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Stella SETERRA, Jade SEFULAN (3 rd Wheel), Karlo JAMBRE
12- Naseau
IN THIS LESSON:
. Differentiate among the different kinds
of architectural materials.
Describe the styles of contemporary
architecture Explain the characteristics of
architectural interior and fissures
Historical development of Philippine
Architecture afterworld War II
WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY
ARCHITECTURE?

 Distinctive elements of contemporary architecture include free-

flowing form, creativity, and the extensive use of curved lines.
 Contemporary architecture is a form of construction that
embodies the various styles of building designs stemming from a
wide range of influences.
 Contemporary architecture cuts away from the modern
architecture of the late twentieth century by including eco-
friendly features and embracing all kinds of creativity. Aside from
employing the different styles and influences, the contemporary
architecture uses the latest technology and materials.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTEMPORARY
ARCHITECTURE
 One distinctive element of contemporary architecture is the
expressiveness of form and design. The buildings incorporate
innovative and creative designs which are meant to be noticed
and appreciated.
 The aesthetic sense is very much emphasized in the design of
structures. There is also a wide range of material combinations to
bring out contrast or uniformity.
 A single building could be built using concrete, glass, aluminum
screens and multiple other materials that may not be common in
modern architecture buildings.
 The innovativeness includes asymmetric facades and crystal-like
facets that change color depending on the orientation of the sun
at different times of the day.
 Contemporary architects have a sense for sustainability. This
is achieved through design of buildings that are energy efficient
and that use recycled material for the most part of the
construction process. Such buildings could be powered by solar
panels, used as the roofing material.
 Most contemporary buildings have oversized windows which
allow for maximum natural light to pass through. This not only
increases the association with space but also improves airiness
and minimizes air conditioning costs.
 There is widespread use of reinforced concrete which can be
made into any form imaginable to create buildings that are
unusual and aesthetically appealing. Architects hope to achieve
this design form while ensuring the whole project is economical
and serves the purpose it intended
 ART PRODUCTION
 Elements of Art & principle of Design or Organization apply to
architecture. Also two more elemets : Size and Scale
 Size relates the structure and its parts to the human beings who
occupy the space.
 Scale in architectural design relates to the proportion of a object
or space to all the other objects in it and also to the human
being and their activities held in the structure.
 Principle of organization “Emphasis” where mjor and
subordinate elements are determined in the structural design
 “Pattern” & “Ornament” give artistic surface designed by the
structural limits, edges and corners
 WORLD WAR II
 The aftermath off-worlder II brought major destruction
especially in the capital city of Manila and a time of
rebuilding ensued. The modern era dawned on Philippine
architecture using the simple straight lines of the
International Modern Style as a chief mode of expression.
By the 1970s, a new form of Philippine architecture
emerged with the filipinization of architecture. The Filipino
style found its way in the re-emergence of traditional
motifs, the Bahay Kubo and the Bahay na bato became
popular forms to be copied and modernized such as the
Batasang Pambansa and the National Théâtre. By the
1980s the country’s architectural idiom was swept by the
tide of Post Modernism, a hearkening back of some sort to
classical architecture
ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS
1.The classic material used in
architecture are wood, stone and
brick .Modern materials include cast
iron, structural steel and reinforced
concrete.
2.  Cast iron is a group of iron-carbon
alloys with a carbon content greater
than 2%. Its usefulness derives from
its relatively low melting
 Reinforced concrete (RC) is a composite
material in which concrete's relatively low
tensile strength and ductility are counteracted
by the inclusion of reinforcement having higher
tensile strength or ductility.
 Ferrocement or ferro-cement is a system of
reinforced mortar or plaster applied over layer
of ... Ferro-concrete is the original name of
reinforced concrete (armored concrete) known
at least since the 1890s and in 1903
 DOORS WINDOWS WALLS
AND INTERIOR DECORS
Doors – can be made of wood or glass combined with metal.
 Windows – not just openings into a structure but serve as
passage of light & air. Modern windows are usually made of
glass (transparent/translucent).
 Windows composed of colored piece/ painted glass
frequently portraying people/scenes are called ‘stained glass
window’ (colorful & transparent the sunlight that penetrates
it are projected onto interior parts and floor which enhance
the beauty of the structure).
 Walls – usually made of concrete reinforced with steel. Bricks
or wooden panels are mounted on the wall to give it
texture/warm aesthetic appeal
STYLE IN CONTEMPORARY
ARCHITECTURE
Contemporary Architecture is definable
broadly as the building style of the
present day. However ,examples do not
necessarily have similar or easily
recognizable features because the “style”
is really quite varied and has a number of
different influences.
STRUCTURAL DEVICE
 1. Post and Lintel
 also called prop and lintel or a trabeated system is a
building system where strong horizontal elements are
held up by strong vertical elements with large spaces
between them.
 2. Cantilever
 A cantilever is a rigid structural element, such as a
beam or a plate, anchored at only one end to a
(usually vertical) support from which it is protruding.
 3.Truss System
 a truss is a structure that "consists of two-force
members only, where the members are
organized so that the assemblage as a whole
behaves as a single object". A "two-force
member" is a structural component where force
is applied to only two points.
 4 Arch
 An arch is a curved structure that spans a space
and may or may not support weight above it.
Arch may be synonymous with vault, but a vault
may be distinguished as a continuous arch
 5.Dome
 A dome (from Latin: domus) is an architectural
element that resembles the hollow upper half of
a sphere.
 6.Shell structures
 Thin-shell structures are also called plate and
shell structures.They are lightweight
constructions using shell elements
  7. Solar Panels
 A photovoltaic (PV) module is a packaged,
connect assembly of typically 6×10 photovoltaic
solar cells.
 The Araneta Coliseum
 was constructed from 1957 to late 1959, and designed and
built by Architect Dominador Lacson Lugtu and Engrineer
Leonardo Onjunco Lugtu
 San Miguel Corporation Designed by Arch. Francisco Manosa
 Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex a structure
designed by National Artist for Architecture, LeandroV.
Locsin. Locsin would later design many of the other
buildings in the CCP Complex.
 Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) November
1974 to September 1976with Leandro Locsin as architect,
who was subsequently named a National Artist.
 The PhilippineArena is a multipurpose indoor arena at
Ciudad deVictoria, a 140-hectare tourism enterprise zone in
Bocaue and Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines.With a
maximum capacity of 55,000 people, the Philippine Arena is
the world's largest indoor arena. It is one of the centerpiece of
the many centennial projects of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for
their centennial celebration on July 27, 2014.
BIOMORPHIC
ARCHITECTURE
  Biomorphism models artistic design elements on naturally occurring
patterns or shapes reminiscent of nature and living organisms. Taken to its
extreme it attempts to force naturally occurring shapes onto functional
devices.
ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY
ARCHITECTURE
 To create environmental friendly structure, Architects consider factors such
as energy, efficiency, the use of sustainable, natural and recycled
materials.
 Also consider the connection between outdoor landscape and
environmental landscape.
 Instead of uprooting trees and interrupting river flow, Architects could
design a building to make it part of everyday life by integrating nature into
the structure.
ECO- ART
 Promotes environmental awareness and protection by either depicting
nature or using it as means to reflect to the beauty of the environment and
the importance of preservation.
BAMBOO ARCHITECTURE
 Designed by architect Eleena Jamil of Malaysia as the winning entry in the
Millennium Schools competition organized by Illac Diaz's My Shelter
Foundation, the structure was recently completed in Camarines Sur, and is
proud to call itself the first full bamboo school in the Philippines.
SKYSCRAPER
ARCHITECTURE
 the term skyscraper was first applied to buildings of steel framed
construction of at least 10 stories in the late 19th century, a result of public
amazement at the tall buildings being built 
  supported by a framework, as of girders, from which the walls are
suspended, as opposed to a building supported by load-bearing walls.
ART APPRECIATION
 There are 3 elements that constitute appreciation of
contemporary art: Analysis, Description, Interpretation
 Analysis – focus on the style of architect, design
qualities and value to the viewer
 Description – determine what the features suggest and
decide why the architect used those to convey
 Interpretation – focus on expressive qualities, meaning,
theme, mood, idea communicated by the architect
COCONUT PALACE
 Fracisco “Bobby” Mañosa’s Coconut Palace is
reffered to as ‘ contemporary tropical Filipino
architecture’ .
 This Architecture is a mix of elements that are not
usually combined: coconut lumber, rattan, shell,
thatch (a roof covering of straw, reeds, palm
leaves, or a similar material) & indigenous textile
are juxtaposed w/ hypermodern style materials
(glass, metal, concrete).
The Subject Matter
 What is the function of the
architecture?
 Is the design suitable for the function
for which the architecture is built?
 What is the significance of the
architecture in terms of personal
historical, social/political event?
The Matrials
 What materials are used in the
structure?
 Do these material enhance the beauty
of the structure?
Art elements & Principles
 What are he dominant elements ued in
the structure?
 How is space used within the structure?
 How does space supports it function
 The architecture was designed as a
government guest house and until
2016,functions as the official residence
& principal workplace of Philippine Vice
President Jejomar Binay. Rooms
functions for guests, work, government
activities
Constructed using coconut trees and
parts combined with metal, glass, shells,
and concrete. The motif exudes local,
homey ambiance and calm atmosphere.
Twin colums serve as ornament to the
structure , support Salakot-style roofing
Geometric designed metal-iron doors
allows the penetration of air & light.
Natural color of coconut complemented
Analysis
 coconut is abundant in the Philippines.
 From a distance the viewer is met by the twin coconut
post. The motif of the architecture is native and
biomorphic as its design is inspired by the coconut tree.
Interpretation
 Coconut tree is referred to as ‘tree of life’ and is a
symbol of fortitude, finding inner treasure and strength
amidst challenges and giver of nourishment. It is
valuable to the Philippine culture as the architectural
landmark that showcases what art can be made of
coconut tree.
JUAN NAPKIL
 Filipino architect, teacher and a  He also served as the Dean of
community leader. Filipino Architects.
 In 1973, he was named one of the
National Artists for architecture.
PABLO ANTONIO
  Filipino architect. A pioneer of  He was conferred the rank and title
modern Philippine architecture, of National Artist of the Philippines
by President Ferdinand Marcos in
 he was recognized in some quarters
1976.
as the foremost Filipino modernist
architect of his time.
LEONARDO V. LOCSIN
 Filipino architect, artist, and interior
designer known for his use of
concrete, floating volume and
simplistic design in his various
projects.
 An avid collector, he was fond of
modern painting and Chinese
ceramics. He was proclaimed a
National Artist of the Philippines for
Architecture in 1990 by the late
President Corazon C. Aquino.
ILDEFONSO SANTOS JR
  Filipino architect who was known  He was recognized as a National
for being the "Father of Philippine Artist of the Philippines in the field
Landscape Architecture." of Architecture in 2006.
JOSÉ MARÍA V. ZARAGOZA 
 Zaragoza took up BS Architecture at
the University of Santo Tomas
where he graduated in 1936.
 He placed 7th in the licensure
exams in the 1938.
 He also had a diploma in liturgical
art and architecture from the Rome-
based International Institute of
Liturgical Art.
 At the Hilversun Technical Research
Center in the Netherlands, he
obtained a diploma in
comprehensive planning.