A project initiated by Espasyo Kolektib in collaboration with Load na Dito.“Bahay Pangarap” was the name of the condominium-type residential buildings along the coastal road that was developed as part of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) land reclamation project. Initially located on the coastline extending from Parañaque to Cavite, sineguelas and bamboo trees exist in the area to sustain people with options aside from their primary means of living that were anchored on the natural resources of the sea: crabs, mussels, clams, fishes, and its beauty described as nearing the characteristics of Boracay Island. In the late 1980s, its conversion started as a housing program for the urban poor but was eventually entrusted to private institutions as influenced by the rising costs, prime value, and location of the property that redesigned its structure for the middle-income market.Rooted in the action of bringing back what was once lost, given, or left behind, “reclaiming” progresses in various narratives of limiting situations, which challenge the response of individuals and the community. In a disputed land, it is often associated with territorial affairs that distort the use of space—an aspect that has a conclusive connection to the very essence of one’s identity. The concerns on the control and possession of its physicality extend to question personal experiences, consciousness, and social interactions. By relating oneself to a collective cause, freedom on how to live, think and develop sustain.As an invitation to the study that revolves around the theory of Placemaking with inspiration from the concept of "almost curating" on Load na Dito's Kabit at Sabit project, the exploration of the capacity of space (open/public) in holding different methods of production, forms, formats of presentation, and the process of organizing aims to solve specific technical matters regarding the use of space and potentials of curating in local art ecologies. Acknowledging people’s interests, goals, and activities grants social and personal connections, new experiences, and opportunities that transform a space into a place through reformed purposes.

Let's dive into our deeply buried stories and evoke the strength to share them with the community. What once lost will now be reclaimed as we bring back our experiences reflected through the former life of Coastal Plaza Condominium.

"Reclaiming of Space" is a one-day exhibition featuring works from artists: Alrashdi Mohammad, Artists Against Resurgence of Tyranny, Brayan Barrios, Chiskeykku, Christian Culangan, Eliah Nicole Bongo, Ernest Joseph Garcia, Ferdinand Doctolero, Jao Pelaez and Rigger Perez, Jemill Pangilinan, Lochlann Musico, Lourica Jade DG. Orsos, Mac Gaffud Pascual, Mr. 2x3, Nichole Cruz, Ola, Pamela Maceda, Princess Avecilla, Raphael Labuntog, Raymond Guevarra, Reiidc, Roger Mond and Yllang Montenegro.Live at the event are workshop with Mga Ginantsilyo and Chalk Art with Alburoto.