Post war Flashcards
Utilization of reinforced concrete, steel, and glass; The predominance of cubic forms, geometric shapes, and cartesian grids, and the absence of applied decoration
Modern Architecture
A three-dimensional curved plate structure of reinforced concrete; Thin compared to its dimension and load-carrying capabilities
Thin shell structures
What are the two new Construction techniques
Thin shell
Folded plate
Located in Diliman, Q.C. “An engineering masterpiece with its double parabola”
A saddle-shaped chappel which lacks iconography of religious references
Church of the Risen Lord
Located in Bel-Air Makati, The design is symbolic of the manner the martyr died crucified on an x shaped cross; Butterfly shaped floorplan
St. Andrew the Apostle
The domed parish is both an architectural wonder and a rallying point of faith. The faculty pledged a part of their monthly salary, while some students contributed from their own allowance to fund the construction of the church
Church of the Holy Sacrifice
A roof structure in which strength and stiffness are derived from pleated or folded geometry; formed by joining flat, thin slabs along their edges
Folded Plate
Thrilla in Manila on ______________
October 1, 1975
It is located in Cubao, Q.C and Is mostly used for indoor sports such as basketball and volleyball.
Araneta Coliseum
The _________ is a monumental project in which the government asked the services of one of the countries most notable architect
SSS East Avenue building
Quezon City
Is the main temple of the Philippine-based Christian religion, the Iglesia ni Cristo
Was completed on July 27, 1984. Biggest church/place of worship in the whole country for all religions as per dimension with a capacity of around 7000 people
INC Central Temple
Quezon City
One of the most elegant stand-alone cinema of the 1960s and the 1970s. It was intended to become a part of the Rizal Memorial Cultural Complex originally intended for completion by the 19th of June 1961.
Rizal Theatre
Makati city
The church was built in the Art Deco combined with Spanish modern style; Measures 85 by 40 meters (279 ft by 13ft) with a height of 25m (82ft). The biggest church in Metro Manila and one of the biggest churches in Asia
Sto Domingo church
The 29th operating temple of the LDS church
Manila Mormon Temple
Quezon City
it is aesthetically unique and is inspired by the rice terraces of the Cordilleras. Built in 1984, it has served as the head office of the SMC, one of Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage.
San Miguel Corporation headquarters
Mandaluyong
The official residence of the Sultan of Brunei located in Bandar Seri Begawan; It stands as a symbol of Brunei’s wealth.
Istana Nurul Iman
Inspired by the Banaue rice terraces and its riprap walls, was one of the first few buildings on the growing CBD of Ortigas in 1983. In 2011m the building was demolished.
Benguet Corporation building
Mandaluyong
In ____, he was proclaimed by former President Corazon Aquino the National Artist for Architecture
1990
The senate transferred to the GSIS building in 1997 after sitting at the Old Congress Building in Manila.
GSIS Headquarters Building
Pasay
His design philosophy was influenced by modernism and the use of traditional Filipino elements
Leandro Locsin
First round chapel with an altar in the middle; The first structure to be designed by five national architects
Church of the Holy Sacrifice (1955)
Designed by Leandro Locsin is an iconic architectural masterpiece located in Manila, epitomizing modernist design. Opened in 1969, the ______ is a premier venue for cultural and artistic performances.
Cultural Center of Philippines Complex
Main theater with a seating capacity of ____ and several smaller theaters.
1,815
The main theater within the CCP is a grand performance venue designed by Leandro Locsin, featuring a distinctive brutalist archi style.
Tanghalang Pambansa
“Folks arts theatre’
Open air theater in the CCP complex, renowned for its sweeping single-span roof and minimalist design, can accommodate 8,458 spectators
Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas
A luxury hotel designed by Leandro Locsin within the CCP Complex, opened in 1976 as the Philippine Plaza Hotel.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza
This is a pioneering convention facility in Manila known for its modernist architectural style and expansive use of concrete.
Philippine International Convention Center
Was designed by Froilan Hong as part of the CCP Complex
It was intended to showcase Filipino cinema with a maximum capacity of 1,700. Tragedy struck during construction in 1961
Manila Film Center
Also known as Tahanang Pilipino, is an architectural gem in Manila designed by Francisco Manosa and completed in 1981.
Coconut Palace
The works of Leandro Locsin were mostly inspired by______________ and ___________
Eero Saarinen and Paul Rudolph
