Mel Badilla - Architecture and Design

29/11/2025

03/09/2025

Conceptual Design • 2S-3Br Residence

Warmth. Restraint. Tropical Modernism
This residence merge clean lines with tactile materials like wood, concrete and glass crafting a home that breathes with its landscape.
Thoughtfully integrated details and view-framed interiors reflect commitment to both function & intimacy.

floor area: approx. 140 sqm
lot area: approx. 300 sqm
location: Puerto Princesa, Palawan

*This design is a result of conceptual exploration and illustrations from existing built works and ideas of our fellow designers, reinterpreted to fit the client's need and context.

01/05/2025

80:100

Design Project ● This contemporary home embraces a neutral palette, creating a serene and timeless feature. The architecture leans to functionality and minimalism, where every element has purpose and place. Despite its small footprint, the space feels open and airy—thanks to thoughtful planning, clean lines, and an uncluttered interior flow. Designed for a starting family, it offers the perfect balance of comfort, practicality, and understated elegance.

Floor area: 80 sq.m
Lot area: 100 sq.m (10m x 10m)
Location: Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Spaces:
-living area
-combined dining-kitchen
-common bathroom
-master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
-balcony
-office/bedroom

-carpark (1-2 vehicles)
-service area

17/02/2025

Simple ● Warm ● Compact

---This thoughtfully designed small home embraces simplicity and warmth, combining clean lines, a neutral palette, and a cozy ambiance. With its serene and functional layout, it offers the perfect balance of comfort and style for a young couple starting their journey together.

Design Project ● Proposed Single-Storey One-Bedroom Residence
Floor area: approx. 42 sq.m
Location: Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Builder: JD Golez Construction Services

11/02/2025

Receiving a lot of inquiries lately asking if I can sign their building plans and such. To save both our time and effort, my short answer is “NO”.

To ensure clarity and transparency, I would like to inform you that I do not offer services such as “plan-stamping”.

My signature and seal are strictly reserved for architectural projects that I have personally designed and supervised, for which I take full professional and legal responsibility.

Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in my service.

----NO to illegal and unethical practice.

08/01/2025

Simplicity and Necessity.
—Ensuring every element is functional, resulting in designs that are timeless, efficient, and profoundly human.

Design Project ● Proposed Two-Bedroom Residence
Floor area: approx. 80 sq.m.

02/12/2024

In the discipline of architecture, LUXURY is not merely about shiny materials or extravagant designs. It is often about cultivating a deeper connection with nature—feeling the warmth of sunlight, embracing the gentle touch of fresh air, and enjoying expansive, unspoiled views. True luxury is the freedom to escape the noise and pollution of urban life, allowing us to fully appreciate the serenity and beauty that the natural world provides.
—Architecture that harmonizes with its environment is superior to extravagant facades lacking purpose.

Design Project ● Proposed Three-Bedroom Residence
Floor area: 150 sq.m.
Location: Palawan

25/11/2024

Architecture in the Tropics:
The Value of Indoor-Outdoor Connection

Tropical architecture goes beyond mere style or aesthetics; it is a functional response to the unique climatic conditions of the tropics. By employing passive strategies to reduce solar heat and enhance natural ventilation, this approach ensures thermal comfort while minimizing energy use.
These strategies not only create more sustainable and efficient buildings but also contribute to environmentally responsible design, making tropical architecture essential for the region.

13/08/2024

Design Project ● Two Storey Four Bedroom Residence
Floor area: 150 sq.m.
Location: Narra, Palawan

23/07/2024

Design Project ● Two Storey Three Bedroom Residence
Lot area: 300 sq.m.
Floor area: 165 sq.m.