MODERN TWO-STOREY MAUSOLEUM PROJECT

23 July 2014//:

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This is another product of my rendering services. This was commissioned to me by Arch. Edison Mojares, one of the senior architects in my work. This is his personal project and therefore, though we see and talk to each other everyday in the office, we cannot discuss this project in the workplace. We just converse about this matter through emails. This is often the dilemma of rendering services where the renderer is expected to produce an output that equates the design concept in the mind of the designer. The renderer stands as the translator of the designer through the output which is the perspective image. Lucky for you if the reference drawings are concise and really of great help. With this, good communication is necessary and here is where the dilemma comes in because often than seldom, there are some details any renderer may not be conscious about or may miss out, something which the designer seeks to present in his expected output. For me to avoid major revisions, I would present exported images of the 3D model to my clients for confirmation and approval before I would finalize the rendering of my perspective. In our scenario, I send it to his email and then he responds in the same mentioned medium. Something that is weird because in this time where we are collaborating for a project, Arch. Eds and I actually just share the same working area in the office. But we have to respect our work and the standards of professionalism that is why we play a so-near-yet-so-far drama. J Herewith are the exported 3D modelled, raw perspectives.

Aside from presenting raw perspectives to check the 3D model if it express the same plan and façade designed by the prime architect, I used these images too as options for the designer to choose which shot he wants the perspective to be done. I think the second image among the nine was his angle shot choice. And olah! Here is the rendered perspective dude. There had been a minor revision, such that to minimize the landscape entourage to better convey a scenery of a cemetery park. I say it as minor revision because that would only mean turning off specific layers in the Photoshop file. By the way, That is also why I don’t render my entourage in V-ray because entourage may be too subjective at times. It’s as per discretion. In the end, I got my happiness rate paid, have added another image to my portfolio and satisfied another client.

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TAM-AWAN VILLAGE (Garden in the Sky)

15 July 2014//:

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Our Baguio trip last month is truly a breath of new fresh air, not only literally with the cuddly cold climate, but also the experience of something new. I never thought of seeing an outdoor museum. I mean, yah, experiencing nature and its wonder, itself, is like or even more than just feeding the mind with sight-seeing. But those artworks to be exposed to weather? That was a bit doubt to me. Little did I know I would have the extreme appreciation afterwards.

This is nature at its finest. Although the green backdrop is very refreshing, photographs like these are very common yet I am proud to feature this place because I, myself got surprised with how the artworks were introduced by inducing them to the natural environment. The integration was so smooth that as I swing my attention to one side, later do I realize that there is a man creation. C’mon! drag down your mouse ball and discover for yourself the wonders of nature and man’s wise integration. Experience the unique and varying forms of art.

Speaking of nature and God’s creations, herewith are some skulls of animals which naturally suits the feel. The exposure of these is not only relative and appropriate to me but also the purest presentation of the real environment.

Moreover, looking at the last images above, you would notice some pieces expressing the simple life and deep-rooted living of the locals in the area.

And above all the epitomes of their well-established, respected and rich culture, I find these very interesting and cute representations. You know as you see it. J

To end this article, let me express the thoughts behind this vital piece. This is Kanlungan of Herwin Buccat and Sariel Ancheta rightfully spotted on the place’s approach. The artists created a symbolic representation of Mother Earth’s state in the Philippines accented by a marble finish polished sculpture. The woman, seen as mother Earth is enclosed in shell sitting on three leaves symbolizing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, the three main islands in the country, with long flowing fiery hair. Stated on the brief is: “…Mother Nature is engulfed in vines fighting forces trying to weaken her, birds flying closely by her are seen as bearers of life, sustaining her in weakness as thorns continue to destroy her body. Underneath are vases carrying water from the seas of the Philippines seen to restore the weakening Mother Nature.”

“In the course of the short trekking in Tam-awan Village, I knew I am having a glimpse of Eden, so innocent and heavenly… And I do want to be another Adam nor Eve letting go of this perfect place.”

Ooops! By the mention, across the road is an art gallery. You might want to visit it too. Art overload: it is! 

Klein, here and now, signing off://

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To prove the worth of this post, here' Ms. KC Concepcion's IG post expressing her excitement to explore the place. Cool!

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THE ARCHITECT'S CELLAR

08 July 2014//:

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This is one of my travel blog posts on our Baguio trip last month, which I may say is very unique among any itinerary to the place’s tour because I will feature a more personal and private visit. In our stay in Baguio, we were earnestly accommodated in our boss’ place in Green Valley. On our second night, (but actually my first night because I was not with the team on the way to Baguio. I had to go home to Pampanga the first night to pack my things because the confirmation on the team outing was confirmed only that very week and I don’t have with me some travel essentials like towel, vanity kit, jacket as for the place’s anticipated climate.) we spent the night on the veranda and shared some drinks as we surround a bonfire. This is a rare thingy for me to be seating near a bonfire to keep myself warm and have it with my officemates. We even joke around that this is a retreat thingy and I added that I am afraid that I have not prepared a letter for my parents connoting a typical recollection so-so from a high school experience. Also, what makes it even rare is we share some glasses of alcohol and because among my colleagues, I am one of the few who often drink alcohol, I had to be the “tangero”. Funny that I was wearing short shorts and so they relatively thought I was really ready for this because that’s what we usually see the guest-relation hosts in some naughty lighted bars wear to win attention from the patrons. Hahaha! In a simpler dialect, I am a prostitute for a night as conceived. After almost turning upside down the first long-neck bottle, our boss invited us to see the cellar of his dad, our big boss.

Not that I had enough of alcohol in my system, (I have to highlight that I am sober for machismo impression. Hahaha!) but I really am not sure if we were led on a basement or because of the rolling terrain and contour of the site, it is just a split level and the place where the cellar was nestled is just on the lower level. Anyway, I had to mention that because it is very necessary to keep these drinks in a cooler temperature, they are to be allocated in such area. That also answers the larger question on why did he not have his cellar on his prime residence so when visitors come, he can share some bottles with them. And more than storage of his liquors, I think this place is more of his museum where his collections of memories are.

Try noticing some of the liquors having tags. The tags state the year (“Habang tumatagal lalong sumasarap” I guess this local tagline should explain the relativity and importance of the year statement) and what is that drink actually called. But here lays some stories that wow-ed and ahhhhh-ed me. Big boss and architect, NSM loves to travel and explore the world. And from his trips, he would secure a bottle or two to embottle and cage his memories in that trip. I am so much inspired with his idea because hey, not a collector type of person here. If I have it, I consume it. I am practical in that sense and aspect. I don’t appreciate the idea of collecting items and be forsaken with your own rule: “For your eyes only”. But these bottles of liquor like those pictures in an album are worth a million words. They are not merely collection of liquors from around the globe but a compilation of stories.

 

Of course, I can’t forgive myself if I would not be able to capture an image of the oldest item in the collection. I think this is the one (If my search has served me right then). 1970! C’mmon! Mama is just six years old here and I am not even an egg cell here. J

Here’s another interesting story behind the architect’s cellar. The most important items in the place, I guess, were these bottles which were produced and availed from the year his sons and daughters were born. On the picture is a 1976 Bordeaux which remind him of his first son, my boss and also one of the great yet humble architect I know. The idea of securing a good bottle after receiving a blessing of a good son or daughter in that year is very creative and sweet for me. Dad’s love. Ahhhhhh!!! LLL Now I am confused if I am impressed with my boss as a collector or as a father.

Anyway, enough of heart melting dramas. Here are more of the images of the cellar…

To make it more personal and truly his own, he had a bottle from I-forgot country where his name was engraved in the bottle. How about the effes signature on a bottle in soon time for me huh? Cool!

Truly, this place is a cellar. Because to me, the true essence of an alcohol is to bring out a good conversation with some friends or family. And obviously, each is nuff conversation piece whether or not you appreciate liquors.

Klein, here and now, signing off://

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