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+ OPINION Arizona, USA --- August 11, 2006 – US -based Filipino
+ GLOBAL NATION architect Lira Luis, a nominee for the upcoming
+ News Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum this September,
+ Cebu Daily News designs a $4 - Million dollar (PhP 204 Million Pesos)
An nouncements shopping mall drawing inspiration from her Filipino
culture.
Diaspora
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Mailbag The Mall at the trendy and upscale Arrowhead Town
Main Even ts Center, owned and operated by the prestigious
Wescor, will be an alternative and sustainable design
Mind Feed s solution uncommon to commercial buildings today. It
Overseas Pinoy puts a shine on the role of the building ’s skin on
Philippin e Explorer thermal comfort. It employs passive systems of
Property Focus sustainable strategies in a building located in the
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Snapsho ts Sonoran deserts of Arizona. The Mall will house
The first mall in the world designed like a bahay kubo (nipa
Sosy re staurant and retail spaces that will express simulated
hut) just opened in Arizona.
experiences of its environment.
+ Co lumnists
Antonio Java
Ambrose G. Sanchez Architect Luis gets her inspiration from the bahay kubo:
“I have utilized strong design elements, the stilts, which RELATE D STORIES
Badong Reyes
are ubiquitous in native houses in the Philippines. The Local stargazer among Garbo awardees
Dr. Philip S. Chua re st of the design elements are anchored from this, Pinoys in a ‘Star Wars Spec tacular’
Emily Merc ado creating a series of double -acting features of She thought ‘Premyo Sa Res ibo’ P1-M prize a hoax
Eileen G. Mangubat sunshade -and-signage that engages a casual
Fernando Fajardo observer ’s attention.”
Fr. Francis Ongkingc o
Fr. Randy Figuracion As one crosses the threshold of the site, the shade -and
Gerard Pareja shadow patterns will be generated by its skin, a simple
Henry l A. Moreno in terplay of hat channels made to look like blinds, and
Hidelito Pascual acting like sunshades and trellises. These are then Advertisement
ra ised on stilts that are angled, which give the
Isabel P. Bacay impression of movement and activity. The focus on
Joeber Bersales activity is an important element in any restaurant or
Job Tabada re tail environment as a way of capturing its intended
Jaime Picornell marke t.
Joel Tan
 Judge Gabriel T. Ingles Architecturally, it is an attempt towards a solution for
Lloyd Suarez excessive solar exposure while giving information to
Lesley Tan the public--- allowing the public to enjoy a unique
outdoor dining experience while conveying that there is
Lino Gilbert K. Parone
more to explore in the building, like shopping.
Mia B. Zamora
Malou Guanzon Apalisok
The palette for the building consists of colors found in
Pablo John Garcia
the palettes of a natural painted desert Mesa that
Ruben Carranza in clude varying tones of ochre and brownish -blacks.
Raymund Fernandez These will be articulated in the colors of the slender
Robert J. Cheng columns that are abstractions of slender palm trees
Radel Paredes ubiquitous in the Philippines. To complete the
Rick y Poca ensemble, an interplay of forms by way of sloping roofs
Roy Lu and walls suggest a welcoming gesture to anyone who
will b e driving by the Arrowhead Towne Center
Rodel Rodis
complex and see the Retail Building.
Rogie I. dela Cuesta
Ronald P. Villavelez
Architect Luis, who launched her audio book “FRA NKly
Rev. J. B. O. Bernaldez Speaking:It ’s the WRIGHT Way” this summer, studied
Salven Lagumbay Org anic Architecture and Sustainable Strategies while OTHER STORIES
Sofia L. M. de la Cerna at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin. She is the first Filipino Property firm offers home loan package
Sem Villareal architect to graduate at Taliesin since it was New ‘old town’ of heritage houses fuels furor
Us tadz Haron Magadapa established in 1937. Her audio book is available at
‘Old town’ for posterity, s ays developer
Viking Logarta Powerbooks, Fully Booked Magnet Café and
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Coastal cleanup boosts natural heritage
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OTHE R STORIES:
Property firm offers home loan package
New ‘old town’ of heritage houses fuels furor
‘Old town ’ for posterity, says developer
Strengthening the affordable housing market
Coastal cleanup boosts natural heritage
Building a spiritually uplifting community in Lipa City
Angono entices overseas Pinoy families
Garden queen
Gre en roofs, green spaces, and edible landscaping
RP hosts Asia -Pacific real estate summit
Wooing Fil -Ams to the Tagaytay Highlands
Should you first investigate for paranormal activity?
The cul -de-sac advantage
Banking on the next development corridor
Home accents from homegrown talent
Real estate catalogue to lure foreign retirees to RP
Touch wood
Elderly-friendly homes
Exclusive condo living by the sea

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