Architecture 3

Philippine Architecture
• The Philippine has shown knowledge and expertise in all the
arts. One can see that architecture in the Philippines has come
up with time. The old St. Augustine Church and University of
Santo Tomas reflect not only the living proofs of the antiquity
of architecture in this country but also trace back the influence
of Europe on this particular art at a time when the most of the
civilized countries of the world regarded the Far East as pagan
and primitive.
Nipa Hut
Jose Rizal’s House in Laguna
Ifugao Huts
Intramuros
• Writers noted that the massive buttresses of the church, as in
the Ilocos Norte’s Paoay church are reminiscent of the builders’
struggle with earthquakes and that this church became the
epitome of earthquake-resistant forces.
Paoay Church
• The Cultural Center of the Philippines, which was
designed by Architect Leandro Locsin, is the womb and
bosom of the development of the art sin the
Philippines.
Cultural Center of the Philippines
CCP
Regina Building in Escolta
 History of Philippine Architecture
• Architecture in the Philippines is the result of various
influences. It is a reflection of history and heritage of the
country. It developed from pre-colonial influences, the Spanish
period, American Commonwealth period and the
contemporary times.
• According to Architect Leandro Locsin, Philippine
Architecture is a result of various foreign influences while it
makes full use of modern technology. It includes remembrance
of the past framed in terms of significance today.
• During the pre-colonial period, the Philippine
Architectural landscape is evident among the small
traditional huts made of wood, bamboo, nipa, grass and
other native materials.
• During the 19th century, wealthy Filipinos built homes with
solid stone foundations or brick walls. A derivation of the
Bahay Kubo is the Bahay na Bato. Houses in Batanes, because
of the weather, are built solidly on all sides to withstand the
typhoons that frequently affect the area.
Bahay na bato
Bahay Kubo to Bahay na Bato
• The arrival of the Spaniards brought the Antillan
Architecture. Christianization of the islands created the
need to build religious structures. It also include schools
and hospitals like the University of Santo Tomas and
Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
University of Santo Tomas
Batasang Pambansa
• Also, Spanish colonization introduced European Architecture.
The most lasting legacy of Spain in terms of Architecture was
its colonial parish churches. This time, Intramuros, Fort
Santiago and Paco park were built.
San Agustin Church in Ilocos Norte
Fort Santiago
Paco Park
Intramuros
  
When the Americans came, Government houses
were built, resembling Greek or Roman temples.