Architecture

• World War II


  Brought physical damages to the country especially in Architecture
• Post war period


  Restorations and rehabilitations of destroyed buildings were prioritized
• Modern architecture


  Influenced by developments in the International Style
• Reconstructed buildings in Escolta

  • Botica Boie by Luis Ma. Araneta
  • Philippine Bank of Commerce and Reconstruction Finance Corporation by Juan Nakpil
  • Regina and Samanillo buildings by Andres Luna
• Newly constructed buildings


  • Modernity of design, method of construction and construction materials
• Buildings constructed in government, academic, commercial and private residences

  • Forbes Park
• Ortiz et al. (1976): 'Along with construction devices such as cantilevering, steel reinforcements and glass were already in use before the outbreak of the war, and new materials such as brise-soleil or sun deflectors, pierced screens, movable louvers, and pre-fabricated concrete moldings became available.'
• Principles emerged during this period

  • Buildings suiting the tropical condition of the country
  • Buildings not being merely functional but must also have a purpose
  • The "quiet" or "rest" section must be separated from the "noisy", the "social" and the "active" parts of the house
  • There must be unity and continuity of interior space with outer space
• Examples of principles


  • Pablo Antonio's 'double sunshades' in Capitan Luis Gonzaga building
  • Cesar Concio's UP Protestant Chapel
  • Juan Nakpil and Sons' plan for single-story residences in Forbes Park and San Lorenzo Village
  • Antonio's Sea Tower Apartments along Roxas Boulevard