Brgy. San Roque · San Pablo, Laguna · 2026

Project: Home THE
BLUEPRINT

A 2-storey private residence designed from the ground up with intention — Industrial, Japanese, and Zen influences meeting cozy modern minimalism. Fully documented. Architect-ready.

Lot · 500 sqm
Floor Area · 200–260 sqm
Budget · ₱4M–₱5M
Status · Architect Search
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About The Project

A Home Built
With Purpose

This is a first-time homeowner's dream project — a private 2-storey residence for a single occupant in San Pablo, Laguna. Every detail has been thought through, documented, and planned before a single wall goes up.

The design philosophy is simple: lowkey outside, all the attention inside. The facade is raw exposed fair-faced concrete — no paint, no render, no pretense. The interior is where every peso of intention is invested.

The owner runs a professional reseller business from home — sneakers, toys, limited releases — and has designed the house to accommodate that lifestyle elegantly. A dedicated Business Hub (future detached structure), sneaker display wall, and parcel drop box are all part of the program.

This project comes with something rare: a fully documented project brief covering every room, every system, and every material decision made so far. The right architect won't have to guess what you want.

Location
Lot 14583-D-2, Brgy. San Roque, San Pablo, Laguna
Lot Area
500 sqm
Floor Area
200–260 sqm GFA
Structure
2-Storey RC + Rooftop Terrace
Style
Industrial / Japanese / Zen / Minimalist
Budget
₱4,000,000 – ₱5,000,000
Approach
Structure first — finish gradually
Timeline
14–20 months total build
Meralco
15kW service applied (Full Bundle)
Water District
No Line Yet
Design Direction

The Aesthetic

01
Raw Exterior
Exposed fair-faced concrete facade. No paint, no render, no cladding. Clear penetrating sealer only. The building speaks through honesty of material.
02
Warm Interior
Polished cement floors GF. Warm wood-look large format tile 2F. Microcement feature walls. Every room designed to feel grounded and inhabited.
03
Matte Everything
Zero gloss anywhere in the house. Matte black fixtures throughout. Matte paint, matte tile, matte finishes. Gloss is explicitly excluded from the material palette.
04
Hidden Storage
No open shelving anywhere. All storage built-in behind flat-front push-to-open doors. Countertops always clear. The house curates itself.
05
Continuous Level
One continuous GF level — no step-ups between any rooms. Seamless polished cement flows from foyer to living to kitchen to every corner of the ground floor.
06
Smart Light
Clerestory and high windows in the living room. Light floods in from above — never from beside the TV. Motorized roller blinds recessed into ceiling slots. No curtains.
Raw Concrete
Charcoal Feature
Dark Accent
Matte Black
Polished Cement
Warm Gold
Dark Timber
Warm Greige
Off-White Wall
Ground Floor
Foyer / Entry
Brief v1.0 ✓
Ground Floor
Living Room
Brief v1.2 ✓
Ground Floor
Sneaker Display
Brief v1.0 ✓
Ground Floor
Kitchen + Dining
Brief v1.0 ✓
Ground Floor
Dirty Kitchen
Brief v1.0 ✓
Ground Floor
GF Bathroom
Brief v1.2 ✓
Ground Floor
Laundry Room
Brief v1.0 ✓
Ground Floor
Utility Room
Brief v1.1 ✓
Ground Floor
Garage
Brief v1.0 ✓
Second Floor
Master Bedroom
Brief v1.1 ✓
Second Floor
2F Flex Room
Brief v1.0 ✓
Second Floor
2F Shared Bathroom
Brief v1.3 ✓
Rooftop
Rooftop Terrace
Brief v2.0 ✓
Future / Detached
Business Hub
Brief v1.0 ✓
Total
14 Rooms
All briefed ✓
Materials
Master List
v1.0 complete ✓
Technical Systems

25 Systems
Pre-Specified

Every technical system has been researched, spec'd, and documented. Rough-in requirements are in the master checklist. The architect inherits a complete technical picture from day one.

💧
Water Filtration + Pressure
v3.0 Complete
🔊
Multi-Zone Audio (Sonos, 4 Zones)
v1.0 Complete
📡
PoE WiFi APs (UniFi, 3–4 APs)
Network v2.0
📹
CCTV + UniFi Protect (10 cams)
Spec Complete
☀️
Solar Power (6–8kWp Hybrid)
Rough-In Spec Done
🚗
EV Charging (Level 2 ×2)
Spec Complete
Generator + ATS (5kVA)
Spec Complete
🔒
Smart Locks (Igloohome ×4)
Spec Complete
🚪
Motorized Gate (CAME/NICE)
Spec Complete
📦
Smart Parcel Drop Box
Spec Complete
⛈️
Lightning Protection (ESE + SPDs)
Spec Complete
💡
Exterior Lighting (7 Zones)
Spec Complete
📱
Cellular Signal Booster
Spec Complete
🌡️
Roof Ventilation + Insulation
v2.0 Complete
🤖
Robot Vacuum Dock Provision
Rough-In Done
Also Included
Outdoor water points ×4 · Grease trap · Composting area · Drying area · Outdoor male urinal · Sneaker display cavity · Business Hub (future detached) · Aircon ledge + louvered screen · All pest prevention provisions built in structurally
Why This Project

What Makes
This Different

01
Fully Documented Before Day One
Every room has a written brief. Every system has a spec. Every rough-in requirement is in a master checklist. You won't spend the first three meetings just figuring out what the client wants — that work is already done.
02
A Dedicated Project Server
The entire project is coordinated through a structured Discord server — briefs, decisions, site photos, checklists, and communication all in one place. Every consultant knows exactly where to find what they need.
03
Clear Design Philosophy
The client knows exactly what they want — and more importantly, exactly what they don't want. Industrial/Japanese/Zen minimalism. Matte everything. No gloss. No open shelving. No clutter. The design brief is specific, not vague.
04
Realistic Budget with a Strategy
The ₱4M–₱5M budget is realistic for the scope with a clear structure-first approach. A detailed budget tracker already exists. The client understands the cost breakdown and the phased completion strategy.
Architect Requirements

What We're
Looking For

Requirements
Minimalist design experience. You've designed clean, modern, low-ornamentation homes before. You can look at a matte-black-and-concrete brief and feel at home with it.
Exposed concrete competence. Fair-faced or board-formed concrete facade is not a feature request — it's the primary exterior finish. You must have done this before.
Rooftop terrace experience. The rooftop is trafficable — 300–500 kg/sqm live load, trafficable waterproofing, proper drainage. This requires a structurally aware architect.
Collaborative documentation style. The client maintains a detailed project server. You should be comfortable receiving written briefs and updating decisions in a structured system.
CALABARZON coverage. San Pablo, Laguna permit and regulatory familiarity is important. Local experience is a significant advantage.
Licensed PRC architect. Valid PRC license required. Structural engineer coordination for the rooftop slab loads is expected.
Interview Questions
"Have you worked with exposed fair-faced concrete facade as the primary exterior finish?"
Looking for: specific past projects, not general comfort.
"How do you handle clients who come in with detailed, pre-written room briefs and system specifications?"
Looking for: someone who sees documentation as an asset, not a challenge to their authority.
"Have you designed a trafficable rooftop terrace with structural load considerations for a residential build?"
Looking for: structural awareness and coordination experience with engineers.
"Can you share examples of minimalist residential projects — specifically ones with clean, low-ornamentation facades?"
Looking for: portfolio evidence, not just claims.
How This Works

The Process

01
Read This Page
Review the project overview, design direction, systems, and requirements. If the brief resonates with your style and experience — proceed.
02
Send a Message
Reach out with a brief intro, relevant project examples, and your answer to the key question: have you done exposed concrete facade work before?
03
Short Interview
A quick call or message exchange — the four questions above plus any questions you have about the project scope and timeline.
04
Server Access
The right architect gets full access to the project Discord server — all 14 room briefs, all system specs, the master rough-in checklist, and the budget tracker.
A Note on the Project Server

The project is managed through a structured Discord server with dedicated channels for every room, every system, and every decision. Every channel has a pinned brief. Every material decision is logged. Every rough-in requirement is in the master checklist. The architect's job is to take this documentation and translate it into accurate, permit-ready structural drawings — not to discover what the client wants from scratch.

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Something Lasting?

If your portfolio shows clean, minimal residential work and you've handled exposed concrete facades before — this project was designed for someone like you.

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