ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY PLANNING

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repopulation of the coast after the
19th century Muslim invasions

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In Sorsogon, towns emerged for
many various reasons: Castilla

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the establishment of astilleros

or shipyards which generated employment
and assured protection.

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Magallanes

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the conflict of economic interest

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Barcelona

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the conflict of political interest.

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Irosin

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a huge stone cathedral

looms before the large square.

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In Naga, the old Caceres,

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were erected within 20 years following

the arrival of the Franciscans in the 1578.

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Churches

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overlooking the

ruins of the lava-covered town of Cagsawa
exemplifies baroque architecture.

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Daraga’s present church

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The style of Naga
Cathedral’s façade may be
characterized as

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“earthquake baroque.

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is dominated by an old arch and domed cemetery chapel
which is one of the most beautiful in the region.

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Tabaco’s cemetery

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is distinguished by its

capillas posas or outdoor patio pillars.

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Camalig, Albay

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Jaucian house in Ligao, Albay.

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The windows are the most practical assets

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The 125 year old house in Camalig Albay has
unusually large Capiz panes
measuring 7.5x7.5 cm.

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Nuyda house

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are considered
the truly Illustrado families, bequeathed numerous
legacies to the community.

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The Buenaventuras and the Olaguers

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in Guinobatan has its

Reinassance style molave
balustrade.

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The Buenaventura-Pardinas

house

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is a

landmark along Abella street.

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The Almeda residence

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were the royalty of Guinobatan
during the Spanish Colonial period.

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The Buenaventura family, together with the Olaguer
and Pardinas families

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presents an
interesting study in interior
design.

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The Pabico house in Daet, Camarines Norte

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burned in the 1950’s
was a large stone and brick structure
linked to a smaller building at the back
by a long wooden bridge.

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The Fuentebella house in Sangay,

Camarines Sur,

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Designed in the floral style of bahay na bato

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Gonzales Ancestral House, Brgy 7, Camalig, Albay

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It is said to have been used as a shelter
for high-ranking Japanese officials during the Japanese period in Camalig. vIts exterior
is marked by decorated wooden panels (bandejo) which surround its capiz-shell
widows.

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Melba Moyo Ancestral House

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Built in early 19th century it was owned by Former Mayor Diego Nolasco (1929- 1934) an once used as the town’s temporary Municipal Hall. The house features a wrap-around awning (media agua) over its windows. Also notable is
the use of checkerboard capizshell panel (concha) for its transom (espejo), a
typology common in Albay’s bahay na bato. Among the highlights of the interior
is the upper wall fretwork (calado), a simple wooden structure yet varied in
designs.

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Nolasco’s Ancestral House

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is a bahay na bato originally owned by Toribia Iglesia Moya.
The house is
distinguished by its outdoor main staircase leading to the living room and
azotea. Parts of the house were onced used a s a quarters for the Guardia Civil
during the Spanish period.

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Anson’s Ancestral House

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Other notable bahay na bato in Bicol are

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the ancestral houses of the Imperial, Hernandez,
Macandog, Abella and Arejola.