandish cultural values that Filipinos pride themselves of is their so-called “close family ties.” It is an old, distinctive trait that Filipinos are well-known of our guiding principle in coming up with this modern Filipino Architecture,from the inside out, be it architectural exterior,be it space planning to interior design,true to its form Pinoy
The same reason why Designer came up with connected & contiguous space planning using pocket doors for dinning and living as option for privacy which may require,connecting one area to another was a perfect concept completely understanding that the owner loves to gather people for special events.
The view on top of this structure is truly magnificent a 360 degree view of the City and the Mountain is second to none the primary reason that the designer came up with view decks curtain walls,Sliding doors and alfresco,connected & situated around the structure.
The House made used of modern Technology such as Home automation understanding the dynamics that us Filipinos can certainly adapt and change through the test of time “Filipino sa Maka bagong Panahon” as referred to:
That in anyway,in any Field,specially in the Field of architecture where we may creatively change in shape & in form but it doesn't need to hide who we are as Filipinos...