In the early eighties, American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Luther Vandross popularized the song “A House Is Not a Home.” In that song, he said, “A chair is not a house, and a house is not a home.”
However, in these times when there is such a high premium on space and other challenging living conditions, a few tweaks and some expert advice from someone like Architect Terence Yu will make you realize that you can have the best of both worlds.
In our book Do It with Wilcon, Yu shares some insights on how to achieve this “our house is also a home” dream. He calls it life-centric architecture. He stresses, “We need a space for our family and social and community aspect. We need a space for relaxation, health and wellness, spiritual needs, and work. So we live our lives through different dimensions.”
First, Architect Yu says that more than just creating a functional edifice, builders, and designers these days want their structures to answer the question: How do we make life better? That’s because, like Architect Yu, they believe that “a building should perfect its function, look nice and also make life better.”
He also believes that a building should be more than beautiful. It should answer the dweller’s needs, no matter how complex. “Making life better is the third pillar after form and function. That’s a given,” he emphasizes. So a building has to look nice. It should perform its function. But it should also enhance the lives of its residents.
In this regard, Wilcon Depot has a slew of choice products that respond to the evolving needs of Filipino builders. We understand that people have complex and changing needs. This is why we constantly search for local and international products and strategic partnerships that will respond to these increasingly complicated requirements.
In 98 Wilcon Depot stores, we have various options to choose from to build your home. P.Tech is one of the choices—from steel doors, wall panel borders, tiles, and more items for building materials. We ensure that every product meets the highest standards of quality and design to suit your style and needs.
On the other hand, after the building, the community is a key factor in improving life.
Naturally, location, location, location still echoes as a top consideration for most in building their dream home. Yu said we’re seeing more people looking to connect structures to transport modes, mass transit, and mobility options that will ultimately enhance the quality of life.
Second, Architect Yu enjoins people to consider vibrancy in their choices. Although people have little or no control over master-planned communities, there is always a way to make these communities “nice.” He shares that these may even be big estates, but the big difference is the willingness of the neighbors to interact with one another and propagate a sense of community. Finding this kind of interface makes the community alive and a joy to live in.
Architect Yu also observes that many prefer green spaces these days. He notes that this is one of the reasons why some seek podium-style amenities in condominiums.
Finally, Architect Yu reminds dwellers to choose a community that conforms to and enhances their lifestyle. “There are different types of concepts these days. There are transport-oriented developments that put a lot of emphasis on mobility so that you can move around because traffic is one of the biggest problems in the Philippines”, he muses.
Open space is also a big factor. “Being in the Philippines, where there are a lot of natural calamities, like earthquakes and storms, you have to look at existing hazards that may be prevalent in the community. Connectivity is also a key consideration,” he adds.
Buildings that look nice. Buildings that feel nice. Buildings that make life better. Visit any Wilcon Depot store nationwide and discover a wide array of products, including P.Tech, to help you transform your home into a space you’ll love.
Pretty soon, someone may have to tweak the lyrics to the Luther Vandross classic because, with the right decisions and choices, a house can truly be a home.
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