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14/11/2025

In this episode of BluPrint Conversations, Managing Editor Chad Rialp sits down with Architect Gelo Mañosa, CEO of Mañosa & Company, to discuss the evolving identity of Filipino architecture.

Continuing the legacy of National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, Gelo shares how their practice remains rooted in Filipino culture, materials, and traditions, while evolving with new technologies and design innovations.

From integrating earth mass design and bamboo construction to redefining what makes architecture truly Filipino today, Gelo reflects on how their philosophy continues to shape the future of Philippine design.

Click the link in the bio to watch the full video.

14/11/2025

The ever-evolving Philippine art landscape is shaped by artists who are unafraid to take risks and imagine new ways of seeing. These artists are exhibiting their work at home and abroad, placing the Philippines as a site of innovation. They are united by a shared curiosity and a commitment to making art that resonates across contexts.

Discover how these five artists are changing the art landscape on the local and global level by ordering your copy of BluPrint Art. Link in bio.

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13/11/2025

Joe Bautista, known as Joe Bau to those closest to him, was redefining what art could be as a pioneering force in the 1970s. As a key member of the “Shop 6” collective, he was known for his use of unconventional materials and politically charged work. But, at the height of his influence, he stepped back from the scene. Now, he has returned.

In this interview, the conceptual installation artist showcased how his art remains important today. To read about his life and his practice as an artist, order your copy of BluPrint Art. Link in bio.

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Photographed by Excel Panlaque

12/11/2025

Situated within the nightscapes of Uptown BGC, Medusa at the Palace is not just another club. Medusa, living up to its name, transforms myth into an experience-driven space that both transcends and shapes the dining and nightlife scene.

Dive into how this club is redefining the nightlife scene in Metro Manila by ordering your copy of BluPrint Art. Link in bio.

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10/11/2025

Elevate your kitchen’s standard with expertly-crafted taps by Dornbracht

Kitchens are all about functionality and design. These designer taps from Dornbracht functions with your work flow while enhancing ambiance.

10/11/2025

Make the aura of your home’s most sacred space attuned in accordance to your sensibilities through Wilcon Depot’s vast expanse of interior design offerings

Make the aura of your most sacred space attuned to your sensibilities through Wilcon Depot’s vast expanse of interior design offerings

10/11/2025

Emerging artists who rekindled inspiration and purpose during the pandemic.

Fresh works show how emerging artists turn difficult experiences into creative expressions and evoke a more hopeful vision of the future.

10/11/2025

Tidily Ever After, with the leadership of Mica Canto, has given many the inspiration to take control of their lives by taking control of their own homes.

Tidily Ever After, led by Mica Canto, has given many the inspiration to take control of their lives by taking control of their own homes.

10/11/2025

These remarkable works of art show images of landscapes and foliage that uplift people's well-being.

Nestled within a lush garden, the AM House embraces indoor-outdoor living, illustrating a dialogue between architecture, serenity, and human-centered design.

10/11/2025

Architecture through the eyes of a travel photographer

From lens to heart, capturing places through travel photography brings profound joy—offering moments that live beyond memory, framed in emotion and light.

10/11/2025

A sustainable modular pavilion that helps address the erratic needs of today’s healthcare workers

To help attend the needs of the country, this Temporary Pavilion for Healthcare Workers, or TPHW for short, in Tijuana, Mexico was created.

10/11/2025

When Dumaguete City clients come to Architect Ned Carlos, they habitually know what to assume, but they can never fairly express accurately what they will get.

Modernist architect Ned Carlos blends simple practicality with nostalgic design, proving functional architecture can evoke emotional connections.