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A pioneer of modern Philippine architecture, he was recognized in some quarters as the foremost Filipino modernist architect of his time. José María Zaragoza (December 6, 1912 – 1994) was a Filipino architect known for his European style during an era which used American architecture in the Philippines.
An example of bahay na bato Philippine architecture. The same architectural style was used for Spanish-era convents, monasteries, schools, hotels, factories, and hospitals, with some of the American-era Gabaldon school buildings, all with few adjustments. This style was still used during the American colonization of the Philippines.
The church's facade is known for its Churrigueresque style, an example of Baroque architecture. [19] The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the church as a National Historical Landmark in 2008, and the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a National Cultural Treasure. [20] [5] Dupax del Sur Church
The churches display certain characteristics that express a ‘fortress baroque,' such as thick walls and high facades that offer protection from marauders and natural disasters alike. The group of churches established a style of building and design that was adapted to the physical conditions in the Philippines which had an important influence ...
A large bahay kubo with walls made of thatch, c. 1900. The Filipino term báhay kúbo roughly means "country house", from Tagalog.The term báhay ("house") is derived from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balay referring to "public building" or "community house"; [4] while the term kúbo ("hut" or "[one-room] country hut") is from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kubu, "field hut [in rice fields]".
Inspired by Italian architecture, the mansion was built in early 1900s for his Portuguese wife. He is the brother of Domingo Lacson Sr. and Gen. Aniceto Lacson. General Aniceto Lacson House, popularly known as Casa Grande. General Aniceto Lacson Ancestral House, is a fine example of a bahay-na-bato built in the 1880s. It's balcony has a ...
Art Deco architecture in the Philippines (2 C, 35 P) B. Baroque architecture in the Philippines (1 C, 3 P) Brutalist architecture in the Philippines (1 C, 20 P) G.
Filipino architecture is influenced by the folk architecture of its ethnic groups, including the bahay kubo, bahay na bato, torogan, idjang, payyo, and shrines and mosques. [286] Western Baroque architecture was introduced by the Spanish during the 16th century; examples are the Manila Cathedral and Boljoon Church.