MANILA, Philippines – The graduating class of the Interior Design program of the Mapua Institute of Technology is holding an exhibit to showcase the students’ creativity and awareness of current social issues. This year, they are extending their design services to the institution of Asilo de San Vicente de Paul, which caters to the needs of the less fortunate and is located on UN Ave., Manila.
The class exhibit is called “Garden of Hope” and opens today, Jan. 16. It features the Rendu home that interprets the concept of a garden in a girl’s social area as part of the design. The concept garden creates an environment that highlights happiness, hope, creativity and togetherness for the children of the Asilo de San Vicente de Paul. The class aims to provide an environment that will help the children learn and appreciate things to make them responsible and mature human beings.