Entresuelo

Entresuelo

In a traditional Filipino Bahay na bato, there is a space called an entresuelo. The entresuelo is a mezzanine that divides the function room and home office and the guest rooms. It is where the clients, tenants and estate managers wait prior to getting into the home office. It literally means “intermediate floor” or “between floors” and is located underneath the main living area of the bahay na bato. 

Reference:

https://www.realliving.com.ph/lifestyle/arts-culture/here-s-a-complete-list-of-the-46-parts-of-a-filipino-house-a1618-20180821-lfrm

Spanish Colonial Period