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Sublime maison — where the river and sea meet
Filipino-French businessman Christophe Bariou’s Maison Bukana is redefining sustainability and luxury in Siargao. The private villa, located at the very edge of Malinao, boasts four intimate rooms, a natural stone pool, an exquisite bar and wine selection, a modern kitchen with a private chef and an open space living area for travelers to settle in while on the island. [caption id="attachment_139835" align="aligncenter" width="525"] NATURAL stone pool.[/caption] Maison Bukana, which opened in 2021 during the pandemic, has a team of hospitality professionals mostly from Siargao. A few of them have been with the Bariou family for 35 years as caretakers of the property. [caption id="attachment_139834" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ARTISAN interior decor at Maison Bukana.[/caption] “I moved here (Siagao) in 2013 right after my studies. It was when I discovered the beauty of the island even though I had been coming here since I was six years old. It was the turning point of my life,” Bariou tells Daily Tribune. The property was built with the help of Chris’ friend, hospitality professional Bobbie Braga, and architect Michael Litang. The design and landscaping were done by George Tan of Tanaw Design, with Chris’ sister Stephanie who curated the furniture and provided interior design. [caption id="attachment_139832" align="aligncenter" width="525"] VAULTED ceilings make the property more spacious.[/caption] The year 2021 was a sad year for the island. As if the pandemic-induced strict mobility lockdown that prevented tourists from visiting Siargao were not enough, supertyphoon “Odette” barreled into the island in December. Fortunately, Maison Bukana survived the hurricane’s wrath and emerged with only slight damage. “Like, she (Nadine Lustre, his girlfriend) didn’t know I was even alive for, like, three days. At some point, I had access to a satellite phone. I was given a list of survivors and messages from people who wanted to send other news,” he said. Lustre joined him in Siargao from Cagayan de Oro to extend help. “She was here during all the preparations. There was absolutely nothing else we would want to do. We just organized as much as we could,” he said. At that point Bariou realized that making Maison Bukana’s structure sustainable is critical to preserving the property’s natural assets. To begin with, Maison is the only structure on the island made entirely with Ecocast, an earthquake-proof, fireproof, temperature-isolated hollow block made from single-use plastic waste. With eco-consciousness at its core, Maison Bukana has also adopted natural lighting to reduce energy consumption and a gigantic rainwater collection system for its water supply. Its room amenities, personal care, kitchen and laundry are all plant-based and natural. The food selection, on the other hand, is sourced from the freshest and organic products from the island. [caption id="attachment_139833" align="aligncenter" width="525"] MAISON Bukana is the only structure in the island made with Ecocast, a sustainable hollow block made from single-use plastic waste.[/caption] “There’s always been a communication between communities to bring something in for the island in a sustainable way,” said Bariou. Maison Bukana offers a host of leisure activities: Guided private tours in Siargao, island hopping, wake park, surfing packages, water activities and kite surfing. A minimum stay of two nights is required for up to eight guests, yet Maison Bukana can accommodate up to 12 people. The post Sublime maison — where the river and sea meet appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Angono artist Seth Corda paints structures found in nature
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Chris Evans, Alba Baptista make red carpet debut as married couple
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19-year-old killed in collision with counterflowing black taxi in Liloan
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Lola Amour reflects on performing with Coldplay s Chris Martin
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Patty Tavatanakit grabs solo lead in native Thailand
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Government tackling high construction costs
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3 snakes rescued in Mandaue City in one week
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British chamber remains optimistic on UK-Philippines trade growth
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Cone takes charge at Gilas
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Buyco-Ramil duo rules SUGBU doubles kegfest
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DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
Expendables 4, Chris Evans among notable names for Hollywood s worst
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Completely insane
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Bad trip! Even these international stars were victims of notorious Metro Manila traffic
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