Rooftop Series #2 Golden Mile Tower

Dusk in Golden Mile from Rochelle Moreno on Vimeo.

Nearest MRT : Nicoll Highway Exit A

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"The sweetest beginnings now on the edge of pretension"

-UDD, Thinker

Rooftop Series #1 Peninsula Plaza

View from a carparking deck in the heart of the city.

Mirabello

Mirabello Section S.Y. 2005-2006

Retreat (2005) + A Midsummer Night's Dream Pre-Show Prep (2006)

Caritas Don Bosco School

Mirabello from Rochelle Moreno on Vimeo.

ISD Final Crit (Our Last Semester)

Integrated Sustainable Design

School of Design & Environment

National University of Singapore

Bangkok Trip 2017

Bangkok Trip 2017

National University of Singapore

SDE-Integrated Sustainable Design

Integrated Project Studio 2

Bangkok In Situ Workshop

at Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University

A Quick Guide to Ho Chi Minh City

A former capital of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh city or commonly known as Saigon, is one of the places in Vietnam you should definitely visit next to the more popular Hanoi. Here are 8 things to do in Ho Chi Minh if you are visiting for two to three days.

Top 10 Travel Movies

Movies can take us to different parts of the world and encourage us to visit them. It can also inspire you to get off the couch and pack your bags to go to places you have never been to. Here is my personal list of the top ten best travel movies:

1903 Bukit Timah Truss Bridge

A place that seeks to be discovered and visited.

ISD Post 2

It's a wrap for the studio!

Nov 2016

ISD Post 1

Nov 14, 2016 final crit for ISD5101

7 Colonial Architecture in Manila

Manila is a city showing a the rich history and culture of the Philippines. It is a city where significant events happened and historical landmarks are located. In terms of architecture, Manila has a wide range of styles from different historical pre to post-colonial period.
There are a lot of places and hidden gems to go to in the capital city of the country. Here  are only seven (7) of the many places you definitely must visit to experience the colonial architecture in Manila:

Modern Architecture in Tokyo

Due to its destruction during the 20th Century, Tokyo's skyline is known to be a diverse collection of modern and contemporary architecture, from eccentric living capsules to innovative and iconic buildings in the city.

There are a lot of structures to visit and see in this city, but here are seven (7) modern architecture you can easily find Tokyo:

Traditional & Colonial Architecture in Tokyo

Tokyo is known to be a modern city and a leading place in terms of technology. On the other hand, traditional and colonial architecture in this city are being preserved well. Their history and culture are given importance to. Their wabi-sabi principle is seen everywhere in the city. Here are some of the structures that show the rich history of Tokyo as a city today:

Architecture in Seoul (Part 2)

In connection to my previous blog entitled: 6 Architecture In Seoul To Visit, there are still more structures in this city which you should also visit and see for yourself. Here are other architecture in Seoul:

6 Architecture in Seoul To Visit

Seoul showcases both the traditional and the contemporary. It is a place where the past meets the present. So, how can these opposite terminologies co-exist in a city?

Their rich culture and tradition are intact and still alive as it reflect not only in their surroundings but also to the people. The people give importance to the history as well as the innovation. As a result, the roots are very much planted and they have a strong sense of cultural identity. This is evident in their architecture.

Being a dynamic city with seven (7) major districts including city center, palace quarter, Dondaemun, university center, Yongsan/Yeouido, Gangnam and Jamsil, you can see several structures showing the beautiful architecture in Seoul.

Here are some of the architecture in Seoul:

Tara sa Cebu & Bohol!

A long weekend spent in Cebu-Bohol Trip can be short, but it is possible to do a lot of things with this tight schedule. With pre-booking and organizing your itinerary well, your trip will surely be an awesome and worthwhile experience.

Here are some of the outdoor activities you can do and be included in your itinerary:

When in Penang

Penang, a peninsula in the northwestern coast, is another place to travel in Malaysia. Its name came from the modern Malay name Pulau Pinang which means "island of the area nut palm". This is a well-diverse city with a harmonious multi-racial population. In addition, it is now known for its public street artworks and installation displays.

4 Days In Thailand

Thailand has a lot of stories to tell, from its rich history, its vibrant city, wide-variety of delicious street food, night markets everywhere, and most especially its people. Interacting with the locals and knowing their different stories will allow you to understand a place better, for you will be immersed even for a short period of time. As a first-timer here, this trip was surely a worthwhile experience for it was packed with activities not only in Bangkok but also outside the city.

Here are the things you should definitely visit in Thailand

(Bangkok, Ayutthaya and Hua Hin):

Top 6 Things to Do in Malacca

If ever you are planning to visit Malaysia, Malacca (locally known as "Melaka") can be an alternative to the usual go-to tourist place like Kuala Lumpur. This city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as "The Historic State" in Malaysia which shows the Dutch and Portuguese influences.

-Written on Oct 2015-

Here are the top 6 things you must do during your stay in Melaka :

5 Buildings To Visit in University Campuses (Singapore)

In Singapore, you can visit a lot of places to appreciate architecture. This list is composed of my top five structures to visit in university campuses in Singapore. The two campuses included in this list are the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), which are also two of the most well-planned campuses here.

4 Art Spaces In Makati

Do you want to see and appreciate some art in Makati for free? Well, here are four art spaces which are open for public and absolutely no entrance fees:

What to see in Ho Chi Minh x Siem Reap

Vietnamese coffee + stunning Angkor Wat
These are two of the highlights to expect in this backpacker trip. If you are planning to go to Cambodia, then landing to Ho Chi Minh (SGN) is a smart thing to do. It's more affordable and you can have a two or more days to go around Saigon, which is a nice place as well.

Backpacking is an ideal thing to do, for it is easier to go around and transfer from one place. Southeast Asian countries are, for me, meant to be a backpack kind of traveling.

Have A Bowl Of Travel Salad

As part of this new generation or the millennials, we tend to feel the urge to experience a lot of new things, to go to different places, to try different hobbies and to widen our horizons. Multi-tasking generation can be another nickname to add to this. This can be an effect of this modern day age, where possibilities are vast and limitless.

7 Places For A Day Hike Trip

Planning for a trip this weekend but you can't be away for a long period of time? Why not just go for a day hike for some nature encounter instead?

The Philippines has a lot to offer in terms of biodiversity. With its topography consisting of dense forests, mountainous terrains, plains, and seaside areas, it is definitely a hot spot for nature trips and different activities which people from the city can easily access and go to.

Nowadays, hiking is one of the well-known recreational activities not only for millennials, but also for all ages. There a lot of places to choose from for nature encounter such as trekking. Here is a list of some of the best places to go for a day hike just outside Metro Manila: