35th UAP National Convention
The Power of Architecture
DREAM • C REAT E • T RANS FO RM
Integrating the 5 Elements
into a Design Feature
Visual Alignments - living area, the
furniture diverts the view to the exterior garden
(room alignment reinforced through use of
a central background painting and carpet)
the visual alignments set perpendicular to
each other allowing both spaces to synergize
(no conflict with one another) general
furniture layout arranged so visual attention
is directed towards the garden outside
(encourages energy to accumulate in the
main living area before flowing into the rest
of the home) entrance foyer, flanked by a
set of paintings of protective symbols; corner
windows enforce the prominent nature of the
main door create protective Chi
ELEMENTS represented as a
• layout is focused on a central perspective
theme
• to integrate the 5 elements: fire element
from light energy through a skylight; exterior
walkway surrounding the living area flanked
by landscape stone pathway, surrounded
by a reflection pool add elements of earth
and water; plants (wood energy) used as
feature wall in the background soften the
overall perspective view; element of metal
(color grey) is highlighted by a feature wall
within the enclosed space itself
• settee placed in center with carpet border
• surrounding a central marble floor (creates
a break between the hard floor and wall
surfaces - softens the expression of the
space/created a yin and yang effect on the
floor better balancing chi energy
Framing Views or Portals
The double framing effect allows the pool
and backdrop to hide behind as if to set a
picturesque appeal to the space as backdrop,
a double feature effect used solid feature wall
to create privacy; trees soften the hard effect
of the materials used the trees and pool offer
a soft or yin texture to the frame, while the
feature wall acts as a solid yang surface the
view of the reflection pool follows a yang-yinyang-yin balance of material textures.
Central red carpet breaks the monotony of
the hard marble floor; color is duplicated on
the portal frame setting the tone for the main
destination; a feature wall is highlighted at the
background to reaffirm overall design theme;
the choice of colors is a reminder that the
room is a private room
Images courtesy of Feng Shui World (Jan./Feb. 2008)
Color
Physical Attributes
Shape
Rising FIRE energy in your space
activates your own personal
energy
red, orange, purple, pink,
and strong yellow evoke
expression of heat and
vibrancy - emotional response
to yang energy
or fire
lights and physical heat (fireplace or kitchen)
south, southwest, and northeast décor accessories
(red painting, a vase, or a red piece of furniture)
triangle
EARTH element in your home
will help create stability and
harmony in all your relationships
light yellow, all sandy, and all
beige colors
center of your home, as well as northeast and
southwest wall color, or the color of upholstery
fabric or art
square
WATER - Symbol of abundance.
A balanced energy in your
space will bring a refreshing
energy of calm, purity, trust,
and renewal
black and blue
A gentle light blue wall color
can considerably refresh and
uplift your space.
north, east, and southeast areas of your space
choose to go for an art depicting the water
element
wavy
METAL element that brings the
energy of clarity, preciseness
and focus.
whites, grays, and all metallic
surfaces
The west, northwest, north area of your space.
Paint your wall with a coat of fresh white paint, or
go for predominantly white furniture.
round
WOOD element in your space
that will bring the energy
of vibrant health and lush
abundance.
brown and green
east, southeast, and south areas of your space
A light green wall color can be an excellent choice
for a home office or a family room
rectangular
band of visual markers
Annie Corpuz-Pugeda
• Graduate of University of Santo
Tomas Batch ’86 with a degree in
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
• Took the Architecture Licensure
Examination in June 1989 and
ranked 14th
• An academician in Architecture schools since 1990
• Attended the Advanced Training on Conservation and
Management of Heritage Structures in Lund University,
Sweden last September 2008 and March 2009 in Manila,
Philippines
• Speaker in various organizations like UAPGA, PIA, FEU, UAP
and WorldBex
• Took her Master of Arts degree, Major in Instruction and
Curriculum in the FEU Institute of Graduate Studies last March
2005
• Presently teaching with a rank of Associate Professor II at
the Institute of Architecture & Fine Arts of the Far Eastern
University
• Presently connected with JPT Architecture Review Center
and has been a Reviewer in Utilities and Architectural Design
since 1991
• She is also the Institute Coordinator of the FEU Institute of
Architecture & Fine Arts Architecture Licensure Examination
(FEU IARFA ALE) Review
• Held various posts in the United Architects of the Philippines,
like Chair of the World Architecture Day 2008, being the Chair
of the UAP Balangkasan, Chapter President of the UAP Manila
Centrum Chapter from 2004 – 2007, Secretariat Chair of UAP
National Conventions & Conferences and the Nationwide
Architecture Week.
• Have studied Basic Feng Shui from Arch. Calet Alviar Rapsing,
her mentor
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