Historic Structures Made Anew at PSID's Juxtapose Exhibit

Something old,  something new,  when fused together,  did you know that you can get something special and good?  These and more are what you will experience at the  Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) Advance Class of 2018's exhibit - “JUXTAPOSE: Espasyo at Panahon”, on Oct. 1 – 31, 2018 at the 11th Floor, Santolan Town Plaza in San Juan City.

With their talent and creativity,  the PSID graduation exhibit explores adaptive reuse as a solution to design problems by repurposing old buildings or sites for a function other than what it was originally built for.

This is co-presented by Santolan Town Plaza and in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).  The exhibit showcases 17 booths that challenge proponents of cultural heritage conservation, developers, and the audience to find creative solutions in the restoration and rehabilitation of historic structures. It also seeks to impart a sense of heritage to Filipinos with a further understanding and appreciation of our cultural and historical identity.

The exhibit is divided into three galleries: Tahanan, Pangkalakal, and Pang-industriya, where forgotten historical structures are given relevance once again and given design concepts such as bars, cafes, specialty stores, wellness centers, among others.

The Tahanan gallery focuses on residential buildings that were restored into something new, while keeping the old elements:

The Bar Beneath...in San Juan

MEMBERS: Andrew Nieves, Merryl Ngo-Dee, Rosemarie Tapay, Jessica Pedreno

The Vigan Atelier

MEMBERS: Donna Causapin, Lara Ong, Ana Roble, Nikka Merro

Small Space, Big Living

MEMBERS: Cess Ang, Nina Magana, Mae Matias, Cariz Yam

Modern Filipino Haven

MEMBERS: Kim Tigue, Kristine Escober, Pam Lachica, Mary Teng

Bridal Boudoir

MEMBERS: Janz Go, Faye Cascante, Jaja Jagunap

Marahuyo Spa & Tea House

MEMBERS: Alissa Villareal, Sam Javier, Chloe Nabayo, Kiana Umali

Meanwhile,  the Pangkalakal gallery presents booths reminiscent of Escolta and Avenida Rizal’s commercial streetscapes.

La Moneda Bookshop & Cafe

MEMBERS: Alexis Casas, Tin Jaspio, Lauren Laudico, Hannah Tan

CC (Cafe+Creatives)

MEMBERS: Liz Catadman, Joyce Gozos, Geline Ignacio, Elvira Pareja

Little Cafe Museum

MEMBERS: Karl Ascano, Jerome Tinio, Erika Uramoto

Cafe 308

MEMBERS: Abi Lazo

Kusina Aduana

MEMBERS: Chelsea Chua, Pau Alarilla, Kat Garcia, Janessa Nakata

Below Zero Gelateria

MEMBERS: Elaine Hiloma, Denise Tuazon, Gwency Sobrepena, Rein Dela Cruz

                      

And lastly,  the Pang-industriya gallery highlights design solutions for old industrial sites 

                                                           

13 Fit Street

MEMBERS: Jess Arellano, Cee Reganion, Bianca Francisco, Mariel Consolacion

Dor-Moderno

MEMBERS: Dudz Domasig, Jr., Lei Santelices, Naomi Ng, Celina Zaraspe, Rizza Agoncillo

Station No. 15

MEMBERS: Sophia Aguado, Alecsa Alcantara, Rani Lorenzana, Naomi Estiva

Polo Estacion

MEMBERS: Carleen Choi-Kua, Chen Ferrer, Pauline Guiang, Kath Reston

KM 102 Gentleman’s Barber Lounge

MEMBERS: Justine Dacudao, Christina Locsin, Dianne Gonzales, Jane Oracion

JUXTAPOSE proudly shares this celebration of heritage and ingenuity with Abenson, All Home, Apo Floors, Boysen, Cafe Ilustrado, CW Home Depot, Designery, Edison Electric Integrated Inc., Eubiq, Fineza Decorative Renderers, Fyrelyn Industries, Habitat, HMT Industries, Icon Graphics, Ilaw Atbp./LitesPlus, Jo-Liza Arts & Antiques, Keystone Lamps & Shades, La Europa Ceramica, Matimco, Stockwell Café + Lounge, Schema, Spectrum by Larry’s, Tierra Plants, Toto, and Uratex.

The exhibit is also supported by ANC, Business Mirror, INQUIRER.net, inqPOP!, Magic 89.9, Malaya Business Insight, Modern Living Home, The Manila Times, and WhenInManila.com.