Philippine Architecture Flashcards
What is also known as the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception?
Manila Cathedral.
What is the Roman Catholic Minor Basilica in the capital of the Philippines, Manila?
Manila Cathedral.
What architectural style is the Manila Cathedral built in?
Romanesque style.
Which church has the largest bell and is best known as the earthquake Baroque church in the Philippines?
Paoay Church.
What is notable about Paoay Church’s design?
It has enormous side buttresses with scroll-like bases.
Which church was designed by Juan Nakpil and Jose Maria Zaragosa?
Quiapo Church.
Who designed San Agustin Church?
Fr. Juan Macias.
What is the first religious structure built in Luzon?
San Agustin Church.
Which church is the only stone church of its size still standing as originally built?
San Agustin Church.
Which church has true barrel vaulting?
San Agustin Church.
Which church was designed by Gustave Eiffel?
San Sebastian Church.
What is another name for Redeptorist Church?
Baclaran Church.
Which is one of the largest Marian Churches in the Philippines?
Redeptorist Church (Baclaran Church).
What is the national shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help?
Redeptorist Church (Baclaran Church).
Which is the biggest Spanish church in the country?
Taal Church, Batangas.
Which church in Iloilo features an unusual Aztec-like bas-relief depicting St. Christopher carrying baby Jesus?
Miag-ao Church.
What is the first fort built in the Philippines?
Fort San Pedro, Cebu.
What is the first stone fort built in the Philippines?
Nuestra Señora de Guia, Intramuros.
Which fort was named after the patron saint of Spain?
Fort Santiago.
Where was Fort Santiago built?
At a sharp angle between a river and a bay, forming a citadel.
What is the oldest university in Asia?
Universidad de Santo Tomas (UST).
Who founded UST in 1611?
The Dominicans.
Which university bears the title ‘Royal and Pontifical University’?
Universidad de Santo Tomas (UST).
Which university in the Philippines was founded by the Jesuits?
Ateneo de Manila.
Who developed the Burnham Plan for Manila?
Daniel H. Burnham.
Who executed the Burnham Plan?
William Parsons.
What did the Burnham Plan include?
Development plans for Manila, Baguio, Pagsanjan, Laguna, waterfront development, parks, and parkways.
Who designed the PGH Main Building and UP University Hall, Padre Faura?
William Parsons.
Who designed Manila Hotel?
William Parsons.
Who was the first registered architect in the Philippines?
Tomas Mapua.
Who founded Mapua Institute of Technology?
Tomas Mapua.
Who founded the first architectural association in the Philippines?
Tomas Mapua (Philippine Institute of Architects).
Who was the first National Artist for Architecture?
Juan Nakpil.
Which architect introduced the Art Nouveau style in the Philippines?
Andres Luna de San Pedro.
Who was the second National Artist for Architecture?
Pablo Antonio.
Which airport was the first modern international airport in the Far East?
Manila International Airport.
Who designed Manila International Airport?
Federico Ilustre.
Who was the third National Artist for Architecture?
Leandro Locsin.
Who designed the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Folk Arts Theatre, and the Philippine International Convention Center?
Leandro Locsin.
Who was the proponent of Filipino architecture in the modern age?
Francisco Mañosa.
Which famous church in EDSA was designed by Francisco Mañosa?
Shrine of Our Lady of Queen of Peace, EDSA.
