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Noted for his flair in designing luxury interiors, designer Antonio “Budji” Layug has now expanded his repertoire to include fine art.
Written by Tedrick Yau
April 28, 2023
Noted for his flair in designing luxury interiors, designer Antonio “Budji” Layug has now expanded his repertoire to include fine art.
He has been painting for decades, often integrating them in his exclusive interiors, but has only recently started exhibiting his works. Mr. Layug‘s last shows were at the B&B Italia showroom in 2021 and at Manila House in 2022.
Antonio Layug, or Budji as he is locally known, is a home furnishings tsar.
Layug’s creative journey has spanned decades and his work intersects disciplines. He is known for his pioneering and holistic approach to design, and his seamless integration of spaces, together with his perennial exploration and use of natural materials.
His iconic bamboo collection, simply labeled “BUDJI” caught the eyes of international buyers and brought recognition to the Philippines as the first