TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS

SAN ISIDRO, TARLAC CITY

THE GOLDEN CUBE OF LEGACY: AN ORGANIZATIONAL MARKER

BY: MENDOZA JEZREEL L. | ORDOÑO EUNICE ADRIENNE S.

HISTORY OF UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES THE DESIGN CONCEPT

On January 1, 1974, the Ad-Hoc Commission assumed its function and The "Golden Cube of Legacy" marker in Tarlac's Rotonda commemorates the 50th
formulated the Constitution and By-Laws of the proposed new organization anniversary of UAP (United Architects of the Philippines) in the region. The cube's
which was approved on December 19, and ratified by the membership of APGA, design symbolizes the cultivated knowledge, success, and rich architectural history of
LPA, and PIA on January 15, 1974. It was necessary to choose a name for the Tarlac.
organization. A Committee on Organizational Name, made up of architects
Felipe M. Mendoza (PIA), Jose V. Herrera (LPA), and Deogracias Atienza (APGA), The cube, or defined by the designer as "building blocks," represents the growth and
was established on June 8, 1974, and given the task of providing the Ad-Hoc evolution of architecture throughout the years. Its golden color represents the five
Commission with a list of potential names from which one could be selected decades of UAP's existence, signifying a milestone of significance and achievement.
that would be appropriate for the new national organization to adopt. After
careful consideration, research, and evaluation, the name United Architects of "THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF In front of the cube, a time
the Philippines was chosen because it succinctly captured the fundamental FUTURE" capsule is included, intended
idea around which the organization was built: unity. for future architects to open
in 50 years. This time
The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the organization that represents capsule aims to preserve the
architects in the Philippines, has a local chapter in Tarlac. The chapter was present architectural
created to advance the architectural industry in Tarlac, and it has contributed accomplishments and serve
significantly to fostering quality, knowledge sharing, and community as a source of inspiration for
involvement. The UAP Tarlac-Chapter has helped shape the region's future generations.
architectural scene through seminars, workshops, and partnerships with
neighborhood stakeholders. The chapter offers an opportunity for architects to It contains artifacts,
connect, develop, and progress the architectural profession in Tarlac while documents, and messages
upholding the ideals of professionalism and service. from the current
architectural community,
DESIGN CONSIDERATION bridging the past and the
future.

The "Golden Cube of Legacy"

marker in Tarlac's Rotonda is
Durability Maintenance Adaptability a symbolic tribute to the
past, a celebration of the
present, and a beacon of
inspiration for the future of
architecture in Tarlac.

Functionality Layout Aesthetics

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FRONT ELEVATION NGL REAR ELEVATION

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LEFT SIDE ELEVATION NGL RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION

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AERIAL PERSPECTIVES

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