Spatio: A Multi-Sensory Celebration of Filipino Culture
Spatio unveils a refreshed space championing #KwentoNatinGalingPilipino.
By Art+ Magazine Team
Photos courtesy of Spatio
July 17, 2025
Located in Opus Mall, Spatio reopens its doors with a renewed purpose: to celebrate Filipino creativity through storytelling—one that is immersive, multi-sensory, and proudly ours.
Step into a space that immerses you in the beauty of Filipino creativity. The refreshed Spatio invites everyone to a multisensory shopping experience—where sight, scent, sound, and texture tells a story. Featuring a dynamic mix of new discoveries and timeless favorites, Spatio blends heritage with innovation in a setting designed to inspire.
At the heart of this story is Spatio’s first-ever collaboration with the Fashion Accessory Makers of the Philippines (FAMph) and filmmaker/artist Connie Macatuno, who led the store’s defining campaign: #KwentoNatinGalingPilipino. This initiative highlights the depth of vision, emotion, and purpose infused by Filipino creatives into every product. Each item—whether accessory or apparel—is a story passed from artisan to wearer, connecting personal narratives with collective pride.
A Platform for Filipino Stories
Spatio becomes a living archive of Filipino craftsmanship. Through Macatuno’s lens, the campaign invites shoppers into a more intimate and meaningful experience. At Spatio, it’s felt in every detail.
Upon entry, guests are welcomed by a rich sensory experience—inviting exploration through the aroma of ube exclusively developed to enhance the feeling of nostalgia, the tactile textures of handcrafted goods and vignettes, and the thoughtful curation of merchandise and sound.
Every corner of the space tells a story, engaging all five senses. The scent of familiar local materials stirs childhood memories, while a curated playlist of traditional Filipino music awakens the sense of hearing with nostalgic charm. Touch is brought to life through rich textures and handcrafted elements. Visually, lighting is carefully designed to offer a surreal, reflective experience—like walking through a mirror. And for taste, nothing speaks of Filipino comfort better than the classic halo-halo, a sweet treat that brings generations together.
More than just a concept store, Spatio is a curated space that honors local craftsmanship, heritage, and culture. By incorporating materials sourced from different cultural communities across the Philippines, Spatio creates an immersive experience that feels like coming home.
A Home for Filipino Talent
Spatio is more than an experience; it’s a platform. It’s a home for local brands, designers, and makers to express their unique stories while being part of a larger, unified narrative. No other company has stood so closely by local businesses, working hand-in-hand to help them build personalized concepts that still belong to a greater whole.
Spatio proudly houses over 100 Filipino makers and designers, offering a curated mix of fashion, accessories, home, and lifestyle goods across its expansive 7,800 sqm three-level space. This season highlights a compelling new wave of local artisans shaping the next chapter of Philippine design.
At the forefront is FAMph, an organization dedicated to uplifting the local accessories industry through the use of indigenous materials and world-class craftsmanship. Featured brands under FAMph include: Alchemista, Abel PH, Lokal, Charming Baldemor, Agsam Fashion Fern, Crystal Seas, Leather Studio Manila, Oel Designs, Nifty Shoes, Strozzi, Style Isle, Lakat, Roweliza, Beatriz, Mara Piñon, and Jmakitalo. Alongside FAMph, Spatio welcomes a diverse mix of emerging and established Filipino creatives.
Beyond Fashion: The Lifestyle Curator
Spatio brings #KwentoNatinGalingPilipino to life not just through fashion, but through a full lifestyle experience. Culinary storytelling continues through Bar Shu’s drink menu, featuring bold reimagining of Filipino favorites like Wild Halo-Halo, Ube Colada, and Drunken Sago’t Gulaman, and indulgences from We The People Coffee & Tea Co. with Filipino-inspired drinks like Kape Latik and Soy Kape, and desserts such as Bibingka Cheesecake.
From floor to floor, Spatio invites every guest to experience what it means to live—and create—Filipino. Here, shopping becomes a celebration of culture, memory, and shared identity.
Whether it’s a handcrafted bag, a comforting cup of local coffee, or a soundscape that stirs emotion, every detail at Spatio is part of the greater story we’re telling together.
Spatio is located at 2F to 4F Opus, Bridgetowne, Quezon City, Philippines. For more details, follow @spatio.ph on Instagram and Facebook, and stay tuned for the latest announcements.
You may also reach out to 09190784793 for your own Personal Shopper.
