HOA M1

• History of Architecture

  The study of past events considered TOGETHER (Holistic), especially EVENTS (What & Why) of a particular PERIOD(When), COUNTRY(Where), or SUBJECT (What)
• History

  A systematic, often chronological narrative of significant events as relation to a particular people(who), country (where), or period (when), often including an explanation of their causes (Why)
• Importance of the History of Architecture

  • To understand the total context of Present day Architecture
  • The oneness of architecture: EVERY PART of the STRUCTURE is an INTEGRAL part of the WHOLE
  • The setting of Architecture (Environmentally sensitive design)
  • Buildings belong in a LARGER SETTING, architectural character was and should be derived from the natural/manufactured environment
• The Community of Architecture

  • Structures are CULTURAL REFLECTION of its TIME and were MADE for a PURPOSE
  • Gives us a GLIMPSE of how the SOCIETY were in the PAST: socio-economic and socio-political structure and climate in the past
• The Meaning of Architecture

  • Intangible elements that AFFECT the EXISTENCE of the BUILDINGS should be considered indispensable to their appreciation
  • Buildings are NOT ONLY PHYSICAL presences, explores: why they are there? why they are the way they are
• Significance and relevance in Professional Practice

  • To understand the essence of present day concepts in building design and construction
  • To recognize the importance of the natural environment in relation to the structure/project
  • To identify the relevance of socio-political/cultural, economic context in the design and construction of structures
  • To learn from the mistakes of the past and avoid irreversible damages in the future
  • To guide us a professionals in making wise decisions for the project
• Timeline of Philippine Architecture


  • Pre-historic
  • Pre-colonial Philippine Islamic Architecture
  • Pre - colonial Philippines: The Balangay
  • Present Period: The Barangay
  • Earthquake Baroque Churches brought by Spanish colonization of the country but has adapted in Philippine setting
  • City Beautiful Movement by Daniel Burnham (American Colonization)
  • Baguio City Plan by Daniel Burnham