Please rate the architecture of the
Cultural Center of the Philippines

-Designed by National Artist Architect Leandro V. Locsin, the very same person who designed the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Terminal 1).
-Built during the Marcos era inside a vast complex that includes the Film Center, Folk Arts Theater, Coconut Palace, and the Philippine International Convention Center.

-The Cultural Center of the Philippines is an epitome of original Filipino design inspired by the various styles (international style, cubism?) during that period when this structure was built.

http://user.chollian.net/~cnu2001/Asia-Philippines/WFAasi%20Philippines-Cultural%20Center%20of%20Phi-01.jpg

http://www.transculturalexchange.org/tileproject/press/images/philippines_03.jpg

http://www.philtourism.com/bigimages/ci_picc.jpg

http://www.pea.gov.ph/images/ccp.jpg

http://www.buenosairespe.com.ar/images/ccpbldg.jpg



Location of CCP (not labeled, its the one where there's a blue circle)
http://leviathan.dyn.dhs.org/~djrigby/ARace/Season%205/5_bcoconut.gif

10/10 for Leandro's masterpiece.

If I'm not mistaken, Leandro V. Locsin was also the one who designed the palace of the Sultan of Brunei.

Although the Cultural Center of the Philippines has contributed much to the development of music and the performing arts, I don't see anything special with its architecture. 7.5/10 :)

5/10

Although the Cultural Center of the Philippines has contributed much to the development of music and the performing arts, I don't see anything special with its architecture. 7.5/10 :)


ummm, you don't see anything special in its architecture? Architecture doesn't have to be curves, columns, and anything Italian or Hispanic Sinjin.

Leandro Locsin's design for me looks like an embodiment of cubism and international style which was very prevalent during the period with which this structure was built.. :)

Locsin also designed the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, which is why the CCP looks very much like it.. I'm not sure though which of these structures were built first.. :)

Look for cubism, or "international style" in Wikipedia.. :)

I hope the guys in Manila can post more clearer shots of this at nice angles...

This structure is massive, one only needs to photograph it nicely..

ummm, you don't see anything special in its architecture? Architecture doesn't have to be curves, columns, and anything Italian or Hispanic Sinjin.

Leandro Locsin's design for me looks like an embodiment of cubism and international style which was very prevalent during the period with which this structure was built.. :)

Locsin also designed the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, which is why the CCP looks very much like it.. I'm not sure though which of these structures were built first.. :)

Look for cubism, or "international style" in Wikipedia.. :)

I know, you don't need to tell me all these. I myself have seen the Cultural Center of the Philippines before my very naked eye and I was not impressed and was not appealed at all. It seriously needs to undergo renovation, refurbishment and beautification. Let's avoid biases here, not because I'm a Filipino, I need to vote a 10 on it. :)

8/10- is it me or is it contemporary arquitecture???

it's fairly modern architecture yes. i'll give this a 7/10. It's one of Filipino architecture's biggest symbol's, but that elevated ramp is more symbolic of Marcos' era to me than anything.

7/10

It must have been quite an eye-catcher after it was built. Sinjin is right, it could use some more work to bring it back to its full-glory.

7/10

It was just refurbished last year.

They replaced the marble on the facade with marble from italy. from the looks of it. some of those pics are old before the renovation.

there are more flattering shots in here somewhere...

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/07/MainTheater.jpg
The CCP Main Theater is named after Nicanor Abelardo who redefined the kundiman and elevated it to artistic heights thgouh his compositions such as Nasaan Ka Irog?, Bituing Marikit, Magbalik Ka Hirang, Kundiman ng Luha, and Mutya ng Pasig. The theater has four levels: Orchestra, Boxes, Balcony I, and Balcony II, and is able to accommodate a total of 1,823 guests. Upon entering the orchestra section, guests are greeted by National Artist for Visual Arts Vicente Manansala's brass sculpture The Seven Arts. The theater has a split orchestra pit floor and is equipped to meet the requirements of large theatrical productions such as ballets, operas, symphonic concerts, and other musicals. It also features a house curtain tapestry patterned after the Genesis (Simula) painting of the late National Artist Hernando Ocampo.



Tanghalang Aurelio V. Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ab/LittleTheaterx.jpg

The Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, commonly known as the Little Theater, is named after the great Filipino playwright and dramatist whose works at the turn of the 20th century like Kahapon, ngayon, at Bukas depict his desire to see Philippine independence from its colonizers. The Little Theater is a conventional proscenium stage, designed for drama, chamber music, solo recitals, lectures, and film screenings, with a capacity of 421 guests. The stage curtain is a tapestry made in Kyoto, Japan, based on the painting of Roberto Chabet, former director of the CCP Museum.


Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/08/Batute.jpg
"Huseng Batute" is one of the many pseudonyms adapted by Jose Corazon de Jesus. He was crowned "Hari ng Balagtasan" and among his literary works is the nationalist poem Sa Dakong Silangan (In the East). He also wrote the lyrics to various songs including Contancio de Guzman's Bayan Ko (My Country) and Nicanor Abelardo's Kundiman ng Luha (Kundiman of Tears). The venue named after him is designed for experimental production and has two levels; the upper level serves as a Gallery, the lower level as a Studio which features a variable stage. As such, audience capacity varies depending n the size of the stage or acting area. The lone dressing room, which can accommodate five persons at a time, is situated at the Lower Studio Level leading to the Buffeteria. The lobby of Tanghalang Huseng Batute, also known as the Studio Theater, is highlighted by a work of the Paete Wood Carvers after the painting of National Artists for Visual Arts Carlos V. Francisco entitled Abuse of Spanish Authorities.


Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (CCP Folk Arts Theater)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8e/FATheater.jpg

More Commonly known as the Folk Arts Theater, this covered proscenium ampitheater is where popular concerts are usually staged. It has a seating capacity of 8,458 in ten sections. The theater takes its name form Francisco Baltazar a.k.a. Francisco Balagtas, revered as one of the country's greatest poets. Florante at Laura is one of his best known and most beloved works and his poetry Balagtasismo has shaped generations of Filipino poets. The popular debate in verse, balagtasan is also named after him.


Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theater)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8e/DreamTheater.jpg

The Tanghalang Manuel Conde, also known as the Audio Visual Room is named in honor of Manuel Conde, a leading figue in Philippine Cinema. Manuel Pabustan Urbano in real life, he directed Gengis Khan, the first Filipino film distributed worldwide by United Artists. He was best remembered for his Juan Tamad series in which he starred and directed. The venue is used for film and video screenings, lecture forums, seminars or as a mini-conference hall.

This venue has also been retroffitted with equipment with which to receive, and subsequently feature, satellite direct-to-home feeds of art and culture films and videos on the arts of the Philippines. The venue, also named Dream Theater, is part of the joint endeavor of the CCP and the Dream Broadcasting Service to promote art films in the Philippines.

some more pics...
http://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph/images/center-template6_05.gif

http://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph/images/aboutUs/ccpcomplex.jpg

http://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph/images/services/audience%20shots3.jpg

from The Philippine Star 04/03/2005
http://www.philstar.com/philstar/main/20050403/images/sf.jpg

10/10

6/10

5.0/10

4/10

8/10

6/10

6/10

7.

I don't like it much. 7/10

me too
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10/10

I'll give it an 8. It looks more like a giant sculpture than a building.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_edgarjlaw.jpg


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_edgarjlaw2.jpg


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_my_soulinsurance_2004.jpg


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_citizen_designer_raneen_nosh.jpg


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_jiformales.jpg

4/10
Seriously! :ohno:

6.5/10

8/10:)

I'll give it an 8. It looks more like a giant sculpture than a building.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_edgarjlaw.jpg


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_edgarjlaw2.jpg


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_my_soulinsurance_2004.jpg


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_citizen_designer_raneen_nosh.jpg


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Ala%20lang/ccp_jiformales.jpg


just added this buddy...you've posted this in a similar thread.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/2114441009_4cbd6da51b_o.jpg

7/10

6/10.

It needs a grander facelift.

6/10

What? Why low rating? :ohno: :( This is one the best works of Arch. Leandro Locsin. One of the best architects in the Philippines. :okay: 9/10

5.5/10. Seventies-architecture.

06

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/2114441009_4cbd6da51b_o.jpg

Now this is new...... :D :applause:

^^This is totally adorable..^^

truly an architectural breakthrough

but still very ancient

6/10

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7/10

7/10

An ambitious expansion and rehabilitation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex is being proposed as an answer to the Center's perceived isolation from the masses. The proposed plan will turn the center into a venue for culture and the arts as well as a magnet for commerce.

The proposed master plan divides the current 88-hectare Complex into 5 clusters. Cluster 1, tentatively named the Lucresia Reyes-Urtula Promenade, will feature an extension of the current Baywalk, retail shops, and restaurants. A visitor center, ferry terminal, and dock facilities will be built for visitors who will be coming in by sea or by yacht. This promenade will also feature a contemporary art museum.

Cluster 2, or the Art Sanctuary, will be a strip that is solely dedicated to the arts. The Tanghalang Pambansa will serve as its anchor, along with the proposed Performing Arts Theater, which will house an expanded library, archives, and a storage facility. This will then stretch out to a 3-hectare open-air venue called Freedom Park. It will also feature a bandstand that will be named after Lucio D. San Pedro, an open space that will be named after Levi Celerio, the Antonio Molina Conservatory, and the Production Design Center.

The Breezeway, or Cluster 3, is to be a mixed-use corridor that will link the Art Sanctuary to other performance and events venue. This area will include an 8,000-seater multi-purpose hall, a Nick Joaquin Garden, an Asian Music Gallery, the National Artists Museum, the Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino (CCP Museum), and two artists' centers to be named after Andrea Veneracion and Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero.

The Art Living Room, or Cluster 4, is envisioned to be a high-density, high-rise establishment that will house condominiums and other exhibit areas. It will also feature a public transport hub to bring the masses to the Center. It will be home to the Design Arts Museum, the Juan Nakpil Boulevard, Arturo Luz's Building as Sculpture, and Leonor Orosa Goquingco's Dancing Fountain.

Cluster 5, or Seaside, is to be a medium-density residential and shopping area and will be linked to the Gil Puyat Avenue extension.

The master plan is envisioned to be completed in 4 phases, from 2004 to 2014; five billion pesos will be needed for the plan's first five years, and another 8 billion for the plan's latter half.

On December 8, 2005, the Center announced the winners of its design contest. Three firms won for their concepts, Syndicated Architects, Manalang-Tayag-Ilano Architects, and JPA Buensalido Design. The concepts of each winner will then be presented to prospective investors and stakeholders for final approval.

^^
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/63/SyndicatedArch.jpg/600px-SyndicatedArch.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6a/JPBuensalido.jpg/475px-JPBuensalido.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/00/Manalang.jpg/550px-Manalang.jpg

8. Good. Regards.

always catch my attention when passing by roxas blvd. :D
8/10

4.....tasteless

7/10

me not like it:(

7/10

5/10

7/10

only the work of the masters stand out for many years, certainly not this one. 7/10

7/10

4.5/10