ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY PLANNING Flashcards
repopulation of the coast after the
19th century Muslim invasions
In Sorsogon, towns emerged for
many various reasons: Castilla
the establishment of astilleros
or shipyards which generated employment
and assured protection.
Magallanes
the conflict of economic interest
Barcelona
the conflict of political interest.
Irosin
a huge stone cathedral
looms before the large square.
In Naga, the old Caceres,
were erected within 20 years following
the arrival of the Franciscans in the 1578.
Churches
overlooking the
ruins of the lava-covered town of Cagsawa
exemplifies baroque architecture.
Daraga’s present church
The style of Naga
Cathedral’s façade may be
characterized as
“earthquake baroque.
is dominated by an old arch and domed cemetery chapel
which is one of the most beautiful in the region.
Tabaco’s cemetery
is distinguished by its
capillas posas or outdoor patio pillars.
Camalig, Albay
Jaucian house in Ligao, Albay.
The windows are the most practical assets
The 125 year old house in Camalig Albay has
unusually large Capiz panes
measuring 7.5x7.5 cm.
Nuyda house
are considered
the truly Illustrado families, bequeathed numerous
legacies to the community.
The Buenaventuras and the Olaguers
in Guinobatan has its
Reinassance style molave
balustrade.
The Buenaventura-Pardinas
house
is a
landmark along Abella street.
The Almeda residence
were the royalty of Guinobatan
during the Spanish Colonial period.
The Buenaventura family, together with the Olaguer
and Pardinas families
presents an
interesting study in interior
design.
The Pabico house in Daet, Camarines Norte
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.
The Fuentebella house in Sangay,
Camarines Sur,
Designed in the floral style of bahay na bato
Gonzales Ancestral House, Brgy 7, Camalig, Albay
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.
Melba Moyo Ancestral House
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.
Nolasco’s Ancestral House
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.
Anson’s Ancestral House
Other notable bahay na bato in Bicol are
the ancestral houses of the Imperial, Hernandez,
Macandog, Abella and Arejola.
