Student Association of Interior Design - Earist

🛋️: Fact 67

“MACHUCA TILES”
“A Living Craft in Every Pattern”

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗗…?

Machuca Tiles are handmade decorative cement tiles known for their detailed patterns and classic, vintage feel that instantly adds character to any space. You can often spot them in popular Metro Manila cafés and restaurants like Mary Grace, Wildflour, and Nikkei, as well as in churches, ancestral houses, and heritage sites such as the home of former President Jose P. Laurel in Paco, Manila.

These tiles date back to 1903, when Don Jose Machuca y Romero introduced tile-making in the Philippines inspired by Spanish and Mediterranean designs. What started as a small craft became a long-standing family tradition that continues up to today, making Machuca Tiles one of the oldest handmade tile makers in the country.

Each Machuca Tile is carefully made by hand using molds, cement, sand, and colored pigments. The process is slow and detailed, but it’s what gives every tile its unique, slightly imperfect look that feels more natural and artistic.

Today, Machuca Tiles are used in floors, walls, and decorative accents in homes, restaurants, hotels, and other interior spaces. More than just a design element, they represent craftsmanship, history, and a piece of Filipino heritage that continues to live on in modern interiors.

References:
🖇 https://machucatile.com/our-story/
🖇 https://machucatile.com/faq/
🖇 https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/culture/89010/video-how-machuca-tiles-are-made-and-their-history-in-philippines-a3440-20220409

⚠️ IT'S TIME. GIRD YOUR LOINS. ⚠️

Tomorrow, the vision comes to life.
After months of conceptualizing, designing, creating, and refining, the students of BFA Painting and BS Interior Design 3rd Year are finally ready to unveil their masterpieces.

The lights will rise.
The runway will awaken.
And every piece will tell a story waiting to be discovered.

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐇𝐔𝐋𝐌𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
A Fashion Show by BFA Painting and BS Interior Design 3rd Year Students

Who will capture your attention?
What stories will unfold on the runway?
What happens when fashion, art, and design become one?

Join us as creativity takes center stage and imagination walks the runway.

📅 June 13, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The wait ends tomorrow.
See you at PROJECT HULMA.

Looking back at the achievement of 𝐙𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐲, who represented EARIST at 𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐋𝐀𝐓 𝟓.𝟎: 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬, an annual showcase of outstanding Interior Design theses from schools across the Philippines, held on May 25, 2026.

Guided by her thesis adviser, IDr. Gladys Bungar-Espejo, Bendoy presented her thesis entitled 𝑳𝑰𝑲𝑯𝑨𝒀𝑨 "𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌: 𝑨𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒅𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝑨𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒐 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓, 𝑻𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒈 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑼𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒈𝒊𝒐 𝑬𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒊 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔.”

Her work highlights the transformative power of interior design in shaping meaningful learning environments, integrating child-centered educational philosophies to create spaces that nurture creativity, independence, exploration, and holistic development.

🖼️:Karen Labanza
🖊️: Jasper Prado

𝟏𝟐𝟖 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞🇵🇭

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifices of the heroes who fought for our nation’s independence. As we commemorate this historic day, may we continue to cherish the freedom they secured and uphold the values of patriotism, unity, and resilience that define us as Filipinos. Let us carry the spirit of independence in our hearts and continue working together for the good of our country. 🇵🇭✨

🖼️: Karen Labanza

IDentity explored, reality embraced! 💡🛋️

What an amazing turnout for our seminar, "IDentity: Navigating the Reality of Design Industry." Seeing our 4th-year seniors and 2nd-year students gather to learn about the path ahead was truly inspiring.

A huge shoutout to our incredible speaker, IDr. Lyn Rose Macarilay, for shedding light on what it really takes to succeed in the design world. Your guidance means so much to us!

We’re also so grateful to Landlite for showcasing their innovative products and sharing their expertise with us. Your support helps bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.

To everyone who joined us: thank you for being present and engaged! We want to hear your thoughts—please head to the link below, or scan the QR Code in the last photo to fill-out our evaluation form:

🔗:https://forms.gle/fNDzdZ69qxcCa2QT7

🛋️:Fact 066

“MURANO GLASS”
The Art of Light, Color, and Luxury

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗗…?

Murano Glass is a famous handmade glass art from Murano, an island near Venice, Italy. It is known for its vibrant colors, elegant details, and luxurious appearance that have made it popular around the world for centuries.

The craft started way back in 1291 when Venetian glassmakers were transferred to Murano to protect their secret techniques and prevent fires in Venice. Since then, Murano became known as the center of artistic glassmaking.

What makes Murano Glass special is that every piece is handmade by skilled artisans called “maestros”. They shape melted glass using different techniques like blowing, twisting, and layering colors while the glass is still extremely hot. Because of this process, no two pieces are exactly the same.

Murano Glass is often used in chandeliers, vases, mirrors, jewelry, and decorative pieces found in luxury interiors and hotels. Its ability to reflect light beautifully adds elegance and artistic character to a space.

More than just decoration, Murano Glass represents history, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Even today, it continues to inspire artists and interior designers around the world because of its beauty and unique handmade quality.

References:

🖇 https://www.britannica.com/art/Venetian-glass

🖇https://www.glassofvenice.com/murano_glass_history.php?srsltid=AfmBOorgtWhBAyMVgscBmI1lM-8vRTnYB1mrhr2NbfdY-6gvFvyQifgA

🖇 https://muranoandburano.com/murano-glass/

🖼️: Karen Labanza
✒️: Charie Tena

𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙨!✨🌼

As the season welcomes refreshing rains and new beginnings, may your special day be filled with the same warmth and beauty you share with others. Your light, resilience, and genuine heart make a difference in more ways than you know. Happy Birthday, June blooms! 🌱

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