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JOGARCIA DESIGN’S QUBO: A BAHAY KUBO RETOUCHED TO REVITALIZE

TO HAVE A PLACE OF SANCTUARY, JOGARCIA DESIGN CAME UP WITH QUBO

MAY 31, 2023

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BY 

SHAN ARCEGA



In a home, the overall feel should be invigorated by a filling of items,
feelings, and people that help one’s soul to recharge. Maybe the occasional
memento from a loved one or a souvenir brought from another country would be
among the displays to recall certain memories, and the home’s setup would be one
that’s perfect for intimate gatherings where deep conversations are initiated.
Grandeur or flamboyance isn’t a requirement quite as needed as an overall
skeleton that’s simple but sturdy. The architecture of the local bahay kubo is
one formed out of the focus on fulfilling the need to shelter against and adapt
to the country’s tropical weather by being resourceful and creative with how
local materials can be used. With the simple wood, bamboo, and nipa grass,
pre-colonial bahay kubos became homes that were not just easy to assemble and
transfer to different places, but homes that were easy to recreate and rebuild.
Despite its simple design, traditional bahay kubos now are places where fond
memories can be created. Nowadays, the bahay kubo can still be seen throughout
the country and is sometimes shown with modern touches that make it sturdier.
The Qubo by local architecture firm, JOGarcia Design for one is a project that
shows just that. 

Inside a compound in Porac, Pampanga is the Qubo, a renovated bahay kubo turned
into a private resort and retreat house that presents modern solutions to
revitalize a dilapidated space. Set above a small pond and supported by tall
cement pillars, it’s a perfect place to enjoy the sunset while relaxing with
friends and family.  

Qubo by JOGarcia Design is located in Porac, Pampanga and adapts the traditional
bahay kubo design with modern touches that will give it extra durability.
Twilight seems like the best time to be inside Qubo.

The client owns a manufacturing company that brought hope and livelihood to a
community with its establishment after Mt. Pinatubo’s devastation, wanted to use
it for family gatherings, entertaining visitors, and for their employee’s
activities. Due to its old age though, the kubo was starting to disintegrate
with a sagging roof, dangerous holes in the floor, and rotten bamboo material.


A sketch of how airlfow ventilation works in Qubo

Related read: The MLR Polo Pavilion: A Golden Glory Portraying The Filipino’s
Resilience

“At first, Qubo was a simple renovation project.” Jerwin Garcia, lead architect
of JOGarcia Design says, “Our scope of work is to renovate, redesign and expand
the existing dilapidated bahay kubo…Similar to the revival of the community back
then, the client felt the need to have it renovated to bring back his glory for
their patriarch and to expand it based on their growing family needs and
function.”

Even the furnishings and interior design are still reminiscent of what’s
traditional.
Qubo’s sitting area
The loft bedroom

Most of the bahay kubo’s original look was retained while modern touches were
added and adopted for both flair and durability that will help the kubo last
what could possibly be a lifetime.

“To ensure durability, instead of natural bamboo, we used G.I. pipes and steel
which simulates the look of the bamboo. PVC that mimics the character of wooden
planks was used for the ceiling. Lastly, for the floors, an environment-friendly
material made of wood and plastic composite was adopted; which is more durable
than natural bamboo.”



To complete the traditional “Bangera” feel incorporated into the wrap-around
balcony, the firm collaborated with a Kapampangan calado craftsman.

Qubo’s calado details give it a unique style that’s still a reflection of
Kapampangan design
The walkway outside is also a great place for peaceful moments and conversations

As seen in Qubo’s simple yet refreshing design, home or a place of rest doesn’t
need to be so grand and filled to the brim with extravagance to be memorable. In
architect Jerwin’s words, home is defined by who dwells in it. It is also a
place that people strive to keep despite the struggles in maintaining it.

“A real home is not defined by the grandeur of the design. You can have a simple
design but the place is filled with warmth and laughter. A home is defined by
the family who dwells in it. At the end of the day, it is a place of refuge
where your inner sanctum is achieved.”

JOGarcia Design is a local architecture firm that strives to promote Filipino
architecture that adapts to modern times and remains timeless. As an architect,
Jerwin Garcia strives to educate younger architects into making cohesive and
unique designs that are suited to the client while still utilizing features that
are suited to be in a Filipino home. By incorporating modern innovations, and
integrating the concept of openness with harmonious designs, the firm is able to
come up with special projects that are suitable for the Philippines’ tropical
setting. 

Photos courtesy of Arch. Jerwin Garcia



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