Babble Station

What goes into building a review center that creates topnotchers year after year?

In this episode of B+Abble, Ar. Jill Espinosa shares her philosophy and relationship with learning, and how these translated into leading Fronteer, a top-performing review center for Master Plumbers.

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Design is not just about buildings. Our daily essentials like furniture, lightings, and other appliances were created with intentionality. 

To catch a glimpse of the process behind creating everyday objects, the B+Abble’s spotlight is placed on renowned Industrial Designer Selena Placino, where she shared her philosophy, passion, and overall creative process in designing innovative products.

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It’s the battle of the schools — from plates, school culture, and thesis horror stories that defined our years as design students, all the way to stepping into the profession as young practicing architects, navigating clients, real constraints, and the realities of building beyond the studio. 🎙️🏛️

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What does it really take to pass the Architecture Licensure Exam—and even land a top spot? In this episode, we sit down with two freshly minted architects: Ar. Jubilee of Barchan + Architecture and Ar. Fadie Balisi, Top 10 in the June 2025 ALE; who spill the tea on their review journey— from late-night cramming to clever hacks that actually worked, and share the study habits that got them through countless coffee-fueled mornings. Whether you’re prepping for the boards or just curious about the whole process, we babble into the fun, stress, and small victories that come with becoming an architect.

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What makes a kitchen truly work? Is it the layout, the tools, or the way it adapts to the people using it? This time, we sit down with Ar. Josh Cua of Kassi Distributors Inc. to explore how German precision meets Filipino lifestyle. From design principles to everyday function, we uncover insights that link kitchens to the wider conversations of architecture, design, and the spaces we live in.

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What’s an architect’s life outside of architecture? Or rather, is there a life outside of architecture? From juggling multiple projects and endless revisions, the B+Abble crew goes over healthy (and unhealthy) work habits that keep them going through the chaos.

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Is there a ‘code’ to figuring out the ALE review process? Architects Mig Macam and Berns Berberabe of Vizcode aim to de-code the numbers and standards with some tips, tricks, and even the introduction of a simpler way of understanding it.

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The B+Abble Station team cooks up an exciting episode, featuring Mr. Brian Hontiveros of Modularity Home, to talk about everything Kitchen - the design do’s and don’ts, fads, trends, and some unpopular opinions that *may* change the way we view this essential area in our home.

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Our Chief B+Adass finally joins the B+Abble Station for an exclusive one-on-one with Design For Tomorrow Creative Director, Ric Gindap. In this series special, we take a look at the story of how Buensalido Architects started, how it has grown, and the events, decisions and people that make up the new era - Barchan Architecture.

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What makes a space “well-designed”?  IDr. Rin Arispe and Chinky Austria of Modernbrands Inc. share their experiences in pursuing interior design alongside allied professions- debunking common misconceptions, managing different opinions, and weighing in on some popular (and peculiar) design tropes.

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