Obscura House

Obscura House, a 720-square-meter, two-story, four-bedroom house located in Taguig, slanting walls are prominently featured as seen from the front. The slanted walls are paired with orthogonal grid patterns created by the windows.  

Client  \  Confidential

Location \  Taguig City , Metro Manila, Philippines

Building Area \ 720 sq.m.

Program  \  Private Residence

Status \ Completed

Among the first few houses in a new residential enclave where there are no pre-existing buildings to contribute to the definition of context, this project became an opportunity to conceive of a fresh language for home design : one that is dynamic yet calm, novel yet timeless, new and familiar.

The hope is to inspire a culture of exploration and experimentation, to deter the tendency of imitation of pre-existing architecture, a habit that seems to be prevalent in residential enclaves these days.

Interiors

“The Obscura House in Manila redefines what it means to live vertically in a dense urban landscape. Designed by Jason Buensalido and the ream at Barchan + Architecture, this striking home balances sustainability, heritage, and contemporary living. A compact lot transforms into a sanctuay where every detail responds to both the climent and the Filipino way of life.

Step inside to find a home that celebrates context and authenticity. Local an dinternational design pieces – from Kenneth Cobonpue and Milo Naval to Schema Lighting and Selena Placino’s Taho bench – intertwine with intentional architectural gestiures, creating a spaces that evolves with its owners. More than a residence, the Obscura House stands as a manifesto of contemporary Filipino arhcitecture : functional, soulful, and built to endure.

Repost from Tatler Philippines

Home tour: Obscura House in Manila, Philippines, a contemporary feat of Filipino architecture