About Frasso

Architecture made for how people actually live.

Frasso is an architectural, interior, and bespoke object design studio founded by Enrico Melvin in Metro Manila. We design structures and living spaces grounded in climate responsiveness, honest materiality, and spatial clarity.

Frasso Studio architectural philosophy and living spaces
Honest Materiality & Light Courtyard Living & Natural Airflow
Louver House tropical facade architecture
Climatic Shading & Screen Craft Forbes Park Residential Estate
Terracotta brickwork, joinery and cantilevered architectural craft
Custom Joinery & Brickwork Detailing from Structure to Furniture
Hillside resort architecture and integrated landscape
Topographical Integration Hillside Pavilion & Water Systems
10+ Years of Practice
40+ Built Commissions
BGC Metro Manila Studio
100% Bespoke Detail
The Practice

Founded in Metro Manila by architect Enrico Melvin, Frasso was established with a clear objective: to craft enduring architecture that harmonizes tropical climatic conditions with refined modern living.

We view architecture not as a collection of transient aesthetic gestures, but as an intimate spatial framework for daily ritual. Every project originates from a deep investigation into site orientation, wind corridors, sun paths, and the unique rhythms of those who dwell within.

Our process seamlessly bridges macro architectural form with micro tactile detailing—ensuring the transitions between landscape, building envelope, interior surfaces, and bespoke furniture feel effortless and unified.

Leadership

Enrico Melvin leads the studio's design direction across residential estates, private villas, and commercial spaces. Under his guidance, the studio maintains an uncompromising commitment to structural honesty, artisanal craft, and timeless spatial proportion.

Capabilities & Scope
  • Architectural Design 01

    Private residential estates, tropical hillside villas, and civic boutique commercial buildings planned with natural ventilation and daylight orchestration.

  • Interior Architecture 02

    Seamless translation of architectural volumes into intimate spaces featuring bespoke timber joinery, natural stone detailing, and integrated lighting schemes.

  • Custom Furniture & Objects 03

    Individually commissioned furniture, architectural hardware, and lighting crafted by local master artisans using solid hardwood, stone, and blackened steel.

  • Masterplanning & Site Strategy 04

    Topographical adaptation, microclimate optimization, and landscape integration for complex compound sites and sensitive ecological environments.