FOLK ARCHITECTURE

IN THE PHILIPPINES
 FOLK ARCHITECTURE
• Folk architecture in the Philippines differ significantly per ethnic
group, where the structures can be made of bamboo, wood, 
rock, coral, rattan, grass, and other materials.
• Reflects the historical and cultural traditions in the
country. Most prominent historic structures in the archipelago
are influenced by Austronesian, Chinese, Spanish, and 
American architectures.
• These are simple structures built of local materials and
available tools to provide shelter for its inhabitants.
 BAHAY KUBO /
NIPA HUT
• It is also known as
Kamalig
• It serves as an icon to
Filipino lowland and
rural culture.
• It is made up of
bamboo rods and
bamboo mats or
sawali, and a thatched
roof made up of
anahaw or nipa.
 RICE GRANARIES FROM IFUGAO
• The Ifugao "Bale" or Native House is said to be the "first
pre-fabricated house in the world," according to renowned
anthropologist Otley Beyer. It has been subject of many
scholarly articles as it is considered to be one of the most
ingenious and nearly perfect architectural constructs made
by man.
• This type of dwelling does not make use of nails thus it is
also called the "No-Nail" House. The house can be
dismantled and transferred to another place of choice
without destroying any part of it. The Ifugao "no-nail"
house evolved from a more primitive dwelling called the
"abong" which is less permanent and is not raised.
• It is a one room house with an attic for storage.
• The exterior of the house looks like a pyramid resting on
four posts
• The interior is enclosed by slanting wall sand ceiling that
appears to be spherical that are formed by the loft.
 DARUL JAMBANGAN (PALACE OF FLOWERS)

• It was the palace of the

Sultanate of Sulu based in
Maimbung, Sulu, Philippines.
• It was destroyed by a typhoon
in 1932.
• It was "believed to be the
largest royal palace in the
Philippines." A contemporary
life-sized replica of
the palace exists on Jolo, Sulu.
• It was royal residence of the
ruler of the Tausug
 KAWAYAN TOROGAN
• A torogan, which literally translates as "a
place for sleeping”, is the stately house of
elite members of the Maranao tribe in the
province of Lanao del Sur in the island of
Mindanao, Philippines. As the house of the
datu or sultan, it is a symbol of status and
leadership.
 BAHAY NA BATO IN CEBU
• Bahay na bato (Tagalog, literally "house of
stone") is a type of building originating
during the Philippines' Spanish Colonial
period. It is an updated version of the
traditional bahay kubo.
• Like bahay kubo, much of this ground level
was reserved for storage; in business
districts, some spaces were rented to
shops.
 CASA RESIDENCIA IN DAPITAN
• The main house and also the biggest. It
served as Rizal's residence where his
mother and sisters also stayed during their
visit. It has one bedroom and a
surrounding veranda with views of the
Dapitan Bay.
 IVATAN HOUSE (DAKAY HOUSE) IN
BATANES
• Most of the houses are built with limestone
walls , and cogon roofs
• It has narrow doors and window swith
wooden shutters and often secured by
wooden bars.
• The House of Dakay is the oldest house in
Batanes and is Unesco heritage listed. This
home was constructed in 1887. It has been
constructed very strongly of lime and stone
for protection that will last from storm and
strong winds in the island which is located
along the typhoon belt.
 BAHAY KUBO-STYLE FELIPE
AGONCILLO HOUSE
• The Agoncillo–Mariño House is an old
Spanish Colonial Era house in Taal, Batangas
, Philippines.
• The house is one of the national shrines
under the administration of the National
Historical Commission of the Philippines
(NHCP) with the purpose of memorializing
the contribution of Marcela Mariño de
Agoncillo in making the national flag of the
Philippines and the deeds and ideals of
Felipe Agoncillo y Encarnación, her husband,
who came to be known as the "First Filipino
Diplomat“.
 BADJAO’S STILT HOUSES
AND HOUSEBOATS
• Strong platforms are made on both ends of the boat
• The kitchen area usually found at the back.
• Its foundation are carefully placed in between coastal
rocks and corals.
 ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENT

• Venn Diagram: Compare and contrast the From

Pre-Spanish period until Modern (50 points)
• Give the Filipino National Artists for Architecture and sight
two - three examples for masterpiece. (50 points)