PSID takes on the challenge of adaptive reuse for 2018 exhibit
The graduating batch of Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) takes on the challenge of marrying the past and present with designs that breathe new life into historical spaces in an exhibit called “Juxtapose: Espasyo
at Panahon,” set from Oct. 1 to 31 at Santolan Town Plaza, San Juan City.
Adaptive reuse is to repurpose old buildings or sites for function other than what it was originally built for. This year’s batch explores adaptive reuse as a solution to design problems.
“Juxtapose,” co-presented by Santolan Town Plaza and in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), will showcase 17 wellthought-out booths that will challenge proponents of the conservation of cultural heritage, developers, and the audience to find creative solutions in the restoration and rehabilitation of historical structures. It also seeks to make Filipinos further understand and appreciate our cultural and historical identity.
The exhibit is divided into three galleries: Tahanan, Pangkalakal, and Pang-industriya, where forgotten historical structures are given relevance once again and given design concepts such as bars, cafes, specialty stores, wellness centers, among others.
The Tahanan gallery will focus on residential buildings like the iconic Bahay na Bato, and will feature booths such as “The bar beneath…in San Juan,” “The Vigan Atelier,” “Small Space, Big Living,” “Modern Filipino Haven,” “Bridal Boudoir,” and the “Marahuyo Spa and Tea House.”
The Pangkalakal gallery will present booths reminiscent of Escolta and Avenida Rizal’s commercial streetscapes like the “La Moneda Bookshop and Café,” “CC Café + Creatives,” “Little Café Museum,” “Café 308,” “Kusina Aduana,” and “Below Zero Gelateria.”
The Pang-industriya gallery will highlight design solutions for old industrial sites which will be demonstrated in the booths “Fit Street,” “Dor-Moderno,” “Station No. 15,” “Polo Estacion,” and “KM 102 Gentleman’s Barber Lounge.”
“Juxtapose” is supported by All Home, Apo Floors, Boysen, CW Home Depot, Designery, Edison Electric Integrated, Fineza Decorative Renderers, Fyrelyn Industries, Habitat, HMT Industries, Ilaw Atbp./LitesPlus, JoLiza’s Arts & Antiques, Keystone Lamps & Shades, La Europa Ceramica, , Matimco, Stockwell Café + Lounge, Schema, Spectrum by Larry’s, Tierra Plants, and Toto.