I love zen designs because they are relevant to our world's fast-pace and stressed out lifestyle. Stress is really a mental issue and can trigger lots of deadly and debilitating diseases. Treatments are made for stress, but the real cure is a relaxing atmosphere in the office and home. And this is why I appreciate modern Pinoy architecture ideas with zen modernism features like the works of my FB friend and batchmate, Arch. Vener Quizon.
Modern Pinoy architecture ideas, I feel, should veer more to a refreshing and relaxing design more than anything else. This is the need of the times. More than aesthetic considerations--which are also vital, mind you--designers and builders ought to put more time and effort on coming up with looks, features, and conveniences that afford and promote relaxation. A relaxing atmosphere equals good work bearing and mood. That equates to good human relations, good working atmosphere, and therefore, good performance and good business.
And what better defines a relaxing ambiance than modern tropical designs with a touch of the zen character? And what better designers on this than creative Pinoy architects creating a subtle architectural blend of nature, modernism, art, and function. Just look at the HousePinoy designs here that exude unassuming elegance, value, and a slight whiff of Filipinism.
On the other hand, full building edifices are rendered with a desirable mix of zenism and modern western architecture. Enjoy other modern Pinoy architecture ideas in the following images:
Thanks to the kindness of Arch. Vener Quizon for letting me post his works of art here.
