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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Beauty in authenticity

For our team, beauty lies in bringing out the best version of what is already there- our design ethos revolves around enhancing spaces anchored in culture and values.

This philosophy transcends every aspect of our design approach, from the design concept, material and vendor selection, to our internal workflows, and ultimately, to the total client experience.

Our Promise

We at Espasyo Manila pride ourselves on having unwavering core values: Integrity and Quality, Grit, Better and Better, Positivity, and Love for Beauty. These values are what guides us through every step of the process, fostering relationships with our industry partners and our clients. These values are also our foundation in applying our signature timeless Filipino aesthetics to every space we design.

Our goal is to provide you values-driven service. We would be happy to create with you beautiful spaces while delivering an excellent client experience.

INTEGRITY & QUALITY
RESILIENCE
BETTER AND BETTER
POSITIVITY
LOVE FOR BEAUTY
Our Founders

Meet LIEL GARDON, PIID

As Espasyo Manila’s co-founder and Principal Interior Designer, Liel oversees all creative direction. She holds a double degree from the University of the Philippines, graduating cum laude from BS Business Administration before pursuing further studies in BS Interior Design. Liel topped the Licensure Examination for Interior Designers in 2013.

Her life-long passion for beautiful interiors, coupled with an early experience in the corporate world, fostered her will to start an Interior Design studio. Together with her co-founder Alaina, they continue to grow Espasyo Manila and Quadro Interior Build through strong work ethics and deeply-held core values.

Our Founders

Meet ALAINA SANTIAGO, PIID

Alaina is a co-founder of Espasyo Manila and Managing Partner for Quadro Interior Build, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to construction. She holds a double degree from the University of the Philippines, graduating with a first degree in BA Art Studies and thereafter honing her creativity with a degree in BS Interior Design. Alaina passed the Licensure Examination for Interior Designers in 2013.

Alaina exemplifies the company’s core values in her work each time. She is passionately committed to bringing designs to life through high-quality construction and project execution. Together with her co-founder Liel, their determination, will to succeed, and personal commitment to excellence drive the growth of Espasyo Manila and Quadro Interior Build.

Our Team

"Francis is an Interior Design graduate from PUP, and has been part of our team since 2018. His creativity and talents of transforming visions into visually striking realities and dedicated project coordination makes it possible for our clients to appreciate our work, meaningfully. Emphasizing patience, integrity, and loyalty, he is an adaptive and reliable leader who is inspired by satisfying project outcomes."

FRANCISCO NOTA JR.
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

"Jasmin is a dedicated designer of Espasyo Manila who is fundamental in creating functional and aesthetically- pleasing indoor spaces that are client-focused and solution-oriented. Her role is vital in supporting a project from conception to completion. As a designer, she values kindness and punctuality. Being a recognized scholar during her university days, she is deeply inspired by her family and professional growth."

JASMIN JASMIN
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

"Ryndell’s strong design background and work experience makes him a dependable member of the Espasyo Manila Design Team. His can-do attitude and positive outlook reflect on his work, delivering a thoughtful ouput each time."

RYNDELL VILLANUEVA
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

"Cha is a Junior Designer who excels in delivering design proposals and engaging in project management. Graduating with honors, her love for design started with a fascination with playing The Sims. She values fairness above all while staying inspired by life and its unique experiences. She loves collaborating with clients to fulfill desires and helps them discover their unexpected needs throughout the design process."

CHARISE SOLIGAM
JUNIOR DESIGNER

"JR is Espasyo Manila's Finance and Administrative Assistant. He excels in requisite daily financial tasks that ensure projects move along seamlessly. He is an alumni of Polytechnic University of the Philippines where he completed his major in Financial Management. JR values hard work and integrity most as he draws inspiration from his family."

JR OLINO
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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