Get Some Interior Inspo From PSID's 'PHusion' Exhibit

This interior design exhibit features 12 booths that explore the blending of Filipino design influences with global cultures

Metro.Style Team

<p>The <strong>Philippine School of Interior Design</strong> (PSID) presents “<strong>PHusion</strong>,” an interior designexhibit exploring the blending of Filipino cultural, historical and pop culture references withglobal cultures. The ongoing exhibit will be available for visit until <strong>October 31</strong>, at the <strong>Greenfield Tower</strong>, <strong>Greenfield District</strong> in<strong>Mandaluyong City</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p>						Composed of <strong>12 booths</strong> that will showcase varied interpretations of the theme, “PHusion” willshow this year’s PSID graduating batch taking on the challenge of creating unique livingspaces that weave interiors and different cultures and influences through stories, emotions,and beliefs. Co-presented by Greenfield District, “PHusion” will show how celebratingcultural diversity can result in new yet relevant interior designs. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Check out the gallery below for a sneak peek:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1a7c2bab-76a0-4291-9ec2-189187a1cfd8_phusion exhibit philippine school of interior design 2023 landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bba04338-d558-40f1-9903-5018c4824f64_phusion psidimg_0446.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8304f946-2577-4705-8f02-f2458ccb0fd7_phusion psidimg_0454 (1).jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4ea3fc98-1527-4c04-b9e8-d54f230e3467_phusion psidimg_0743.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/05930f54-b55d-4a05-98cb-55630b4eb891_phusion psidimg_0413.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d1fff971-d17b-4b77-9b82-4089f68d81cd_phusion psidimg_0421.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7f83bc95-d085-4d8c-a23f-0278fc997494_phusion 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Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5afc3046-4bdf-4bf3-818f-cd526c8dfe46_phusion psidimg_0603.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/95c09127-7aa3-4b5b-9240-11f87142771f_phusion psidimg_0218.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4f326e80-3cf2-4ce2-9106-d2af26a8803b_phusion psidimg_0219.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/73a28f5e-2d5a-4c9a-9142-0169973f90af_phusion psidimg_0608.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/302668b3-5065-4537-91c2-9880e4942350_phusion psidimg_0616 (2).jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f1d6ba08-e329-426d-b130-da759d4edbe3_phusion psidimg_0622 (2).jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6c61234f-e8be-4cf5-b417-e44dfb05c5f0_phusion psidimg_0759.jpg" alt="PHusion Philippine School of Interior Design exhibit 2023" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Egyptian - This living room knits together the grandeur and functionality of Filipino and Egyptian designs. Especially interesting is a decorative art piece made with wood panels, perforated hieroglyphics and baybayin writings which translate to &#x27;Ikaw ang aking Tahanan&#x27; and &#x27;Mahal kita, magpakailanman,&#x27; respectively.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x Egypt booth “Ikaw at Ako” by Janiz Karen Adlawan, Katrin Miriel Araja, Katrina Marie Balkin, Nicole Mercado, and Joana Mannel Lipana<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>South African - The Bahay Ubuntu dining space expertly blends Filipino with South African rich histories and cultural subtleties. Local treasures such as tribal masks, and woven and handcrafted accessories contribute to the atmosphere&#x27;s storytelling.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x South Africa booth “Bahay Ubuntu” by Maria Cheska Luisa Mendoza, Ayessa Chloe Carpio, Sofia Raphaelle Pascual, and Sophia Chelsea Yling<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>American - An open-concept kitchen space that melds both strong colors and gold accents in the American Hollywood Regency style and Filipino rich traditional heritage can be nothing but interesting.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x America booth “Fillenium” by Ma. Stella Bagro, Romeo Gabriel Conge, Rovina Angelica Manuel, and Rosana Bandola<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>French - L’amour du monde entier (Love from Around the World), is an opulent living room that incorporates local Filipino materials, like wood, capiz, and solihiya, with French design using glass, mirrors, and other reflective surfaces.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x France booth “L’amour du Monde Entier” by Alma Marie Lagman, Kristin Dominique Ramos, Bettina Sophia Ejercito, and Mary Rose Glovelle Palileo<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Brazilian - This entertainment area named A Diversão (fun) showcases a harmonious space that features vibrant fabrics, organic and natural finishes, and tropical plants, which contrast with elements that reveal the warmth and cultural nuances of Filipino design.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x Brazil booth “A Diversão” by Chey De Guzman, Irish Monique Cube, and Reichel Alessandra Baytan<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Italian - Aptly named Semantika, the bathroom shows that even though Filipino and Italian cultures&#x27; identities are unique, there are methods to establish common ground or understanding. Inabel fabric designs were used as a prominent design feature to represent Filipino culture and tradition. The space also features dark heavy wood trims contrasted with soft ecru ceilings and walls, reminiscent of the rustic Tuscan style—a significant movement in Italian house interior design.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x Italy booth “Semantiӄa” by Jana Loise Cruz, Jeynna Francesa Meria, and Sophia Denise Ignacio<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Scandinavian - This space reflects the Scandinavian ethos of Lagom—a Swedish word that translates to just the right amount or not too much, not too little. Featuring an elliptical shape reminiscent of the delicate curves of iconic Scandinavian furniture pieces, this dining room provides an unhurried and smooth transition of visual perception. Noticeable intricate Filipino design elements such as solihiya, rattan, and slatted wooden louvers fill the space, balancing the minimalist Scandinavian design style.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x Scandinavia booth “Lagom” by Maria Beatriz San Luis Gutierrez, Stephen Michael Chan, Carl Lois Mico, and Nicolette Lee<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>English - This bachelor’s pad kitchen features a uniquely cut island counter with a smoked capiz ceiling—the centerpiece adding the modern flourish to the traditional English kitchen mantelpiece. Filipino and art deco elements like the Barong Tagalog and sunburst patterns are scattered as design elements to add cross-cultural fusion to the pub-inspired space.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x U.K. booth “A bachelor’s tavern” by Marielle Marzan, Regine Calupitan, Hannah Izabella Galanto, and Ailene Cariño<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Nicaraguan - Relajarse, which translates to relax, is a bathroom that embodies the fusion of Filipino and Nicaraguan culture. The use of limewash walls and organic materials creates a link to nature, simulating the sense of being in a tropical paradise. Furthermore, the use of gold accents pays homage to Nicaragua&#x27;s long history of gold production.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x Nicaragua booth “Relajarse” by Andrea Maureen V. Severino<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Australian - Yakka, which translates to hard work from an indigenous Australian language, gives a peek at what it feels like to work within a space that feels like a landscape. Curves in the space simulate the organic and picturesque shapes of Australia&#x27;s landscape,adorned with dot art-inspired paintings as a nod to the Aboriginals. Durable materials, such as burlaps and rattan, reflect the Philippines’ rich natural resources.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x Australia booth “Yakka” by Franchesca Eunice Co, Reina Kristina Sempio, Kharen Charmaine Urbano, and Maria Katrina Challoy<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Japanese - Pearl of the Orients meets prosperity in this Filipino-Japanese fusion bedroom, a combination of the Japanese number 8 which symbolizes “growth” merged with the Philippines&#x27; wood, stone, capiz, bamboo, and rocks.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x Japan booth “Pitokaja” by Joan Dominique Vinco, Kaila Patricia Caido, Victor Jay Flores, and Sophia Isabelle Serrano<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Persian - This bedroom features the rich and vibrant culture of Persia combined with the natural and neutral palette of Filipino materials. Indigenous Filipino materials were integrated with intricate Persian details to create a balanced and symmetrical space.<cite>PSID</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>PSID</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - PH x Persia booth “Kanlungan” by Sheina Rose Gina, Karen Cabalquinto, Isobel Merici Dator, and Erica Leona Chua<cite>PSID</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><div><em>PHusion proudly shares this celebration of cultures and ingenuity with Boysen, Decoliving,Genteel Home, Gorenje, HMT, Jed Yabut, Keystone, La Europa Ceramica, Lucendi,MainLine, RGC Fabrics, Spectrum, Vertiflute, and VLF Wood Veneers.														<br/></em></div><div><br/></div><p>Photos courtesy of <strong>Philippine School of Interior Design</strong></p><div><br/></div>

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Get Some Interior Inspo From PSID's 'PHusion' Exhibit

Get Some Interior Inspo From PSID's 'PHusion' Exhibit

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