Way of Design, One
Interior Design from an
Oriental Perspective
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Way of Design, Two
A continuing design journal
of Jun Alday. He shares his
latest endeavours and meanderings.
Fleur East Collection
Jun Alday's portfolio of
floral arrangements designed
for interiors using silk
and dry materials.
Ponekard WebZine
Phonecard collecting has not
taken off in the Philippines
but it is a flourishing hobby globally. Jun Alday shares his extensive collection of phonecards. Read about the fundamentals of this hobby
and how to collect for
investment or pleasure.
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Forging Links to the Future
A STARTUP Internet company prepares the Asian design and architecture profession and industries for the new economy.
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Educating Edith
EDITH OLIVEROS, founder of the Philippine School of Interior Design talks about the school, interior designing in the Philippines and herself.
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Prasart's Patrimony
Thanks to one man's mission and generosity, there is an oasis in Bangkok where one can partake in sensual indulgence and the calmness of a bygone era.
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Yangon Surprise
Myanmar's latest hotel in the heart of Yangon fulfills its aim to cater to the business and leisure travelers.
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Open House in Bali
Dutch Architect Henk Vox adheres to traditional Balinese principles in designing his own idyllic holiday retreat.`
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Land of a Million Rice Fields
Better known as a back-packers' haven, some of Chiang Mai's history and culture has been recaptured for visitors who choose to stay in the area's first five-star resort.
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Refuge of Rice Gods
The power and vigor of highland art of the Philippines is enshrined in a collector's home in Manila.
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Ifugao Rice Gods
The bul-ul, the beneficent god of the grain of life, when properly worshipped and appeased ensures life and its continuity.
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Rice and Rituals
If the Philippines has rice gods, Thailand has a rice goddess that the farmers call for protection and blessing. We turn back the clock when rice farming was very much a religious event.
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Know Your Rice
One of the oldest grains in the world, Charmaine Solomon writes about the staple food of more than half the world's population. Included is a rice recipe to fire your taste buds.
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Asian Expert
Experience in sourcing attractive and unusual Asian furniture and furnishings is one of the advantages of doing business with a Manila-based Australian company.
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Lao Textile
A two-part article focuses on the near-extinct Lao textile tradition and how one determined woman rescued and brought it to world's attention.
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Spotlight on Tradition
With the rich tradition of architectural styles across Asia, John Marstellar argues the case for regionalism in lighting design.
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F L O W E R S
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Look Gladiol!
Gladioli's princely air and long stem, make them stately and grand but they can be brought down to earth and be tamed.
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CD ROM Launch
Balance and Harmony in the launch of WAY OF DESIGN
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Vine Series II
Emmanuel Torres reviews the ninth one-man show of Edwin Wilwayco, a painter who is known for
his more is better aesthetic so characteristic of Philippine decorative sense.
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LINDY LOCSIN -- A Contrary View
Is Architect Lindy Locsin overrated as the reknown writer F. Sionil Jose thinks? Share your views and contribute in our FORUM.
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Tales of Buddha
Thai Jataka Paintings
Exhibition & Sale
Traditional Thai paintings are perhaps the most fascinating
and original aspect of Thai art. They are sermons in line and color that have exerted an enduring influence on the life
of the Thai people. Thai
paintings transport one to the mythical and fantastic realms where divinities, fabulous beasts and spirits act out their roles.
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