Thursday 30 August 2012

Redesigning a Deca Home as Your Own


Most of you probably know already the requirements of how to get a housing loan from Pag-ibig Fund. Numerous blogs and sites have posted the prerequisites and you can simply find it in the Pag-ibig site itself. But have you tried using the Property Finder tool? It aids you in finding a property that matches your specific needs. When you click on the Acquired Asset Properties page, you will be directed to various properties that have been foreclosed. This means that if you buy a house this way, you can get more affordable deals. There are buttons where you have to click on the Province, Municipality and Barangay of your choice. After doing so, the site will generate a list of available places or subdivisions where there are properties and lots which are currently for disposal. You can then inquire about these residences in the Pag-ibig office where your membership belongs and you may apply a loan for it. 

If you find a house that you like, and decide to go for it, the next step is to think of ways how to beautify it. Your own personal touch can be incorporated with a foreclosed house, and you may choose to renovate some parts or totally redesign it - with our help. That said, let us show you how a Deca unit was transformed into a beautiful home making it the owner's own haven for a comfortable respite.

Dining area

Living room


Up from the stairs

Great color combination for the kitchen


Elegant living room set



 The outside view is just amazing- it's a total fresh, new design!

How about you? Would you also like to make your Deca unit a stunner in the neighborhood? Then contact us today!


360 Degree Photography for Architecture

Pan around to view the pictures in 360 degrees. Enjoy! Note: All 360 spins are from the YouSpin app

Monday 6 August 2012

Choosing the Right Home Theater System

Aside from savings, having a theater system right in your home also means comfort. You do not have to deal with noisy moviegoers and you can relax when watching a movie with your family. So, how does one select the right theater system for their home? Below are some guides.



1.) Although size matters in most products, bigger television sets do not necessarily mean better. Consider first the space of your living room and find the TV screen that will be proper for its size. At least 32 inches of viewing size can serve as your starting point. Remember your room's measurement and ask TV dealers for advice on the ideal screen size.


2.) Determine the television form that you will need. If you have unlimited space, you can opt for a rear-projection TV, which is more affordable. But a flat television is of course more favorable for those who need to save on space.

3.) Decide on your preferred picture quality. An LCD TV shows higher resolution pictures compared to a plasma. However, the latter is less expensive so it is up to you to balance your requirements. There is also the more recent LED, which provides crispier images but it comes with a higher price tag too.

4.) A high definition media player is a must. We recommend that you choose an upconverting DVD player which do not rely on HD DVD or Blu-ray technologies to ensure that you will get optimum results even if your DVD is not original. But yes, original DVDs should be prioritized especially if you want to get the best resolution and quality.

5.) Be aware of the amount of power needed to properly install a theater system for your house. Let the technicians do their job but also check if they are doing it appropriately.

Lastly, do not forget to enjoy your very first home theater experience with a box of popcorn and your favorite beverage. Have fun!






Friday 3 August 2012

3 Design Ideas to Spruce Up Your Home

Choosing the perfect design for a renovation or an altogether new house can be a daunting task. With all the options available these days, a new house owner can easily get confused. So to guide you with some ideas, we feature three chic, functional ideal designs that will definitely spruce up your home.

Overstuffed or Oversized Furniture
Have you  wondered why hotels have this elegant look in them? One of the factors that achieve this image are the oversize furnishings that hotel lobbies and rooms employ. If your house is big and you want to accentuate its size, then go for oversize chairs and tables. Tall padded headboards for your bed will also add interest in your bedroom and comfort will be optimized. There is a general feeling of comfort with the idea of BIG, after all.

Furniture with Double Purpose
For those who have limited space on the other hand, you can opt for furnishings (and even appliances) that provides multifunctions. A double bed for instance, will be ideal on your guestroom. A hinged bench can double as a seating furniture and extra storage at the same time. There's also a unique dining table that can be folded to form a smaller coffee table, which responds to your specific requirement at a time. In fact, there are tons of multifunctional furniture creations out there, all you need is a little creativity to get the best out of them.

White It All
Those who favor the contemporary look may utilize various shades of white to provide in-depth shades as they please. Mixing and matching off-white vases with pure white tables is a good example. White also means being able to use various accent colors that may be changed with each season.

There you go, three simple design ideas that can make your home look fresh and lovely without sacrificing comfort.




Home Designs by Cebu Architect ArchBo



Wednesday 25 July 2012

Sketchup: A 3D Modeling Program

With its aim to blend the work of artist and homeowner, this is an awesome tool that anybody can utilize as long as they are interested. What exactly is it? Put simply, Sketchup is a modeling program in 3D that is optimized for a wide range of applications in the fields of architecture, engineering and video game design.

What makes it more attractive compared to other 3D programs is its ease of use that even non-designers can create a building or home design on their own. It has a repository of model assemblies such as doors, automobiles, entourage, windows and many more, that can be dragged and dropped during the designing process. The 3D Warehouse feature easily facilitates the users to download and locate free models. Plus, it has a thriving community that aims to help each other so, sharing and collaborating on the Sketchup platform is easy. 

It was formerly owned by Google which utilized its models for placement in Google Earth. But last April, it was acquired by Trimble and more developments should be expected from this. We are also going to feature more of Sketchup improvements on our future posts.

Below are sample creations from Sketchup users.








Sunday 22 July 2012

Ramos Design Series2

Dining

Front Yard




Great view


Night view



Outdoors


Home Renovation

Renovating a house would entail attention to details as we would not want to alter important elements of the existing design.







But depending on the preferences of the client, we will of course, keep a balance between aesthetics and functionality.

Monday 25 June 2012

Jaena House



Apparel Warehouse, Mactan Cebu




                                                      Built for: GLOBAL WEAR
                                       Location: MEPZ, Mactan
                                       Date: 2007

Sunday 24 June 2012

Cattle House Design, Consolacion Cebu



Are you planning to build a cattle house or a piggery? Or do you need ideas on how to go about it? Kindly send us an email right away!

Saturday 23 June 2012

Friday 22 June 2012

GOC Building










From the looks of it, is this a commercial or a residential building? What do you think? Post your choice below. Happy guessing! :=)