Com-pen-diary

by Maxine Panlilio

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Architecture |

Architecture review: Supreme Court of the Philippines Complex in Padre Faura, Manila

Disclamer: Because of confidentiality issues, this review will not delve very much into detail of spaces but still be assured that the quality of content will not be affected. With the results of the bar exams released last week, everyone is ecstatic to see the new breed of lawyers that can change the course of the justice system of the country for better or worse. The news brought hope and changes the monotony of scandals and issues that the justice system faces. The Supreme Court,…Read More

Art & Lifestyle, Uncategorized |

Art Criticism and writing workshop with Mark Rappolt (images from Bellas Artes Project)

It was a quiet Monday evening in Karrivin plaza. A group of people went ahead to Bellas Artes Outpost and were greeted by Bruce Connor: out of the body exhibit. Organizers lead the people to their library and everyone settled within 15 minutes. The workshop started with attendees telling their reason on taking interest on art criticism. Some as a hobby brought by the love of art and blogging, others are in the field of journalism and creative writing, and most are from Art studios…Read More

Architecture |

Proud to be Pinoy! The Filipino’s misplaced Nationalism

In the recent events where social media made an uproar on Liza Soberano’s tweet equating being a Filipino by loving Sinigang, one can see that Filipinos are very nationalistic. It is seen by the support everyone shows when Filipinos or anyone who is half-blood thrive on international competitions and the nation moves mountain to support their bet. However, nationalism in the country is selective, people only care of what’s seen on the international setting but almost everyone…Read More

Architecture |

Architecture honest reviews: Azure Urban Resort Residence: A case of good design but bad management and maintenance

It was in 2014 that Azure open its door to the public, the project is a collaboration between Century Properties and Paris Hilton where the styling, interiors, palette, furniture, design and theme are all Paris’s ideas. Azure seeks to set a new standard of tropical modern living by taking tropical design as a main factor on their design. Optimal use of natural ventilation, sun shading and lighting are factors determining the masterplan and the building design. The Masterplan…Read More

Art & Lifestyle |

Photodiary on my visit to Finale Art File Gallery

Chino Roces avenue in Makati is a hub of art galleries, underground clubs and restaurants and curated lifestyle stores. It is one of my resolutions this year to go around this area as it is also near my office and check out the newest things found in the area. Last Friday, I have been to Finale Art File in La Fuerza where vinyl on vinyl gallery and Nova gallery is also located. Finale art File is a contemporary gallery with 3 major spaces, the tall gallery, Upstairs gallery and Video,…Read More

Art & Lifestyle |

Drawing from Life works by Aroma Art Academy Artists

Realism is a genre in painting that test the strength of an artist and aims to deeply understand and capture its subject. It avoids exaggeration and flamboyant techniques, making it experienced by bigger spectrum of audience. The Drawing from life exhibit is formed by Cebu based Artists that aim to highlight the art realism movement in the country and to help people understand that albeit the scene seems easy and unchallenging, achieving its simplicity and flawlessness takes…Read More

Art & Lifestyle |

Busis Ibat Ha Kanayunan (Voices from the Hinterlands) exhibit

Busis Ibat Ha Kanayunan is a research based exhibit by Cian Dayrit that focuses on the history and mythology of Ayta Magbukun community in Bataan. Ayta Magbukun is a marginalized group of indigenous people in Central Luzon that maintains a primarily hunting and gathering lifestyle in their ancestral forest lands. The exhibit looks into the community’s position on the emerging modernization as well as to preserve their unique culture and traditions that is on brink of being…Read More

Art & Lifestyle, Uncategorized |

Aphro in The Alley at Karrivin

Along Chino Roces Avenue Extension, hidden behind BDO beside Whitespace and Makati Hope School is the not so secret building that houses galleries, restaurants and offices, The Alley at the Karrivin. The places that can be visited here are The Drawing Room, Bellas Artes Outpost, Hydra Design group, Lanai, Poison, Wilde and Aphro. The area is accessible and can be reached through one jeep if you are coming from WalterMart or Alphaland. Although it is quite hidden when you are…Read More

Art & Lifestyle |

Dog Days are over, You’ll be an Architect!

It is exactly 16 days before the architecture licensure examination here in The Philipines. This is the period with doubt, impatience, exhaustion and also excitement. These remaining days albeit short, is one of the most crucial moment of the examinee as this is the time where emotional stability and quotient is tested. Board exams are not only the battle of the brains but of emotion. I had heard several accounts of superbly intelligent people that flopped the exam, there were…Read More

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