WIDE OPEN SPACES

when most people think of entertaining at home, they tend to worry about making the most out of limited space. But one particular home in the south of M anila easily opens its doors to accommodate everything from intimate family gatherings to larger, more elaborate parties.

Set within a verdant 1,500-square-metre lot, this 1,200-square-metre home is an airy oasis that is far removed from the bustle of everyday life. With its high ceilings and wide windows looking out onto the green lawn below, the overall feel is that of being in a comfortably secluded