This House Behind A Bamboo Forest Reveals A Mysterious Cinema | Manila, Philippines
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Published 2024-05-26
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In this week’s episode, the focus is on Sine Pop, an independent cinema located in Manila. Created in 2020, this space aims to support independent filmmakers and provide a contemplative environment for visitors.
The cinema is intentionally discreet, situated behind an old house within a bamboo forest, embodying a design philosophy of humility and honesty. The use of concrete, stone, and unfinished materials emphasises a raw and unembellished aesthetic, avoiding unnecessary costs of plastering and varnishing.
From the road, the old house and a curved wall, surrounded by bamboo, present a sense of privacy. The bamboo forest, initially planned as a car park, encourages visitors to use bicycles or public transport, promoting a pedestrian-friendly space.
Natural light is a significant feature, with large panoramic windows framing views of the bamboo forest and a fallen tree trunk, enhancing the cinematic experience. The lounge area retains its original materials, embracing imperfections, while natural ventilation and light pervade the space, including the toilets which feature small bamboo gardens.
The cinema’s exterior is a simple concrete box with interior skylights, balancing privacy with a connection to the outdoors. The 48-seat cinema uses thick concrete walls for sound insulation, with fabric-covered interior walls for comfort and sound clarity. Post-viewing, visitors exit through a fire exit leading to an open space, sometimes used for gatherings and events.
The second floor of the old house, once a family home, is now a gallery and meeting space. The high ceiling and roof vents maintain coolness, while capiz shell windows frame views of bamboo and concrete. A large painting by Mark Andy Garcia, depicting the artist's life, adds to the cinematic atmosphere.
A black box transition space connects the old house to the cinema, with a gap isolating sound and vibrations. The bridge and rusty metal door further create a sense of entering another world. The outdoor congregation space, aligned with the old house, serves multiple purposes, from safety to hosting talks and events.
This thoughtfully designed space highlights the parallels between architecture and film, providing a serene environment that encourages visitors to pause and find inner peace. The minimalist design, combined with the natural and historical elements, creates a tranquil retreat in the bustling city of Manila.
Architecture by: Justin Guiab and Jondi de Guzman
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All Comments (21)
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"Some architecture, designers try to fill it with things, yet it feels empty. Here, we left the space empty, yet it feels full. I feel like maybe it's because the people who come fill it with their presence." Damn. It hit my feels like a brick wall. Beautiful production, soulful narration, and incredible space. <3
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This almost brought me to tears, so beautiful. The visuals, the music, the narration. Like a movie. Such a calming feeling and a great escape from the crowded and chaotic city of Manila. Bravo!
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I love how serene this is. The bamboo forest is just so inviting and peaceful and just looking out into such a view gives me joy❤ What a unique way of showcasing design in a commercial space
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I nearly got lost when I first visited here so the designers wanting it to disappear did their job well. 😂 The "imperfections" and gardens made it very, very homey and peaceful. It's a cinema but it really feels like going to your grandmother's house for a family gathering. Incredible design. One of the hidden gems of the metro imho.
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This was mesmerising – a beautifully realised project. The bamboo forest was like a gateway to another time and place, and those large panoramic windows provided a super widescreen frame to allow a cinematic glimpse of the forest beyond and the 'characters' passing through it. The whole space was the perfect way to allow cineastes to enter a world of the imagination and declutter their minds and senses from the noises and stresses of the big city – all just a few steps, but a million miles away... Perfect.
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That window view of the bamboo garden and the aspect ratio was just simply stunning ❤
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love that Sinepop got featured, it is really a gorgeous space, my wife and I were the first ones to shoot our prenup shoot here :)
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So much sensitivity went into this design. Well done to the architects and thank you Stacked Homes for sharing it here 😃
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i already felt relaxed and at peace while watching the clip. wonderful cinema, amazing work
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A fascinating space that encourages perception, introspection and reflection through film and its bamboo forest. It is Filipino by design yet could relate well with Chinese, Japanese or any other serene oriental aesthetic.
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I love the intentionality and thoughtfulness imbued in designing and building the structure. Kudos to the architects as well as Stacked for doing a marvelous job: visuals, soundtrack and tone. Bravo!
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I love the contraction and expansion of space. You walk through these darkened hallways and then boom! The space explosion is before you with light and space! Thank you for protecting the integrity of the old house — those exposed nails and imperfect concrete finish are proof that old can fuse with the new. The bamboo garden is the highlight. And Mama Mary in the bamboo grotto is chef’s kiss. 😊
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Would you believe I've lived in Manila most of my life but never knew such a place existed until I saw this video. ❤
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I love the contraction and expansion of space. You walk through these darkened hallways and then boom! The space explosion is before you with light and space! Thank you for protecting the integrity of the old house — those exposed nails and concrete are proof that old can fuse with the new. The bamboo garden is the highlight. And Mama Mary in the bamboo grotto is chef’s kiss
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This was a lovely video to watch both because of the topic and the artistry that went into the design of this space and the choices made, but also because of the production values and choices made in creating the video - the background tonal music, the space itself, the angles and lighting choices - all are exquisite.
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what a feat! and love how poetic his words were as well as how the bamboo forest and fallen tree trunk being framed like that looked like an actual movie. nakakaproud!
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So glad to see SinePop on this channel!
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I love this place!!! It provide peace, privacy, and comfort. Despite it has a lot of concrete, the bamboos balance it out. I wish I have a money a house and lot and create/design a place like this.
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Can't believe this is in Manila. Love this place...and his narration too
