“Foreign lands never yield their secrets to a traveller. The best they offer are tantalising snippets, just enough to inflame the imagination. The secrets they do reveal are your own - the ones you have kept from yourself. And this is reason enough to travel, to leave home.”
― Graeme Sparkes
Travel and have a journey to learn so much, from art and architecture to local customs to even spirituality, all while having fun. Every country has something very unique to offer visitors.
Now, you can now go around the world while you are marveling at exquisitely-designed spaces for free.
Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) Advanced Class of 2014 holds “Globalscapes”, a graduation exhibit running from Oct. 1-31 at the Super Sale Hall of SM North EDSA, Quezon City.
On the 47th year of PSID, this year’s exhibit showcases 22 exquisitely-designed spaces that showcase the beauty and cultural richness across six continents. The students not only took into account their assigned country’s culture but also basic design principles and ergonomics.
“What we want visitors to the exhibit to feel is that they have traveled around the world. At the same time, we want them to get to know a country through our exhibit,” says PSID Advanced Class of 2014 advisor Nicky Jardenil.
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| PSID Exhibit Egypt |
The exhibit is divided into different continents. One of the booths in the Africa section is Egypt, an elegant kitchen design by Michelle Almanzor, Pamela Carunungan, Samantha Flores, Patrice Huang, and Christinne Maron featuring the black and gold motif of luxurious Egyptian temples. The booth features pyramid-shaped lighting with settings for cooking and entertaining, marble countertops and island, custom-designed seating inspired by the Egyptian klismos chair, and a fully-stocked wine cellar. The kitchen also features clever and practical storage solutions such as a cabinet in the kitchen columns, a built-in cabinet for pet bowls, and Press Memory cabinets and drawers that open with just a slight push.
Also featured in the African section is the South Africa dining room by Jasmine Bullecer, Paola Engracia, Michael Go, Felix Guerra, Nydia Ochoa, and Dana Uy that incorporates safari culture and Ndebele art. There’s also Kenya, a design for a living room by Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Myrrh Astrid Cortes, Kim Tan, Janis Tesoro, Kady Robles, and Sharlene Yu that takes inspiration from the kraal, the traditional houses of the Maasai tribe.
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| PSID Exhibit Turkey |
Meanwhile, Turkey’s famous baths and mix of East and West are interpreted into a lovely Hagia Sophia-inspired bathroom space by Vitoy Bernabaye, Lauren Chua, Shirley Chua, Tina Mendoza, and Daphne Ong. The space features a walk-through layout, a luxurious tub area , and a mix of Christian and Muslim design elements.
“Turkey is the only country that’s both in Europe and Asia, so we wanted to combine design elements from East and West. To us, there was no better place to look for inspiration than the Hagia Sophia,” says group member Vitoy Bernabaye.
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| PSID Exhibit USA |
The vibrant culture of the Americans also comes to life at the PSID exhibit. Ann Chua, Czarina Indigne, Arata Kobayashi, and Valerie San Antonio do an unexpected take on the USA through a kitchen design that incorporates Native American design elements, particularly that of the Lakota tribe. Their main inspiration is the dreamcatcher, a motif seen in the dreamcatcher-shaped ceiling and the twig-inspired chandelier. The kitchen is also painted in a bold mustard shade common in Native American cultures and an incorporation of Native American symbolism.
Other booths include South Africa dining room by Jasmine Bullecer, Paola Engracia, Michael Go, Felix Guerra, Nydia Ochoa, and Dana Uy that incorporates safari culture and Ndebele art. There’s also Kenya, a design for a living room by Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Myrrh Astrid Cortes, Kim Tan, Janis Tesoro, Kady Robles, and Sharlene Yu that takes inspiration from the kraal, the traditional houses of the Maasai tribe.
PSID Exhibit Japan
In the Asia section are India by Josh Celiz, Janelle Edquiban, Rolini Pineda, Krizsha Soriano, and Cat Yao, a den design that incorporates traditional Indian design elements such as arches and a peacock chair; Cambodia by Ericka Dizon, Mariel Eseque, Hannah Lomibao, Angel Marquez, Patricia Morato, and Allen Sadsad, a design for a modern lanai taking inspiration from the Mekong River, and Japan by Jenina Cabiltes, Janine Cam, Sandy Dong, Sheena Dy, and Rhejayne Tan, a modern take on the traditional Japanese dining space inspired by crane’s nests found in the Japanese grasslands.
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| PSID Exhibit Russsia |
Meanwhile, Europe is represented by Russia by Kaye de Jesus, IC Encinas, Rhia Flordeliza, Tony Lim, and Lesly Yiu, a kitchen design inspired by different periods of Russian art and architecture; Sweden by Lotus Cantillas, Karl Hansley Carlos, Donna Dychinco, Julienne Mae Go, and Angeluz Millano, a modern bedroom design that combines clean, functional Scandinavian aesthetics with architectural elements from Sweden’s famous landmarks;
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| PSID Exhibit Spain |
Spain by Rhum Bonsol, Jericko Isidro, and Rusheen Velasco, a unique bathroom design inspired by the flamenco dance and with a combination of rustic colonial elements and a contemporary look; Italy by Anna Bardillon, Angela Bugayong, Jeanne Gumangan, MJ Pascasio, and Trish Garcia, a study room that gives a more global, cosmopolitan feel to traditional Italian design; Greece by Suzette Co, Camille Depano, Miguel Fedillaga, Amanda Ngo, and Tom Regis, a lanai design featuring a geometric vertical garden, a rich color palette of blues and golds; United Kingdom by Carlo Canto, Ann Bernadette Gabato, Marina Nicole Manuzon, and Kristine Lei Salarda, a modern living room design inspired by the country’s capital and top tourist destination: London; and Czech Republic by Natalia Alegre, Alexandra Esguerra, Kim So Hyun, Gabrielle Racelis, and Dea Carina Sy, a dining room design inspired by two of the Czech Republic’s most popular tourist attractions, beer festivals and castles.
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| PSID Exhibit Australia |
Lastly, Australia by Donae Edusada, Kat Morales, and Sasa Rodriguez, is a living room design that combines modern tropical architecture elements with Australian Aboriginal culture. It features the use of different textures concrete, a sustainable design technique common in Australia.
Here are more PSID Exhibit 2014
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| PSID Exhibit South Africa |
South Africa by Jasmine Bullecer, Paola Engracia, Michael Go, Felix Guerra, Nydia Ochoa, and Dana Uy. A dining room design inspired by safaris and Ndebele art featuring a geometric wall pattern made of wood and leather, an antler-inspired custom dining table, and a warm color palette.
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| PSID Exhibit Kenya |
Kenya by Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Myrrh Astrid Cortes, Kim Tan, Janis Tesoro, Kady Robles, and Sharlene Yu. A modern living room design inspired by the kraal, the traditional hut of the Maasai tribe of Kenya. The space features a warm color palette to represent the African Safari landscape and a mix of original African accessories and local materials
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| PSID Exhibit Egypt |
Egypt by Michelle Almanzor, Pamela Carunungan, Samantha Flores, Patrice Huang, and Christinne Maron. A modern kitchen design that incorporates design elements from the age of the Pharoahs featuring a black and gold color palette, a sumptuously lighted wine cellar,stone flooring and countertops, and copper-toned kitchen accessories.
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| PSID Exhibit UAE |
United Arab Emirates by Akai Aquino, Kath Briones, Anj Jardiniano, Shai Ramos, and Mika Villarosa. A contemporary bedroom design that mixes traditional Islamic and Emirati design elements such as the use of date palm tree symbol, intricate patterns, and rich colors with modern furniture. The focal point is the circular bed area.
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| PSID Exhibit Turkey |
Turkey by Vitoy Bernabaye, Lauren Chua, Shirley Chua, Tina Mendoza, and Daphne Ong. A Hagia Sophia-inspired bathroom design that mixes European and Asian design elements and features a domed ceiling over the tub area and Islamic-inspired minarets.
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| PSID Exhibit India |
India by Josh Celiz, Janelle Edquiban, Rolini Pineda, Krizsha Soriano, and Cat Yao. A design for a den that incorporates traditional Indian design elements such as arches and a peacock chair. Window seat niches and the color palette give the room a more contemporary twist.
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| PSID Exhibit Cambodia |
Cambodia by Ericka Dizon, Mariel Eseque, Hannah Lomibao, Angel Marquez, Patricia Morato, and Allen Sadsad. A design for a lanai that takes inspiration from Cambodia’s Mekong River, as well as from the fountains found in many Cambodian Buddhist temples. The central feature is a fountain that also provides a relaxing sound to the lanai.
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| PSID Exhibit Philippines |
Philippines by Terrence Chua, Gabrielle Gianan, Ranier Lucero, Andres See, and Kenneth So. A contemporary, airy, fluid take on the Filipino living room set, the sala. The design features the okir pattern of the Torogon House of datus, as well as traditional weaving patterns, and combines indigenous materials such as rattan and capiz with glass, steel, and concrete.
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| PSID Exhibit Japan |
Japan by Jenina Cabiltes, Janine Cam, Sandy Dong, Sheena Dy, and Rhejayne Tan. A contemporary take on the traditional Japanese dining space inspired by crane’s nests found in the Japanese grasslands. The design incorporates elements such as wood and stone and features a low dining table set with seats and a dynamic unparalleled ceiling.
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| PSID Exhibit Russia |
Russia by Kaye de Jesus, IC Encinas, Rhia Flordeliza, Tony Lim, and Lesly Yiu. A design for a kitchen inspired by different periods of Russian art and architecture featuring a Khokhloma-inspired ceiling design, Faberge-egg inspired splashboards, and metallic-gold accented cabinets.
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| PSID Exhibit Sweden |
Sweden by Lotus Cantillas, Karl Hansley Carlos, Donna Dychinco, Julienne Mae Go, and Angeluz Millano. A contemporary bathroom design that combines clean, functional Scandinavian aesthetics with architectural elements from Sweden’s famous landmarks. The main feature is the ceiling design inspired by the Aurora Borealis.
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| PSID Exhibit Spain |
Spain by Rhum Bonsol, Jericko Isidro, and Rusheen Velasco. A unique bathroom design inspired by the flamenco dance and with a combination of rustic colonial elements and a contemporary look. The main feature is the shower area which showcases the flowing lines of the dance.
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| PSID Exhibit Italy |
Italy by Anna Bardillon, Angela Bugayong, Jeanne Gumangan, MJ Pascasio, and Trish Garcia. A design for a study room that gives a more global, cosmopolitan feel to traditional Italian design with wrought-iron chandeliers, wood flooring, marble tiles, glass cabinets, and ingenious storage solutions.
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| PSID Exhibit Greece |
Greece by Suzette Co, Camille Depano, Miguel Fedillaga, Amanda Ngo, and Tom Regis. A refreshing lanai design featuring a geometric vertical garden, a rich color palette of blues and golds, and a plush seating area.
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| PSID Exhibit United Kingdom |
United Kingdom by Carlo Canto, Ann Bernadette Gabato, Marina Nicole Manuzon, and Kristine Lei Salarda. A modern living room design inspired by the country’s capital and top tourist destination: London featuring a red double-decker bus inspired sitting area, as well as other elements inspired by famous London icons.
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| PSID Exhibit Czech Republic |
Czech Republic by Natalia Alegre, Alexandra Esguerra, Kim So Hyun, Gabrielle Racelis, and Dea Carina Sy. A dining room design inspired by two of the Czech Republic’s most popular tourist attractions, beer festivals and castles, and features a bar area. The room uses brick, glass, and porcelain and utilizes the colors of the Czech flag.
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| PSID Exhibit USA |
USA by Ann Chua, Czarina Indigne, Arata Kobayashi, and Valerie San Antonio. A kitchen design that incorporates Native American culture through design elements such as a dreamcatcher-inspired ceiling design, geometric patterns reminiscent of a teepee, and a color palette of mustard, browns, and teal.
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| PSID Exhibit Mexico |
Mexico by Janina Cabansag, Julia Cristobal, Erika Hernandez, Maxine Medina, Roanna Padilla, and Armi Piamonte. An eclectic bedroom design that incorporates Mayan tribal patterns, Mexican tile and fabrics, rustic finishes, and a rich color palette with modern furniture and a contemporary ceiling design inspired by Mexican costumes.
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| PSID Exhibit Cuba |
Cuba by Carina Bustamante, France Delfin, Natalie Miranda, and Rachel Enaje. A bathroom design that infuses Latin design elements and is inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea”. The room features calm colors, undulating lines, columns, grillwork, and floral patterns.
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| PSID Exhibit Peru |
Peru by Jairus Bañares, Kun Qian Cai, Farida Presquito, and Erlyz Santos. A design for a den or study inspired by Peru’s Festival of the Sun and featuring a sofa set of different fabrics and colors, a vibrant mini-office or study area, and modern furniture.
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| PSID Exhibit Brazil |
Brazil by Jerlyn de Asis, Bebette Javier, Maricel Padrique, and Deena Sheikh Al Ghannameh. A lanai design that pays homage to Brazil’s national sport and favorite pastime: soccer. The entire space is encased in a soccer ball-shaped dome and incorporates tropical plants and a color palette of Brazil’s flag.
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| PSID Exhibit Australia |
Australia by Donae Edusada, Kat Morales, and Sasa Rodriguez. A living room design that combines modern tropical architecture elements with Australian Aboriginal culture featuring geometric wood furniture, Indigenous Australian art-inspired wall treatments, and a clean color palette.
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