^^ I think the pictures come from BLUPRINT magazine. :)

^^ I think the pictures come from BLUPRINT magazine. :)

^^ I think the pictures come from BLUPRINT magazine. :)

^^yeah, that's the one...thank's for reminding me...btw, they also had this rendering of the Makati Med, pardon my ignorance, but what's the status of this one? looks spanking good for a hospital...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/ether_2006/DSC02284.jpg

^^yeah, that's the one...thank's for reminding me...btw, they also had this rendering of the Makati Med, pardon my ignorance, but what's the status of this one? looks spanking good for a hospital...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/ether_2006/DSC02284.jpg

^^yeah, that's the one...thank's for reminding me...btw, they also had this rendering of the Makati Med, pardon my ignorance, but what's the status of this one? looks spanking good for a hospital...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/ether_2006/DSC02284.jpg

BTW, Ashley is that your own concept? Cool design! Very forward-looking! Dapat sa iyo na lang nagpagawa ang Manila Oceanarium. Hope it would actually be used for a project.

Regarding Sir Dudz' s photo, galing galing. Hope he could grace our meet at the MOA.

BTW, Ashley is that your own concept? Cool design! Very forward-looking! Dapat sa iyo na lang nagpagawa ang Manila Oceanarium. Hope it would actually be used for a project.

Regarding Sir Dudz' s photo, galing galing. Hope he could grace our meet at the MOA.

BTW, Ashley is that your own concept? Cool design! Very forward-looking! Dapat sa iyo na lang nagpagawa ang Manila Oceanarium. Hope it would actually be used for a project.

Regarding Sir Dudz' s photo, galing galing. Hope he could grace our meet at the MOA.

@flesh_is_weak
Oh it reminds me of Asian Hospital! the claddings and even the color theme...

http://www.restoredbeautygetaways.com/images/asian-hospital-06.jpg

@flesh_is_weak
Oh it reminds me of Asian Hospital! the claddings and even the color theme...

http://www.restoredbeautygetaways.com/images/asian-hospital-06.jpg

@flesh_is_weak
Oh it reminds me of Asian Hospital! the claddings and even the color theme...

http://www.restoredbeautygetaways.com/images/asian-hospital-06.jpg

BTW, Ashley is that your own concept? Cool design! Very forward-looking! Dapat sa iyo na lang nagpagawa ang Manila Oceanarium. Hope it would actually be used for a project.

Regarding Sir Dudz' s photo, galing galing. Hope he could grace our meet at the MOA.

hahaha hindi kaya ng budget ang ganyang ka ambitious design.
Yes, I have Sir Dudz's number let me ask if he could join us! :)

BTW, Ashley is that your own concept? Cool design! Very forward-looking! Dapat sa iyo na lang nagpagawa ang Manila Oceanarium. Hope it would actually be used for a project.

Regarding Sir Dudz' s photo, galing galing. Hope he could grace our meet at the MOA.

hahaha hindi kaya ng budget ang ganyang ka ambitious design.
Yes, I have Sir Dudz's number let me ask if he could join us! :)

BTW, Ashley is that your own concept? Cool design! Very forward-looking! Dapat sa iyo na lang nagpagawa ang Manila Oceanarium. Hope it would actually be used for a project.

Regarding Sir Dudz' s photo, galing galing. Hope he could grace our meet at the MOA.

hahaha hindi kaya ng budget ang ganyang ka ambitious design.
Yes, I have Sir Dudz's number let me ask if he could join us! :)

^^sa Cebu Oceanarium pwedeng-pwede :)

^^sa Cebu Oceanarium pwedeng-pwede :)

^^sa Cebu Oceanarium pwedeng-pwede :)

^^sa Cebu Oceanarium pwedeng-pwede :)

Is there a plan to put up one in Cebu? Wow! Let's lobby for Ashley's design.

Here's some info I got about the award-winning design of the International School of Manila by Perkins and Will.

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/34566/2060627230101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/39742/2665242670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Perkins & Will modeled the International School of Manila after a Spanish colonial monastery in central Manila. Two major elements make up the composition. A curved wall facing a busy boulevard contains classrooms. The second element is a rectilinear segment containing gymnasiums, libraries, auditoriums, and a multilevel "student street" along one edge. On the lower level, specialized classrooms and "teacher towers" tie the composition together and provide definition and separation for inward-looking courtyards. The jury noted that the school "makes a grand gesture with its large scale and its many pieces and programs."

Source (http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=International+School+Manila&FORM=MSNH&mkt=en-US#focal=37dde6cd0ef874bb518691f8dc99bbc3&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aiachicago.org%2Fspecial_features%2F1998_Design_Awards%2FUBD%2Fwinners%2F30_02.jpg)

^^sa Cebu Oceanarium pwedeng-pwede :)

Is there a plan to put up one in Cebu? Wow! Let's lobby for Ashley's design.

Here's some info I got about the award-winning design of the International School of Manila by Perkins and Will.

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/34566/2060627230101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/39742/2665242670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Perkins & Will modeled the International School of Manila after a Spanish colonial monastery in central Manila. Two major elements make up the composition. A curved wall facing a busy boulevard contains classrooms. The second element is a rectilinear segment containing gymnasiums, libraries, auditoriums, and a multilevel "student street" along one edge. On the lower level, specialized classrooms and "teacher towers" tie the composition together and provide definition and separation for inward-looking courtyards. The jury noted that the school "makes a grand gesture with its large scale and its many pieces and programs."

Source (http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=International+School+Manila&FORM=MSNH&mkt=en-US#focal=37dde6cd0ef874bb518691f8dc99bbc3&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aiachicago.org%2Fspecial_features%2F1998_Design_Awards%2FUBD%2Fwinners%2F30_02.jpg)

^^sa Cebu Oceanarium pwedeng-pwede :)

Is there a plan to put up one in Cebu? Wow! Let's lobby for Ashley's design.

Here's some info I got about the award-winning design of the International School of Manila by Perkins and Will.

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/34566/2060627230101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/39742/2665242670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Perkins & Will modeled the International School of Manila after a Spanish colonial monastery in central Manila. Two major elements make up the composition. A curved wall facing a busy boulevard contains classrooms. The second element is a rectilinear segment containing gymnasiums, libraries, auditoriums, and a multilevel "student street" along one edge. On the lower level, specialized classrooms and "teacher towers" tie the composition together and provide definition and separation for inward-looking courtyards. The jury noted that the school "makes a grand gesture with its large scale and its many pieces and programs."

Source (http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=International+School+Manila&FORM=MSNH&mkt=en-US#focal=37dde6cd0ef874bb518691f8dc99bbc3&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aiachicago.org%2Fspecial_features%2F1998_Design_Awards%2FUBD%2Fwinners%2F30_02.jpg)

^^dunno if it's for real...but i think the Augustinian priests who run the sto. Niño Church are (or were) planning to develop an islet of the port area into a theme-park with an oceanarium...

^^dunno if it's for real...but i think the Augustinian priests who run the sto. Niño Church are (or were) planning to develop an islet of the port area into a theme-park with an oceanarium...

^^dunno if it's for real...but i think the Augustinian priests who run the sto. Niño Church are (or were) planning to develop an islet of the port area into a theme-park with an oceanarium...

One of my favorite buildings in Makati...

Ayala Tower One

Ayala Tower One has a height of 160 metres (525 feet). The building has thirty-five floors and is considered one of the most prestigious office towers in the Philippines.

The building is located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, on one of the three ends of the Ayala Triangle.

Ayala Tower One was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and is owned by Ayala Land, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, which is headquartered in the building. Other institutions headquartered at Ayala Tower One include BDO Private Bank and the primary trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala_Tower_One)

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/39293/2433015010101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/42719/2103581500101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photos by James Deakin (http://www.pbase.com/cmanaginged/makati_city_philippines)

One of my favorite buildings in Makati...

Ayala Tower One

Ayala Tower One has a height of 160 metres (525 feet). The building has thirty-five floors and is considered one of the most prestigious office towers in the Philippines.

The building is located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, on one of the three ends of the Ayala Triangle.

Ayala Tower One was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and is owned by Ayala Land, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, which is headquartered in the building. Other institutions headquartered at Ayala Tower One include BDO Private Bank and the primary trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala_Tower_One)

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/39293/2433015010101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/42719/2103581500101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photos by James Deakin (http://www.pbase.com/cmanaginged/makati_city_philippines)

One of my favorite buildings in Makati...

Ayala Tower One

Ayala Tower One has a height of 160 metres (525 feet). The building has thirty-five floors and is considered one of the most prestigious office towers in the Philippines.

The building is located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, on one of the three ends of the Ayala Triangle.

Ayala Tower One was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and is owned by Ayala Land, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, which is headquartered in the building. Other institutions headquartered at Ayala Tower One include BDO Private Bank and the primary trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala_Tower_One)

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/39293/2433015010101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/42719/2103581500101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photos by James Deakin (http://www.pbase.com/cmanaginged/makati_city_philippines)

Rancho Estate near SSS Village, Marikina.

Thanx, icarus.

R u an architect or an arch-student?

Rancho Estate near SSS Village, Marikina.

Thanx, icarus.

R u an architect or an arch-student?

Rancho Estate near SSS Village, Marikina.

Thanx, icarus.

R u an architect or an arch-student?

Thanx, icarus.

R u an architect or an arch-student?

Neighter. Just somebody who likes looking at buildings.

Thanx, icarus.

R u an architect or an arch-student?

Neighter. Just somebody who likes looking at buildings.

Thanx, icarus.

R u an architect or an arch-student?

Neighter. Just somebody who likes looking at buildings.

One of my favorite buildings in Makati...

Ayala Tower One

Ayala Tower One has a height of 160 metres (525 feet). The building has thirty-five floors and is considered one of the most prestigious office towers in the Philippines.

The building is located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, on one of the three ends of the Ayala Triangle.

Ayala Tower One was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and is owned by Ayala Land, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, which is headquartered in the building. Other institutions headquartered at Ayala Tower One include BDO Private Bank and the primary trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala_Tower_One)

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/39293/2433015010101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/42719/2103581500101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photos by James Deakin (http://www.pbase.com/cmanaginged/makati_city_philippines)

wow! ganda ng shots...
yup Ayala Tower looks nice! :okay:

Actually I'm more into old buildings like Luneta Hotel and I can only name few modern buildings in the Phil. that I like...

Anybody knows G HOTEL?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/ghotel.jpg
sayang I don't have a day shot

there's something about this structure that I really really like...
maybe because of its simplicity and uniqueness amongst all the buildings in Roxas blvrd.

One of my favorite buildings in Makati...

Ayala Tower One

Ayala Tower One has a height of 160 metres (525 feet). The building has thirty-five floors and is considered one of the most prestigious office towers in the Philippines.

The building is located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, on one of the three ends of the Ayala Triangle.

Ayala Tower One was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and is owned by Ayala Land, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, which is headquartered in the building. Other institutions headquartered at Ayala Tower One include BDO Private Bank and the primary trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala_Tower_One)

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/39293/2433015010101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/42719/2103581500101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photos by James Deakin (http://www.pbase.com/cmanaginged/makati_city_philippines)

wow! ganda ng shots...
yup Ayala Tower looks nice! :okay:

Actually I'm more into old buildings like Luneta Hotel and I can only name few modern buildings in the Phil. that I like...

Anybody knows G HOTEL?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/ghotel.jpg
sayang I don't have a day shot

there's something about this structure that I really really like...
maybe because of its simplicity and uniqueness amongst all the buildings in Roxas blvrd.

One of my favorite buildings in Makati...

Ayala Tower One

Ayala Tower One has a height of 160 metres (525 feet). The building has thirty-five floors and is considered one of the most prestigious office towers in the Philippines.

The building is located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, on one of the three ends of the Ayala Triangle.

Ayala Tower One was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and is owned by Ayala Land, a subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, which is headquartered in the building. Other institutions headquartered at Ayala Tower One include BDO Private Bank and the primary trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala_Tower_One)

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/39293/2433015010101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/42719/2103581500101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photos by James Deakin (http://www.pbase.com/cmanaginged/makati_city_philippines)

wow! ganda ng shots...
yup Ayala Tower looks nice! :okay:

Actually I'm more into old buildings like Luneta Hotel and I can only name few modern buildings in the Phil. that I like...

Anybody knows G HOTEL?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/ghotel.jpg
sayang I don't have a day shot

there's something about this structure that I really really like...
maybe because of its simplicity and uniqueness amongst all the buildings in Roxas blvrd.

Is there a plan to put up one in Cebu? Wow! Let's lobby for Ashley's design.

Here's some info I got about the award-winning design of the International School of Manila by Perkins and Will.

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/34566/2060627230101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/39742/2665242670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Perkins & Will modeled the International School of Manila after a Spanish colonial monastery in central Manila. Two major elements make up the composition. A curved wall facing a busy boulevard contains classrooms. The second element is a rectilinear segment containing gymnasiums, libraries, auditoriums, and a multilevel "student street" along one edge. On the lower level, specialized classrooms and "teacher towers" tie the composition together and provide definition and separation for inward-looking courtyards. The jury noted that the school "makes a grand gesture with its large scale and its many pieces and programs."

Source (http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=International+School+Manila&FORM=MSNH&mkt=en-US#focal=37dde6cd0ef874bb518691f8dc99bbc3&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aiachicago.org%2Fspecial_features%2F1998_Design_Awards%2FUBD%2Fwinners%2F30_02.jpg)

Ver nice! Love the curved wall. If they derived a huge airport terminal from this design, it'd be a good design for the grand terminal of DMIA. It will be our own Incheon Airport terminal. :D

Is there a plan to put up one in Cebu? Wow! Let's lobby for Ashley's design.

Here's some info I got about the award-winning design of the International School of Manila by Perkins and Will.

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/34566/2060627230101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/39742/2665242670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Perkins & Will modeled the International School of Manila after a Spanish colonial monastery in central Manila. Two major elements make up the composition. A curved wall facing a busy boulevard contains classrooms. The second element is a rectilinear segment containing gymnasiums, libraries, auditoriums, and a multilevel "student street" along one edge. On the lower level, specialized classrooms and "teacher towers" tie the composition together and provide definition and separation for inward-looking courtyards. The jury noted that the school "makes a grand gesture with its large scale and its many pieces and programs."

Source (http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=International+School+Manila&FORM=MSNH&mkt=en-US#focal=37dde6cd0ef874bb518691f8dc99bbc3&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aiachicago.org%2Fspecial_features%2F1998_Design_Awards%2FUBD%2Fwinners%2F30_02.jpg)

Ver nice! Love the curved wall. If they derived a huge airport terminal from this design, it'd be a good design for the grand terminal of DMIA. It will be our own Incheon Airport terminal. :D

Is there a plan to put up one in Cebu? Wow! Let's lobby for Ashley's design.

Here's some info I got about the award-winning design of the International School of Manila by Perkins and Will.

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/34566/2060627230101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/39742/2665242670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Perkins & Will modeled the International School of Manila after a Spanish colonial monastery in central Manila. Two major elements make up the composition. A curved wall facing a busy boulevard contains classrooms. The second element is a rectilinear segment containing gymnasiums, libraries, auditoriums, and a multilevel "student street" along one edge. On the lower level, specialized classrooms and "teacher towers" tie the composition together and provide definition and separation for inward-looking courtyards. The jury noted that the school "makes a grand gesture with its large scale and its many pieces and programs."

Source (http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=International+School+Manila&FORM=MSNH&mkt=en-US#focal=37dde6cd0ef874bb518691f8dc99bbc3&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aiachicago.org%2Fspecial_features%2F1998_Design_Awards%2FUBD%2Fwinners%2F30_02.jpg)

Ver nice! Love the curved wall. If they derived a huge airport terminal from this design, it'd be a good design for the grand terminal of DMIA. It will be our own Incheon Airport terminal. :D

BTW, we should post works of contemporary Filipino Architects.

Here is Alex Medalla. :okay:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-4-1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-5-1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-6.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-7.jpg


designed by arch't. medalla


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-2-2.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-1-2.jpg

name: IT Park Bldgs. [mixed commercial / office]
location: Cebu City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-4-2.jpg

name: ASE Call Center [mixed commercial / office]
location: AS Fortuna, Mandaue City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-5-2.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-6-1.jpg

name: JS Bldg. [commercial]
location: Banilad, Cebu City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-7-1.jpg

name: DF Bldg. [commercial]
location: AS Fortuna, Mandaue City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-8.jpg

name: hotel leonise [hotel]
location: Escario, Cebu City



all buildings designed by our very own Arch't. Alex Medalla :cheers:

BTW, we should post works of contemporary Filipino Architects.

Here is Alex Medalla. :okay:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-4-1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-5-1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-6.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-7.jpg


designed by arch't. medalla


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-2-2.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-1-2.jpg

name: IT Park Bldgs. [mixed commercial / office]
location: Cebu City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-4-2.jpg

name: ASE Call Center [mixed commercial / office]
location: AS Fortuna, Mandaue City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-5-2.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-6-1.jpg

name: JS Bldg. [commercial]
location: Banilad, Cebu City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-7-1.jpg

name: DF Bldg. [commercial]
location: AS Fortuna, Mandaue City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-8.jpg

name: hotel leonise [hotel]
location: Escario, Cebu City



all buildings designed by our very own Arch't. Alex Medalla :cheers:

BTW, we should post works of contemporary Filipino Architects.

Here is Alex Medalla. :okay:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-4-1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-5-1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-6.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-7.jpg


designed by arch't. medalla


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-2-2.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-1-2.jpg

name: IT Park Bldgs. [mixed commercial / office]
location: Cebu City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-4-2.jpg

name: ASE Call Center [mixed commercial / office]
location: AS Fortuna, Mandaue City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-5-2.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-6-1.jpg

name: JS Bldg. [commercial]
location: Banilad, Cebu City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-7-1.jpg

name: DF Bldg. [commercial]
location: AS Fortuna, Mandaue City

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/renderings/Untitled-8.jpg

name: hotel leonise [hotel]
location: Escario, Cebu City



all buildings designed by our very own Arch't. Alex Medalla :cheers:

^^ Cool! hope to see those structures rise up from the ground and become iconic landmarks.

Church of the Gesu at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City...

Photo by Marty Ilagan

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

Photo by Charlie Curilan

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


Photo by Lukewarmnolonger

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


Photo by DennisDMenace

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

Info from the Wikipedia...

The Church of the Gesù is a landmark church of the Ateneo de Manila University campus in the Philippines. Designed by Jose Pedro Recio and Carmelo Casas (both alumni of the Ateneo de Manila High School), the edifice’s massive triangular structure symbolizes the Holy Trinity, as well as the three-fold mission and vision of the school. Its shape and design is also meant to suggest the outstretched arms of the Sacred Heart, and the traditional Filipino bahay kubo. The site has a total area of 10,200 square meters, and a seating capacity of 1,000 persons. The church is situated on Sacred Heart Hill, a small hill overlooking Bellarmine Field and believed to be the highest point in Loyola Heights. In its immediate vicinity are the dormitories (Cervini and Eliazo Halls) and the John Pollock Renewal Center. The peak cross, and carillon (see below) of the church can be seen from Katipunan Avenue, which borders the campus to the west.

One side of the Church houses a side chapel dedicated to Mary in the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Ateneo de Manila and of the Philippines, while another side chapel is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion committed to the Jesuits by the appearances of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary at Paray-le-Monial.

In front of the church is the Sacred Heart statue. The statue depicts Jesus with welcoming, outstretched arms. At the base of the statue is an inscription from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me all of you who are burdened, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart, thus you will find refreshment for your souls. My yoke is sweet and my burden light." The small field to the north side of the church has a statue depicting the Agony in the Garden.

^^ Cool! hope to see those structures rise up from the ground and become iconic landmarks.

Church of the Gesu at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City...

Photo by Marty Ilagan

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

Photo by Charlie Curilan

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


Photo by Lukewarmnolonger

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


Photo by DennisDMenace

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

Info from the Wikipedia...

The Church of the Gesù is a landmark church of the Ateneo de Manila University campus in the Philippines. Designed by Jose Pedro Recio and Carmelo Casas (both alumni of the Ateneo de Manila High School), the edifice’s massive triangular structure symbolizes the Holy Trinity, as well as the three-fold mission and vision of the school. Its shape and design is also meant to suggest the outstretched arms of the Sacred Heart, and the traditional Filipino bahay kubo. The site has a total area of 10,200 square meters, and a seating capacity of 1,000 persons. The church is situated on Sacred Heart Hill, a small hill overlooking Bellarmine Field and believed to be the highest point in Loyola Heights. In its immediate vicinity are the dormitories (Cervini and Eliazo Halls) and the John Pollock Renewal Center. The peak cross, and carillon (see below) of the church can be seen from Katipunan Avenue, which borders the campus to the west.

One side of the Church houses a side chapel dedicated to Mary in the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Ateneo de Manila and of the Philippines, while another side chapel is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion committed to the Jesuits by the appearances of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary at Paray-le-Monial.

In front of the church is the Sacred Heart statue. The statue depicts Jesus with welcoming, outstretched arms. At the base of the statue is an inscription from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me all of you who are burdened, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart, thus you will find refreshment for your souls. My yoke is sweet and my burden light." The small field to the north side of the church has a statue depicting the Agony in the Garden.

^^ Cool! hope to see those structures rise up from the ground and become iconic landmarks.

Church of the Gesu at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City...

Photo by Marty Ilagan

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

Photo by Charlie Curilan

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


Photo by Lukewarmnolonger

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


Photo by DennisDMenace

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

Info from the Wikipedia...

The Church of the Gesù is a landmark church of the Ateneo de Manila University campus in the Philippines. Designed by Jose Pedro Recio and Carmelo Casas (both alumni of the Ateneo de Manila High School), the edifice’s massive triangular structure symbolizes the Holy Trinity, as well as the three-fold mission and vision of the school. Its shape and design is also meant to suggest the outstretched arms of the Sacred Heart, and the traditional Filipino bahay kubo. The site has a total area of 10,200 square meters, and a seating capacity of 1,000 persons. The church is situated on Sacred Heart Hill, a small hill overlooking Bellarmine Field and believed to be the highest point in Loyola Heights. In its immediate vicinity are the dormitories (Cervini and Eliazo Halls) and the John Pollock Renewal Center. The peak cross, and carillon (see below) of the church can be seen from Katipunan Avenue, which borders the campus to the west.

One side of the Church houses a side chapel dedicated to Mary in the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Ateneo de Manila and of the Philippines, while another side chapel is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion committed to the Jesuits by the appearances of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary at Paray-le-Monial.

In front of the church is the Sacred Heart statue. The statue depicts Jesus with welcoming, outstretched arms. At the base of the statue is an inscription from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me all of you who are burdened, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart, thus you will find refreshment for your souls. My yoke is sweet and my burden light." The small field to the north side of the church has a statue depicting the Agony in the Garden.

Hi everyone! Just want to share some of the latest Interior Design project that we have just completed.

Rosewood Point 3 Bedroom Tandem Unit : Modern Asian Theme
http://zenday.multiply.com/photos/album/8/Rosewood_Pointe_-_Emerald_Building

Manansala Tower Rockwell : Contemporary
http://zenday.multiply.com/photos/album/4/Rockwell_-_Manansala_Tower

Thanks for looking!

^^^ang ganda :applause: pwedeng matanong kung magkano ang professional fee mo? :)

^^^ang ganda :applause: pwedeng matanong kung magkano ang professional fee mo? :)

sent you a private message. Thanks for the interest.:)

Here are the 3D rendered images of a 1-bedroom unit in Joya. Total floor area: 53 sq.m.

Date approved: May 18, 2008

The construction is on-going. The construction timeframe is 18 working days. The target completed date will be on June 7, 2008. I will post the actual completed photos soon.

Hope you like it, guys! :)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_LivingDinin-2.jpg
Living & Dining Area - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_LivingDinin-1.jpg
Living & Dining Area - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_LivingDiningAr.jpg
Living & Dining Area - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_Kitchen_cam01.jpg
Kitchen - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_Kitchen_cam02.jpg
Kitchen - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_Bedroom_cam01.jpg
Bedroom - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_Bedroom_cam02.jpg
Bedroom - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_Walk-inCloset_.jpg
Walk-in Closet

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_TB_cam01.jpg
T&B - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_TB_cam02.jpg
T&B - View 02

HGTV Rocks!!! ^^

Design to Sell, Hidden Potential and National Open House my favorite!

My favorite show is Devine Design. That Canadian chick is really good. Candice Olson is a very talented designer.

Here are the 3D rendered images of a 1-bedroom unit in Joya. Total floor area: 53 sq.m.

Date approved: May 18, 2008

The construction is on-going. The construction timeframe is 18 working days. The target completed date will be on June 7, 2008. I will post the actual completed photos soon.

Hope you like it, guys! :)



Nice job Stephen. I can't wait to see it finished.

Great conceptual work! Looking forward to the finished product! :okay: :okay:

Stephen,

Are you going to take out the wood flooring in the living/dining area? May I ask how much this will cost?

^^Hi Yoko,

Yes we will remove the existing wood parquet floor. By the way, I already sent you a personal message. Please check it. Thanks.:)

Stephen,
I saw this site first before checking out the one for Joya, so I replied twice to you...sorry medyo excited na kasi kami. I'm unable to access my hotmail acct from work so I sent you an email to your yahoo acct)

^^Its ok Yoko. :)

Reason for editing:

Post transferred in "Architectural & Interior Design (Residential & Condos)" thread.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=21564837#post21564837

^^ Wow! Nice, very nice! One of the best, if not the best one yet Stephen.
Great job bro! Can't wait to see the actual finished project. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

inggit ako sa owner niyan, stephen :D:nuts:

makataya na sa lotto, 111M na daw jackpot :lol:

i like the bathroom, magaya nga :)
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Master.jpg

Benedictine Monastery of the Transfiguration
Malaybalay Bukidnon

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/12707/2892480480101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo by MalNino (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alaz_ny/2496469258/sizes/o/http://www.flickr.com/photos/alaz_ny/2496469258/sizes/o/)

Benedictine Monastery of the Transfiguration
Malaybalay Bukidnon

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/12707/2892480480101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo by MalNino (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alaz_ny/2496469258/sizes/o/http://www.flickr.com/photos/alaz_ny/2496469258/sizes/o/)

Benedictine Monastery of the Transfiguration
Malaybalay Bukidnon

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/12707/2892480480101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo by MalNino (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alaz_ny/2496469258/sizes/o/http://www.flickr.com/photos/alaz_ny/2496469258/sizes/o/)

wow! ganda ng shots...
yup Ayala Tower looks nice! :okay:

Actually I'm more into old buildings like Luneta Hotel and I can only name few modern buildings in the Phil. that I like...

Anybody knows G HOTEL?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/ghotel.jpg
sayang I don't have a day shot

there's something about this structure that I really really like...
maybe because of its simplicity and uniqueness amongst all the buildings in Roxas blvrd.


yah., i've been inside G Hotel and the interiors are amazing din., very simple. :)

wow! ganda ng shots...
yup Ayala Tower looks nice! :okay:

Actually I'm more into old buildings like Luneta Hotel and I can only name few modern buildings in the Phil. that I like...

Anybody knows G HOTEL?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/ghotel.jpg
sayang I don't have a day shot

there's something about this structure that I really really like...
maybe because of its simplicity and uniqueness amongst all the buildings in Roxas blvrd.


yah., i've been inside G Hotel and the interiors are amazing din., very simple. :)

wow! ganda ng shots...
yup Ayala Tower looks nice! :okay:

Actually I'm more into old buildings like Luneta Hotel and I can only name few modern buildings in the Phil. that I like...

Anybody knows G HOTEL?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/ghotel.jpg
sayang I don't have a day shot

there's something about this structure that I really really like...
maybe because of its simplicity and uniqueness amongst all the buildings in Roxas blvrd.


yah., i've been inside G Hotel and the interiors are amazing din., very simple. :)

^^ Cool! hope to see those structures rise up from the ground and become iconic landmarks.

Church of the Gesu at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City...

Photo by Marty Ilagan

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

Photo by Charlie Curilan

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


Photo by Lukewarmnolonger

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


Photo by DennisDMenace

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

Info from the Wikipedia...

The Church of the Gesù is a landmark church of the Ateneo de Manila University campus in the Philippines. Designed by Jose Pedro Recio and Carmelo Casas (both alumni of the Ateneo de Manila High School), the edifice’s massive triangular structure symbolizes the Holy Trinity, as well as the three-fold mission and vision of the school. Its shape and design is also meant to suggest the outstretched arms of the Sacred Heart, and the traditional Filipino bahay kubo. The site has a total area of 10,200 square meters, and a seating capacity of 1,000 persons. The church is situated on Sacred Heart Hill, a small hill overlooking Bellarmine Field and believed to be the highest point in Loyola Heights. In its immediate vicinity are the dormitories (Cervini and Eliazo Halls) and the John Pollock Renewal Center. The peak cross, and carillon (see below) of the church can be seen from Katipunan Avenue, which borders the campus to the west.

One side of the Church houses a side chapel dedicated to Mary in the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Ateneo de Manila and of the Philippines, while another side chapel is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion committed to the Jesuits by the appearances of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary at Paray-le-Monial.

In front of the church is the Sacred Heart statue. The statue depicts Jesus with welcoming, outstretched arms. At the base of the statue is an inscription from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me all of you who are burdened, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart, thus you will find refreshment for your souls. My yoke is sweet and my burden light." The small field to the north side of the church has a statue depicting the Agony in the Garden.

The church reminds me of Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida in Brasilia designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/1432836537_458ab361fc_b.jpg
from flickr.com

^^ Cool! hope to see those structures rise up from the ground and become iconic landmarks.

Church of the Gesu at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City...

Photo by Marty Ilagan

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

Photo by Charlie Curilan

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


Photo by Lukewarmnolonger

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


Photo by DennisDMenace

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

Info from the Wikipedia...

The Church of the Gesù is a landmark church of the Ateneo de Manila University campus in the Philippines. Designed by Jose Pedro Recio and Carmelo Casas (both alumni of the Ateneo de Manila High School), the edifice’s massive triangular structure symbolizes the Holy Trinity, as well as the three-fold mission and vision of the school. Its shape and design is also meant to suggest the outstretched arms of the Sacred Heart, and the traditional Filipino bahay kubo. The site has a total area of 10,200 square meters, and a seating capacity of 1,000 persons. The church is situated on Sacred Heart Hill, a small hill overlooking Bellarmine Field and believed to be the highest point in Loyola Heights. In its immediate vicinity are the dormitories (Cervini and Eliazo Halls) and the John Pollock Renewal Center. The peak cross, and carillon (see below) of the church can be seen from Katipunan Avenue, which borders the campus to the west.

One side of the Church houses a side chapel dedicated to Mary in the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Ateneo de Manila and of the Philippines, while another side chapel is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion committed to the Jesuits by the appearances of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary at Paray-le-Monial.

In front of the church is the Sacred Heart statue. The statue depicts Jesus with welcoming, outstretched arms. At the base of the statue is an inscription from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me all of you who are burdened, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart, thus you will find refreshment for your souls. My yoke is sweet and my burden light." The small field to the north side of the church has a statue depicting the Agony in the Garden.

The church reminds me of Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida in Brasilia designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/1432836537_458ab361fc_b.jpg
from flickr.com

^^ Cool! hope to see those structures rise up from the ground and become iconic landmarks.

Church of the Gesu at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City...

Photo by Marty Ilagan

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

Photo by Charlie Curilan

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


Photo by Lukewarmnolonger

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


Photo by DennisDMenace

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

Info from the Wikipedia...

The Church of the Gesù is a landmark church of the Ateneo de Manila University campus in the Philippines. Designed by Jose Pedro Recio and Carmelo Casas (both alumni of the Ateneo de Manila High School), the edifice’s massive triangular structure symbolizes the Holy Trinity, as well as the three-fold mission and vision of the school. Its shape and design is also meant to suggest the outstretched arms of the Sacred Heart, and the traditional Filipino bahay kubo. The site has a total area of 10,200 square meters, and a seating capacity of 1,000 persons. The church is situated on Sacred Heart Hill, a small hill overlooking Bellarmine Field and believed to be the highest point in Loyola Heights. In its immediate vicinity are the dormitories (Cervini and Eliazo Halls) and the John Pollock Renewal Center. The peak cross, and carillon (see below) of the church can be seen from Katipunan Avenue, which borders the campus to the west.

One side of the Church houses a side chapel dedicated to Mary in the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Ateneo de Manila and of the Philippines, while another side chapel is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion committed to the Jesuits by the appearances of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary at Paray-le-Monial.

In front of the church is the Sacred Heart statue. The statue depicts Jesus with welcoming, outstretched arms. At the base of the statue is an inscription from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me all of you who are burdened, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart, thus you will find refreshment for your souls. My yoke is sweet and my burden light." The small field to the north side of the church has a statue depicting the Agony in the Garden.

The church reminds me of Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida in Brasilia designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/1432836537_458ab361fc_b.jpg
from flickr.com

Very nice modern church! That's in Brasilia, right?

That reminds me of Jaywalker's post in the Churches Thread...

Lady of Peace Church
Bacolod City

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/2340494422_4ce38b4ab5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2340491898_7fd095f05a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/2340490952_23f8a04770.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/2340477616_8a37def304.jpg?v=0

Very nice modern church! That's in Brasilia, right?

That reminds me of Jaywalker's post in the Churches Thread...

Lady of Peace Church
Bacolod City

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/2340494422_4ce38b4ab5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2340491898_7fd095f05a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/2340490952_23f8a04770.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2128/2340468484_c874d78cae.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/2340477616_8a37def304.jpg?v=0

Very nice modern church! That's in Brasilia, right?

That reminds me of Jaywalker's post in the Churches Thread...

Lady of Peace Church
Bacolod City

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/2340494422_4ce38b4ab5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2340491898_7fd095f05a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/2340490952_23f8a04770.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2340490016_df41e07af8.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2339653175_4df537f089.jpg?v=0

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^^ Wow! Nice, very nice! One of the best, if not the best one yet Stephen.
Great job bro! Can't wait to see the actual finished project. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:


I second the motion! This is the best yet. :bow:

I really think @stephen's creativity can be showcased more in house and lots than just condo units. Hope to see more of these designer houses in the future.

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From Urban Monologue
By Arch. Jason Buensalido (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/11062007/life03.html)
Business Mirror
November 6, 2007

WHEN I was a kid, the church in Magallañes used to be one of my favorite places to hear Mass because of its infamously short services. The priests gave short sermons, songs were simply recited rather than sung, and the lines for communion weren’t long at all. I also remember not being able to concentrate because I would already be looking forward to eating the sumptuous tacos after Mass which were only available in the area. You can try to make me feel guilty all you want for not being an ideal Catholic, but being barely a teenager at that time, I didn’t know any better.

As I grew older and more mature, my faith and devotion to the Catholic Church became stronger, of course. But when I heard about the fire that devastated the old Magallañes Church a few years ago, I felt a part of my mischievous youthful days got burned along with the structure. I also felt a great loss in the architectural scene because it was a structure designed by the acclaimed National Artist for architecture, Architect Leandro Locsin.


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THE load of the roof is shared by skewed, inverted V-shaped columns that eventually merge into a singular structural upright support. The structural elements of the church have a dual purpose of achieving structural stability and aesthetics.

A few years after that unfortunate accident, I heard rumors that the Magallañes Church was to be rebuilt. Curious that I am, I visited its parish office and looked at the plans and perspectives of the proposed design. I was not sure that it did justice to the classic design of the old church. I pass South Luzon Expressway every day, so I saw the construction progress, but my thoughts remained unchanged about the structure as it slowly took shape.

When I finally decided to visit it on Sunday, my impression about the church changed. As soon as I got down from my car and looked at the architecture, I felt the church soaring above me with its magnificent height, as if reaching for the heavens. It seemed to stand as a symbol of hope, as if saying that no matter what disaster you are faced with in life, you will surely overcome as long as your faith is strong. Maybe my initial impression was on account of my deep respect for Architect Locsin, but the new design, while very different in character, stands as a great replacement.

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THE dramatic interiors of the nave

Officially called Saint Alphonsus Mary de Liguori Parish, the church’s new design made use of the parts of the structure that was left after the fire. The slanted buttresses and some of the beams survived the fire, and the designer worked around that, signaling a deep respect for the original design. The existing buttresses now function as the base of the new roof form, which is a series of multileveled-barrel vaults clad with Spanish clay tiles. In between each tier are transom windows that allow natural light to flood the interiors of the church. By simply repeating one element into a rhythmic manner, a unique form was achieved. If only the roof itself was finished with a less traditional roofing material aside from Spanish clay tile, the structure would have been a pure contemporary form.

The interiors impressed me the most. Going beyond mere aesthetics, it is how the space feels that is truly moving. Upon entry into the nave, you will feel a bit of confinement because of the low ceiling, which is actually the cantilevered floor of the mezzanine above. As you move further into the space, the ceiling suddenly shoots up into a magnificent space with a cathedral-height ceiling. The character of the exterior roof is evident inside because the ceiling surface echoes the multitiered barrel-vault exterior form. Besides the existing buttresses, the load of these barrels are shared by skewed, inverted V-shaped columns that eventually merge into a singular structural upright support. The structural elements, which are usually concealed (e.g., the trusses of a typical roof), have been used as a design element, having a dual purpose of stability and aesthetics. The inverted Vs are highlighted by horizontal wooden slats, creating a nice contrast against the dominantly white interiors.

The retablo, which is an intricate and monumental wall of religious art that usually serves as the backdrop of the altar, also achieves a nice contrast. It is a semicircular high wall which is clad with different panels of wood. On top of the retablo are capiz panels with different random colors that are translucent enough to allow sunlight from the exterior to shine through. Being the only source of color in the interiors, it becomes a very dramatic centerpiece.

The bell tower, which was actually completed way before the church itself, could easily be mistaken as a piece of contemporary street sculpture. Made out of steel, it complements the design of the main church as it has the same concept of the rhythmic tiers, with a sharper form.

This church is definitely a product of context. Every effort was made to achieve a design that was complementary to what preceded it. The new roof complements the old structure. The interiors complement the exterior. The bell tower complements the church. The new structure complements the old one. From this model, designers can learn that the answer is not to always destroy whatever is old and worn-down. This often becomes the case, because tearing down old structures makes the job easier for designers since it is always easier to start from scratch than to work around a preexisting condition. What this church tells us is that it is possible for the old and the new to coexist. It’s just a matter of striking a balance.

You may e-mail the author at design@buensalidoarchitects.com and visit his website at www.buensalidoarchitects.com.

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From Urban Monologue
By Arch. Jason Buensalido (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/11062007/life03.html)
Business Mirror
November 6, 2007

WHEN I was a kid, the church in Magallañes used to be one of my favorite places to hear Mass because of its infamously short services. The priests gave short sermons, songs were simply recited rather than sung, and the lines for communion weren’t long at all. I also remember not being able to concentrate because I would already be looking forward to eating the sumptuous tacos after Mass which were only available in the area. You can try to make me feel guilty all you want for not being an ideal Catholic, but being barely a teenager at that time, I didn’t know any better.

As I grew older and more mature, my faith and devotion to the Catholic Church became stronger, of course. But when I heard about the fire that devastated the old Magallañes Church a few years ago, I felt a part of my mischievous youthful days got burned along with the structure. I also felt a great loss in the architectural scene because it was a structure designed by the acclaimed National Artist for architecture, Architect Leandro Locsin.


http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/5305/2364470920101994864S600x600Q85.jpg
THE load of the roof is shared by skewed, inverted V-shaped columns that eventually merge into a singular structural upright support. The structural elements of the church have a dual purpose of achieving structural stability and aesthetics.

A few years after that unfortunate accident, I heard rumors that the Magallañes Church was to be rebuilt. Curious that I am, I visited its parish office and looked at the plans and perspectives of the proposed design. I was not sure that it did justice to the classic design of the old church. I pass South Luzon Expressway every day, so I saw the construction progress, but my thoughts remained unchanged about the structure as it slowly took shape.

When I finally decided to visit it on Sunday, my impression about the church changed. As soon as I got down from my car and looked at the architecture, I felt the church soaring above me with its magnificent height, as if reaching for the heavens. It seemed to stand as a symbol of hope, as if saying that no matter what disaster you are faced with in life, you will surely overcome as long as your faith is strong. Maybe my initial impression was on account of my deep respect for Architect Locsin, but the new design, while very different in character, stands as a great replacement.

http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/41132/2584079580101994864S600x600Q85.jpg
THE dramatic interiors of the nave

Officially called Saint Alphonsus Mary de Liguori Parish, the church’s new design made use of the parts of the structure that was left after the fire. The slanted buttresses and some of the beams survived the fire, and the designer worked around that, signaling a deep respect for the original design. The existing buttresses now function as the base of the new roof form, which is a series of multileveled-barrel vaults clad with Spanish clay tiles. In between each tier are transom windows that allow natural light to flood the interiors of the church. By simply repeating one element into a rhythmic manner, a unique form was achieved. If only the roof itself was finished with a less traditional roofing material aside from Spanish clay tile, the structure would have been a pure contemporary form.

The interiors impressed me the most. Going beyond mere aesthetics, it is how the space feels that is truly moving. Upon entry into the nave, you will feel a bit of confinement because of the low ceiling, which is actually the cantilevered floor of the mezzanine above. As you move further into the space, the ceiling suddenly shoots up into a magnificent space with a cathedral-height ceiling. The character of the exterior roof is evident inside because the ceiling surface echoes the multitiered barrel-vault exterior form. Besides the existing buttresses, the load of these barrels are shared by skewed, inverted V-shaped columns that eventually merge into a singular structural upright support. The structural elements, which are usually concealed (e.g., the trusses of a typical roof), have been used as a design element, having a dual purpose of stability and aesthetics. The inverted Vs are highlighted by horizontal wooden slats, creating a nice contrast against the dominantly white interiors.

The retablo, which is an intricate and monumental wall of religious art that usually serves as the backdrop of the altar, also achieves a nice contrast. It is a semicircular high wall which is clad with different panels of wood. On top of the retablo are capiz panels with different random colors that are translucent enough to allow sunlight from the exterior to shine through. Being the only source of color in the interiors, it becomes a very dramatic centerpiece.

The bell tower, which was actually completed way before the church itself, could easily be mistaken as a piece of contemporary street sculpture. Made out of steel, it complements the design of the main church as it has the same concept of the rhythmic tiers, with a sharper form.

This church is definitely a product of context. Every effort was made to achieve a design that was complementary to what preceded it. The new roof complements the old structure. The interiors complement the exterior. The bell tower complements the church. The new structure complements the old one. From this model, designers can learn that the answer is not to always destroy whatever is old and worn-down. This often becomes the case, because tearing down old structures makes the job easier for designers since it is always easier to start from scratch than to work around a preexisting condition. What this church tells us is that it is possible for the old and the new to coexist. It’s just a matter of striking a balance.

You may e-mail the author at design@buensalidoarchitects.com and visit his website at www.buensalidoarchitects.com.

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From Urban Monologue
By Arch. Jason Buensalido (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/11062007/life03.html)
Business Mirror
November 6, 2007

WHEN I was a kid, the church in Magallañes used to be one of my favorite places to hear Mass because of its infamously short services. The priests gave short sermons, songs were simply recited rather than sung, and the lines for communion weren’t long at all. I also remember not being able to concentrate because I would already be looking forward to eating the sumptuous tacos after Mass which were only available in the area. You can try to make me feel guilty all you want for not being an ideal Catholic, but being barely a teenager at that time, I didn’t know any better.

As I grew older and more mature, my faith and devotion to the Catholic Church became stronger, of course. But when I heard about the fire that devastated the old Magallañes Church a few years ago, I felt a part of my mischievous youthful days got burned along with the structure. I also felt a great loss in the architectural scene because it was a structure designed by the acclaimed National Artist for architecture, Architect Leandro Locsin.


http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/5305/2364470920101994864S600x600Q85.jpg
THE load of the roof is shared by skewed, inverted V-shaped columns that eventually merge into a singular structural upright support. The structural elements of the church have a dual purpose of achieving structural stability and aesthetics.

A few years after that unfortunate accident, I heard rumors that the Magallañes Church was to be rebuilt. Curious that I am, I visited its parish office and looked at the plans and perspectives of the proposed design. I was not sure that it did justice to the classic design of the old church. I pass South Luzon Expressway every day, so I saw the construction progress, but my thoughts remained unchanged about the structure as it slowly took shape.

When I finally decided to visit it on Sunday, my impression about the church changed. As soon as I got down from my car and looked at the architecture, I felt the church soaring above me with its magnificent height, as if reaching for the heavens. It seemed to stand as a symbol of hope, as if saying that no matter what disaster you are faced with in life, you will surely overcome as long as your faith is strong. Maybe my initial impression was on account of my deep respect for Architect Locsin, but the new design, while very different in character, stands as a great replacement.

http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/41132/2584079580101994864S600x600Q85.jpg
THE dramatic interiors of the nave

Officially called Saint Alphonsus Mary de Liguori Parish, the church’s new design made use of the parts of the structure that was left after the fire. The slanted buttresses and some of the beams survived the fire, and the designer worked around that, signaling a deep respect for the original design. The existing buttresses now function as the base of the new roof form, which is a series of multileveled-barrel vaults clad with Spanish clay tiles. In between each tier are transom windows that allow natural light to flood the interiors of the church. By simply repeating one element into a rhythmic manner, a unique form was achieved. If only the roof itself was finished with a less traditional roofing material aside from Spanish clay tile, the structure would have been a pure contemporary form.

The interiors impressed me the most. Going beyond mere aesthetics, it is how the space feels that is truly moving. Upon entry into the nave, you will feel a bit of confinement because of the low ceiling, which is actually the cantilevered floor of the mezzanine above. As you move further into the space, the ceiling suddenly shoots up into a magnificent space with a cathedral-height ceiling. The character of the exterior roof is evident inside because the ceiling surface echoes the multitiered barrel-vault exterior form. Besides the existing buttresses, the load of these barrels are shared by skewed, inverted V-shaped columns that eventually merge into a singular structural upright support. The structural elements, which are usually concealed (e.g., the trusses of a typical roof), have been used as a design element, having a dual purpose of stability and aesthetics. The inverted Vs are highlighted by horizontal wooden slats, creating a nice contrast against the dominantly white interiors.

The retablo, which is an intricate and monumental wall of religious art that usually serves as the backdrop of the altar, also achieves a nice contrast. It is a semicircular high wall which is clad with different panels of wood. On top of the retablo are capiz panels with different random colors that are translucent enough to allow sunlight from the exterior to shine through. Being the only source of color in the interiors, it becomes a very dramatic centerpiece.

The bell tower, which was actually completed way before the church itself, could easily be mistaken as a piece of contemporary street sculpture. Made out of steel, it complements the design of the main church as it has the same concept of the rhythmic tiers, with a sharper form.

This church is definitely a product of context. Every effort was made to achieve a design that was complementary to what preceded it. The new roof complements the old structure. The interiors complement the exterior. The bell tower complements the church. The new structure complements the old one. From this model, designers can learn that the answer is not to always destroy whatever is old and worn-down. This often becomes the case, because tearing down old structures makes the job easier for designers since it is always easier to start from scratch than to work around a preexisting condition. What this church tells us is that it is possible for the old and the new to coexist. It’s just a matter of striking a balance.

You may e-mail the author at design@buensalidoarchitects.com and visit his website at www.buensalidoarchitects.com.

^^ Thanks for posting the article. Made me want to visit the Magallanes church soon.

^^ Thanks for posting the article. Made me want to visit the Magallanes church soon.

^^ Thanks for posting the article. Made me want to visit the Magallanes church soon.

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From Urban Monologues
By Arch. Jason Buensalido (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/05062008/life01.html)
The Business Mirror
May 6, 2008


THERE are very few ultramodern architectural pieces in Manila. More often than not, the final outcome of such structures is half-baked because of multiple factors, such as budget constraints, the client’s alteration of architect’s original vision, and poor construction quality. A lot of architects can draw up the most beautiful schemes, but most lack the willpower to defend and not compromise their original designs. They give in to what the client wants even if it degrades the purity of their design out of fear of losing the commission.

This shouldn’t be the case, though. As architects, it is part of our job not only to defend the totality of our designs, but to open the eyes of our clients that there are more and better options than what they simply know. One of my mantras is “Don’t do what the client wants; do something better.” This goes by the principle that we should know more about design than our clients, because designing is our life. This means that whenever the client wants a certain feature that would only compromise the original design intent, it is our responsibility to stand our ground. If you happen to stumble upon a client who shares your vision, then you have arrived at every architect’s dream.

http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/18077/2051153920101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

I have been on a constant watch for buildings here in Manila that make fine examples of the perfect marriage between client and architect, but I’m always disappointed at the end of the day because, again, there always seems to be a compromised part in the final design. When I went on a business trip to Cebu recently, I was surprised to find that of all the places that I’ve looked, I’d find an uncompromised piece of architecture there.

The place is called the Diamond Center, a two-story, multiple-building commercial complex divided by a wide courtyard in between that also serves as a parking space for its clients. The initial feeling that I got was that of movement and agility, brought about by the careful orchestration of the structures’ lines. Its architecture is obviously inspired by Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-born architect who in 2003 became the first woman to have won the Pritzker prize for architecture. She is known for her use of fluidity in her architecture, making it seem as if here structures were frozen in motion.

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The surfaces of the Diamond Center indeed seem to flow into one another as most of its surfaces utilize curves to connect to one another, blurring the distinction between one wall from another. These fluid surfaces act as architectural frames at the façade of the structures, and serve as a visual organizing element to the otherwise cluttered and incoherent commercial spaces that are up for lease.

It is hard to identify the lines that are parallel to one another, creating a sense of uniqueness and excitement. Even the pattern of the aluminum cladding that wraps the façade is not the typical running bond or stack pattern that is commonly used, but instead has an array of misaligned gridlines. The GI pipe columns also seem to be arranged in a random but carefully calculated manner, as seen in the careful alignment of window mullions to them.

http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/22165/2739360990101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

In totality, the building achieves an aesthetic that is very unique. It is unconventional, maybe even weird to look at, especially at first glance, but all the design elements are tied together very carefully. There seems to be a certain order in its chaos, as apparent from its skewed lines and misaligned angles. There probably was a clear understanding between client and architect, and they had in each other a certain trust that, if not present, would have resulted in architectural chaos.

***You may e-mail the author at design@buensalidoarchitects.com and visit his web site at www.buensalidoarchitects.com.

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From Urban Monologues
By Arch. Jason Buensalido (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/05062008/life01.html)
The Business Mirror
May 6, 2008


THERE are very few ultramodern architectural pieces in Manila. More often than not, the final outcome of such structures is half-baked because of multiple factors, such as budget constraints, the client’s alteration of architect’s original vision, and poor construction quality. A lot of architects can draw up the most beautiful schemes, but most lack the willpower to defend and not compromise their original designs. They give in to what the client wants even if it degrades the purity of their design out of fear of losing the commission.

This shouldn’t be the case, though. As architects, it is part of our job not only to defend the totality of our designs, but to open the eyes of our clients that there are more and better options than what they simply know. One of my mantras is “Don’t do what the client wants; do something better.” This goes by the principle that we should know more about design than our clients, because designing is our life. This means that whenever the client wants a certain feature that would only compromise the original design intent, it is our responsibility to stand our ground. If you happen to stumble upon a client who shares your vision, then you have arrived at every architect’s dream.

http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/18077/2051153920101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

I have been on a constant watch for buildings here in Manila that make fine examples of the perfect marriage between client and architect, but I’m always disappointed at the end of the day because, again, there always seems to be a compromised part in the final design. When I went on a business trip to Cebu recently, I was surprised to find that of all the places that I’ve looked, I’d find an uncompromised piece of architecture there.

The place is called the Diamond Center, a two-story, multiple-building commercial complex divided by a wide courtyard in between that also serves as a parking space for its clients. The initial feeling that I got was that of movement and agility, brought about by the careful orchestration of the structures’ lines. Its architecture is obviously inspired by Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-born architect who in 2003 became the first woman to have won the Pritzker prize for architecture. She is known for her use of fluidity in her architecture, making it seem as if here structures were frozen in motion.

http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/39648/2963232630101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

The surfaces of the Diamond Center indeed seem to flow into one another as most of its surfaces utilize curves to connect to one another, blurring the distinction between one wall from another. These fluid surfaces act as architectural frames at the façade of the structures, and serve as a visual organizing element to the otherwise cluttered and incoherent commercial spaces that are up for lease.

It is hard to identify the lines that are parallel to one another, creating a sense of uniqueness and excitement. Even the pattern of the aluminum cladding that wraps the façade is not the typical running bond or stack pattern that is commonly used, but instead has an array of misaligned gridlines. The GI pipe columns also seem to be arranged in a random but carefully calculated manner, as seen in the careful alignment of window mullions to them.

http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/22165/2739360990101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

In totality, the building achieves an aesthetic that is very unique. It is unconventional, maybe even weird to look at, especially at first glance, but all the design elements are tied together very carefully. There seems to be a certain order in its chaos, as apparent from its skewed lines and misaligned angles. There probably was a clear understanding between client and architect, and they had in each other a certain trust that, if not present, would have resulted in architectural chaos.

***You may e-mail the author at design@buensalidoarchitects.com and visit his web site at www.buensalidoarchitects.com.

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From Urban Monologues
By Arch. Jason Buensalido (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/05062008/life01.html)
The Business Mirror
May 6, 2008


THERE are very few ultramodern architectural pieces in Manila. More often than not, the final outcome of such structures is half-baked because of multiple factors, such as budget constraints, the client’s alteration of architect’s original vision, and poor construction quality. A lot of architects can draw up the most beautiful schemes, but most lack the willpower to defend and not compromise their original designs. They give in to what the client wants even if it degrades the purity of their design out of fear of losing the commission.

This shouldn’t be the case, though. As architects, it is part of our job not only to defend the totality of our designs, but to open the eyes of our clients that there are more and better options than what they simply know. One of my mantras is “Don’t do what the client wants; do something better.” This goes by the principle that we should know more about design than our clients, because designing is our life. This means that whenever the client wants a certain feature that would only compromise the original design intent, it is our responsibility to stand our ground. If you happen to stumble upon a client who shares your vision, then you have arrived at every architect’s dream.

http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/18077/2051153920101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

I have been on a constant watch for buildings here in Manila that make fine examples of the perfect marriage between client and architect, but I’m always disappointed at the end of the day because, again, there always seems to be a compromised part in the final design. When I went on a business trip to Cebu recently, I was surprised to find that of all the places that I’ve looked, I’d find an uncompromised piece of architecture there.

The place is called the Diamond Center, a two-story, multiple-building commercial complex divided by a wide courtyard in between that also serves as a parking space for its clients. The initial feeling that I got was that of movement and agility, brought about by the careful orchestration of the structures’ lines. Its architecture is obviously inspired by Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-born architect who in 2003 became the first woman to have won the Pritzker prize for architecture. She is known for her use of fluidity in her architecture, making it seem as if here structures were frozen in motion.

http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/39648/2963232630101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

The surfaces of the Diamond Center indeed seem to flow into one another as most of its surfaces utilize curves to connect to one another, blurring the distinction between one wall from another. These fluid surfaces act as architectural frames at the façade of the structures, and serve as a visual organizing element to the otherwise cluttered and incoherent commercial spaces that are up for lease.

It is hard to identify the lines that are parallel to one another, creating a sense of uniqueness and excitement. Even the pattern of the aluminum cladding that wraps the façade is not the typical running bond or stack pattern that is commonly used, but instead has an array of misaligned gridlines. The GI pipe columns also seem to be arranged in a random but carefully calculated manner, as seen in the careful alignment of window mullions to them.

http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/22165/2739360990101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

In totality, the building achieves an aesthetic that is very unique. It is unconventional, maybe even weird to look at, especially at first glance, but all the design elements are tied together very carefully. There seems to be a certain order in its chaos, as apparent from its skewed lines and misaligned angles. There probably was a clear understanding between client and architect, and they had in each other a certain trust that, if not present, would have resulted in architectural chaos.

***You may e-mail the author at design@buensalidoarchitects.com and visit his web site at www.buensalidoarchitects.com.

University of the Philippines Church of the Holy Sacrifice
designed by Leandro Locsin...

The Church of the Holy Sacrifice is the landmark Catholic chapel in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Known for its architectural design, the church is recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Cultural Treasure by the National Historical Institute and the National Museum respectively. It was designed by the late National Artist for Architecture, Leandro Locsin, which was only one of the five national artists who collaborated on the project. Alfredo Juinio served as the structural engineer for the project. The church is adjacent to the U.P. Health Service Building and the U.P. Shopping Center, and is serviced by all of the university's jeepney routes.

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History
Initially, Leandro Locsin designed the church for the Ossorio family, who was planning to build a chapel in Negros. Unfortunately, when Frederic Ossorio left for the United States, the plans for the chapel were scrapped.

However, in 1955, then University of the Philippines, Diliman Catholic Chaplain, Fr. John Delaney, S.J. commissioned Locsin to design a chapel that is open and can easily accommodate 1,000 people. The Church of Holy Sacrifice is the first round chapel in the Philippines with the altar in the middle, and the first to have a thin shell concrete dome. The floor of the church was designed by Arturo Luz, the Stations of the Cross by Vicente Manansala and Ang Kiukok, and the double-sided crucifix and altar base by Napoleon Abueva, all of whom are now National Artists.

Being a pioneering building, it almost suffered a setback during the construction of the dome when the weather suddenly changed as the concrete was being poured. If it had rained, the concrete would have not settled, and the whole project would have been in jeopardy.

The first mass in the church was celebrated on December 20, 1955. Since then, there have been modifications to the church and its surroundings. The gigantic dome, which used to be white, is now green. The altar base was also changed from wood to marble, still by Napoleon Abueva. Perhaps the most significant change is that the church is now fenced off, and the once open grounds that surrounded the church are now landscaped.

On January 12, 2005, the church was recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Cultural Treasure by the National Historical Institute and the National Museum, respectively. During the recognition ceremony, National Historical Institute Chairman Ambeth R. Ocampo lauded the church as a “masterpiece of Filipino artistry and ingenuity”. Currently, the parish is spearheading a project that aims to restore the dome of the historic church.

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/1256/2943065840028972814S600x600Q85.jpg

Architecture
The dome of the church is supported by pillars located at the sides of the church, so that there are no supports to block the space inside. The unique design of the dome allows natural lighting and ventilation. At the middle of the dome is a circular skylight, which supports the triangular bell tower. The bell tower, then extends to the interior, supporting the crucifix. The arrangement of the interior of the church is concentric, with the altar in the middle.

Photos byMaryan54 (http://community.webshots.com/user/maryan54)

Text from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Holy_Sacrifice)

University of the Philippines Church of the Holy Sacrifice
designed by Leandro Locsin...

The Church of the Holy Sacrifice is the landmark Catholic chapel in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Known for its architectural design, the church is recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Cultural Treasure by the National Historical Institute and the National Museum respectively. It was designed by the late National Artist for Architecture, Leandro Locsin, which was only one of the five national artists who collaborated on the project. Alfredo Juinio served as the structural engineer for the project. The church is adjacent to the U.P. Health Service Building and the U.P. Shopping Center, and is serviced by all of the university's jeepney routes.

http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/21676/2831537520028972814S600x600Q85.jpg


History
Initially, Leandro Locsin designed the church for the Ossorio family, who was planning to build a chapel in Negros. Unfortunately, when Frederic Ossorio left for the United States, the plans for the chapel were scrapped.

However, in 1955, then University of the Philippines, Diliman Catholic Chaplain, Fr. John Delaney, S.J. commissioned Locsin to design a chapel that is open and can easily accommodate 1,000 people. The Church of Holy Sacrifice is the first round chapel in the Philippines with the altar in the middle, and the first to have a thin shell concrete dome. The floor of the church was designed by Arturo Luz, the Stations of the Cross by Vicente Manansala and Ang Kiukok, and the double-sided crucifix and altar base by Napoleon Abueva, all of whom are now National Artists.

Being a pioneering building, it almost suffered a setback during the construction of the dome when the weather suddenly changed as the concrete was being poured. If it had rained, the concrete would have not settled, and the whole project would have been in jeopardy.

The first mass in the church was celebrated on December 20, 1955. Since then, there have been modifications to the church and its surroundings. The gigantic dome, which used to be white, is now green. The altar base was also changed from wood to marble, still by Napoleon Abueva. Perhaps the most significant change is that the church is now fenced off, and the once open grounds that surrounded the church are now landscaped.

On January 12, 2005, the church was recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Cultural Treasure by the National Historical Institute and the National Museum, respectively. During the recognition ceremony, National Historical Institute Chairman Ambeth R. Ocampo lauded the church as a “masterpiece of Filipino artistry and ingenuity”. Currently, the parish is spearheading a project that aims to restore the dome of the historic church.

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/1256/2943065840028972814S600x600Q85.jpg

Architecture
The dome of the church is supported by pillars located at the sides of the church, so that there are no supports to block the space inside. The unique design of the dome allows natural lighting and ventilation. At the middle of the dome is a circular skylight, which supports the triangular bell tower. The bell tower, then extends to the interior, supporting the crucifix. The arrangement of the interior of the church is concentric, with the altar in the middle.

Photos byMaryan54 (http://community.webshots.com/user/maryan54)

Text from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Holy_Sacrifice)

University of the Philippines Church of the Holy Sacrifice
designed by Leandro Locsin...

The Church of the Holy Sacrifice is the landmark Catholic chapel in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Known for its architectural design, the church is recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Cultural Treasure by the National Historical Institute and the National Museum respectively. It was designed by the late National Artist for Architecture, Leandro Locsin, which was only one of the five national artists who collaborated on the project. Alfredo Juinio served as the structural engineer for the project. The church is adjacent to the U.P. Health Service Building and the U.P. Shopping Center, and is serviced by all of the university's jeepney routes.

http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/21676/2831537520028972814S600x600Q85.jpg


History
Initially, Leandro Locsin designed the church for the Ossorio family, who was planning to build a chapel in Negros. Unfortunately, when Frederic Ossorio left for the United States, the plans for the chapel were scrapped.

However, in 1955, then University of the Philippines, Diliman Catholic Chaplain, Fr. John Delaney, S.J. commissioned Locsin to design a chapel that is open and can easily accommodate 1,000 people. The Church of Holy Sacrifice is the first round chapel in the Philippines with the altar in the middle, and the first to have a thin shell concrete dome. The floor of the church was designed by Arturo Luz, the Stations of the Cross by Vicente Manansala and Ang Kiukok, and the double-sided crucifix and altar base by Napoleon Abueva, all of whom are now National Artists.

Being a pioneering building, it almost suffered a setback during the construction of the dome when the weather suddenly changed as the concrete was being poured. If it had rained, the concrete would have not settled, and the whole project would have been in jeopardy.

The first mass in the church was celebrated on December 20, 1955. Since then, there have been modifications to the church and its surroundings. The gigantic dome, which used to be white, is now green. The altar base was also changed from wood to marble, still by Napoleon Abueva. Perhaps the most significant change is that the church is now fenced off, and the once open grounds that surrounded the church are now landscaped.

On January 12, 2005, the church was recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Cultural Treasure by the National Historical Institute and the National Museum, respectively. During the recognition ceremony, National Historical Institute Chairman Ambeth R. Ocampo lauded the church as a “masterpiece of Filipino artistry and ingenuity”. Currently, the parish is spearheading a project that aims to restore the dome of the historic church.

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/1256/2943065840028972814S600x600Q85.jpg

Architecture
The dome of the church is supported by pillars located at the sides of the church, so that there are no supports to block the space inside. The unique design of the dome allows natural lighting and ventilation. At the middle of the dome is a circular skylight, which supports the triangular bell tower. The bell tower, then extends to the interior, supporting the crucifix. The arrangement of the interior of the church is concentric, with the altar in the middle.

Photos byMaryan54 (http://community.webshots.com/user/maryan54)

Text from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Holy_Sacrifice)

Photo Taken: May 26, 2008

One week update:

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View from the main entry

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Living Area

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Living Area

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Drop ceiling installation - Living Area

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Kitchen covered with newspapers as protection

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A T&B door was moved to the left to give space for the washer/dryer.

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A T&B door was moved to the left to give space for the washer/dryer.

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Bedroom - Drop ceiling installation

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Bedroom - Drop ceiling installation

Existing floors had been removed.

^^ Thanks for the update Stephen. Looking forward to seeing the unit turn from that to this! :)

Here are the 3D rendered images of a 1-bedroom unit in Joya. Total floor area: 53 sq.m.

Date approved: May 18, 2008

The construction is on-going. The construction timeframe is 18 working days. The target completed date will be on June 7, 2008. I will post the actual completed photos soon.

Hope you like it, guys! :)

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Living & Dining Area - View 01

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Living & Dining Area - View 02

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Living & Dining Area - View 03

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Kitchen - View 01

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Kitchen - View 02

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Bedroom - View 01

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Bedroom - View 02

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Walk-in Closet

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T&B - View 01

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T&B - View 02

Studio

http://investoncondo.com/imagelib/iocforum/tribeca_studio01.jpg (http://www.investoncondo.com)


http://investoncondo.com/imagelib/iocforum/tribeca_studio02.jpg (http://www.investoncondo.com)


http://investoncondo.com/imagelib/iocforum/tribeca_studio03.jpg (http://www.investoncondo.com)


http://investoncondo.com/imagelib/iocforum/tribeca_studio05.jpg (http://www.investoncondo.com)


http://investoncondo.com/imagelib/iocforum/tribeca_1br07.jpg (http://www.investoncondo.com)


^^^^ Wow is that a black bathroom I see. That's so Sexy! :okay: :okay:

Here are the 3D rendered images of a 1-bedroom unit in Joya. Total floor area: 53 sq.m.

Date approved: May 18, 2008

The construction is on-going. The construction timeframe is 18 working days. The target completed date will be on June 7, 2008. I will post the actual completed photos soon.

Hope you like it, guys! :)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_LivingDinin-2.jpg
Living & Dining Area - View 01

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Living & Dining Area - View 02

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Living & Dining Area - View 03

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Kitchen - View 01

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Kitchen - View 02

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Bedroom - View 01

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Bedroom - View 02

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Walk-in Closet

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T&B - View 01

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T&B - View 02

Hey stephen,PSID ka ba?anong batch ka?

^^Nope sir, I'm an architect. :)

^^Nope sir, I'm an architect. :)
Hi stephen, sorry for being naive, pero tanong ko sana kung may mga ready made na mabibili sa mga decorative stuff tulad nong ginawa mo sa unit ng SOMA2 na may mga dinikit kang rectangular shape sa dingding na pinatungan mo ng flower vase? san kaya pwede makahanap nyan na medyo mura?

^^Sir, pwede pakipost yung pic na sinasabi mo na may flower vase? Wala kasi akong nilagay na flower vase sa SOMA unit na ginawa ko. :)

^^Sir, pwede pakipost yung pic na sinasabi mo na may flower vase? Wala kasi akong nilagay na flower vase sa SOMA unit na ginawa ko. :)
Thanks so much Sir Stephen for the info...i really like your masterpiece.

Brent International School
Laguna

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa220/andrewostrom/Manila/Manila058.jpg

Photo by andrewostrom (http://photobucket.com/image/manila/andrewostrom/Manila/Manila058.jpg?o=461)

Brent International School
Laguna

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa220/andrewostrom/Manila/Manila058.jpg

Photo by andrewostrom (http://photobucket.com/image/manila/andrewostrom/Manila/Manila058.jpg?o=461)

Brent International School
Laguna

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa220/andrewostrom/Manila/Manila058.jpg

Photo by andrewostrom (http://photobucket.com/image/manila/andrewostrom/Manila/Manila058.jpg?o=461)

The University of the Philippines Theater
Diliman
Quezon City


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Photos by Mer_Solomon (http://photobucket.com/image/diliman/mer_solomon/UP%20Diliman%20Scenes/ae88.jpg?o=97)

The University of the Philippines Theater
Diliman
Quezon City


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Photos by Mer_Solomon (http://photobucket.com/image/diliman/mer_solomon/UP%20Diliman%20Scenes/ae88.jpg?o=97)

The University of the Philippines Theater
Diliman
Quezon City


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http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/mer_solomon/UP%20Diliman%20Scenes/61a8.jpg

Photos by Mer_Solomon (http://photobucket.com/image/diliman/mer_solomon/UP%20Diliman%20Scenes/ae88.jpg?o=97)

Here are the 3D rendered images of a 1-bedroom unit in Joya. Total floor area: 53 sq.m.

Date approved: May 18, 2008

The construction is on-going. The construction timeframe is 18 working days. The target completed date will be on June 7, 2008. I will post the actual completed photos soon.

Hope you like it, guys! :)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/Joya1BRUnit_May132K8_LivingDinin-2.jpg
Living & Dining Area - View 01

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Living & Dining Area - View 02

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Living & Dining Area - View 03

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Kitchen - View 01

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Kitchen - View 02

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Bedroom - View 01

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Bedroom - View 02

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Walk-in Closet

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T&B - View 01

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T&B - View 02

Wow the best ang pagka designed:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Sandiganbayan Centennial Building
Batasan Hills
Quezon City

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2534907755_46c1aec771_b.jpg

Sandiganbayan Centennial Building
Batasan Hills
Quezon City

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2534907755_46c1aec771_b.jpg

Sandiganbayan Centennial Building
Batasan Hills
Quezon City

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2534907755_46c1aec771_b.jpg

San Mateo Town Hall
Rizal

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2544772646_fe83fa33d1_b.jpg

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San Mateo Town Hall
Rizal

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2544772646_fe83fa33d1_b.jpg

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San Mateo Town Hall
Rizal

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2544772646_fe83fa33d1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2543947223_0a462fe324_b.jpg

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^^ Once again, those spaghetti wires are ruining what would otherwise be a good shot. :ohno:

^^ Once again, those spaghetti wires are ruining what would otherwise be a good shot. :ohno:

^^ Once again, those spaghetti wires are ruining what would otherwise be a good shot. :ohno:

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residential projects of arch't. alex medalla [cebu]

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residential projects of arch't. alex medalla [cebu]

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^^ I like his work but I just wish he would be more original and find his own style. I wish more Filipinos would create their own style, like what Locsin did.

^^ I like his work but I just wish he would be more original and find his own style. I wish more Filipinos would create their own style, like what Locsin did.

^^ I like his work but I just wish he would be more original and find his own style. I wish more Filipinos would create their own style, like what Locsin did.

these are super-cool designs :applause:

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these are super-cool designs :applause:

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these are super-cool designs :applause:

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Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

coz that's what they usually made of. :D

some modern architecture are eccentric the opposite of minimalist. :)

Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

coz that's what they usually made of. :D

some modern architecture are eccentric the opposite of minimalist. :)

Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

coz that's what they usually made of. :D

some modern architecture are eccentric the opposite of minimalist. :)

I hope someone has a larger photo of the Laguna Belair church and its interesting architecture

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8025/church146x122vr9ll4.jpg

I hope someone has a larger photo of the Laguna Belair church and its interesting architecture

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8025/church146x122vr9ll4.jpg

I hope someone has a larger photo of the Laguna Belair church and its interesting architecture

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8025/church146x122vr9ll4.jpg

here you go Sinj:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/lagunabelair.jpg

from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/101426352/

here you go Sinj:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/lagunabelair.jpg

from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/101426352/

here you go Sinj:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/lagunabelair.jpg

from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/101426352/

here you go Sinj:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/lagunabelair.jpg

from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/101426352/

Thanks Ash. I love the architecture although it's kinda weird and undone for the others. We hear our weekly masses here when we're in Luzon.

More photos from Spiegelbild's photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/)

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here you go Sinj:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/lagunabelair.jpg

from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/101426352/

Thanks Ash. I love the architecture although it's kinda weird and undone for the others. We hear our weekly masses here when we're in Luzon.

More photos from Spiegelbild's photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/39/101466731_4f23345042.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/101426353_25ff067731.jpg

here you go Sinj:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/lagunabelair.jpg

from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/101426352/

Thanks Ash. I love the architecture although it's kinda weird and undone for the others. We hear our weekly masses here when we're in Luzon.

More photos from Spiegelbild's photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiegelbild/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/39/101466731_4f23345042.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/101426353_25ff067731.jpg

Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

This guy at the "rate our talls- architecture threads" seems to think so too. Here are his ideals for modern architecture...

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/3200/begintopostgv8.jpg

Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

This guy at the "rate our talls- architecture threads" seems to think so too. Here are his ideals for modern architecture...

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/3200/begintopostgv8.jpg

Funny how the concept of "modern architecture" always produces angular, flat planed, sweeping grand curves, and minimalist designs.

This guy at the "rate our talls- architecture threads" seems to think so too. Here are his ideals for modern architecture...

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/3200/begintopostgv8.jpg

^^ eco-friendly at hindi magastos sa kuryente :)

^^ eco-friendly at hindi magastos sa kuryente :)

^^ eco-friendly at hindi magastos sa kuryente :)

@sinj: nice church...altar...uhm, not that impressive :lol:

@sinj: nice church...altar...uhm, not that impressive :lol:

@sinj: nice church...altar...uhm, not that impressive :lol:

^ It's just a community church btw. Yeah it sucks, but it's a lot better at night when it's lighted. :D

^ It's just a community church btw. Yeah it sucks, but it's a lot better at night when it's lighted. :D

^ It's just a community church btw. Yeah it sucks, but it's a lot better at night when it's lighted. :D

^^ It looks fine to me. It's not a cliche.

^^ It looks fine to me. It's not a cliche.

^^ It looks fine to me. It's not a cliche.

maybe instead of a picture and a crucifix, they should have put it a modern-art installation with a religious motif to complement the church's architecture

maybe instead of a picture and a crucifix, they should have put it a modern-art installation with a religious motif to complement the church's architecture

maybe instead of a picture and a crucifix, they should have put it a modern-art installation with a religious motif to complement the church's architecture

maybe instead of a picture and a crucifix, they should have put it a modern-art installation with a religious motif to complement the church's architecture

I agree. My previous comments are about its exterior and form.

maybe instead of a picture and a crucifix, they should have put it a modern-art installation with a religious motif to complement the church's architecture

I agree. My previous comments are about its exterior and form.

maybe instead of a picture and a crucifix, they should have put it a modern-art installation with a religious motif to complement the church's architecture

I agree. My previous comments are about its exterior and form.

The Manila Hotel
Rizal Park
Manila

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History

When the United States took over the Philippine Islands from the Spanish in 1898 after the Spanish-American War[8], President William McKinley began Americanizing the former Spanish colony. In 1900 he appointed Judge William Howard Taft to head the Philippine Commission to evaluate the needs of the new territory. Taft, who later became the Philippines' first civilian Governor-General,[9] decided that Manila, the capital, should be a planned town. He hired as his architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham, who had built Union Station and the post office in Washington. In Manila, Mr. Burnham had in mind a long wide, tree-lined boulevard along the bay, beginning at a park area dominated by a magnificent hotel. To design the hotel Taft hired William E. Parsons, a New York architect, who envisioned an impressive, but comfortable hotel, along the lines of a California mission, but grander.[5] The original design was an H-shaped plan that focused on well-ventilated rooms on two wings, providing grand vistas of the harbor, the Luneta, and Intramuros. The top floor was, in fact, a large viewing deck that was used for various functions, including watching the American navy steam into the harbor.[10]

As residence of Gen. MacArthur

When the Commonwealth of the Philippines achieved semi-independent status in 1935, President Manuel L. Quezon asked General MacArthur to supervise the creation of a Philippine Army. As a general, MacArthur elected not to retire and remained on the active list as a major general, and with President Roosevelt's approval, MacArthur accepted the assignment. It was decided to house MacArthur in a suite at the Manila Hotel, then owned by the Philippine government.[1] The hotel was on Manila Bay across the park from the Army and Navy Club, MacArthur's favorite haunt, and also conveniently near the United States embassy. Government accountants decided that the best way to handle the cost of the suite was to make MacArthur a hotel employee entitled to housing. MacArthur was given the honorary title of "General Manager." However, MacArthur ignored the figurehead status, instead taking control of hotel management while he lived there. The MacArthur Suite still exists in the hotel.[4] It has a large formal dining room, a spacious parlor, kitchen, study which includes some of the general's books, pictures of his family and mementos of the war, plus a terrace facing Manila Bay.[6]

World War II - Present

During World War 2, the hotel was occupied by Japanese troops, and the Japanese flag was flown above the walls for the entirety of the war. The hotel survived the bombing of Manila and was later reconstructed.[11]

The political party of Ferdinand Marcos held its convention at the Manila Hotel before the February 1965 presidential election, and Corazon Aquino delivered a speech at the hotel that was a turning point in the campaign.[12] In the following two decades, Mr. Marcos's wife, Imelda, could frequently be seen at the hotel. When she visited restaurants there, a red carpet and garlands were put out and the air was sprayed with deodorant.[11]

Features

The main lobby was designed for sitting as well as for making grand entrances. Measuring 125 feet long by 25 feet wide, the lobby is lined with white Doric columns. The floor is Philippine marble, the chandeliers are made of brass, crystal and seashells, the furniture is carved out of Philippine mahogany which is used throughout the hotel.[5]

The rooms provide exceptional views of the city, especially the gardens of Rizal Park and ruins of Intramuros. Manila Hotel is the first hotel in the Philippines to offer HBO among other television network systems for all rooms. All rooms make use of the Ving Card electronic card system for maximum security.[15] The 570 fully renovated rooms that reflect the hotel’s storied past blend with the conveniences of a modern luxury hotel. Other amenities include traditional decor with elegant furnishings,[5] individually controlled central air conditioning, remote-control TV with cable channels, minibars, separate bath and toilet with extension phone, and secure in-room safes.[4]

The three-bedroom MacArthur suite rents for $650 a night. The penthouse, the most expensive suite (with a private swimming pool) on the 18th floor, has a view of the Bay, of Rizal Park and the 16th-century ruins of the Spanish walled city of Intramuros, opposite the hotel. Like the Presidential Suite, which costs $900 a night, the $1,200-a-night penthouse is decorated with rare paintings, Asian antiques and Filipino crafts.[5] The MacArthur, Presidential and Penthouse Suites provide 24-hour butler service.[11]

The hotel was remodeled in 1976 and expanded to 570 rooms,[5] as well as including executive services, language translation, a business library and color television and closed circuit movies.[11] The hotel’s spartan interiors in simplified Mission style gave way to more lavish furnishings and, for some sections, major renovations by Paris-trained Filipino architect Andres Luna de San Pedro (son of Juan Luna).[10]

On July 6, 1986, a group of military officers loyal to deposed President Marcos took over the Manila Hotel and declared Arturo Tolentino, who was Marcos's vice presidential running mate, as President. However, they surrendered two days later.[13]

Most recently, the hotel received international attention in 1999 when Imelda Marcos, former First Lady, celebrated her 70th birthday there. More than 1,000 of Manila's elite turned up to attend.[14]

The Manila Hotel
Rizal Park
Manila

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/182325302_010d305182_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/182326500_719d00f8c9_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/182325583_5eb6bec74c_b.jpg

Photos by maniladailyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maniladailyphoto/)

History

When the United States took over the Philippine Islands from the Spanish in 1898 after the Spanish-American War[8], President William McKinley began Americanizing the former Spanish colony. In 1900 he appointed Judge William Howard Taft to head the Philippine Commission to evaluate the needs of the new territory. Taft, who later became the Philippines' first civilian Governor-General,[9] decided that Manila, the capital, should be a planned town. He hired as his architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham, who had built Union Station and the post office in Washington. In Manila, Mr. Burnham had in mind a long wide, tree-lined boulevard along the bay, beginning at a park area dominated by a magnificent hotel. To design the hotel Taft hired William E. Parsons, a New York architect, who envisioned an impressive, but comfortable hotel, along the lines of a California mission, but grander.[5] The original design was an H-shaped plan that focused on well-ventilated rooms on two wings, providing grand vistas of the harbor, the Luneta, and Intramuros. The top floor was, in fact, a large viewing deck that was used for various functions, including watching the American navy steam into the harbor.[10]

As residence of Gen. MacArthur

When the Commonwealth of the Philippines achieved semi-independent status in 1935, President Manuel L. Quezon asked General MacArthur to supervise the creation of a Philippine Army. As a general, MacArthur elected not to retire and remained on the active list as a major general, and with President Roosevelt's approval, MacArthur accepted the assignment. It was decided to house MacArthur in a suite at the Manila Hotel, then owned by the Philippine government.[1] The hotel was on Manila Bay across the park from the Army and Navy Club, MacArthur's favorite haunt, and also conveniently near the United States embassy. Government accountants decided that the best way to handle the cost of the suite was to make MacArthur a hotel employee entitled to housing. MacArthur was given the honorary title of "General Manager." However, MacArthur ignored the figurehead status, instead taking control of hotel management while he lived there. The MacArthur Suite still exists in the hotel.[4] It has a large formal dining room, a spacious parlor, kitchen, study which includes some of the general's books, pictures of his family and mementos of the war, plus a terrace facing Manila Bay.[6]

World War II - Present

During World War 2, the hotel was occupied by Japanese troops, and the Japanese flag was flown above the walls for the entirety of the war. The hotel survived the bombing of Manila and was later reconstructed.[11]

The political party of Ferdinand Marcos held its convention at the Manila Hotel before the February 1965 presidential election, and Corazon Aquino delivered a speech at the hotel that was a turning point in the campaign.[12] In the following two decades, Mr. Marcos's wife, Imelda, could frequently be seen at the hotel. When she visited restaurants there, a red carpet and garlands were put out and the air was sprayed with deodorant.[11]

Features

The main lobby was designed for sitting as well as for making grand entrances. Measuring 125 feet long by 25 feet wide, the lobby is lined with white Doric columns. The floor is Philippine marble, the chandeliers are made of brass, crystal and seashells, the furniture is carved out of Philippine mahogany which is used throughout the hotel.[5]

The rooms provide exceptional views of the city, especially the gardens of Rizal Park and ruins of Intramuros. Manila Hotel is the first hotel in the Philippines to offer HBO among other television network systems for all rooms. All rooms make use of the Ving Card electronic card system for maximum security.[15] The 570 fully renovated rooms that reflect the hotel’s storied past blend with the conveniences of a modern luxury hotel. Other amenities include traditional decor with elegant furnishings,[5] individually controlled central air conditioning, remote-control TV with cable channels, minibars, separate bath and toilet with extension phone, and secure in-room safes.[4]

The three-bedroom MacArthur suite rents for $650 a night. The penthouse, the most expensive suite (with a private swimming pool) on the 18th floor, has a view of the Bay, of Rizal Park and the 16th-century ruins of the Spanish walled city of Intramuros, opposite the hotel. Like the Presidential Suite, which costs $900 a night, the $1,200-a-night penthouse is decorated with rare paintings, Asian antiques and Filipino crafts.[5] The MacArthur, Presidential and Penthouse Suites provide 24-hour butler service.[11]

The hotel was remodeled in 1976 and expanded to 570 rooms,[5] as well as including executive services, language translation, a business library and color television and closed circuit movies.[11] The hotel’s spartan interiors in simplified Mission style gave way to more lavish furnishings and, for some sections, major renovations by Paris-trained Filipino architect Andres Luna de San Pedro (son of Juan Luna).[10]

On July 6, 1986, a group of military officers loyal to deposed President Marcos took over the Manila Hotel and declared Arturo Tolentino, who was Marcos's vice presidential running mate, as President. However, they surrendered two days later.[13]

Most recently, the hotel received international attention in 1999 when Imelda Marcos, former First Lady, celebrated her 70th birthday there. More than 1,000 of Manila's elite turned up to attend.[14]

The Manila Hotel
Rizal Park
Manila

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/182325302_010d305182_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/182326500_719d00f8c9_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/182325583_5eb6bec74c_b.jpg

Photos by maniladailyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maniladailyphoto/)

History

When the United States took over the Philippine Islands from the Spanish in 1898 after the Spanish-American War[8], President William McKinley began Americanizing the former Spanish colony. In 1900 he appointed Judge William Howard Taft to head the Philippine Commission to evaluate the needs of the new territory. Taft, who later became the Philippines' first civilian Governor-General,[9] decided that Manila, the capital, should be a planned town. He hired as his architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham, who had built Union Station and the post office in Washington. In Manila, Mr. Burnham had in mind a long wide, tree-lined boulevard along the bay, beginning at a park area dominated by a magnificent hotel. To design the hotel Taft hired William E. Parsons, a New York architect, who envisioned an impressive, but comfortable hotel, along the lines of a California mission, but grander.[5] The original design was an H-shaped plan that focused on well-ventilated rooms on two wings, providing grand vistas of the harbor, the Luneta, and Intramuros. The top floor was, in fact, a large viewing deck that was used for various functions, including watching the American navy steam into the harbor.[10]

As residence of Gen. MacArthur

When the Commonwealth of the Philippines achieved semi-independent status in 1935, President Manuel L. Quezon asked General MacArthur to supervise the creation of a Philippine Army. As a general, MacArthur elected not to retire and remained on the active list as a major general, and with President Roosevelt's approval, MacArthur accepted the assignment. It was decided to house MacArthur in a suite at the Manila Hotel, then owned by the Philippine government.[1] The hotel was on Manila Bay across the park from the Army and Navy Club, MacArthur's favorite haunt, and also conveniently near the United States embassy. Government accountants decided that the best way to handle the cost of the suite was to make MacArthur a hotel employee entitled to housing. MacArthur was given the honorary title of "General Manager." However, MacArthur ignored the figurehead status, instead taking control of hotel management while he lived there. The MacArthur Suite still exists in the hotel.[4] It has a large formal dining room, a spacious parlor, kitchen, study which includes some of the general's books, pictures of his family and mementos of the war, plus a terrace facing Manila Bay.[6]

World War II - Present

During World War 2, the hotel was occupied by Japanese troops, and the Japanese flag was flown above the walls for the entirety of the war. The hotel survived the bombing of Manila and was later reconstructed.[11]

The political party of Ferdinand Marcos held its convention at the Manila Hotel before the February 1965 presidential election, and Corazon Aquino delivered a speech at the hotel that was a turning point in the campaign.[12] In the following two decades, Mr. Marcos's wife, Imelda, could frequently be seen at the hotel. When she visited restaurants there, a red carpet and garlands were put out and the air was sprayed with deodorant.[11]

Features

The main lobby was designed for sitting as well as for making grand entrances. Measuring 125 feet long by 25 feet wide, the lobby is lined with white Doric columns. The floor is Philippine marble, the chandeliers are made of brass, crystal and seashells, the furniture is carved out of Philippine mahogany which is used throughout the hotel.[5]

The rooms provide exceptional views of the city, especially the gardens of Rizal Park and ruins of Intramuros. Manila Hotel is the first hotel in the Philippines to offer HBO among other television network systems for all rooms. All rooms make use of the Ving Card electronic card system for maximum security.[15] The 570 fully renovated rooms that reflect the hotel’s storied past blend with the conveniences of a modern luxury hotel. Other amenities include traditional decor with elegant furnishings,[5] individually controlled central air conditioning, remote-control TV with cable channels, minibars, separate bath and toilet with extension phone, and secure in-room safes.[4]

The three-bedroom MacArthur suite rents for $650 a night. The penthouse, the most expensive suite (with a private swimming pool) on the 18th floor, has a view of the Bay, of Rizal Park and the 16th-century ruins of the Spanish walled city of Intramuros, opposite the hotel. Like the Presidential Suite, which costs $900 a night, the $1,200-a-night penthouse is decorated with rare paintings, Asian antiques and Filipino crafts.[5] The MacArthur, Presidential and Penthouse Suites provide 24-hour butler service.[11]

The hotel was remodeled in 1976 and expanded to 570 rooms,[5] as well as including executive services, language translation, a business library and color television and closed circuit movies.[11] The hotel’s spartan interiors in simplified Mission style gave way to more lavish furnishings and, for some sections, major renovations by Paris-trained Filipino architect Andres Luna de San Pedro (son of Juan Luna).[10]

On July 6, 1986, a group of military officers loyal to deposed President Marcos took over the Manila Hotel and declared Arturo Tolentino, who was Marcos's vice presidential running mate, as President. However, they surrendered two days later.[13]

Most recently, the hotel received international attention in 1999 when Imelda Marcos, former First Lady, celebrated her 70th birthday there. More than 1,000 of Manila's elite turned up to attend.[14]

^^ That's not modern architecture. :tongue2:

^^ That's not modern architecture. :tongue2:

^^ That's not modern architecture. :tongue2:

^^ Based on the idea that modern architecture evolved from the desire to simplify the design and move away from the excesses of ornamentation, I believe that the facade of the Manila Hotel is modern. The lines are very simple- almost ascetic.

The interior is another story though. :cheers:

^^ Based on the idea that modern architecture evolved from the desire to simplify the design and move away from the excesses of ornamentation, I believe that the facade of the Manila Hotel is modern. The lines are very simple- almost ascetic.

The interior is another story though. :cheers:

^^ Based on the idea that modern architecture evolved from the desire to simplify the design and move away from the excesses of ornamentation, I believe that the facade of the Manila Hotel is modern. The lines are very simple- almost ascetic.

The interior is another story though. :cheers:

^^ The article itself said that the design is based on the Mission Style, which isn't modern architecture. I can see your point, but I disagree. :)

^^ The article itself said that the design is based on the Mission Style, which isn't modern architecture. I can see your point, but I disagree. :)

^^ The article itself said that the design is based on the Mission Style, which isn't modern architecture. I can see your point, but I disagree. :)

Balyuan Amphitheatre (Tacloban City)

Proposed by the newly-appointed Tacloban City Architect Danny Fuentebella, the structure’s roof would be made of “tension fabric membrane” made in France similar to that used in the new Beijing International Airport and can withstand winds up to 180kph.

It would be illuminated at night like a huge lantern, with lighting fixtures from Belgium, something Taclobanons can all be proud of - a new landmark for the city!

source:
http://gerryruiz.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/a-new-tacloban-landmark-proposed-new-balyuan/
http://tacloban.gov.ph/gallery.php?GID=8

http://gerryruiz.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/balyuannight1-w1.jpg

http://tacloban.gov.ph/images/gallery/balyuan/imgp5863.jpg

Balyuan Amphitheatre (Tacloban City)

Proposed by the newly-appointed Tacloban City Architect Danny Fuentebella, the structure’s roof would be made of “tension fabric membrane” made in France similar to that used in the new Beijing International Airport and can withstand winds up to 180kph.

It would be illuminated at night like a huge lantern, with lighting fixtures from Belgium, something Taclobanons can all be proud of - a new landmark for the city!

source:
http://gerryruiz.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/a-new-tacloban-landmark-proposed-new-balyuan/
http://tacloban.gov.ph/gallery.php?GID=8

http://gerryruiz.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/balyuannight1-w1.jpg

http://tacloban.gov.ph/images/gallery/balyuan/imgp5863.jpg

Balyuan Amphitheatre (Tacloban City)

Proposed by the newly-appointed Tacloban City Architect Danny Fuentebella, the structure’s roof would be made of “tension fabric membrane” made in France similar to that used in the new Beijing International Airport and can withstand winds up to 180kph.

It would be illuminated at night like a huge lantern, with lighting fixtures from Belgium, something Taclobanons can all be proud of - a new landmark for the city!

source:
http://gerryruiz.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/a-new-tacloban-landmark-proposed-new-balyuan/
http://tacloban.gov.ph/gallery.php?GID=8

http://gerryruiz.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/balyuannight1-w1.jpg

http://tacloban.gov.ph/images/gallery/balyuan/imgp5863.jpg

^^ Nice! Hope it gets built without any hitches and glitches, if you get my drift. ;)

^^ Nice! Hope it gets built without any hitches and glitches, if you get my drift. ;)

^^ Nice! Hope it gets built without any hitches and glitches, if you get my drift. ;)

An office building on New York :)
Cubao
Quezon City

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/2/photos/66/500x500/11/IMGP2759.JPG?et=KKf9eVhZ9j5THKrtIjKOIA&nmid=100069677

An office building on New York :)
Cubao
Quezon City

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/2/photos/66/500x500/11/IMGP2759.JPG?et=KKf9eVhZ9j5THKrtIjKOIA&nmid=100069677

An office building on New York :)
Cubao
Quezon City

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/2/photos/66/500x500/11/IMGP2759.JPG?et=KKf9eVhZ9j5THKrtIjKOIA&nmid=100069677

Modern neogothic by Carlos Santos-Viola
E. Rodriguez Avenue
Cubao
Quezon City

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/2/photos/66/500x500/10/IMGP2760.JPG?et=uuLx408kWF1ZvCGYUhlTww&nmid=100069677

Modern neogothic by Carlos Santos-Viola
E. Rodriguez Avenue
Cubao
Quezon City

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/2/photos/66/500x500/10/IMGP2760.JPG?et=uuLx408kWF1ZvCGYUhlTww&nmid=100069677

Modern neogothic by Carlos Santos-Viola
E. Rodriguez Avenue
Cubao
Quezon City

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/2/photos/66/500x500/10/IMGP2760.JPG?et=uuLx408kWF1ZvCGYUhlTww&nmid=100069677

Asian Hospital
Muntinlupa

http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/41265/2282696360101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo Source (http://www.restoredbeautygetaways.com/images/asian-hospital-06.jpg)

Asian Hospital
Muntinlupa

http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/41265/2282696360101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo Source (http://www.restoredbeautygetaways.com/images/asian-hospital-06.jpg)

Asian Hospital
Muntinlupa

http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/41265/2282696360101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo Source (http://www.restoredbeautygetaways.com/images/asian-hospital-06.jpg)

The Manila Hotel
Rizal Park
Manila

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/182325302_010d305182_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/182326500_719d00f8c9_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/182325583_5eb6bec74c_b.jpg

Photos by maniladailyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maniladailyphoto/)

History

When the United States took over the Philippine Islands from the Spanish in 1898 after the Spanish-American War[8], President William McKinley began Americanizing the former Spanish colony. In 1900 he appointed Judge William Howard Taft to head the Philippine Commission to evaluate the needs of the new territory. Taft, who later became the Philippines' first civilian Governor-General,[9] decided that Manila, the capital, should be a planned town. He hired as his architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham, who had built Union Station and the post office in Washington. In Manila, Mr. Burnham had in mind a long wide, tree-lined boulevard along the bay, beginning at a park area dominated by a magnificent hotel. To design the hotel Taft hired William E. Parsons, a New York architect, who envisioned an impressive, but comfortable hotel, along the lines of a California mission, but grander.[5] The original design was an H-shaped plan that focused on well-ventilated rooms on two wings, providing grand vistas of the harbor, the Luneta, and Intramuros. The top floor was, in fact, a large viewing deck that was used for various functions, including watching the American navy steam into the harbor.[10]

As residence of Gen. MacArthur

When the Commonwealth of the Philippines achieved semi-independent status in 1935, President Manuel L. Quezon asked General MacArthur to supervise the creation of a Philippine Army. As a general, MacArthur elected not to retire and remained on the active list as a major general, and with President Roosevelt's approval, MacArthur accepted the assignment. It was decided to house MacArthur in a suite at the Manila Hotel, then owned by the Philippine government.[1] The hotel was on Manila Bay across the park from the Army and Navy Club, MacArthur's favorite haunt, and also conveniently near the United States embassy. Government accountants decided that the best way to handle the cost of the suite was to make MacArthur a hotel employee entitled to housing. MacArthur was given the honorary title of "General Manager." However, MacArthur ignored the figurehead status, instead taking control of hotel management while he lived there. The MacArthur Suite still exists in the hotel.[4] It has a large formal dining room, a spacious parlor, kitchen, study which includes some of the general's books, pictures of his family and mementos of the war, plus a terrace facing Manila Bay.[6]

World War II - Present

During World War 2, the hotel was occupied by Japanese troops, and the Japanese flag was flown above the walls for the entirety of the war. The hotel survived the bombing of Manila and was later reconstructed.[11]

The political party of Ferdinand Marcos held its convention at the Manila Hotel before the February 1965 presidential election, and Corazon Aquino delivered a speech at the hotel that was a turning point in the campaign.[12] In the following two decades, Mr. Marcos's wife, Imelda, could frequently be seen at the hotel. When she visited restaurants there, a red carpet and garlands were put out and the air was sprayed with deodorant.[11]

Features

The main lobby was designed for sitting as well as for making grand entrances. Measuring 125 feet long by 25 feet wide, the lobby is lined with white Doric columns. The floor is Philippine marble, the chandeliers are made of brass, crystal and seashells, the furniture is carved out of Philippine mahogany which is used throughout the hotel.[5]

The rooms provide exceptional views of the city, especially the gardens of Rizal Park and ruins of Intramuros. Manila Hotel is the first hotel in the Philippines to offer HBO among other television network systems for all rooms. All rooms make use of the Ving Card electronic card system for maximum security.[15] The 570 fully renovated rooms that reflect the hotel’s storied past blend with the conveniences of a modern luxury hotel. Other amenities include traditional decor with elegant furnishings,[5] individually controlled central air conditioning, remote-control TV with cable channels, minibars, separate bath and toilet with extension phone, and secure in-room safes.[4]

The three-bedroom MacArthur suite rents for $650 a night. The penthouse, the most expensive suite (with a private swimming pool) on the 18th floor, has a view of the Bay, of Rizal Park and the 16th-century ruins of the Spanish walled city of Intramuros, opposite the hotel. Like the Presidential Suite, which costs $900 a night, the $1,200-a-night penthouse is decorated with rare paintings, Asian antiques and Filipino crafts.[5] The MacArthur, Presidential and Penthouse Suites provide 24-hour butler service.[11]

The hotel was remodeled in 1976 and expanded to 570 rooms,[5] as well as including executive services, language translation, a business library and color television and closed circuit movies.[11] The hotel’s spartan interiors in simplified Mission style gave way to more lavish furnishings and, for some sections, major renovations by Paris-trained Filipino architect Andres Luna de San Pedro (son of Juan Luna).[10]

On July 6, 1986, a group of military officers loyal to deposed President Marcos took over the Manila Hotel and declared Arturo Tolentino, who was Marcos's vice presidential running mate, as President. However, they surrendered two days later.[13]

Most recently, the hotel received international attention in 1999 when Imelda Marcos, former First Lady, celebrated her 70th birthday there. More than 1,000 of Manila's elite turned up to attend.[14]



Dito kami nag-prom and I must say na napaka-luxurious nitong place. Para kang nasa ibang bansa. For the aesthetics of the hotel, siguro noon that was considered modern. Pero if they would do the whole hotel again, then they should unleash a design tah would be very iconic, unique and at the same time very Filipino.

The Manila Hotel
Rizal Park
Manila

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/182325302_010d305182_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/182326500_719d00f8c9_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/182325583_5eb6bec74c_b.jpg

Photos by maniladailyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maniladailyphoto/)

History

When the United States took over the Philippine Islands from the Spanish in 1898 after the Spanish-American War[8], President William McKinley began Americanizing the former Spanish colony. In 1900 he appointed Judge William Howard Taft to head the Philippine Commission to evaluate the needs of the new territory. Taft, who later became the Philippines' first civilian Governor-General,[9] decided that Manila, the capital, should be a planned town. He hired as his architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham, who had built Union Station and the post office in Washington. In Manila, Mr. Burnham had in mind a long wide, tree-lined boulevard along the bay, beginning at a park area dominated by a magnificent hotel. To design the hotel Taft hired William E. Parsons, a New York architect, who envisioned an impressive, but comfortable hotel, along the lines of a California mission, but grander.[5] The original design was an H-shaped plan that focused on well-ventilated rooms on two wings, providing grand vistas of the harbor, the Luneta, and Intramuros. The top floor was, in fact, a large viewing deck that was used for various functions, including watching the American navy steam into the harbor.[10]

As residence of Gen. MacArthur

When the Commonwealth of the Philippines achieved semi-independent status in 1935, President Manuel L. Quezon asked General MacArthur to supervise the creation of a Philippine Army. As a general, MacArthur elected not to retire and remained on the active list as a major general, and with President Roosevelt's approval, MacArthur accepted the assignment. It was decided to house MacArthur in a suite at the Manila Hotel, then owned by the Philippine government.[1] The hotel was on Manila Bay across the park from the Army and Navy Club, MacArthur's favorite haunt, and also conveniently near the United States embassy. Government accountants decided that the best way to handle the cost of the suite was to make MacArthur a hotel employee entitled to housing. MacArthur was given the honorary title of "General Manager." However, MacArthur ignored the figurehead status, instead taking control of hotel management while he lived there. The MacArthur Suite still exists in the hotel.[4] It has a large formal dining room, a spacious parlor, kitchen, study which includes some of the general's books, pictures of his family and mementos of the war, plus a terrace facing Manila Bay.[6]

World War II - Present

During World War 2, the hotel was occupied by Japanese troops, and the Japanese flag was flown above the walls for the entirety of the war. The hotel survived the bombing of Manila and was later reconstructed.[11]

The political party of Ferdinand Marcos held its convention at the Manila Hotel before the February 1965 presidential election, and Corazon Aquino delivered a speech at the hotel that was a turning point in the campaign.[12] In the following two decades, Mr. Marcos's wife, Imelda, could frequently be seen at the hotel. When she visited restaurants there, a red carpet and garlands were put out and the air was sprayed with deodorant.[11]

Features

The main lobby was designed for sitting as well as for making grand entrances. Measuring 125 feet long by 25 feet wide, the lobby is lined with white Doric columns. The floor is Philippine marble, the chandeliers are made of brass, crystal and seashells, the furniture is carved out of Philippine mahogany which is used throughout the hotel.[5]

The rooms provide exceptional views of the city, especially the gardens of Rizal Park and ruins of Intramuros. Manila Hotel is the first hotel in the Philippines to offer HBO among other television network systems for all rooms. All rooms make use of the Ving Card electronic card system for maximum security.[15] The 570 fully renovated rooms that reflect the hotel’s storied past blend with the conveniences of a modern luxury hotel. Other amenities include traditional decor with elegant furnishings,[5] individually controlled central air conditioning, remote-control TV with cable channels, minibars, separate bath and toilet with extension phone, and secure in-room safes.[4]

The three-bedroom MacArthur suite rents for $650 a night. The penthouse, the most expensive suite (with a private swimming pool) on the 18th floor, has a view of the Bay, of Rizal Park and the 16th-century ruins of the Spanish walled city of Intramuros, opposite the hotel. Like the Presidential Suite, which costs $900 a night, the $1,200-a-night penthouse is decorated with rare paintings, Asian antiques and Filipino crafts.[5] The MacArthur, Presidential and Penthouse Suites provide 24-hour butler service.[11]

The hotel was remodeled in 1976 and expanded to 570 rooms,[5] as well as including executive services, language translation, a business library and color television and closed circuit movies.[11] The hotel’s spartan interiors in simplified Mission style gave way to more lavish furnishings and, for some sections, major renovations by Paris-trained Filipino architect Andres Luna de San Pedro (son of Juan Luna).[10]

On July 6, 1986, a group of military officers loyal to deposed President Marcos took over the Manila Hotel and declared Arturo Tolentino, who was Marcos's vice presidential running mate, as President. However, they surrendered two days later.[13]

Most recently, the hotel received international attention in 1999 when Imelda Marcos, former First Lady, celebrated her 70th birthday there. More than 1,000 of Manila's elite turned up to attend.[14]



Dito kami nag-prom and I must say na napaka-luxurious nitong place. Para kang nasa ibang bansa. For the aesthetics of the hotel, siguro noon that was considered modern. Pero if they would do the whole hotel again, then they should unleash a design tah would be very iconic, unique and at the same time very Filipino.

The Manila Hotel
Rizal Park
Manila

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/182325302_010d305182_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/182326500_719d00f8c9_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/182325583_5eb6bec74c_b.jpg

Photos by maniladailyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maniladailyphoto/)

History

When the United States took over the Philippine Islands from the Spanish in 1898 after the Spanish-American War[8], President William McKinley began Americanizing the former Spanish colony. In 1900 he appointed Judge William Howard Taft to head the Philippine Commission to evaluate the needs of the new territory. Taft, who later became the Philippines' first civilian Governor-General,[9] decided that Manila, the capital, should be a planned town. He hired as his architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham, who had built Union Station and the post office in Washington. In Manila, Mr. Burnham had in mind a long wide, tree-lined boulevard along the bay, beginning at a park area dominated by a magnificent hotel. To design the hotel Taft hired William E. Parsons, a New York architect, who envisioned an impressive, but comfortable hotel, along the lines of a California mission, but grander.[5] The original design was an H-shaped plan that focused on well-ventilated rooms on two wings, providing grand vistas of the harbor, the Luneta, and Intramuros. The top floor was, in fact, a large viewing deck that was used for various functions, including watching the American navy steam into the harbor.[10]

As residence of Gen. MacArthur

When the Commonwealth of the Philippines achieved semi-independent status in 1935, President Manuel L. Quezon asked General MacArthur to supervise the creation of a Philippine Army. As a general, MacArthur elected not to retire and remained on the active list as a major general, and with President Roosevelt's approval, MacArthur accepted the assignment. It was decided to house MacArthur in a suite at the Manila Hotel, then owned by the Philippine government.[1] The hotel was on Manila Bay across the park from the Army and Navy Club, MacArthur's favorite haunt, and also conveniently near the United States embassy. Government accountants decided that the best way to handle the cost of the suite was to make MacArthur a hotel employee entitled to housing. MacArthur was given the honorary title of "General Manager." However, MacArthur ignored the figurehead status, instead taking control of hotel management while he lived there. The MacArthur Suite still exists in the hotel.[4] It has a large formal dining room, a spacious parlor, kitchen, study which includes some of the general's books, pictures of his family and mementos of the war, plus a terrace facing Manila Bay.[6]

World War II - Present

During World War 2, the hotel was occupied by Japanese troops, and the Japanese flag was flown above the walls for the entirety of the war. The hotel survived the bombing of Manila and was later reconstructed.[11]

The political party of Ferdinand Marcos held its convention at the Manila Hotel before the February 1965 presidential election, and Corazon Aquino delivered a speech at the hotel that was a turning point in the campaign.[12] In the following two decades, Mr. Marcos's wife, Imelda, could frequently be seen at the hotel. When she visited restaurants there, a red carpet and garlands were put out and the air was sprayed with deodorant.[11]

Features

The main lobby was designed for sitting as well as for making grand entrances. Measuring 125 feet long by 25 feet wide, the lobby is lined with white Doric columns. The floor is Philippine marble, the chandeliers are made of brass, crystal and seashells, the furniture is carved out of Philippine mahogany which is used throughout the hotel.[5]

The rooms provide exceptional views of the city, especially the gardens of Rizal Park and ruins of Intramuros. Manila Hotel is the first hotel in the Philippines to offer HBO among other television network systems for all rooms. All rooms make use of the Ving Card electronic card system for maximum security.[15] The 570 fully renovated rooms that reflect the hotel’s storied past blend with the conveniences of a modern luxury hotel. Other amenities include traditional decor with elegant furnishings,[5] individually controlled central air conditioning, remote-control TV with cable channels, minibars, separate bath and toilet with extension phone, and secure in-room safes.[4]

The three-bedroom MacArthur suite rents for $650 a night. The penthouse, the most expensive suite (with a private swimming pool) on the 18th floor, has a view of the Bay, of Rizal Park and the 16th-century ruins of the Spanish walled city of Intramuros, opposite the hotel. Like the Presidential Suite, which costs $900 a night, the $1,200-a-night penthouse is decorated with rare paintings, Asian antiques and Filipino crafts.[5] The MacArthur, Presidential and Penthouse Suites provide 24-hour butler service.[11]

The hotel was remodeled in 1976 and expanded to 570 rooms,[5] as well as including executive services, language translation, a business library and color television and closed circuit movies.[11] The hotel’s spartan interiors in simplified Mission style gave way to more lavish furnishings and, for some sections, major renovations by Paris-trained Filipino architect Andres Luna de San Pedro (son of Juan Luna).[10]

On July 6, 1986, a group of military officers loyal to deposed President Marcos took over the Manila Hotel and declared Arturo Tolentino, who was Marcos's vice presidential running mate, as President. However, they surrendered two days later.[13]

Most recently, the hotel received international attention in 1999 when Imelda Marcos, former First Lady, celebrated her 70th birthday there. More than 1,000 of Manila's elite turned up to attend.[14]



Dito kami nag-prom and I must say na napaka-luxurious nitong place. Para kang nasa ibang bansa. For the aesthetics of the hotel, siguro noon that was considered modern. Pero if they would do the whole hotel again, then they should unleash a design tah would be very iconic, unique and at the same time very Filipino.

Hi guys,

I just want to share some of my architectural & interior design projects. Will post more soon.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SSC/Reyma_AlmanVille_2-StoreywithAtticR.jpg
Approved architectural design of a 2-storey with attic residence. Dated: June 08, 2008.

Mods, maybe we can just merge this thread with the existing Interior Design/Decoration of Condo thread in this link below so as not to waste precious bandwidth. Much Thanks! :)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=522307

^^This thread is particularly for architectural/interior design of residential projects...and I think the bandwidth will not suffer with this thread. All you have to do is to view & give some comments. Thanks.

Very good design Steven, I have my new 3d design also but I am confuse in sending this to this forum, I'm just 1 month learned in 3d rendering using Intericad 6000 hope you can help me and comment on my 3d rendering, I still want to learn more coz on my long experince in this line I always use manual skills, I design a lot in Singapore, Middle East and now in Malaysia residential, hotels and offices. Can teach me how to attached my design here in this thread, the detailed one. tq

Hi guys,

I just want to share some of my architectural & interior design projects. Will post more soon.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SSC/Reyma_AlmanVille_2-StoreywithAtticR.jpg
Approvedarchitectural design of a 2-storey with attic residence. Dated: June 08, 2008.


Very nice design... I'm just wondering...

1) How come we don't have car garage doors instead of car ports?

2) Is it that safe over there to have no grills on the window?
Hindi ba madaling pasokan ng magnanakaw?

3) Looks like the house is geared towards being AC all the time?
Specially the 1st floor... Does window have screens?
Wonder how much electric bills for a house that uses AC all the time...

If you dont mind I just want to comment on your window design, much better if you put concrete casing using those styrofoamed with concrete sheeting.

Very nice design... I'm just wondering...

1) How come we don't have car garage doors instead of car ports?

2) Is it that safe over there to have no grills on the window?
Hindi ba madaling pasokan ng magnanakaw?

3) Looks like the house is geared towards being AC all the time?
Specially the 1st floor... Does window have screens?
Wonder how much electric bills for a house that uses AC all the time...

^^Hi Rick,

Thanks for your comments.

1) Car garage doors are too enclosed rather than carports. It is much better if we will put tubular steel gates so that the carport has a proper ventilation.

2) The Alman Ville Subdivision is a very small compound with just only 15 houses. The whole subdivision has a perimeter wall surrounding it. Of course, I need to put a perimeter fence throughout the residence. In the perspective, I want to show the zen garden to my client (that's why it has no perimeter fence).

3) The interior of the house has 2 open deck areas for natural ventilation. (I will post the interiors as soon as my client approves it.)

Very good design Steven, I have my new 3d design also but I am confuse in sending this to this forum, I'm just 1 month learned in 3d rendering using Intericad 6000 hope you can help me and comment on my 3d rendering, I still want to learn more coz on my long experince in this line I always use manual skills, I design a lot in Singapore, Middle East and now in Malaysia residential, hotels and offices. Can teach me how to attached my design here in this thread, the detailed one. tq

^^Hi Adverg,

Here's a link on how to post pictures in SSC courtesy of Sinjin:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=458527

Enjoy posting pics! Ü

If you dont mind I just want to comment on your window design, much better if you put concrete casing using those styrofoamed with concrete sheeting.

^^Concrete casing on window treatment is not recommended because it will affect the design of the residence. My design approach to this project is Contemporary Zen design with natural stone bricks, asphalt roof shingles & granite stones. :)

Usually Stephen, maybe it is not yet applied there, but here in Malaysia, most of the Zen contemporary house design are encased with concrete casing or architrave, anyway dont bother about it, just an opinion, thanks for the help I try to upload my design. I got your point about it, because when I went back there sa atin, this concrete casing which I've noticed are those of mediterranean profile. Usually this is not what I mean, this casing is just a simple square 4" x 4" concrete casing to complement the zen look.

One of my recent i.d. proposal

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/LivingandDiningImage8.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/Bedroom-2Image-3.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/MasterBedroomImage1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/FAmilyLivingImage-3.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/Bedroom-4Image-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/DryKitchenImage-1.jpg

^^ awesome pictures..stephen and adverg!

^^Hi Rick,

Thanks for your comments.

1) Car garage doors are too enclosed rather than carports. It is much better if we will put tubular steel gates so that the carport has a proper ventilation.

2) The Alman Ville Subdivision is a very small compound with just only 15 houses. The whole subdivision has a perimeter wall surrounding it. Of course, I need to put a perimeter fence throughout the residence. In the perspective, I want to show the zen garden to my client (that's why it has no perimeter fence).

3) The interior of the house has 2 open deck areas for natural ventilation. (I will post the interiors as soon as my client approves it.)

Thanks Stephen...
I'm looking forward to your interior designs for this house... ^^
Are you going to build the house too?

Is it true the ballpark range to build a house like that in the PI is around P20k/sqm?

^^This thread is particularly for architectural/interior design of residential projects...and I think the bandwidth will not suffer with this thread. All you have to do is to view & give some comments. Thanks.

^^ Now that you have changed the parameters (excluded condo) then it may warrant its own thread. Your thread title originally had condo included in it kasi eh and there was already an existing established thread for it, which would have wasted bandwidth if posting pics on both threads. Good you revised the thread title/subject... :) :) :)

Thanks Stephen...
I'm looking forward to your interior designs for this house... ^^
Are you going to build the house too?

Is it true the ballpark range to build a house like that in the PI is around P20k/sqm?

^^Yes sir I will build the house.

The ballpark figure is between P15k to P30k / sqm.

^^ Now that you have changed the parameters (excluded condo) then it may warrant its own thread. Your thread title originally had condo included in it kasi eh and there was already an existing established thread for it, which would have wasted bandwidth if posting pics on both threads. Good you revised the thread title/subject... :) :) :)

^^Yeah you're right. I accidentally typed the word "condo" in the thread title...hehehe...sorry sir...anyways, enjoy viewing our designs. If you have time, please give us some comments. Thanks! :)

Here are the 3d rendered images of my client's 2-storey with attic at South Forbes Bali Mansions:

Hope you like it. :)

GROUND FLOOR:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Liv-2.jpg
Living Area - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Liv-1.jpg
Living Area - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Living.jpg
Living Area - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Dining.jpg
Dining Area

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Kit-3.jpg
Kitchen - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Kit-2.jpg
Kitchen - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Kit-1.jpg
Kitchen - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Kitche.jpg
Kitchen - View 04

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Powder.jpg
Powder Room

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Den-2.jpg
Den - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Den-1.jpg
Den - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_GF_Den_ca.jpg
Den - View 03

SECOND FLOOR:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Mas-4.jpg
Master Bedroom - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Mas-3.jpg
Master Bedroom - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Mas-2.jpg
Master Bedroom - View 03

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Mas-1.jpg
Master Bedroom - View 04

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Master.jpg
Master T&B

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Wal-1.jpg
Walk-In Closet - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Walk-i.jpg
Walk-In Closet - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Bed-3.jpg
Bedroom 01 - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Bed-2.jpg
Bedroom 01 - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Bed-1.jpg
Bedroom 02 - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Bedroo.jpg
Bedroom 02 - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Common.jpg
Common T&B

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Stu-1.jpg
Study Room - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_StudyR.jpg
Study Room - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Hal-2.jpg
Hallway - View 01

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Hal-1.jpg
Hallway - View 02

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%20IDesign/SFGCBaliMansions_Mar302K8_2F_Hallwa.jpg
Stairs

^^ Beautiful! I really like it as I do with your other designs! Now only if I can afford it! Hehehe... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Nice Stephen. One comment I have is the toilet in the master bathroom. Since I see there's a double sink, I think it's a his/hers thing. I wish there's a separate room for the toilet so that the spouse can use the sink. In this case, you can drop a deuce with privacy.

^^Good observation, Lito but the client needs a bigger walk-in closet rather than having a separate toilet & sink. :)

Hi Stephen,
How to make posted pictures small, I am still long way to learn 3d rendering, any comment on my rendering, I post some of my other projects. Can post hand drawing?

^^Hi Adverg,

I'm not sure if your projects are interior condos. Are those 3Ds that you made are your designs?

^^ Stephen and Adverg, fabulous designs! :)

Hi Stephen,
How to make posted pictures small, I am still long way to learn 3d rendering, any comment on my rendering, I post some of my other projects. Can post hand drawing?

^^Please resize your pictures at least 800px. You can use photoshop or other imaging software to resize it. Too big pictures may cause heavy bandwidth usage. :)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/Image-3.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/Image-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/NewBedroom2Image-1.jpg

ttp://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/NewBedroom-2Image-5.jpg

Hi Stephen,

I am getting confused in posting this, yes this are my designs but sorry to say is not in the Philippines, this was in Malaysia right now, I try to follow your instructions but I am only new in this process, if I cannot reduce it, I think I need to stop posting first since it may consumed more space.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/MrLeeMasterBedroom-4.jpg

^^I see. I would appreciate if you will post the actual completed project photos so that we can compare your 3D design & the actual unit. Thanks sir! :)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/living-a.jpg

This are just merely 3d rendering, havent been implemented since I just start this proposals last month, I have a lot before but I design it using my manual drawing. I try to post some actual completed projects but no 3d rendering, tq

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/NewStudyRoomImage-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/adverg/CoffeeHouseTheCityBayviewHotelImage.jpg

I like your design Stephen, keep it up your good work, young generations are more creative and advanced.........

^^Thanks sir! :)

Stephen and adverg, amazing men! Where do you get all these talents? :)

To implement your design, do you hire your own carpenters and laborers and choose the appropriate materials? Just curious.

^^Thanks ruralvillage.

We have our own people (from Engineers to site supervisor to laborers) to execute my design, sir.

Thanks Ruralvillage for compliments also. For me I dont have my own firm, I am just working with one renovation company here in Malaysia, but all this implementations will pass through my approval. Our company have our own factory for fit-out works and I handle these general workers and sub-contractors for our projects.

Wah Stephen, only I found out those rattan furnitures, this one courtesy of Movement 8, In fact when Budji Layug was the guest speaker here I think last 2004 for the DEX Exhibition, I was one of the attendant. By the way where you got those 3d models for furnitures, my softwares was too limited in library for accessories and since it was from China, I dont like it's style. I am looking for those retail accessories, do you have any source since now I am doing retail shops here like says shoes and clothes boutique and saloon...thanks

^^I personally modelled all the furnitures using 3ds max. We customize furnitures as well.

What I mean Stephen, those display accessories not loose furnitures or built-ins, like say for restaurant, glasses or foods and displays, for botiques if dress those shirts and for shoe boutiques shoes and so forth, in short decorative display items. I am looking for this accessories I dont know where to find, tq

Hi Adverg,

I'm collecting 3D accessories since 1998. Those 3Ds are compatible to 3ds max & Autocad.

Here are some of my 3D renderings with Commercial Accessories:

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%203D%20Sample%20Works/Bangus-Galleria_cam03.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee248/stephenpdavid/SPD%203D%20Sample%20Works/SalaRestaurant_Opt01_cam01.jpg

Thanks Ruralvillage for compliments also. For me I dont have my own firm, I am just working with one renovation company here in Malaysia, but all this implementations will pass through my approval. Our company have our own factory for fit-out works and I handle these general workers and sub-contractors for our projects.

Hi sir Adverg, sori to butt-in, if i may understand correctly the "FIT-OUT WORKS".. is it the customized stuffs that you've put as decors? do you know some factory here in the Philippines (Manila in particular) who will accept fit-out works?

I really like both your designs..how i wish my small house could be designed even the interior part only, but i don't have that money to pay for professionals like you guys..

@ Junex,

Hi my friend, just call me adverg, no need sir adverg, as for my interpretations, built-in and fitout works are the same, those are customized furnitures like cabinets, shelves, backdrops and so forth. I'm sorry Iwas not around for long time diyan sa atin, I always outside the country. Last time I worked but long time already, it was Bahay Linya in Makati and Topacio Berenguer, we do all the Old Rustans Renovations in Makati and the furnitures for HQ of San MIguel in Ortigas, which is design by Steven Leach and Associates of America. Maybe you can ask Stephen since I think he is stationed there sa atin, thanks for the compliments. I can help you just email to me your plan and requirements, I can sketch for you, dont' worry it's just a help, no charge, email ad, andyverg80@yahoo.com. To stephen, thanks, means I will look for 3d max model in the internet....

I think of Davao International Airport when I think of "Modern Philippine Architectural Design." Traditional design concept fused with modern materials and feats of engineering. Oh, another structure comes to mind, I believe it's the San Miguel Corp. headquarters, it kinda looks like the rice terraces. Does anyone have a photo of that?

Airport na naman... :lol:

But here's a picture of the San Miguel HQ in Ortigas..

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/27665/2037649670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo by HarryCool at Flickr.

Isn't this the Benguet Center? :?

Here's my contribution:

Proposed Oceanarium:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/Untitled-1copy.png

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/scene2copy.png

This looks really nice! Sana ito na lang ginamit ng Manila Ocean Park. :D

^^ Nice! Hope it gets built without any hitches and glitches, if you get my drift. ;)

:lol:

I think of Davao International Airport when I think of "Modern Philippine Architectural Design." Traditional design concept fused with modern materials and feats of engineering. Oh, another structure comes to mind, I believe it's the San Miguel Corp. headquarters, it kinda looks like the rice terraces. Does anyone have a photo of that?

Airport na naman... :lol:

But here's a picture of the San Miguel HQ in Ortigas..

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/27665/2037649670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo by HarryCool at Flickr.

Isn't this the Benguet Center? :?

Here's my contribution:

Proposed Oceanarium:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/Untitled-1copy.png

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/scene2copy.png

This looks really nice! Sana ito na lang ginamit ng Manila Ocean Park. :D

^^ Nice! Hope it gets built without any hitches and glitches, if you get my drift. ;)

:lol:

I think of Davao International Airport when I think of "Modern Philippine Architectural Design." Traditional design concept fused with modern materials and feats of engineering. Oh, another structure comes to mind, I believe it's the San Miguel Corp. headquarters, it kinda looks like the rice terraces. Does anyone have a photo of that?

Airport na naman... :lol:

But here's a picture of the San Miguel HQ in Ortigas..

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/27665/2037649670101994864S600x600Q85.jpg

Photo by HarryCool at Flickr.

Isn't this the Benguet Center? :?

Here's my contribution:

Proposed Oceanarium:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/Untitled-1copy.png

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/scene2copy.png

This looks really nice! Sana ito na lang ginamit ng Manila Ocean Park. :D

^^ Nice! Hope it gets built without any hitches and glitches, if you get my drift. ;)

:lol:

Isn't this the Benguet Center? :?

This looks really nice! Sana ito na lang ginamit ng Manila Ocean Park. :D

:lol:

The Benguet Center is the Banco de Oro building now beside the Podium.

I agree. Dapat yan na lang ginamit na design for the oceanarium.

Isn't this the Benguet Center? :?

This looks really nice! Sana ito na lang ginamit ng Manila Ocean Park. :D

:lol:

The Benguet Center is the Banco de Oro building now beside the Podium.

I agree. Dapat yan na lang ginamit na design for the oceanarium.

Isn't this the Benguet Center? :?

This looks really nice! Sana ito na lang ginamit ng Manila Ocean Park. :D

:lol:

The Benguet Center is the Banco de Oro building now beside the Podium.

I agree. Dapat yan na lang ginamit na design for the oceanarium.

Ok my friend adverg, as you wish..thanks for the response anyway..saka ko na i-email sayo yong small house ko nakakahiya eh..lol..pm kita sa ym.

Sa mga masterpiece nyo, proud na rin kami na mayron kaming mga kababayan na talagang worldclass ang galing sa ganitong larangan..naks!!!keep up the good works guys...

Junex, you're welcome.....lalake ang ulo ko niyan.....

Lyceum of the Philippines
Calamba
Laguna

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Calamba
Laguna

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Calamba
Laguna

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I love this building! :D
Lyceum of the Philippines
Calamba
Laguna

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