One cannot help but marvel at the newly renovated Suite 309 of LRI Design Plaza, the urban design hub along Nicanor Garcia Street in Makati City. This 68- square meter space is the new location of Adefuin Design Studio and couture furniture line AdOR Interiors, a venture of good friends interior designer Jigs Ranada Adefuin and business partner Oliver Ortiz.
At the launch of AdOR Interiors, classical Filipino music played by the Casa San Miguel String Octet resonated and helped set the mood for an artistically sublime evening. It was even more inspiring to learn that these young musicians are scholars of renowned Filipino violinist Coke Bolipata who was one of the guests that evening.
To further enhance the guests’ appreciation for Philippine Art, Adefuin exhibited rare paintings by National Artists Arturo Luz, Mauro Malang Santos, Federico Alcuaz, and other Masters like Romulo Olazo and Onib Olmeda.
Elegance in the Work Place
Adefuin’s opulent taste and modern flair are easily likened to Filipino poet Jose Garcia Villa’s style of art-for-art’s sake, but intricately married with the down-to-earth functionality of excellent design. His creations exude a perfect balance of sophistication and purpose, of art and innovation.
The use of tempered glass for the walls does not only create an illusion of space and allow natural light to filter into the reception area, it also draws guest’s attention to the imposing chandelier outside.The room hints of a contemporary East-Meets-West concept conveyed through unique pieces such as the Victorian-inspired arm chair, Ming-style chair, Chinese console table, and Ashwood center table with vibrantly-hued accessories that also highlighted Arturo Luz’s “Palitana White Temple” acrylic on canvass.
The conference room features modern drop lights that illuminate a Ramon Orlina azure crystal sculpture, one of the key art pieces in the room. A sprawling marble table and built-in shelves for various accessories from Adefuin and Ortiz’s private collection create a functional appeal to the room intended for creative discussions with partners and clients. Next to the conference room are the employees’ and owner’s work stations, replete with artistically stimulating elements such as various books on art and design, symmetric Ashwood tables for the staff, and the rest of the Luz and Alcuaz collections.
“Through my designs, I want to reflect my client’s ideals and lifestyle. I want to meet the thirst for artistic appreciation but bringing it to a level so that an ordinary Filipino will be able to understand, value and experience the timeless elegance of art,” said Adefuin.
