Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla, Author at Filipina Architect Magazine

Verandah

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla August 3, 2020

Verandahs sit at a peculiar location in homes such as indigenous homes, bungalows and modern-day houses. It is part of the house but not quite, despite roofing. It is outside, but not there yet. It…

Indigenous Architecture

Okir

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla August 3, 2020

An artwork that is particularly associated with the Maranao people because of their mastery of the craft, the Okir detail can also be found in Sama Dilaut boats and neighboring Moro Cultural Communities such as…

American Colonial Period

Verandah vs. Balcony

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla August 3, 2020

The Veranda and Balcony are two very different spaces of a building that are sometimes easily interchanged. But not everyone knows that these two terms are distinct, even if some people use one term to…

Modern architecture

The Coconut Palace and its coconut columns

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla August 3, 2020

Designed by National Artist for Architecture Francisco Mañosa, the Coconut Palace is a government building known for its concept of the coconut as the ultimate “Tree of Life.” Located inside the Cultural Center of the…

Spanish Colonial Period

Independence Balcony

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla August 3, 2020

Every Filipino who knows about history knows about this balcony. Located at the famous Aguinaldo House which is now the Aguinaldo shrine, the Independence balcony is famous for its location. On this Independence balcony which…

Architecture Materials

Machuca

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla August 3, 2020

We’re seeing a comeback of this tile design in recent years: from supermarket floorings to restaurant motifs. Popularly known as Mediterranean-patterned tiles, Machuca tiles were introduced into Philippine design as early as 100 years ago.…

Indigenous Architecture

Higaonon Tree House

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla July 31, 2020

Have you ever seen homes such as these? The Higaonon of the Northern Mindanao have a residential complex intricately designed on trees: The Higaonon Tree House. The structure essentially combines several smaller spaces together through…

Architecture Materials

Cabin hook latches

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla July 31, 2020

Unless you’ve learned this in school, it’s likely that you know what this thing is used for but don’t know what it’s called. These things are called cabin hook latches: protecting Filipino homes since the…

Indigenous Architecture

Vinta

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla July 31, 2020

While mostly known for their colorful sails, the vinta is in itself a feat where shipbuilding is concerned. It blends form and function, and makes use of various design influences from some of the islands…

Architecture Materials

GI Sheet

Arch. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla July 31, 2020

One of the most common roofing materials in the Philippines, the galvanized iron or GI sheet was introduced to the Philippines sometime in the 1950s. It was brought about to answer the need for materials…