POST WAR ARCHITECTURE

(PHILIPPINES)
 Post War Architecture
Philippine Architecture is a reflection of the history
and heritage of the country. The most prominent
historic constructions in the archipelago are from
the Spanish, Japanese, Malay, Hindu, Chinese,
and American cultures.
Before the Philippines were colonized, the
traditional Filipino house is called Nipa hut also
known as “Bahay Kubo”. It is made from natural
materials like bamboo and Nipa. But when the
Spanish colonized Philippines, “Bahay Kubo”
evolved to Bahay na Bato.
In this period, Philippine Architecture started using
stone to build houses and churches.

During Post war, Philippine Architecture was

dominated by the American style. In this period the
plan for the modern city of Manila was designed
with a large number of art deco buildings, by
famous American and Filipino architects. During
the liberation of Manila by the Americans in 1945
large portions of Intramuros and Manila were
destroyed.
In the period after the Second World War many of
the destroyed buildings were rebuilt. At the end of
the 20th century modern architecture with straight
lines and functional aspects was introduced.
During this period many of the older structures fell
into decay. Early in the 21st Century a revival of
the respect for the traditional Filipino elements in
the architecture returned.
Lists of emerging architects during the Post war
period.

• Francisco Manosa
• Gabriel Formoso
• Felipe Mendoza
• Leandro Locsin
• Angel Nakpil
• Federico Ilustre
• Fransisco Manosa also
known as “Bobby” is a
national architect noted
for its Filipino inspired
architectural designs
and materials like
bamboo and nipa. He
was conferred National
Artist award by
President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo in
2009.
One of his famous designs is the Coconut Palace.
The Coconut Palace also known as “Tahanang
Pilipino” is the official workplace of the Vice
president of the Philippines. It is located at CCP
Complex, Pasay. The palace is made from
hardwood, coconut shells and a specially
engineered coconut lumber also known as Imelda
Madera.
COCONUT PALACE
• Leandro Locsin is not just
an architect but he is also
an artist and an interior
designer. He is know for
his use of concrete,
floating volumes and being
simplistic in his design. He
was proclaimed a National
Artist of the Philippines for
Architecture in 1990.
He has many famous works. Two of these are the
Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Church
of the Holy Sacrifice.
• The Cultural Center of the Philippines is
located at Pasay City. It was opened on
1969 to promote and preserve Filipino arts
and culutre. It was created by
President Ferdinand Marcos with the
purpose of promoting and preserving
Filipino arts and culture.
• The Church of the Holy Sacrifice is located
at University of the Philippines Diliman in
Quezon City. It serves as a landmark
chapel in UP Diliman.
The church is known for its architectural design and
it is recognized as a National Historical Landmark, a
Cultural Treasure by the National Historical Institute
and the National Museum respectively.
The unique design of the dome allows natural
lighting and ventilation. At the middle of the dome is
a circular skylight, which supports the triangular bell
tower. The bell tower, then extends to the interior,
supporting the crucifix. The arrangement of the
interior of the church is concentric, with the altar in
the middle.
Q and A
1.It is a reflection of the history and heritage of the
country?

a. Philippine Architecture
b. American Architecture
c. Japanese Architecture
a. Philippine Architecture
2. It is called the traditional Filipino house before
the Philippines were colonized?

a. Church of Holy Sacrifice

b. Bahay Kubo
c. Bahay na Bato
c. Bahay na bato
3.It is made from natural materials like bamboo
and nipa.?

a. Bahay na Bato
b.Bahay Kubo
C. Nipa Hut
b. Bahay Kubo
4.In what century that the revival of the respect for
the traditional Filipino elements in the Architecture
returned?

a.Early 19th century

b. Early 20th century
c. Early 21 century
c. Early 21 century
 5. He is a national Filipino who is inspired architectural
design and materials like bamboo and nipa?

a. Francisco Monasa
b. Leandro Locsin
c. Gabriel Formoso
a. Francisco Monasa
6.
He is one of emerging Architect during Post War
who was known for his use of concrete, floating
volumes being simplistic in his design?
a. Felipe Mendoza
b. Angel Nakpil
c. Leandro Locsin
c. Leandro Locsin
7.Its was opened on1969 to promote and preserve
Filipino arts and culture?

a. Church of Holy Sacrifice

b. Cultural Center of the Philippines
c. Coconut Palace
b. Cultural Center of the Philippines
8. It was located at University of the Philippines
Diliman in Quezon City and also serves as a
landmark Chapel in Up Diliman?

a. Church of Holy Sacrifice

b. Cultural Center of the
Philippines
c. Coconut Palace
a. Church of the Holy Sacrifice
 9.This Palace is made from hardwood, coconut
shell and also called Tahanang Pilipino?

a. Bahay na Bato
b. Coconut Palace
c. Nipa hut
b. Coconut Palace
 10. He was proclaimed a National Artist of the
Philippines for Architecture in 1990.?

a. Federico Ilustre
b. Angel Nakpil
c. Leandro Locsin
c. Leandro Locsin
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