“How do we keep creating without always starting from scratch?”
The Pouf Lamp from 2021, reintroduced in papercrete and reinforced with @hiblatech pineapple fiber trims. Now lighter, stronger, and intentionally raw—letting the material show through.
This piece reflects what Krete Manila is about: working with what’s already there and letting process shape the form.
See it at @vestido.manila until January 25, 12pm.
#concretedesign #concrete #lamp
Carefully layered and gently burned. Made from pineapple fibers.
A sculptural exploration of form, texture and material. This wild mushroom inspired piece is part of @hiblatech 's exhibition on next generation materials reimagined frome pineapple fibers.
📍Jan 22-25, Vestido The Studio, Makati
Opening Reception Jan 22 | 2-7pm
📷:@vietnameat
See you there!
Inspired by ihawan and the act of turning skewered food over the grill, the wooden rods allow the felt panels to rotate independently, permitting a play with light, shadow, and openness.
See it tomorrow until January 25 along with other works of designers in collaboration with @hiblatech at @vestido.thestudio
🤳 by @bien_alvarez
Same soft silhouette, smarter materials. Reintroduced in papercrete with @hiblatech fiber trims, the POUF LAMP shows how enduring forms evolve.
See it first at @hiblatech ’s event tomorrow @vestido.manila , 2pm-7pm
#concrete #papercrete #concretedecor #sustainabledesign #lamp
The Pinang DIY Kit is a do-it-yourself kit that lets you work with pineapple fibers through the craft of needle felting. The form takes inspiration from the childhood tale about the legend of the pineapple.
Check out the pieces at the Design Exhibition from January 22 to 25, 2026
It’s Okay is a collection designed by @chinilichangco . The rechargeable table lamps reflects the quiet emotional weight we carry when we say we are fine, even when we are not.
Each lamp is 3D printed and finished with a hand-stitched piña felt shade from @hiblatech , balancing precision with softness.
Check out the collection at the Design Exhibition from January 22 to 25 @vestido.thestudio
The POUF Lamp revisits a familiar form through material refinement, using papercrete and piña fiber. A collaboration between @kretemanila and @hiblatech . Inspired by the softness of a pouf chair, its rounded silhouette remains unchanged while its construction evolves.
Check out the pieces at the Design Exhibition from January 22 to 25,2025
Pina Sound Panel began as a material experiment using piña felt. A collaboration between @elou.ph and @hiblatech
A functional sound object that feels closer to material exploration than consumer electronics. It’s meant for casual listening, ambient playback, and spaces where sound and design share the same attention.
Check it out at the Design Exhibition
From January 22 to 25
IHAWI is a freestanding room divider that combines subtle sound absorption with playful interaction. Crafted from Hiblatech’s dense, non-woven felt, that can gently soften sound while filtering light.
Check out IHAWI at the Design Exhibition from January 22 to 25 @vestido.thestudio
