Rallying behind the importance of unity in its pursuit of national progress, PHILBEX Cebu 2016 assumes the theme of “Uniting Strong Foundations” as it gathers the best and most influential players of the region’s construction and design industry in an all-inclusive trade exhibition. The highly anticipated event is slated to happen on September 15 to 18, from 10AM to 8PM at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall.
Hailed as the furniture capital of the Philippines, Cebu not only accounts for a significant percentage of the Philippine exports but also for bringing much pride and honor to the country for its distinct design ingenuity which continuously garners the respect and recognition of the international design scene. In line with this, taking center stage at this year’s PHILBEX Cebu are the Interior Designer’s Gallery and Architect’s Gallery which aims to promote the distinct and unique facets of the region’s design industry by featuring personalities that have collectively contributed to the development of Cebu’s construction and design industry.
At the Interior Designers Gallery, design enthusiasts and professionals alike are invited to marvel at the latest furniture designs of some of the region’s most influential interior designers including Lora Brigoli, Polaris Anne Suarez Tiro, Clyde Capacit, and Paul Gerard Almocera.
On the other hand, not to be missed at this year’s Architect’s Gallery includes the City of Tomorrow exhibition, an exhibit envisioning tomorrow’s urban landscape. Alongside the display are the featured works of Cebu’s top architects such as Jose Mari Canizares of Canizares Architects, Elise Demiar – Ezpeleta of Demiar Architectural Solutions, Agnes Lei Yap of the International Design Associate, Zev Amarga of Amarga Architects & Associates, Ed Christian Kane Chua of K’nex Modular Cabinet, Michael Torres of Archiglobal Inc., and Maya Franco of Maya Franco Design Group.
Time and again, PHILBEX Cebu leads at the forefront of propelling the growth and development of the region’s construction and design industry. As it gather’s the industry’s biggest names and in the process, unites strong foundations, this year’s installment is certainly a construction event not to be missed. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/wsifanpage/PR
