LRI Design Plaza spotlights Bobby Mañosa
MANILA, Philippines - LRI Design Plaza, the urban design hub, celebrates seven years of avant-garde art and design with its 7th Anniversary Artist Series. Putting the spotlight on famed Filipino architect and National Artist Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, LRI will showcase the fusion of indigenous and urban art through the exhibit “Beyond the Bahay-Kubo.”
The exhibit runs from April 7 to 16 and is open to the public. Expect to see the best of Mañosa’s works, which highlight his design philosophy of contemporary Filipino architecture and interior design. Known for bringing Philippine architecture to greater heights, Mañosa pioneered and advocated the use of native materials like bamboo and nipa for contemporary designs.
In the last 35 years, Mañosa and Co. has modernized the bahay kubo by infusing today’s design strategies, materials and technology and yet retains its distinctive design elements. The exhibit will have model houses of his extraordinary projects, a confluence of the old and new featuring homes from Luzon-Visayas-Mindanao, Lantana Lane and Scallabrin. Past works comprising of institutional buildings and landmarks like the EDSA Shrine, Medical City Building and Corregidor Island will also be featured.
Expect to see photos of resorts and other iconic places, as well as world-class Amanpulo in Palawan, Pearl Farm Resort in Davao, Shangri-La Mactan, and even the Philippine Pavilions in Seville.
The LRI Design Plaza 7th Anniversary Artist Series will feature the best of urban art through a series of exhibitions, workshops and other special events in March and April. Located at the heart of Reposo, LRI has gained a loyal following among design enthusiasts and art aficionados. Apart from premier furniture stores, there are also artists’ spaces and specialty design stores.
For unique artwork, exquisite furnishings and other statement home pieces, visit LRI Design Plaza at 210 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air II, Makati City. For inquiries, call 895-1772; 895-5470 or (0922) 857-2559.
