Designer house living

MANILA, Philippines - A mansion for a home and a gated community for an address are not just the status symbols of the elite. The architecture and interior design of their abode also reflects their affluence and success. That is why a signature dwelling from one of the top architects in the Philippines like the Ariana house-type of Mahogany Place 3, the newest subdivision development by DMCI Homes, will make a homeowner really proud. The interior design of the Ariana model unit, based on the fine taste of an equally prominent Filipina interior designer, also mirrors the lifestyle of the rich and famous.

The three-storey, 240-square meter Ariana is a modern-tropical house, a sought-after design by today’s property buyers. Veteran architect Dan Lichauco of Archion Architects applied his trademark, “clean lines and uncluttered” style as well as mixed textures, colors and materials inside and outside to produce a simple but sophisticated look. Inside are walls of decorative stucco finish, and travertine and floors made of narra parquet. Outside are balconies with durable pinewood floor and metal rails fronting windows for texture and sun shield.

Lots of windows and glassed sliding doors let in more natural light while cross-ventilation produce a feeling of lightness to dwellers.

Highlighting Lichauco’s version of form and function in the Ariana is a floor layout that allows the house to be customized based on an upgrade set list. For example, the den on the ground floor and the family area on the second floor can be converted into extra bedrooms. The lanai area can also be upgraded to have a plunge pool.

For more information about Mahogany Homes 3, call the DMCI Homes hotline at 888-3333 or visit www.dmcihomes.com