Shangri-La Plaza recently put together Urban Sanctuary, a home exhibition that featured the contemporary design ideas of the current crop of interior design students from leading schools University of Sto. Tomas (UST), De La Salle-College of. St. Benilde (CSB), and SoFA Design Institute (SoFA).
Held on October 18 to 27 at the East Atrium and made possible by participating brands of the Shang, Urban Sanctuary gave these young designers a venue to present fresh new ideas to maximize living spaces with impactful design choices.
UST sophomore students presented a living room concept that cleverly pulls off an intimate and cozy space that’s as functional and efficient as one would want it to be. Future living for this young team is all about aligning with the needs of an urban home by maximizing functionality of areas with more limited spaces, and combining an inviting atmosphere with energy efficient design.
Their inspiration is a luxe high-end space in “dark mode” that’s a reaction to the fast-paced urban lifestyle, that incorporates technology in homes to enhance the physical and mental health of its owners. Key highlights included multi-functional and ergonomic furniture from Natuzzi, a massage chair slash personal assistant from Ogawa, and mood lighting from True Value. The living room design also ensured room for recreational activities and sufficient storage for a clutter-free space with brands like Cutting Edge, La-Z-Boy, Ashley Furniture, Bang & Olufsen, Restoration and Yankee Candle.
