The House / Buensalido Architects

  • 11 Sep 2012
  • Housing Selected Works
© Mitch Mauricio

Architects: Buensalido Architects
Location: ,
Project Year: 2011
Project Area: 180 sqm
Photographs: Mitch Mauricio

Designed for a newly married couple, this townhouse is a tribute to the Filipino spirit. Buensalido Architects, a Manila-based architectural design firm that pushes for contemporizing Filipino architecture, found the aesthetic expression of this design intent through triangles, an abstracted representation of banderitas (or flaglets) that one would commonly see in local fiestas and festivals. As a country, the Philippines has one almost every day.

© Mitch Mauricio

It is a manifestation of the Filipino’s optimism and positive outlook in their lives, always knowing how to smile no matter how bad their situation is. This was captured with the different bursts of colors within the house, achieving a sense of vibrancy, festivity, and positivity.

© Mitch Mauricio

These conceptual ideas were physically implemented in a contemporary and innovative way: the banderitas and triangles on the interior surfaces were achieved with a CNC milling machine, therefore attaining precision in its production and avoiding human error. Light fixtures were located above the cutouts, creating an ever-changing pattern of shadows, depending on how many lights are turned on. A certain kind of material honesty was aimed for, so for the concrete flooring for example, was kept as is, applying a special kind of lithium-based sealant to achieve a smooth, terrazzo-like effect.

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Cite: "The House / Buensalido Architects" 11 Sep 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed 20 Jun 2013. <http://www.archdaily.com/270396>

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    I research about this company, and I found out that they also own a pr or ad agency which is closely related to the media and known personalities. They’re responsible for making the company popular including the architect. They theme the company and it’s architect with actors, actresses including written articles and bloggers. How pathetic! It shows right here, see, they’re the ones who send and publishing their projects. Being an architect you have to be popular on how you design and referred by your clients and not with the help of advertising or misleading people.

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    from what i know its unethical for an architectural company to advertise specially if the company is the one who initiates it. although, if you have an ad agency it could be good way to disguise yourself from advertising directly, I admire the company for planning that carefully. You know what they say, the media or ad agency dictates or conditions the mind of the public.

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    The Architect happily scribbles whatever he fancies, then thought of an image to support his work. That’s so…noob.

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    triangle form is pretty universal, it could be anything. cant say by having something the culture that look triangular, they can use it to make the building very indigenous

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