Octagonal House- Kalinga The exterior of the octagonal house

does not have the architectural impact

of other Cordillera houses, since its
features are not strongly defined. The
thatched, hipped roof is not high and
steep, and the eaves form a rough-
edged circle. The octagonal form is
not clearly pronounced in the wooden
and bamboo walls. The octagonal
house is about 6.00m. long and 5.20 m.
wide. The floor of the living quarters
is 1.20 m. above the ground. The
The Octagonal House in Kalinga, Philippines, is a height from the ground to the roof
unique architectural gem known for its ridge is about 4.50 m. Unlike in the
distinctive octagonal shape. Located in the Cordillera houses previously
municipality of Tinglayan in the province of described, the roof ridge is parallel to
Kalinga, this house stands out among the the sides.
traditional dwellings of the region. It is the
dwelling of wealthy families or the aristocratic
class.