Product Description

With over 250 colour photographs taken in more than 30 private homes, this book shows that Filipino design has become a global phenomenon. The Philippines is home to a new generation of craftsmen who work in all areas of design. Their specialty is taking the indigenous materials of the country - pina, abaca, capiz shell, bamboo and rattan - to produce contemporary items that work as well in a New York loft as on a tropical verandah. They harness Asian- and Latin-inspired styles to modern techniques, producing a cornucopia of fine contemporary furniture and authentic decorative items. The metropolitan and rural homes in this text, many of which have never been photographed before, are accented with these contemporary Philippine designs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #237477 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

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About the Author
Elizabeth V. Reyes, is a travel, arts, and feature writer for regional magazines and illustrated books on the Philippines.

Photographer A. Chester Ong is currently based in Hong Kong. He specializes in cultural documentary, architecture, and food photography, and has contributed to publications in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Australia, and New Zealand.

Customer Reviews

BUY IT
Wonderful book on contemporary tropical design. Just looking at the pictures transports me to another place! I've even incorporated some of the simple design ideas into my own home. From the simple & serene to the eclectic, you won't be disappointed.

Functional Art
In short, this book has exceptional photos and displays wonderful furniture and design of natural materials. It's amazing to see how these materials can be formed into such beautiful and practical pieces of furniture. It's functional art!

Wouldn't recommend
This book didn't give me any unique ideas for decorating my Florida home. I expected to find some unusual interiors that played on the beach, sand, tropics theme but was disappointed with both the photos and the text. It seemed more focused towards the Asian and oriental themes than towards what I was expecting as "tropical". I wouldn't recommend it to anyone seeking tropical ideas or inspiration for their home decor.