Architect Philippines

01/03/2025

01/03/2025

Yung maganda ka lang pero marupok ka pala!
Cabagan - Sta. Maria Bridge 😌

27/02/2025

27/02/2025

27/02/2025

Soon to rise in Brgy San Vicente,
TWENTY (20) 7-story buildings - The

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26/02/2025

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On February 12, 1931, Filipino architect Francisco "Bobby" Mañosa was born in Manila. Known for his unique take on "neo-vernacular architecture" which integrated Filipino culture, he was recognized as a National Artist in 2018.

While having an initial leaning to pursue music, Mañosa eventually finished architecture at the University of Santo Tomas. Thereafter, he spent time in Japan where he was supposedly influenced by their modern architecture which retained the features of historical Japanese culture. Organic architecture, a term credited to American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, was also believed to be one of his influences. For his part, he drew inspiration from Filipino cultural aspects such as the bahay kubo and the rice terraces, a practice he would carry over in the next six decades of his career. It made him regarded as one of Filipino architecture's most influential in the past century.

Among his more notable projects include the Pearl Farm Resort (Samal City), the San Miguel Building (Pasig City), the Lanao del Norte Provincial Capitol (Tubod), La Mesa Watershed Resort (Quezon City), and the stations of Manila Light Rail Transit Line 1 (or LRT-1). Then again, he also designed structures which became charged with intense political intrigue, including the Our Lady of Peace Shrine (EDSA Shrine), the Coconut Palace (commissioned for the 1981 Papal Visit), and the 2019 Southeast Asian Games cauldron (SEA Games cauldron).

Mañosa died on February 20, 2019, leaving behind a legacy in the development of Filipino architecture, which combined both ancient and contemporary techniques in his designs.

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12/02/2025

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07/02/2025

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30/01/2025

12/01/2025

The Architect Licensure Examination evaluates candidates' grasp of professional concepts and regulations more than the Creative aspect. However, Architecture's essence also extends beyond technical knowledge. An Architect harmonizes artistic creativity with scientific principles, mathematical precision, and innovative problem-solving skills. Being an Architect requires a lot of Logic and Common sense as well. Being good in drawing or painting alone doesn't equate to an easy ticket to becoming an Architect.

11/01/2025

Antonio Luna, brother, Juan Luna and his son, Andres Luna de San Pedro y Pardo de Tavera (middle) in Paris, France, 1890s.
Andres Luna de San Pedro became a famous architect. Some of his works were the Crystal Aracade in Escolta, Manila, the Legarda elementary school in Sampaloc, Manila the renovation of the Manila hotel in 1935. He was the City Architect of Manila from 1920-24.

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