What is Building

Heritage?
A heritage building can be defined
as: “a structure that requires
preservation because of its
historical, architectural, cultural,
aesthetic or ecological value”.
History shapes the present and future of
countries, and the world of architecture
is no exception. In any city, the ancient
buildings that have stood the test of
time and are still standing strong
despite calamities tell the story of that
city's architectural history.
Why Building
Heritage is
important?
These powerful, tangible
connections to our past are
the ways in which people
today come in touch with
the past.
Heritage buildings are also
increasingly accepted as important
venues linking a new generation
with an older one, and thus as
places to be used for education and
citizenship.
Heritage is the full range of our
inherited traditions, monuments,
objects, and culture. Most important, it
is the range of contemporary activities,
meanings, and behaviors that we draw
from them.
Heritage includes, but is
much more than preserving,
excavating, displaying, or
restoring a collection of old
things.
9 Types of
Heritage Building
Since colonial times in NSW, Australia, there are nine
distinct styles of European, English and American
inspired heritage architecture. Listed in order of
appearance, they are;

• Colonial (1788 – 1840)

• Mid-Victorian (1840 – 1870)
• Late Victorian (1870 – 1895)
• Federation (1895 – 1925)
• Californian Bungalow (1925 – 1938)
• Inter-war buildings (1918 – 1939)
• Modern Movement buildings (1935 – 1960)
• Post Modern buildings (1950 – 1975)
• Brutalist buildings (1968 – 1975).
Fig. 1 – The Hermitage,
Dennistone (NSW) Australia
conserved by Heritage 21 is a
Georgian farmhouse building
built by John Blaxland (son of
Gregory Blaxland – Australia’s
celebrated explorer) in 1842 –
slightly after the Colonial
period.
Fig. 2 – Mid Victorian Mortuary
Station building in Chippendale
(NSW) Australia. Heritage 21
wrote the Conservation
Management Plan for Mortuary
Station in the year 2000. The
building was designed by
Government architect James Barnet
in 1869 and was built a few years
after that.
Fig. 3 – Late Victorian
buildings in Redfern
(NSW) Australia. Note
the highly decorated
parapet with minarets,
pediment and
elaborate balcony
detailing typical of the
period.
Fig. 4 – a Federation period
building at Knox Grammar School
in Wahroonga. Note the half-
timbering in the gable emulating
the traditional style of architecture.
Note also the use of brickwork,
stone work and timber to
accentuate the craftsmanship with
which this period of architecture
was highly infatuated.
Fig. 5 – Another Federation
period building built in 1914
in Mascot (NSW) Australia
showing typical detailing of
rough-cast render and
Flemish-bond brickwork.
Terracotta roof tiles were also
used extensively during this
period.
Fig. 6 – California Bungalow
houses in Randwick (NSW)
Australia showing the typical
split roof gables so prominent
of the style. Also, generous
enclosed or semi-enclosed
verandas (called sleep-outs)
facing the street are prevalent
with the use of exposed
brickwork, timber-framed
windows and low fences
presenting to the street.
Fig. 7 – Inter-war brick
building in Randwick
showing the beginnings of
a Modernist aesthetic –
note the elliptical shaped
curved balconies –
otherwise the rest of the
building is classical in
appearance but very
much an extraordinary
use of brickwork detailing
typical of the period.
Fig. 8 – Modern Movement
architecture – 17 Wylde Street in
Potts Point, which was
completed in 1951 by the émigré
architect Aaron Bolot. The
building was registered in 1997
on the Register of the National
Estate as historically significant
for several points, including
architectural, as an outstanding
example of an International style
post war residential building.
Fig. 9 Sydney Opera House in
Sydney (NSW) Australia is a
multi-venue performing arts
centre . It is one of the 20th
century’s most famous and
distinctive buildings. Designed
by Danish architect Jørn Utzon,
the building was formally
opened on 20 October 1973
after a gestation beginning
with Utzon’s 1957 selection as
winner of an international
design competition.
Fig. 10 – Brutalist building at
Bankstown (NSW) Australia
airport. The term Brutalism has
its origin in the French béton
brut, meaning roughcast
concrete. Post-war governments
under pressure to replace
infrastructure and build housing
for booming populations turned
to pre-fabricated concrete
because it was inexpensive to
produce and easy to erect.
The Importance of
Historic Building
Preservation
The Value of
Historical
Buildings
Historic buildings provide a tangible link with the past and a
sense of stability. It is an important investment in both the
present and the future. The older a building is, the less likely
there are to be surviving examples of its kind. Preserving
historic buildings helps to keep communities connected with
both their past and with one another.

Historic building facades reflect centuries worth of history.

However, many of these glorious buildings can begin to look
unsightly over time. Sensitive façade restoration and cleaning
is the most visible aspect of building conservation. When
carried out correctly, it helps to restore and increase the
lifespan of an older building.
Importance of
historic
preservation
Preservation involves far more than just saving and restoring
an old building and sites of historical importance. There are
considerable cultural, environmental, economic and
educational benefits to preserving and restoring historic
buildings. Buildings of historic interest attract people from all
over the world. It might be because of the buildings historical
roots, the materials used, the distinctive architecture or some
specific decorated corner that people find fascinating. Historic
and listed buildings help to increase tourism, provide job
opportunities and revitalise communities.
Connects
communities with
their past
They also play a key role in keeping communities vibrant,
beautiful and liveable and gives people a crucial stake in
their surroundings and history. It connects people with their
past and with each other. History, after all, is a great
educator. Getting to know the history of a community and its
important historical buildings fosters a sense of belonging
and community pride. The buildings designs and
construction tell us about the cultures that built them and the
traditions and events from which today’s society grew.
Preservation
reduces
environmental
impact
The destruction of any building will result in a huge
amount of waste that will simply end up in landfill or
incinerated, polluting land and air. Restoring and
preserving buildings almost always has less of an
environmental impact than demolishing and replacing
them. Furthermore, by safeguarding these important
historical structures which are often at the heart of
towns and cities, and encouraging investment in them
can offset many of the adverse effects of growth.
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Examples of
Building Heritage
Local Places in the
Philippines
 St. Francis de Assisi
DUMANJUG, CEBU
One of the oldest churches standing today.
It was established on March 28, 1854 as a
parish and was completed in 1864. It is
made of limestone, coral stones and
Balayong (native black wood). It has been
designed, completed, erected, and
supervised by Filipinos.

It is interesting to note that this is one of the

few old church structures in Cebu and
probably in the whole Philippines, which was
designed, executed, supervised and completed
by Filipinos themselves.
Spanish Heritage Sites |
Exploring the Philippines
Heritage of Cebu Monument
The Heritage of Cebu Monument, also known as the
Parian Monument, is a tableau of sculptures portraying
scenes of Cebu’s involvement in Filipino history.
Historic scenes that include the Battle of Mactan with
Lapu-Lapu and Magellan, the inauguration of Sergio
Osmena as the President of the Philippines, a procession
of Santa Nino, and several other significant scenarios.
This distinctive monument was created by Eduardo
Castrillo, a Filipino sculptor, as well as architects
Heradio Espanol and Ildefonso Santos. It is located
within the historic Parian District, which was home to
the residences of the most prominent families of Cebu
during the Spanish Period. The monument is a
magnificent artwork, which consists of a mixture of
bronze, brass, concrete, and steel sculptures.
Basilica del Santa Nino
The Santa Nino Basilica in Cebu dates back to 1565,
and was founded by Fr. Andres de Urdaneta and Fr.
Diego de Herrera. This is the oldest Roman Catholic
church in the Philippines. It was believed to be
constructed on the location where an image of the Santo
Nino de Cebu was found during an expedition lead by
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.
The current basilica was completed in 1739, after
the friars decided to rebuild it using stone. The
construction had its challenges such as Fr. Albarran
needing to acquire knowledge of architecture due
to the lack of craftsmen. Also, the friars needed to
enlist help of parishioners to help with money
contributions towards building costs, as well as
bringing in the people of Talisay to contribute
labor.
Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House

Located in Parian, Cebu city, the Yap-Sandiego

Ancestral House is actually of Chinese architecture
that incorporates Spanish elements.
 The Spanish Heritage

This is an ancestral house called The Spanish

Heritage, which is located between Sta. Catalina
Street and San Juan Street in Dumaguete city, Negros
Oriental. The lower floor now houses commercial
businesses.
Sixto Castelo Lopez Ancestral House

This ancestral house can be found in Balayan,

Batangas. It was built in the 1850s.
Herrera Ancestral House
Known as the White
House, this one stands
out in Lanuza, Surigao del
Sur. The property’s owner
was Don Gabriel Uriarte
Herrera, the first mayor
of Cantilan. It was built
on May 28, 1898 for
business purposes. At
present, antiques are
displayed inside the
house.
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