The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest and largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, founded by the Dominican Legacy in 1611. At the core of the campus stands the grand Main Building, which…
Lake Lanao, located in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines, has been a source of fascination for centuries. It is one of the nation's most significant ecological treasures, celebrated for its remarkable depth and…
It is time for us to feature a very important booklet that could change how we see cities. This booklet is called the Heritage Urban Landscape Toolkit. This published brochure "New life for historic cities:…
Breeze blocks blend stability, capacity for natural lighting, and ventilation, all in one. These architectural screen blocks are walls or fences specifically designed to let structures and areas maintain ventilation, despite their solid form. Essentially,…
We often refer to an urban residence with an open plan as a bachelor’s pad or a studio apartment. These residences can be seen in condominiums or rentable spaces inside the main residence’s compound. Like…
Before World War II, the Philippines had the largest community of Japanese immigrants in Southeast Asia. However, not much is known about this heritage in the Philippines due to its sensitive and painful history. One…
If you spent your early education in public schools, chances are you’re school looked a certain way. There’s a name for this kind of schoolbuilding: the Gabaldon. Among the byproducts of American colonial rule during…
Not much is known about the Japanese influence of architecture in the Philippines. However, in the Southern part of Davao City, there is one barangay that is known as Little Tokyo. This barangay is called…
One of the most interesting indigenous homes is the T’boli Gunu Bong, the “big house,” found in Lake Sebu. The Gunu Bong is wide, owing to the practices and composition of the family units living…
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