Architecture - L1

• ARCHITECTURE

  This is one of the most functional branches of the visual arts, and is the science and art of... designing building.
• Architecture This involves designing the form of a squi building while allowing the building to serve its function.
• Architecture creates spaces that people can inhabit, considering it as the "art to inhabit."
• What are the forms of contemporary architecture?

  Domestic Buildings and Houses, Ethnic Houses, Commercial buildings, Government buildings, public buildings and structures, other forms and structures.
• What are the forms of contemporary architecture under domestic buildings and houses?

  [ABBB] Apartment, bahay na bato, barong-barong, bungalow.
• Domestic Buildings and Houses

  This provides a safe, comfortable, and private space.
• Apartment This is composed of many residences called "units," often built in populated urban areas.
• Condominiums- These are larger offshoots of apartments created to maximize the use of space due to the increased buying power of the population.
• Bahay na Btao This is the residence of the wealthy built in many areas during the 19th and 20th centuries.
• Bahay na bato This is a typical two-story bahay na bato that has a ground floor from bricks or stones with big windows with grills. The Upper level is made of wood with sliding shutters and a roof that slants on four sides.
• When did the bahay na bato started to decline?

  1930s
• Barong-barong These are the houses of the landless poor usually built near the places of livelihood with a worn-out wheel to hold their roofs.
• Barong-barong These are usually found near esteros, riverbanks, bay shores, spaces along high walls, railroad tracks, spaces near abandoned buildings, garbage dumps, under bridges, or any vacant lots which they can use to planting, raise animals, or undertake small businesses.
• Bungalow This is a one-story house with a wide porch and large windows and may have a terrace that is roofed or not.
• Ethnic Houses This refers to the traditional homes of the natives.
• What are the architectures under Ethnic Houses?

  [BaHOST] Bahay kubo, houseboat, one-and-a-half story house, split-level house, tsalet
• Bahay Kubo This is an ethnic house of Christian peasant families belonging to low-income groups living in lowland areas.
• Bahay Kubo This has a pile of construction and a roof sliding on all sides with sliding windows for ventilation with only one room to easily arrange house units, move freely, and interact easily.
• Bahay kubo is also known as "Nipa Hut," or "Cube

  House."
• The bahay kubo is elevated to avoid floods and animals and is made up of kawayan and nipa or anahaw.
• It is typical for traditional ethnic houses to have a roof that slides on all sides.
• Houseboat This is a boat that serves as a dwelling place, typically resided by Badjaos or Sama Laut.
• One-and-a-half story house This is characterized by an upper level covering just half of the lower level, it is halfway between the ground level and the upper level.
• One-and-a-half story house The 1st room or space of this architecture serves as the main floor, while the 2nd level serves as the roof.
• Split-level House

  This has two main levels that are separated by half or less than a half-story level.
• Split-level house This has designated rooms above and below, the lower level of this architecture houses the kitchen, living, and dining areas, while the upper level has the bedrooms.
• Tsalet

  This refers to the suburban house that has a story or a two-story house with living quarters on the upper level or an elevated one-story house.
• Tsalet This has an upper level jutting/extending over the lower levels, a steep roof, and a decorated gable.
• Chalet- This is a word from Switzerland which means "Peasant House."
• Gable- A fence-like wall.
• Commercial Buildings These are buildings, offices, stores, and mall-related, making a profit out of establishments.
• What are the architectures under commercial buildings?

  Market, buildings that house office banks, business offices, and factories.
• Market (Palengke) This is a building for buying and selling goods and is also known as "Tindahan, or "Tiyanggae."
• Supermarket- This is the evolved version of Palengke that has designated areas for perishable and non-perishable

  commodities at it is a combination of wet market and groceries.
• Mall or Galleria- This is the more recently evolved form of Palengke, a one or multiple-story building or square filled with shops.
• Buildings that houses banks, business offices, and factories. These were created during the 1950s, having plain wall surfaces and large windows and may have bold rectangular forms and clean lines.
• Examples of Buildings that House Banks, Business Offices, and Factories are Nissan, Toyota and Mercedez.
• Government Buildings This is where Government activities or services occur, helping us manage our country.
• What architectures are under Government Buildings?

  Capitol (Kapitolyo), Town Hall (Munisipyo)
• Capitol (Kapitolyo)

  These are the buildings of the provincial government that use columns and pediments in the exterior of the building.

  This architecture must be impressive and reflect the culture of the province.