Tropical living : a contemporary dream houses in the Philippines / by Elizabeth V. Reyes, with Fernando Nakpil Zialcita and Paulo Alcazaren ; photography by Chester Ong.

Graced with a warm tropical climate, both Asian and Latin inspired -style and plenty of indigenous building materials, the Philippines is home to some of the Southeast Asia's creative architects and interior designers. Tropical Living showcases over 30 of their latest creations, contemporary homes in variety of styles from a classic old-world penthouse in the Art-deco Malate area to the creative homes of artists in Antipolo, from Asian fusion villas on Batangas Bay to the elite Philippine Mediterranean manors of Forbes park. The book covers Filipino tastes in all its manifestations. With over 400 fabulous full-color photographs and texts from some of the country's leading architects and authors, there is also an inspirational sourcebook of contemporary tropical furnishings. It is a book of ideas to dip into, and savor.