A Version of Philip Johnson’s Glass House To Call Your Own
The new design firm Revolution is selling pre-fabricated, modular homes designed and inspired by some of the world’s best architects — including Johnson and his Glass House.
FIAC 2016: Art Exhibitions, Live Performances and Film Screenings
By Urban Mishmash The highly anticipated international contemporary art fair, FIAC (Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporaine), will run from October 20 to 23, 2016 in Paris. Bigger in scope than its previous editions, the 2016 edition will bring together 186 art galleries from around the world at the Grand Palais in Paris, including, for the first time, exhibitors from Japan, Hong…
Robbie Antonio, DEVELOPER HAS TURNED A PASSION FOR ART
Robbie Antonio is a man with many ambitions. Collecting modern and contemporary art by the world’s most elite names – Warhol, Basquiat, Koons, de Kooning – is one. Erecting residences and skyscrapers with brands such as Versace, Armani, Forbes, Trump and Missoni is another.
Century Properties continues to raise the bar in luxury living
by Rizal Raoul Reyes, Business Mirror THE economic boom in Southeast Asia has led to the growing affluence of its people. With a bigger purchasing power, several developers have been encouraged to venture into the luxury market. As a result, this has also led into the entry of high-class brands in housing paraphernalia. Although a…
5 tiny off-grid pods that could replace your house
The shifted elliptical shape is inspired by natural forms and provides passive shading. The building’s interior is split along a North-South axis, creating natural ventilation.
Since each pod is customizable, interested buyers can inquire about pricing with Revolution Precrafted Properties.
Revolution Pre-Crafted Properties launched Classy Modular Homes for Masses
by MHProNews Filipino real estate developer “Robbie Antonio defines the art of living by living with art,” writes Keren Blankfeld in Forbes. Antonio launched Revolution Pre-crafted Properties with the aim of offering designer class to his nation’s middle class. “I want the homes to be perceived as art pieces,” Antonio says of the typical 1000…
Filipino Entrepreneur Aims To Bring Small Designer Homes To The Masses
Robbie Antonio defines the art of living by living with art. The 39-year-old Filipino real estate developer owns a Rem Koolhaas mansion in Manila decorated with MoMA-worthy works by Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami, David LaChapelle and Marina Abramovic, among others.
Design at Large: Kengo Kuma and Jean Prouvé feature in Art Basel’s 2016 offering
by Rosa Bertoli, Wallpaper* For the third year, Design Miami/ Basel presented the large-scale projects of Design at Large, welcoming visitors to the South Hall of Messe Basel. Eschewing a traditional booth, the Design at Large initiative invites gallerists to take part in a curated project that explores different points of view on design. This year,…
Prefab homes for sophisticated tastes
Revolution sources its designs from 30 architects, many with stellar credentials: Zaha Hadid, I.M. Pei, Rem Koolhaas, Tadao Ando and Richard Meier. Headquartered in Manila, Revolution outsources manufacturing to various worldwide factories. Base price: $250,000 to $500,000.
Cabana mood: Martina Mondadori on Design Miami/ Basel and Design at Large
by Rosa Bertoli, Wallpaper* Until two years ago, Martina Mondadori was mainly known as the heiress of her family’s editorial empire. Born and bred in Italy, Mondadori comes from the illustrious family owning the eponymous publishing house, of which she now sits on the board. Publishing, it seems, is second nature for Mondadori: following a…