AR 344

BAHAY NA BATO

SUBMITTED BY:
KRISTINE MAE PALAO
BS ARCH 3-B

SUBMITTED TO:
ARCHT. MA. THERESA AUSTRIA

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 4 (PHILIPPINE ARCHITECTURE)

Deadline: December 20, 2013

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INTRODUCTION

The history and culture of the Philippines are reflected in its architectural
heritage, in the dwellings of its various peoples, in mosques and churches, and in
buildings that have risen in response to the demands of progress and the
aspirations of a people. Houses and monuments from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi do not
only represent different cultures and periods in Philippine history; they also
constitute the Filipinos creative response to the problems posed by the geography
and climate of the archipelago.
This research shows the different styles that emerge in a particular period. Also
this will provide as a guideline to study the Bahay na Bato. This research will show
the different building that were built in the different era and also shows the
differences of each building in each period. You may learn also the different
construction material that was used and the different constructive principle and the
construction technologies. This research will differentiate one architectural style
from the other. This applies to a range of styles of recently built structures and
space which are optimized for current use.

IIContent
a. Definition of Terms

Bahay na Bato a permanent house made of stone for ground flr.& wood for
2nd flr. It was patterned after the stone- constructed, huge antillan house. It
is an improved version of bahay kubo in terms of materials & space
allocations. The old houses are as unique as the families that lived under
their roofs and there are a wide range of styles between the bahay kubo and
the mansions of the hacenderos. There are also some regional differences but
they all have some features in common. Typically raised or two-story, the
main living area is on the upper level. To take advantage of cooling breezes,
large windows surround the upper floor. The window sashes commonly
have capiz shell panes and can be opened wide or closed for privacy or in
stormy weather. Vents above the windows, protected by the roof eaves, let
air in even when it's rainy. Small shuttered windows below the large
windows, called ventanillas, are screened with balusters or grillwork and can
be left opened when the large windows are closed such as at night.

b. Styles of Bahay na Bato

Geometric Style

Floral Style

c. Parts of Bahay na Bato

PARTS FROM GROUND FLOOR ;
a. ZAGUAN where wine carriages & saints floats are usually kept.

b. CUADRA horse table

c. BODEGA a storage room for keeping old furniture & palay bins.

d. ENTRESUELO a mezzanine elevated 1.0 mt. Above the ground usually

located on the floor of the masters bedroom right underneath his bed.

e. PATIO an enclosed courtyard open to the sky & adjacent to Zaguan

SECOND FLOOR;
a. CEREMONIAL STAIRS 1st 3 steps made of stone concrete then
succeeding steps made of wood.

b. CAIDA an antesala, an all purpose rm. For dining, sewing, & dancing.

c. SALA a living room.

d. COMEDOR dining room.

e. COCINA kitchen w/c sometimes built separately but connected to the house

f.

DISPENSA use as a food storage, adjacent to kitchen.

g. BANO or paliguan bathroom separately from the toilet.

h. OROTARIO the family gathers in the orotario every night to pray the
Angelus and the Rosary. Large Santos (religious icons) kept in the glass
cabinets are often found in the homes of prominent families.

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CUARTO sleeping area.

j.

AZOTEA open terrace open to the toilet, use for laundry drying space.

k. BALCON overhang balcony, overlooking the streets.

l.

ALJIBE cistern storage of collected rainwater, underneath azotea.

Spanish-Filipino House.
Transverse Section

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Continuous post
Brick or stone wall
Floor girder
Floor joist
Wooden flooring
Roof girder
Roof truss
Roof purlins
Window
Ventanilla

Floor Plan of Bahay na Bato:

Transverse Elevation of Bahay na Bato:

Elements in Bahay na Bato:

Media Agua

Volada

Ventanilla

Persiana

Metal fasteners/strips

Examples of Bahay na Bato:

Casa Gorordo, Cebu City

The wooden posts of this recently
restored building stand about0.30 m
clear from the enclosing stone wall. This
device allows the entire wooden
structure to sway back and forth during
an earthquake.

Dona Gliceria Marella Villavicencio

Residence
Taal, Batangas, Phlippines

Stone House in Bustos, Bulacan

The builders of Bulacan houses
eliminated the ventanilla and extended
the stone pillars up to the roof, all richly
decorated.

The Donato Residence at Vigan,

llocos Norte. Spanish-Filipino house in
brick.

Bahay na Bato Constantino House

Heritage Houses
Vigan, Ilocus Sur

IIIBOOK

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