Padua Architectural Design Studio

The Scandinavian style one-bedroom with loft - Pasimio Residence in Tuscany Private Estate in McKinley Hill is a design to rekindle the resident's experience of the timeless beauty and scenery of Europe. It is also an approach to highlight the artistic heritage influences of Tuscany's "Cities of Art" - Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Pienza, Pisa, and Lucca.

The 67 square meters space was redesigned to create a canvas that will showcase the art pieces that the resident has collected throughout her travels abroad. Highlighted by the natural light during the day and track lights during the night, these art pieces will come alive and bring nostalgic memories to the space.

By minimizing interior impervious partitions, the residence now allows more natural light to pass through the whole unit. Together with the introduction of space-saving cabinetry and the proper layout of furniture, it created an environment that breaths for all endeavors. It is a place where family and friends can revel in the languor of tranquil days, the warm nights, and the lushness of nature's splendor.

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As this challenging and yet wonderful year comes to an end, we would like to say thank you for allowing us to create new spaces and put life in them.

We are hoping for your continuous support as we embark on this new year filled with new visions and aspirations.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Located in Las Piñas, Philippines, the Rafa Residence is a creative approach in developing a 9.60 square meters plot of land inside a subdivided family property.

The concept of the residence is to create a comfortable space using modular solutions and by minimizing visual clutter through modern minimalist design. It is characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a monochromatic palette accented by wood and stone materials.

Designed and zoned by function, the areas are clustered based on frequency of use, time spent in the area, and relationship of space. Placing the dining area and the kitchen at the ground level, eliminates the ascension of grocery goods. It also allows the user to have a receiving area where they can accommodate their visitors with drinks and snacks. On the other hand, integrating the living area and sleeping area allows the users to have a space where they can relax by watching movies or simply resting in their bed.

The residence boasts on its utilization of resources by simply placing and orienting windows that will maximize natural ventilation and light. It also has multiple modular carpentry from operable kitchen with multifunction drawers & cabinets and bed headboard integrated cabinetry design, indeed a ‘Form Follows Function’ type of solution.

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Despite its importance, education is largely inaccessible to various disadvantaged communities in both urban and rural areas around the world. The pandemic raging currently has come with its own set of challenges when it comes to learning or working distantly.

In this year’s Tiny Library Design Competition, we are proud to announce that we are part of the TOP 50 designs all over the world with our proposal called EDEN.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2018, about 16.6% of Filipinos lived in poverty which translates to 17.6 million of the total Philippine population. For these Filipinos, only 60% of their family members were able to have an elementary education. Highlighted by this plight, Happyland in Tondo is one of the poorest communities in the country’s capital of Manila. Contrary to its name, Happyland is far from a paradise. Men, women, and children work scavenging for garbage to earn a few pesos and trying to survive on an average budget of $1.25 per day. Based on the recent study of US National Institutes of Health, the stress of poverty leads to an impaired learning ability from impoverished backgrounds.

The concept of Eden is to create a community library for Happyland that will be like the biblical garden of Eden that has a tree of knowledge and the tree of life. Indigent people will have an opportunity to learn and develop their knowledge without prejudice. As we equip these people with knowledge, they will be able to have a future and create their own opportunity, an opportunity to have a good life.

Lack of education is a major reason for generational poverty. As we bring an educational facility near these impoverished areas, we can improve the overall life of the people living in these communities. It will promote financial growth by providing skills to increase employment opportunities. Millions of indigent families will be lifted from generational poverty.

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Out of the 131 competition participants from all over the world, we are proud to announce that we are part of the TOP 20 designs in this year's "PLAY: Interactive Kids Furniture" Design Competition. Here's our design proposal - KRAFT.

Bringing together from one kid's imagination to another kid's ambition, Kraft is a well diverse cognitive furniture design that considers the significance of a child's development and creative act. It engages the child’s growing years by harnessing the urge to explore and interact with their surroundings. Like popsicle sticks, this is a fundamental accessory known to inspire such creativity and learning that benefited the conceptual design idea. Kraft is your contemporary supplement to your child's character development.

Located in Barangay Marilag (which means beautiful), Project 4, Quezon City, the Mercado Residence is an adaptive solution and climatic response to the narrow and irregular plot of land in urban residential areas. Facing southwest, the façade was treated with long operable paneled horizontal brise soleil to minimize the solar gain during the hot season. To further respond with the climate in the area, perforated ceramic fence was introduced to become a thermal barrier together with the landscape at the front of the property. The operability of the brise soleil and the perforated treatment of the fence allows the natural light and ventilation to pass through while limiting its negative impact to the users. Using white as the predominant color tone minimizes the absorption of visible light which leads to the enhancement of thermal comfort within the house. To make sure that the natural breeze and therapeutic sunlight from the northeast monsoon and the morning sun are maximized, light and ventilation wells were placed at the north and east side of the house.

Having a narrow and small space could be quite suffocating to some people. By minimizing the treatment to the interiors, the residence’s interiors provide an uncluttered visual view that is relaxing and pleasing to the eyes. Open space plans together with large window openings permits natural light and ventilation to pass through. The scenic views from the large windows creates an ambiance of serenity by highlighting the greeneries placed within the property.

Zen architecture cherishes simplicity and straightforwardness, and these architectural solutions intend to create a zenic environment that focuses on alleviating stress and anxiety - an ideal place for people who wants to enjoy their retirement.

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Thank you for giving us an opportunity to collaborate in turning your vision into reality.

As we celebrate and end this season, we are looking forward in creating more spaces that encapsulate the meaning of life - to create memories and experience.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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From an ochre tone scheme into a modern designed neutral toned house. The Lasquite Residence is a medium cost housing project located in Parc Royale, Imus Cavite.The Users and visitors are welcomed by a tropical garden that decreases the effect of the warm climate of Cavite by means of passive cooling. By absorbing the heat around the house, it provides a more comfortable environment for the users. Designed with a large window, the living area opens with a clear view of the garden which provides warmth and relaxing ambiance. It also allows the natural light and natural ventilation to illuminate and cool the indoor space respectively. In consideration with the existing location of the kitchen and dining area, a patio was introduced to create an outdoor experience without being put off by the sun or rain. At the second floor, various bedrooms are reoriented, resized, and added to allow more users to have their own private space. Balconies were added for each rooms to allow the users to gaze and enjoy the sunset view of the site. At night the Lasquite Residence are illuminated with outdoor wall lights alongside the lights coming from the interiors. Creating a warm welcome to the family and guests during the night.

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The Amparo Residence, located in Marilao Grand Villas, Bulacan is a two-storey general living space, redesigned and expanded from a simple low cost light yellow tone scheme into a modern zen home accentuated with stone cladded walls and finished with earthly tones. The residence opens to a serene living room design that connects to the dining area, and then kitchen. It is embraced with windows that give way to natural light in order to illuminate the spaces, as well as the bedrooms and bathroom which are located at the second floor. An added balcony creates a connection between the master’s bedroom and the scenic nature of Bulacan. Landscapes are added to cool off the warm temperature of the dry season and to improve the air quality within the residence. Morever, it’s intention is to create a vibrant and relaxing environment for the Amparo Family.

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In balance of the immersed streets of Manila, the Manny Uy Building opted for natural tones, accentuated with wooden louvers, finished with a modern approach. The five storey apartment commence with leasable spaces and a private apartment lobby. Consisting room designs in a well-mannered circulation for every room. Having every space suitable access from entries to exits and natural ventilations and lightings entering around the premises. Gazing a view around the area, the roof deck garden located at the penthouse floor. During the night, the Manny Uy building is illuminated with outdoor wall lights appealing to the exterior lighting effect of the building. The Manny Uy Building includes 15 rooms, 3 penthouses, and a roof deck garden. The building consists 2 leasable spaces offering opportunities for local occupancies.

Elevating architecture through curiosity-based designs that leads to the harmonious relationship between the user, space, and nature.

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