Nestled within an expansive 3000sqm property is a 400sqm split-level home that showcases Architect Gelo Manosa’s signature take on the modern bahay kubo. Traditional Filipino design elements, like wood tukod eaves and rafters, were incorporated into this major renovation, while the stone washout flooring from the original home was retained. Additional design and construction details such as vaulted ceilings with tongue-and-groove wood planks and exposed rafters add height to the space, while the oversized roof extension that serves as the driveway’s canopy provides structural drama amidst the abundant greenery.