Throughout history, the narrative of Philippine Architecture and built heritage has been limited into oversimplified constraints. This is compounded by the influence of geography and dominant faith. We would like to tell the story of…
Araal or teppei slates also called “crazy cut” slates. These are slates quarried from the Southern Philippines. These are used as wall cladding for exterior and sometimes interior use. The average size of each piece…
Nope, terraces and balconies are not synonyms of each other. Apart from the size, the terrace and balcony differ in terms of location and construction. A terrace is typically built from the ground floor which…
The traditional Blaan house is known as “Bong Gumne”or Long House. The House is constructed on stilts and a gable roof with only two sides having a window. There is a wall that serves as…
The Miagao Church reflected Spanish influence over architecture in the Philippines, and the direct connection at the time between faith, idenity, and even warfare. The Miagao Church is an architectural gem. Built in 1786, this…
Patented in 1901 by Thomas J. Metzger, the Jalousie window is one of the most common and popular window types in modern buildings. These windows let wind come in while also protecting interiors from rainwater,…
For those who have walked the grounds of Silliman University, perhaps there have been many memories at the Silliman Hall worth hundreds or thousands of words. Built in the early 1900s, the Silliman Hall is…
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