Contemporary Philippines Arts From The Region

Architecture

Presented by: Group 6

Agenda
• Define what is Architecture,
• Define the Philippine

Architecture, and;
• Explore the Timeline of

Philippine Architecture.
What is Architecture?
• art and science of designing
buildings and other physical
structures.
simple, rational, and functional.
Architecture of the Philippines
 Timeline of Philippine
Architecture
Pre- Spanish American Post- Late
Hispanic Colonial Colonial World Twentieth
Era Era Era War II Century
Era
Pre-Hispanic Era

Tabon Cave in Palawan

Pre-Hispanic Era

Pre-Hispanic House Design in Mindanao

 Spanish Colonial Era

Examples of Spanish Era Architecture in the Philippines are the Emilio F. Aguinaldo Shrine and the Miagao
Church.
 Spanish Colonial Era
• Antillean style architecture.

• To tailor the tropical climate

of the Philippines.
 Spanish Colonial Era

Jesuit Antonio Sedeno Arquitectura meztiza

American Colonial Era

The Manila Central Post Office and the Lizares Mansion were built during the American
Colonial Era.
American Colonial Era
Sponsored by colonial officials, the first generation Filipino architects
namely:

Arcadio Arellano Tomas Arguelles

American Colonial Era

Metropolitan Theater
 Post-World War II Era
• “form follows functions” which utilizes reinforced concrete, steel, and glass.

The UP Diliman Quezon Hall Building and the UP Parish of Holy Sacrifice are examples of Post-World War II Era Architecture.
 Post-World War II Era

Government
housing

Urban housing
Multi-story
tenements
Post-World War II Era
Late Twentieth Century
 Late Twentieth Century
• Residential houses, churches, public markets, and business space tend to
imitate the architectural styles in the urban area.
• Eco-cultural tourism was introduced.
• Theme parks and resorts were developed in tourist spots.
Thank you
for listening!