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Start your August by establishing a new goal! How about taking your chance to become the next young designer to win the ...
07/08/2024

Start your August by establishing a new goal!

How about taking your chance to become the next young designer to win the AYDA Awards?

Leave your hesitations behind and begin manifesting a wonderful towards becoming a a champion of a purposeful design poised to solve a global concern.

The AYDA Awards competition is open to Architecture (3rd - 5th year) students and Interior Design (3rd - 4th year) students nationwide.

Just scan the QR code for the form and fill it out!

07/08/2024

This yearโ€™s theme of the AYDA Awards competition was finally unveiled!

Everyone who attended the event seemed ready to meet a new generation of young designers who will surely leave us in awe with their visions and stories. We thank our alumni, partners, and judges for joining us in opening this brand new journey of changing the world one design concept at a time.

Now, letโ€™s watch how lively and exciting AYDA Awards 2024 Theme Launch was:

The United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary regretfully mourns the passing of ๐Œ๐ฑ. ๐†๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚. ๐€๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐›๐š ๐‰๐ซ., ๐…๐จ๐ซ...
29/07/2024

The United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary regretfully mourns the passing of ๐Œ๐ฑ. ๐†๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚. ๐€๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐›๐š ๐‰๐ซ., ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ข๐ซ, ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐–๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ฌ ๐….๐˜. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ-๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘. A dedicated leader both within and outside UAPSA, and above all, a diligent architecture student with a promising future ahead of him.

His passion for architecture, commitment to excellence, and exceptional leadership inspired others to pursue their dreams and strive for greatness.

During this difficult time, the UAPSA National extends our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Gual's family. We share in your sorrow and stand with you as you navigate this immense loss. May you find comfort in the cherished memories and the lasting legacy Gual has left behind.

Rest in peace, Mx. Gual. Your memory will forever live in the hearts of UAPSA Community.

๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—ข ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—›๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ŸWritten By: ๐พ๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘€๐‘–๐‘›๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘ก๐‘’๐—œ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ผ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น: ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒIn the heart of Iloilo...
01/07/2024

๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—ข ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—›๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ
Written By: ๐พ๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘€๐‘–๐‘›๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘ก๐‘’

๐—œ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ผ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น: ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ
In the heart of Iloilo, where the past dances with the present and the whispers of history echo through the streets, stands an architectural spectacle that stirs the soul. Iloilo City Hall is the official seat of Iloilo Cityโ€™s government, located in Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City Proper. With its massive size amongst low-rise buildings, it serves as a landmark for locals and tourists alike, offering panoramic views of the city from the top. Completed in August 2011, Iloilo City Hall blends contemporary design with functional spaces, symbolizing the cityโ€™s progress and development.

๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ช๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š ๐™ˆ๐™ค๐™™๐™š๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐˜ผ๐™ข๐™ž๐™™ ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™œ๐™š ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ
Iloilo City Hall captivates with its striking modern architectural design. A contrast of the old and the new, modern and past, Iloilo City Hall departs from the likes of Vigan and Zamboanga which kept with the tradition of restoring the old to adapt with the community. In an attempt to combine the designs of the Aduana, a historical Masonic Temple Building in Plaza Libertad, and the UP Visayas Library Building, Iloilo City Hall is considered to be ultra-modern with a touch of old Roman architecture. It stands modernly elegant amid one of the oldest colonial communities in the region.

๐™‚๐™ง๐™š๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™‘๐™–๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™ช๐™–๐™ง๐™™
Spearheading sustainable design with a solar-powered air-conditioning system, a rooftop garden, and a rain harvesting area, Iloilo City Hall is the first green building not only in Iloilo but in the whole Visayas Region. The architect has implemented a range of innovative features to minimize its ecological footprint, including energy-efficient lighting systems. Its use of locally sourced materials and eco-friendly construction methods further enhances its status as a green building, setting a standard for environmentally conscious architecture in the region.

๐™๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™๐™š๐™™๐™š๐™›๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™™
Beyond the stunning exterior of Iloilo City Hall stands a paragon of efficiency and functionality. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, Iloilo City Hall provides a conducive environment for public service. The halls, ergonomic workspaces, and sustainable features underscore the cityโ€™s commitment to creating an inclusive and environmentally responsible place for Iloilo Cityโ€™s space for governance.

๐™‡๐™ž๐™ฃ-๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™จ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™„๐™ก๐™ค๐™ž๐™ก๐™ค
On top of Iloilo City Hallโ€™s dome stands an 18-foot bronze statue called the Lin-ay sang Iloilo (Lady of Iloilo). The inspiration was drawn from the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., where a twenty-foot statue called โ€œThe Lady of Freedomโ€ stands as a symbol of โ€œFreedom triumphant in War and Peace.โ€ The Lin-ay sang Iloilo characterizing prosperity and aspirations of hope and peace, was designed by Ed Defensor and cast by Franz Herbich in Cebu.

๐˜ฝ๐™š๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐˜ฝ๐™ก๐™ช๐™š๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฉ
William Coscolluela, an Ilonggo architect, is the mastermind behind the timeless design of the Iloilo City Hall, and the founder of the 61-year-old W.V. Coscolluela and Associates (WVCA), one of the countryโ€™s most prestigious architecture firms. The propensity for hard work combined with his superior intellect allowed him to graduate with the Presidentโ€™s Gold Medal for Architecture from the Mapua Institute of Technology. With a keen eye for details and a passion for architecture, Coscolluela approaches all projects, whether a remodeling project or a large multi-billion peso building project, the same way he treats them as if they were his own.
Coscolluela believes that architecture is about efficiency, in space and in cost. It is a must to approach the design with the desire to be efficient, especially today when costs are calculated per square meter. This goes to show why the Iloilo City Hall is truly a product of this belief, making it a green building, being the first of its kind in the Visayas Region.

๐˜ผ ๐™ƒ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™‹๐™ง๐™ž๐™™๐™š
Iloilo City Hall stands tall as more than just a bureaucratic center in the heart of Iloilo City. Itโ€™s a symbol of a beacon of identity and unity. Beyond its physical grandeur, Iloilo City Hall serves a deeper purpose as the epicenter of civic life, where the diverse tapestry of Iloiloโ€™s populace converges in a spirit of collective pride and shared destiny. It serves as a unifying force, weaving together the intricate threads of Iloiloโ€™s social fabric. It is a place where culture is celebrated, where historical milestones are commemorated, and where the spirit of solidarity is nurtured through the Ilonggoโ€™s collective action and civic engagement.
From its historic architecture to its role as a nest for Iloiloโ€™s government and public gatherings, Iloilo City Hall unites citizens from all walks of life, fostering a sense of belonging and solidarity among all who call Iloilo a home.

๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™™ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ?
Iloilo City Hall was completed in 2011 as a replacement for the old Iloilo City Hall after the city government donated it to the University of the Philippines Visayas, which now serves as the UP Visayas Main Building. The old Iloilo City Hall began its construction during the American colonial period in February 1931 and was completed in 1935. During World War II, Japanese soldiers occupied the building in 1942 and made it their garrison until 1945. It reflects neoclassical architecture and served as the seat of government for many years. In contrast, the Iloilo City Hall located in Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City Proper, showcases modern architectural design and facilities, reflecting the cityโ€™s growth and development. Both are significant in their own right, representing different eras of Iloiloโ€™s history and progress.

๐™‡๐™ค๐™ค๐™ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐˜ผ๐™๐™š๐™–๐™™
As Iloilo City continues to chart its course toward progress, the Iloilo City Hall stands as a symbol of its unwavering commitment to excellence. It is not merely a building but a beacon of hope, guiding the city toward a future where innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity reign supreme.
Iloilo City Hall is more than just a government building, it is a testament to the cityโ€™s resilience, creativity, and unwavering spirit. From indulging its architectural beauty to delving deeper to its functionality, Iloilo City Hall stands tall with the values it represents: progress, unity, and a vision for a more innovative and brighter tomorrow.

Layout by: ๐‘€๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘๐‘œ ๐‘€๐‘–๐‘”๐‘ข๐‘’๐‘™ ๐ด๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘–๐‘Ž

๐€๐ฅ๐š๐› ๐ง๐  ๐“๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฒ: ๐ˆ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐š ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐”๐€๐๐’๐€Written by: Andrea Patri...
29/06/2024

๐€๐ฅ๐š๐› ๐ง๐  ๐“๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฒ: ๐ˆ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐š ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐”๐€๐๐’๐€
Written by: Andrea Patrice A. Campo

When the flames of leadership and the spirit of success resonate throughout the entire nation, the United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary brings together individuals bursting with regional colors, invigorating dreams, and awe-inspiring passion for the profession; all with one united goal to celebrate the conclusion of a transformative fiscal year.

The National Congress 2024 embodies this yearโ€™s goal of collective engagement and the continuous progression of the organization. In the spirit of โ€œAlab ng Tagumpay,โ€ UAPSA illuminates the path to success for every architecture student to overcome challenges, ignite ambitions, and realize the potential for the years to come. Inspired by the culture of the Philippines and the festivals within the nation, the event includes both online and face-to-face activities to accommodate all delegates nationwide.

The online commencement of the National Congress: Alab ng Tagumpay was held last May 11, 2024. Starting with a webinar, esteemed Filipino architects Ar. Joel Rico, FPIA, UAP, and Ar. Lorelei D.C. de Viana, PhD, FUAP, shared their profound knowledge as they guided participants through a journey of recollecting the past and uncovering the valuable stories that highlight the beauty of tracing the origins of architectural history.

Following the webinar, a cooperative battle of wit during the architectural quiz bee was also held to refresh and test the knowledge of the delegates in the field of Architecture, expanding the horizon of proficiency in different aspects of its practice. Subsequently, a Design-making and Rendering Competition was held, allowing participants to showcase their creative talents and technical skills. Tasked with designing climate-resilient housing facilities, delegates applied design thinking principles to tackle real-world challenges such as sustainability, disaster preparedness, and environmental impact. Despite the event being online, architecture students from all chapters also engaged in team-building activities through a national esports showdown. This encouraged teamwork and social interaction while nurturing a dynamic and friendly online gaming culture within the UAPSA community.

To conclude the online National Congress 2024, Chapter Presidents from all affiliated UAPSA chapters nationwide presented the challenges they faced and the successes they achieved during the fiscal year. The day ended in a National Board of Directors Year-End Meeting, where the progress and accomplishments of the fiscal year were outlined, along with recommendations for the future. The success of the online National Congress 2024: Alab ng Tagumpay set a remarkable precedent for the in-person assembly held days after.

Set in the Queen City of the South, Cebu, Architecture students from all over the Philippines gathered last May 31 to June 2, 2024, for the grandest event that concludes the fiscal year 2023-2024: the in-person National Congress. With the theme, โ€œAlab ng Tagumpay,โ€ NatCon โ€˜24 was a three-day event that brought people together to create a shared experience, through entertainment, education, and celebration. The events took place within the walls of the School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Design (SAFAD), the MR Hall of the University of San Carlos, and the Pedro Calungsod Convention Hall of the Sacred Heart Center. These venues provided the perfect backdrop for the UAPSA Nation Congress, which proved to be a hug success.

Spearheaded by Mx. Oliver Alngog Jr., the Commissioner on Congress and Assemblies, and Mx. Symon Saenz Abad, the Director for the National Congress, the event included activities that showcased talents, skills, camaraderie, and creativity as one UAPSA community. On the morning of the first day, delegates, dressed in their vibrant area colors, gathered for the first time. Area A wore majestic purples, Area B donned serene blues, Area C showcased bold reds, and Area D displayed energetic oranges. The event commenced with an Opening Ceremony, filled with anticipation and excitement. Following this, delegates proceeded to the ribbon-cutting of the UAPSA EXPO showcasing a variety of architectural merchandise, innovative projects, classic crafts, and an array of gimmicks. Wandering through the stalls, meeting fellow architecture enthusiasts, and enjoying the display of student talent marked the official start of the National Congress 2024.

In the second half of Day 1, donning white and gold formal attire, the dashing delegates attended the Balangkasan, a modified debate-open forum in the traditional UAP context. In this forum, speakers tackled the topic of โ€œEnvironmental Initiatives and Architectural Consciousness: Advocating the Responsible Design in Protected Environments,โ€ addressing the critical question, โ€œIs conforming to regulatory measures enough in designing an environment-friendly project?โ€ Delegates learned the importance of going beyond mere compliance with regulations and exploring innovative and proactive stances for sustainable architecture. The discussions provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in creating environmentally responsible designs for architectural projects.

As one of the highlights of Day 1, the National Excellence Awards honored individuals and chapters, supportive roles for faculty, graduates, and professionals in UAPSA for their exemplary work in leadership, collaboration, scholarship, and service. This segment of the National Congress celebrated the dedication and hard work of those who have significantly impacted the organization and their respective chapters.

The minor awards included categories such as Best UAPSA Chapter of each Area, Best UAPSA Membership Campaign, and Best Thesis, among many others. These awards were selected from each area highlighting the unique strengths and achievements of the chapters and individuals within Areas A, B, C, and D. In addition to the minor awards, major awards were also granted, recognizing the exceptional accomplishments on a national level. These major awards included the Overall Best UAPSA Chapter Event, Overall Best UAPSA Chapter President, and Overall Best UAPSA Chapter. These awards show the highest level of leadership excellence and dedication within the UAPSA community, setting the standard for success and leadership on a national scale.

Ending Day 1 of the UAPSA Nation Congress, delegates dressed in pink and black casual, embodying the spirit of Barbie and the Rockers. The organization celebrated exceptional beauty and charm regardless of different perceptions and the ideals of diversity, embracing the uniqueness of every individual through Mx. UAPSA, a gender-neutral pageant event orchestrated by the heart of UAPSA. Infusing the tradition of pageantry and paying homage to the pride of each chapter. Beyond the glamour, each candidate representing their respective areas showcased the richness of the Filipino culture and exemplified beauty inside and out. With talents, intelligence, and advocacy, Mx. UAPSA highlighted the essence of true beauty, demonstrating that it encompasses both external appearance and inner virtues.

The 2nd day of the National Congress started with the Miting de Avance where all candidates from different positions for the National Board of Directors presented their platforms, visions, and plans for the fiscal year 2024-2025. To add a sense of cultural pride to the proceedings, delegates, dressed in traditional Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana. Following the session, the Haligi Publication, the official publication of the United Architects of the Philippines Students Auxiliary held the Haligi Gawad Parangal. This awarding ceremony gives appreciation and recognition to the UAPSA Haligi Publicationsโ€™ efforts to document, share, and write about the achievements and activities of UAPSA and the architecture community as a whole. The Haligi Gawad Parangal awards included categories Best Haligi Blog, Most Outstanding Haligi Director and Deputy of Area Councils, Overall Best Haligi Area Council, Most Outstanding Haligi Publication Officer, and Best UAPSA TV Trailer.

Once the delegates had changed into their sports attire, they participated in team-building activities designed to strengthen camaraderie and teamwork among individuals from various regions. These activities encouraged delegates to work together in groups to complete tasks. Themed after โ€œLaro ng Lahi,โ€ the games that were modeled after traditional Filipino games, helped establish a sense of cultural preservation in our technologically advanced world.

Concluding Day 2 of the National Congress truly illuminated the flame, as delegates adorned the hall with vibrant neon colors during the Dedication Night. Combining the awards and fellowship into one get-together celebrates the individual and group achievements of the organization and its members. The eveningโ€™s highlight were the heartfelt dedication activities that resonated deeply with every delegate in attendance.

As the National Congress delegates gather around the symbol of lightโ€“the flame of leadership and the spark of successโ€“ they reflect on their deep connection to the organization. They pack away their fears into boxes, summon courage for the adventure ahead, and draw strength from their peers. In this shared and momentous event, UAPSA embraces the spirit of unity, friendship, and purpose that defines the very essence of the organization.

29/05/2024

๐”๐€๐๐’๐€ ๐“๐• | ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ

๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ž๐ฉ๐ข๐œ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’‚๐’๐’ ๐’‡๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐‘จ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’” ๐’๐’‡ ๐”๐€๐๐’๐€? ๐Ÿซฃ

UAPSA Haligi Publication is joining forces with Area A to D to bring you the exhilarating UAPSA TV!

So, sit back, relax, be dazzled and inspired as we show you the sneak peak of each Area Assembly trailers, all while celebrating unity, creativity, and camaraderie!

The winners will be announced on ๐‡๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข ๐†๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ฅ during the UAPSA National Congress to be held at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City.



๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐š๐ฅ: ๐„๐ฑ๐ก๐ข๐›๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ˆ๐ฅ๐จ-๐ข๐ฅ๐จ ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒโ€™๐ฌ ๐‘๐ข๐œ๐ก ๐€๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ญ by: ๐‘…๐‘œ๐‘ž๐‘ข๐‘’ ๐ต. ๐‘€๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘๐‘ข๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘œConsidered the โ€œ๐ธ๐‘ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘™๐‘ก๐‘Ž ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐ผ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘–๐‘™๐‘œโ€, t...
02/05/2024

๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐š๐ฅ: ๐„๐ฑ๐ก๐ข๐›๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ˆ๐ฅ๐จ-๐ข๐ฅ๐จ ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒโ€™๐ฌ ๐‘๐ข๐œ๐ก ๐€๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ญ
by: ๐‘…๐‘œ๐‘ž๐‘ข๐‘’ ๐ต. ๐‘€๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘๐‘ข๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘œ

Considered the โ€œ๐ธ๐‘ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘™๐‘ก๐‘Ž ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐ผ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘–๐‘™๐‘œโ€, the Calle Real is popularly known as the cityโ€™s heritage street. Located along J.M. Basa Street- at the heart of Iloilo cityโ€™s old downtown district, it served as one of the country's oldest business districts. A spot where multiple historical American-Spanish era infrastructures were built, featuring diverse architectural styles such as Neoclassical, Beaux-arts, and Art Deco. Since the Spanish era, this area was renowned as the cityโ€™s center of commerce and was once home to Iloiloโ€™s elites. Despite its popularity, Calle Realโ€™s historical significance is slowly diminishing, as the street has become less maintained. However, recent efforts in revitalizing the street include building restorations and beautifications.

๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ
During the Spanish era, this street served as the main commercial hub in Iloilo. Even Josรฉ Rizal was impressed by the city when he arrived at the place. In the early years of American occupation, Calle Real was renowned for its high-end European shops. Its street was officially renamed in honor of Jose Maria Basa, a Filipino businessman-propagandist who was a compatriot of Josรฉ Rizal. Despite the deterioration of the Art-Deco buildings along the street, Calle Real remained a popular shopping destination.

The Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council declared the district consisting of Aldeguer, Guanco and Iznart, J. M. Basa, and Mapa streets as a heritage zone. On August 8, 2014, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines also recognized it as a heritage zone.

The restoration efforts have been a collaboration between the government and the Iloilo Cultural Heritage Foundation. Other initiatives to revitalize the district include pedestrianization, burying utility wires, and reducing obstructive advertisements. Although permanent pedestrianization is still debated, cultural performances are held to promote Ilonggo heritage and attract tourists. The experimental pedestrianization ended in 2014, but the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Iloilo supports making it permanent to celebrate the rehabilitated heritage buildings on the street.


๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—•๐—จ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—š๐—ฆ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ
Calle Real is home to historical structures that were built between the late 19th century and early 20th century. Some of these include the Eusebio Villanueva Building, the Javellana Building, the Regent Building, the Aduana de Iloilo, and the S. Villanueva Building.

๐—˜๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ผ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
In 1927, the E/R Villanueva Building was formerly known as Washington International Hotel, which hosted American, British, and Spanish patrons as well as Chinese bankers, merchants, and bankers. In 2012, restorations were made on the building and now it serves as a commercial space.

๐—๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
The Javellana Building was built in 1922. During the American era, it was known as a hub of high-end shopping outlets selling products from Europe. This structure's Art Deco architecture has been restored. At present, the old Javellana building is already known as the Sarabia Optical Building.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
The Regent Building also known as the Regent Theater is the oldest existing movie theater in the province of Iloilo. It is formerly known as Cine Palace or Palace Theater. Additionally, it was also one of the major establishments synonymous with an Iloilo City flush with money from trade and investment. It was built in 1928, and its interior was renovated in the early-1980โ€™s or late-1970โ€™s and considered to be the one with its facade still relatively intact. At present, it is still housed in a building on J.M. Basa Street, City Proper.

๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ผ
Located at Muelle Loney St. and Aduana St. along the Iloilo River. The Iloilo Customs is also called Iloilo's โ€œAduanaโ€, the Customs Building in Iloilo was built during the American colonial period. It is the second biggest Customs House after Manilaโ€™s. The architecture of the Iloilo Customs House is a copy of the Immigration building in Manila, which is characterized by a tall tower rising at the center of the building.

๐—ฆ. ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
Serafin Villanueva Building was built in 1925 with an Art Deco architectural style. It was once known to be the International Hotel which accommodated some American guests and traders in the past.

Ultimately, Calle Real is a haven of architectural brilliance. It is just one of the many historical places in the Philippines that exhibit our rich architectural past. As architects develop new architectural styles and techniques, envisioning the future of architecture, it is important to recognize and consider our historical past which shaped not only our structures but also us, as designers.

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๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐‚๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑBy: ๐‘…๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘…๐‘–๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘›๐‘’ ๐ธ๐‘Ÿ๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐ต๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘Ž๐—” ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฎ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜, ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—นNestled within the ...
24/04/2024

๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐‚๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ
By: ๐‘…๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘…๐‘–๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘›๐‘’ ๐ธ๐‘Ÿ๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐ต๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘Ž

๐—” ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฎ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜, ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—น
Nestled within the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex, the Tanghalang Pambansa, originally called the Theater of Performing Arts, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of the Philippines. Designed by National Artist for Architecture, Leandro Valencia Locsin, this iconic floating volume has played a pivotal role in shaping the country's performing arts and the introduction of modern Filipino Architecture to the international stage. Along with its fame, it failed to dodge public scrutiny, criticized as a symbol of excess and political propaganda. However, despite these criticisms, from its inception to the present day, the Tanghalang Pambansa has been a beacon of creativity and a hub for artistic expression, solidifying its place in Philippine Architectural history.

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ-๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ โ€“ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ
Conceived in the late 1960s as part of then President Ferdinand Marcosโ€™s Executive Order No. 30, creating the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex and appointing its Board of Trustees, the Tanghalang Pambansa started to manifest in September 1966 headed by its Chairperson former First Lady Imelda Marcos with Alfredo Juinio serving as Structural Engineer and Filipino construction firm DM Consunji as builder. The theater was completed and inaugurated on September 8, 1969, intended to be a symbol of national pride, showcasing the best of Philippine arts and culture to the world.

๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—œ: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜ - ๐—” ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜†
Lindy, the visionary architect behind the Tanghalang Pambansa, was known for his bold and innovative architectural style. He sought to blend modernist principles with elements of vernacular Philippine Architecture, creating a unique and distinctly Filipino aesthetic. Locsin's design for the National Theater is characterized by its sweeping lines, grand scale, and use of indigenous materials such as capiz shells. Through his work, he sought to create structures that would not only stand as architectural marvels but also serve as enduring symbols of Philippine identity.

๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—œ๐—œ: ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜ƒ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ- ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜…
Imelda as a true patroness of art and an honorary architect of the newly formed organization the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) in 1975, in exchange for her sponsorship of public architectural projects that put the profession in the limelight, pushed for Filipino Architecture that would capture a supposed national cultural identity. The Tanghalang Pambansa then became part of a series of grand architectural projects spearheaded by the former First Lady. Edifice Complex, borrowed from a phrase coined by Behn Cervantes, a Filipino artist and activist writing in the time of the autocratic regime of the Marcosโ€™. It references the phenomenon where individuals, organizations, or the government become obsessed with building grandiose structures to give an impression of power, status, and progress, often at the expense of more pressing needs.

๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—œ๐—œ๐—œ: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜… - ๐—•๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ ๐—”๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜†
The Tanghalang Pambansa is a prime example of the Brutalist architectural style, characterized by its use of raw concrete and geometric forms. The theater's massive facade, punctuated by a two-storey travertine block suspended 12 meters high by deep concave cantilevers on three sides. The rest of the structure is clad in concrete, textured by crushed seashells originally found on the reclamation site. It houses three performing arts venues, one theater for film screenings, galleries, a museum, and the center's library and archives. Inside, the theater is no less impressive. It boasts state-of-the-art acoustics and a grand lobby, adorned with Filipino-themed finishes. Locsin's marriage of elegant interiors serves to create a sense of intimacy and warmth, contrasting with the starkness often associated with the imposing Brutalist Architecture.

๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—œ๐—ฉ: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜- ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ด๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ
In April 2022, during a visit by the Kanto team (a multimedia group that provides a platform for discourse on issues and themes affecting creative professionals) to the Thirteen Artists Awards exhibit, they observed that behind the stoic facade of Tanghalang Pambansa, signs of aging were apparent. They noted several escalators out of commission, poorly lit corners, the once plush carpeting in need of cleaning, and more worryingly, a small portion of a hallwayโ€™s interior ceiling had collapsed, with the surrounding area cordoned off with scaffolding. To them, it was a regrettable sight to see how this revolutionary piece of Filipino Architecture ambled into old age.

๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฉ: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ- ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ต-๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜
January 2023, CCP brings the curtain down on its main building to give way to Tanghalang Pambansaโ€™s long-overdue facelift through a three-year rehabilitation plan until 2025. The plan emanated from the building audit done from 2018 to 2019, which became the basis for what needed to be addressed and rehabilitated. Aiming at modernizing the theater while it remains true to the original blueprint designed by Leandro Locsin, hoping to preserve its unique architectural character. Hence, the renovation will include upgrades to the theater's facilities, improved accessibility, and enhanced audience experience, ensuring that the Tanghalang Pambansa remains a premier venue for the arts for generations to come.

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๐’๐š๐ง ๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ By: Mary Fionah Gwyneth A. Jurado๐ด๐‘› ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘  ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘”๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘”๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘’๐‘›๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘’๐‘ ,...
27/03/2024

๐’๐š๐ง ๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ 
By: Mary Fionah Gwyneth A. Jurado

๐ด๐‘› ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘  ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘”๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘”๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘’๐‘›๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘’๐‘ , ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘“๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘‘๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ ๐‘๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘  ๐‘“๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘š ๐‘Ž ๐‘๐‘ข๐‘™๐‘ก๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฆ. โ€• This might be a phrase that best describes the essence of the San Miguel Corporation Building. Just as the brand is well-known for its brewery, its headquarters is equally renowned among the architecture industry for the beauty of its iconic modern style.

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San Miguel Corporation (SMC) was established in 1890 during the Spanish colonial period, initially as La Fabrica de Cerveza de San Miguel. They are known for being Southeast Asiaโ€™s first brewery manufactured and bottled, and what later evolved to be one of the top-selling beers in the region. On this day, SMC now has various branches and conglomerates in the country including food and drink, finance, infrastructure, oil and energy, transportation, and real estate. With its existence of over 130 years, its history continues to leave an indelible mark across all sectors. After multiple takeovers of chairpersons, changes of brand name, and office relocations, the firm permanently became San Miguel Corporation and resided in their new headquarters located in Mandaluyong.

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The San Miguel Corporation Head Office building was built in 1984 and is located at the district of Ortigas Center in Madaluyong City, Philippines. The building stands out as a contemporary corporate office structure known for its sleek and modern design. The Maรฑosa brothers' firm, comprised of Manuel, Jose, and Francisco Maรฑosa, was selected to design the company's complex. The Maรฑosas designed the building to suit the climate and tropical weather conditions of the country. Another objective was to maximize natural lighting inside the area, which was achieved by angling windows to reduce glare and heat absorption. Contributions were also made by Ildefonso Santos, a National Artist for Architecture, as he managed the landscaping of the building.

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The headquarters building was inspired by one of the Philippinesโ€™ top attractions, Banaue Rice Terraces as the Maรฑosas and Santos situated ample greeneries on its terraces and slanted windows with angled sun breakers, taking inspiration from nipa huts. The building also features its trapezoidal shape, conjuring the image of Babylonian ziggurats, which is a temple tower of the major cities of Mesopotamia.

Because of the Maรฑosa brothers' dedication to pioneering one of the Philippines' initial green buildings, advocating for the integration of eco-friendly practices and green areas, the San Miguel Corporation building exemplified how to optimize green spaces within building sites, all while maintaining a modern contemporary architectural style. Up until this day, the structure stands as a notable landmark in Mandaluyong City, showcasing its distinctive green architecture with pride.

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