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The Philippine Institute of Interior Designer’s Official Newsletter
April / June 2007
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DESIGNING YOUR
dream VACATION
ENTERTAINING
in the great outdoors
manila now
Philippine International Furniture Show
from the editor
If you were given an unlimited budget to plan your vacation in any place
in the world, how would you design your dream vacation?
Sounds like a simple question for an Interior Designer? Hmm… I wouldn’t think so,
knowing how creative we can be. Our mind starts racing with various vacation destinations whether it’s an exotic beach in Bali Indonesia, a romantic getaway in Portofino,
Italy or a cold climate to beat the heat on a Chalet with a view of the Swiss Alps. Or
simply enjoying the sights in our own shores such as Boracay, lounging in the beach
while reading MOZAIC.
Posing with the mascots
at Disney World,
Orlando, Florida.
If I had the chance to design my dream vacation I would go back to Disney World, and
throw away my wrist watch in the trash! I would love to stay for a week or two at a
Disney Hotel Suite enjoy being a kid again with Mickey and Friends! Scream in every
thrilling ride—without the long line of course and eat as many Mickey Mouse Ice
Cream sandwiches as I want...Yum Yummy!
Lisa Salvador
Message from the President
LOOKING BACK TO WHEN I assumed the
position of President in 1997, I reminisce
on the achievements that have been accomplished. It is with pride and joy that our
organization had been blessed with a set of
officers who strove for the advancement
of the Interior Design profession. I have
learned that leading the PIID Board of
Directors and Officers is not a simple task.
It entails a lot of diplomacy, decisiveness,
public relations, and awareness of governmental concerns, intra-professional relations
and representations among others. With no
doubt, I trust that the blend of personalities
in the boards that came and went consisted
of the right ingredients that made PIID what
it is today.
It is with pride that we can boast of our
New PIID By-Laws of 2006 that serves as the
“bible” of our organization. Without which
our organization will not have a basis for
existence. In the length of 8 years PIID had
evolved into a globally competitive entity.
Because of this, the same By-Laws that was
created in 1998, is now amended to cope
with the growth of our organization and
likewise the industry. Publication is on its way
and will be ready for distribution in due time.
The on-going repeal of RA: 8534, the Interior
Design Law of 1998 is also a sign that professional Filipino Interior Designers are gearing
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up for the global arena. The proposed repeal
of our law will take care of illegal practice,
regulation of the practice of foreign consultants and protection from the overlapping of
functions of other professions among others.
Consultative meetings were held with allied
professions, the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC), and Council for Interior
Design Educators (CIDE). Hearings at Senate
were accomplished and we are presently
waiting for results from the Appellate Court
before Congress will look into the matter. Relations with various sectors of the
government and the allied professions have
been established with our joining the Philippine Federation of Accredited Associations
(PFPA) and the Council for Built and Natural
Environment (CBNE). To date we are still in
the process of creating the National Interior
Design Code which, in the future will land us
a box in Municipal Building Permit forms as
well as due recognition by Building Officials.
We have also continued active membership with the Asia Pacific Space Designers
Association (APSDA) and the International
Federation of Interior Architects (IFI), a
legacy handed down to us by the previous
board of 1997. We have also chartered the
Bacolod Chapter, and founded the Student
Auxiliary Body (SAB) in 2004. Last year we
launched the PIID Sourcebook designed to
assist members in selecting the right materi-
als and connecting with the accredited trade
partners. Just recently we launched the PIID
Hotspot where members will enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi at the secretariat office.
In this light I would like to congratulate the
New Board of Directors and Officers for assuming a very significant role in the conduct
of our organization and the profession. Most
importantly I would like to thank the previous boards whom I have worked with all
these years. My inspiration and driving force
always came from the enthusiasm and hard
work individually expressed.
Gerry Contreras had served as President of our organization in 1981-83, 1997-2000 and then 2003-2006 before
a finally relinquishing the post for elevation to the Council
of Advisers.The PIID Council of Advisers consists of all Past
Presidents of the organization.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Lisa Salvador
Editor–in–Chief
Arlene Araullo
Associate Editor
Tristan G. Jovellana
Managing Editor
Minette Fajardo
Winona Agonias
Evelyn Suarez
Daniella Lim
Joy Ejercito
Writers
Laurice Ruiz
Belen Morey
Zusie Timbol
Frenjick Quesada
Special thanks to Chinggay Labrador for Art
Direction
profession in progress
Manila Now
Philippine International Furniture Show
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco announced the holding of the Philippine
International Furniture Show 2007, dubbed “Manila Now,” on February 27 to March 02, 2007
at the World Trade Center and the Philippine Trade Training Center in Manila.
On its second year, “Manila Now” is organized by the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the
Philippines. The furniture show hinges on the participation of world-renowned designers to
inspire and encourage the participation of industry players and to position the furniture show
as a must-see and must-buy destination for new and returning buyers.
For this year, “Manila Now” is featuring New York-based Italian architect-designer,
Mr. Gaetano Pesce. With the show featuring Mr. Pesce, new and innovative ideas on design are
expected to be infused to craft a new direction for Philippine furniture. The furniture show
will also showcase homegrown talents, alongside the featured international designer, as a way
to celebrate the shrinking world of global design.
For more information, contact the Economic Diplomacy Section of the Philippine Consulate at (415) 4336666 ext.
313, email: [email protected]; or the MANILA NOW organizers in Manila at Tel: (632) 637-2742 / 632-9007
or by email: [email protected] or visit the furniture show’s website: www.manilanow.ph.
Mail Bag
“I enjoyed the last issue of Mozaic! I
would like to become a part of the editorial
staff. How can I join?”
—Therese
Thanks, Therese! Our team is always on the
lookout for new members who want to come
on board. Don’t hesitate to call the PIID
Secretariat at 867-1403. Leave your name,
contact information, and your desired contribution to Mozaic. Suggestions, ideas and contributions would be greatly appreciated! —Ed.
—Arlene Araullo
Why Cha Cha?
Interior Designers have been greatly affected by RA 8534.
Architect Minette Fajardo takes an in–depth look at its impact.
I’ve always had this theory about the four generations of Interior Designers. Those
who pioneered our profession in the 1960’s belong to the 1st generation. Those
who were lucky to establish themselves before RA 8534 was signed in 1998 into a
law and were incidentally students of those from the first generation form part of
the second generation. Those who struggled into recognition despite the economic
crisis brought about by the assignation of Ninoy Aquino in the early 1980’s, and also
students of the first generation happen to be of the thired generation. And finally,
those who eventually became students of some from the third generation and also of
the first generation now form part of the fourth generation. This paradigm has to be
mentioned for one to realize that there are actually varied ways of putting our
practice at work. The genre gaps appear to manifest different methodologies in
concocting design solutions—likewise organizational beliefs.
When the PIID, that had been formed in the early 1960’s there was really no
mandate to form a set of stringent guidelines for a group of colleagues who were
good friends each with a fair share of the projects. Theirs was a fellowship of coprofessionals pulling their resources together to make their presence as Interior
Designers known to the nation. As the profession flourished and departed from the
mentorship of Architecture, there was an apparent need for forming laws and
organizational by-laws. Hence in 1998 RA 8534 was signed and consequently in 1999
the first PIID By-Laws took effect.
WORLDBEX or the Philippine World
Building and Construction Exposition is the
Asia’s most indispensable source of information and technology in the world of
construction held last March 14, 2007 to
March 18, 2007 at the World Trade Center
Metro Manila was a big success!
WORLDBEX is the only show in the Philippines that always adds new dimensions and
directions to the construction industry.
It assembled the widest array of new and
interesting products, which represents the
greatest advances in materials tools or
equipment. It is the most essential tool for
seamless collaboration and communication
among all of the players in the industry. It
provides an invaluable service among our
exhibitors, visitors and other industry–
related professionals.
If you missed out on this opportunity to see
the latest materials in the industry, there is
no need to worry because the WORLDBEX
Exhibit is held twice a year.
—Arlene Araullo
These milestone achievements gave the professionals a creed to abide in and the
organization a mission and vision to live by. For eight years RA 8534 has been there
to protect ourselves from the possible competition from illegal practitioners.
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piid in action
NEW SERIES OF LEPANTO TILES
WELL–RECEIVED IN METRO MANILA MARKET
IN THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED
WORLDBEX 2007, Lepanto Tiles launched
the Pure White Series, the most extensive
line of white tiles in the market today. The
classic white tile has been revamped and
extended to more than a dozen
designs in varied sizes. Together with this,
Lepanto Tiles released new tile designs
inspired by natural elements featuring natural
and rustic finish. Highly recommended by
design professionals, the new collections have
gained popularity in the
industry and are being pushed by major dealers nationwide.
Lepanto Tiles’ latest
offering is white hot!
Lepanto Ceramics, Inc. is the most comprehensive local tile manufacturer in the
Philippines, carrying the brand Lepanto Tiles.
Located in Calamba, Laguna, Lepanto’s facility
boasts of state-of-the-art technology in tile
manufacturing. With the influx of cheap substandard ceramic tiles in the country,
Lepanto Tiles stands by its commitment
to deliver excellent quality products at an
affordable price. As part of its promise,
Lepanto Tiles is re-launching its Customer
Service program that will include improved
after–sales
support to better serve its dealers and
clients.
In its desire to provide an alternative to
the more expensive floor and wall coverings in the market, Lepanto Tiles released
new designs inspired by natural stone and
hardwood. While it is a less expensive option, it also gives users the versatility and the
durability of ceramic tiles.
Lepanto Ceramics, Inc. is committed to
deliver high quality ceramic tiles with cuttingedge designs while providing
superior customer service.
To get more information on the latest product lines of
Lepanto Tiles, you may contact (632) 884-1106 loc 812
or visit an authorized dealer in your area.
PIID’S INCOMING
OFFICERS FOR 2007
Arch. Arlen de Guzman
President
Jiro Estaniel
VP for Internal Affairs
Belen Morey
VP for External Affairs
Lot Hilvano
Board Secretary
Alexandra Claparols
Treasurer
Joy Ejercito
Executive Director for Education
Marcelo Alonzo
Executive Director for Professional Practice
Wilfrid Nicholo Magcase
Executive Director for Finance
Ogie Caringal
Executive Director for Exhibits and Conventions
Gerry L. Contreras
Ex-Officio
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METROBANK FOUNDATION
AND PIID INVITE INTERIOR DESIGNERS
The Metrobank Foundation in partnership
with Metrobank Platinum Card, Federal Land,
Philippine Institute of Interior Designers,
United Architects of the Philippines, and
BluPrint, is inviting all registered Interior
Designers 25 to 45 years old to join the
Metrobank Art & Design Excellence National
Competition or MADE. This year’s theme
“Sustainable Interior Design: Innovative
Reuse” whereby the design strongly advocates reinventing spaces toward conservation
and preservation with a thrust to meet the
requirements of new lifestyles. Two finalists
will be chosen to execute their design, which
will be separately sponsored by Federal
Land. The Prizes to be awarded the winners
are 200,000 pesos for the Grand Prize and
150,000 pesos for the Special Prize.
Submission of entries starts April until May
25, 2007 at the PIID Secretariat, 8/F, Filomena
Bldg., 104 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village,
Makati City.
To receive your copy of the entry form,
call 898.8856 (Metrobank Foundation) or
867.1404 PIID Office. Awarding Ceremonies
and Exhibit will be in September 2007.
The MADE Interior Design Competition
kicked off last 2004. Since then, we have
awarded three young designers and PIID
members Marybeth Tabaquin-Ting, Jasmine
O’yek Sy, and Teresita Guevara.
MADE is formerly known as the Young Painters’ Annual, which was established by the
Foundation in 1984. The new competitions
represent a big leap in corporate art sponsorship by opening new opportunities for artistic recognition and thus help enhance the
careers of talented and promising painters,
sculptors, architects and interior designers.
—Fiona Ting
Senior Program Officer
Metrobank Foundation
calendar of events
May 2007
May 25, 2007 (Friday)
Metrobank Art & Design Excellence
(MADE) National Competition
Deadline of Submission of Entries
PIID Secretariat, Makati City
May 31, 2007 (Thursday)
General Membership Meeting
Active Global Showroom
Makati City
June 2007
June 6 – 7, 2007
(Wednesday to Thursday)
June 22, 2007 (Friday)
American Hardwood Export Council
(AHEC) Convention
PRC 2007 Awards Night for Outstanding
Professionals and Outstanding Accredited
Professional Organizations
Hyatt Regency
Hangzhou, China
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
June 21 – 23, 2007
(Thursday to Saturday)
June 28, 2007 (Thursday)
Interiors Malaysia 2007
Mantrade Exhibition & Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Oathtaking / Induction and Turnover
Ceremonies of new PIID Board
of Directors
Makati City
July 2007
July 4 – 11, 2007 (Wednesday)
IFI Convention 2007
World Interiors for New Generation
Dongseo University
Busan, Korea
July 26, 2007 (Thursday)
General Membership Meeting
Filommena Building
Makati City
Top, Middle: Prof. Nicky Jardenil holds an On the Spot Rendering contest
at the SAB Congress.
Bottom: Outgoing PIID officers pose for a group shot.
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But times and business styles have changed.
Most of our young professionals have succumbed to the exploitation of developers
who would rather hire foreign consultants to
conceptualize the designs and leave the drafting works to the prolific Filipino CAD operator, even going length of mandating plans to
be signed and sealed for a pauper’s fee. This
is just the tip of the iceberg. Without our
vigilance and dedication to our profession
we may find ourselves back in the clutches of
other professionals.
Hence the need to repeal RA 8534 came
into being. Initially the intention was to revise
a few portions of our law. However, with
careful scrutiny and deliberations, we were
advised to totally change both contents and
format to be in consonance with the other
professional laws. The Committee on Legislation has sat several times in formulating the
contents of our new law giving emphasis on
provisions with safety nets when dealing with
foreign consultants; penalties and fines for
illegal practice; and the leniency with corporate practice for interior designers; and the
likes. The repealed version of our law is now
with the Appellate Court and we are waiting
for Congress to resume, after elections, before this committee springs back into action.
The PIID By-Laws on the other hand had
been revised to adapt to present conditions.
Since its composition seven years ago, the
practice of the profession has changed, the
organizational functions have become specific
as regard international and national relations.
The Committee on Private Practice, Ethics
and By-Laws looked into changes such as the
formation of the Council of Past Presidents
where after the maximum term of service of
a President, he shall be elevated to the said
council thus allowing all past presidents to
actively participate in decision making, also
making it possible to allow the addition of
a new board member; the removal of the
position of Internal Auditor and the implementation of VP External and VP Internal;
and the reorganization of the Committees
to encourage the involvement of members
among others.
CHA-CHA in the 1980’s was an acronym for
Charter Change. Cha-cha is also a vigorous
and enjoyable Latino dance. After some time,
there becomes an apparent need for change.
Of course all these changes must be for the
good of the profession and the organization.
The amendments repeal, and revisions that
were done to our Law and the PIID By-Laws
stand for a change for our benefit. Soon as
these are all in place, we hope to reap from
these changes and find time to Cha-cha with
our friends knowing that we are protected
by the Law and that PIID is taking care of its
members.
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officers in focus
How Would You Design Your
dream vacation?
A house by the beach, very tropical, complete with amenities, say an outdoor jacuzzi
with green all around. Natural stone finishes
softened with wood accents. Soft fabrics
on furniture and drapes in earth tones with
bright orange accents. Jars, very Asian accessories, scented candles, complete the look.
—Celynn Imperial
My dream summer vacation is on a cool,
quite and neat place with no state of the art
facilities, only naturally equipped amenities
to savor the feeling of a truly memorable
sojourn away from the hustle and bustle of a
city life.
—Ogie Caringal
I’ll spend my vacation in Morocco because
it’s a very exotic place, and there are many
heritage and historical sites that will inspire
an Interior Designer.
—Jiro Estaniel
Zephyr, crisp, gliding through white-washed
balconies of Santorini, pressed between
turquoise waters and the azure sky; one hand
clasps a cup of Mediterranean brew while the
other basking in the warmth of my fiancés
palm. We could hear the faint pipe music of
Pan, riding on the olive-scented breeze.
—Tristan Jovellana
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A vacation to spend with your love ones,
being together in lovely memories. Water
sports like jet-ski scuba diving and watching
whales.
—Arch. Arlen de Guzman
To be rejuvenated from the demands
of work, there has to be the element of
exploration. My dream vacation requires
the supply of snorkeling gear set, a pair of
hiking boots and light weight EOS. Analyzing
the routes in the blueprint of exotica, the
journey is scheduled to transcend space and
time.
—Arlene Araullo
A two–month vacation around the world
with an unlimited budget and best amenities
with my daughter and husband.
—Alexie Claparols
A dream vacation is when you have all the
time in the world, with an unlimited budget
and with a good assistant who can handle
office and household work as expected.
—Wilfrid Magcase
My dream vacation will have to be in a virgin
beach with 7-star hotel amenities. To start
the day, I picture myself taking a quick jog
along the beach at sunrise, before a light
breakfast. Scheduled and guided tours around
the most exotic and culture rich natural sites
should fill up my mornings as I would like to
spend most of the evening experiencing the
warm sea air while sipping frozen margaritas.
Five days will be ideal for an incommunicado
vacation, hence while I am vacationing there
will be no laptops, no cellphones noo PDA’s,
no modern day work tools...just myself and
perhaps someone who shares my interests
amidst nature.
—Arch. Minette R. Fajardo
My summer dream vacation is to see exotic
places that will enrich my knowledge through
understanding culture and people of these
beautiful places. Another dream vacation is to
go 100 meters down the sea and experience
another world. Though my dream vacation
entails expense, an inexpensive one is to stay
in my air-conditioned room and watch television… ah… dolce vita!
—Lot Hilvano
My dream summer vacation would be staying
for a month or so in Italy and France with my
husband and three kids. I am excited about
this as this will be a cultural experience for
all of us. We will immerse ourselves with
the locals as we try to learn their history,
culture and language. To make it convenient
for us, we will rent a car to visit the famous
landmarks. Everything will be at our own
pace to make our visit relaxing, stimulating
and exciting.
—Joy Ejercito
filipino sense & style
“Though summer is known as a
season with a reason to be out and
about, there are many of us who’d
prefer to celebrate this time of year
in the comforts of our own abode.”
Domestic Revelries
in Summer’s Wake
Tristan G. Jovellana ruminates on the
Filipino home and lifestye, in the wake of the
summer sun.
T
he haze simmers over the horizon. The splashing of water
resonates through the beaches, pools and shady streams.
The city drones with diligent hum of air-cooling systems.
Halo-halo, dirty ice cream and other frozen delights remain steadfast in their crusade against the relentless heat brought about by
the season, whose name we’ve lovingly rallied (and occasionally
cursed!)—summer. Though summer is known as a season with a
reason to be out and about, there are many of us who’d prefer to
celebrate this time of year in the comforts of our own abode.
And it is in her name that we have culled many ingenious ways in
entertaining at home—for family and friends, associates and
summer sweethearts, and more intimately, ourselves.
Homes outfitted with a swimming pool, become a witness to many
a theme party, ranging from tropical (Balinese, Filipino, Hawaiian), to
Mediterranean, to decadent avant-garde themes. Food is matched
accordingly, and to please the discriminating taste of Filipinos, the
fare has to be in large quantities, or in impressively presented small
portions. Pool chairs of teak (or the inescapable plastic varieties laid
bare!) line the edges of the azure chlorinated waters to allow folk
to bask in the sun. For the health and complexion–conscious denizens, umbrellas and canopies of different hues are set up to provide
the much needed shade. If it is an evening affair, beguiling lanterns
made of resin, canvas, paper or glass, make the night aglow or bring
forth intimacy to a cozy corner or table. An iced drink or cool
spirits are whisked into the picture to complete the atmosphere of
wet (and not so wet) fun.
The lanai is one of the preferred areas in a typical Filipino home,
all year round. For those with enough space to accommodate it,
it brings the best of both worlds—the comforts of the indoors
interlocked with the lushness of the outdoors. Daybeds are a must,
and here we find many a Pinoy lazing around in a sea of plush pillows,
immersed in a riveting world of the latest bestselling novel or simply
surrendering to a muse called Sleep. Game tables clatter with the
dance of Mahjong, the sweep of Pusoy Dos, or the swirling of a goblet
for Spirit of The Glass. Music is piped in from discreet sources, further
immersing ourselves into the summoned mood.
It is also a time of sleepovers for vacationing kids (and the married/
single/single-but-attached adults who have the Peter Pan complex),
thus, modular furniture and sofa beds are a boon to accommodate
the chirpy guests. No extra beds? The ever-reliable banig would do,
propped with many, many pillows (one can’t have enough pillows).
Comfortable seating and a tray table / coffee table that’ll nestle the
cerveza, pulutan and tsitsirya are essential for watching the late night
shows or DVDs (pirated or original) or for striking the highest points
in the latest X-Box or PS2 games.
And for the most important person, otherwise known as YOU?
There’s a hot tub filled with aromatic oils, colorful flowers and the wet
sponge in the hands of a lover to scrub your back. Even our bedrooms
are transformed into a spa by the Dial-A-Massage professionals, complete with oil burners, candles and their masterful touch. Or plunge
into the classic Pinoy pleasure of cocooning yourself beneath a warm
comforter in an air-conditioned haven, with temperatures that would
put the winters of Greenland to shame.
So go ahead, choose your indulgence, create your own hedonistic
celebration and fashion new memories as the rightful progeny of
Summer, as true Children of The Sun!
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