Filipino Architecture Notes

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Manila

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNITS / TYPE Document No.:

ARC-SYL-032 (003)

AHISTRY4 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 4 3/ Lec Date of Revision:

November 2015

INSTITUTION MISSION STATEMENT

National University, characterized by its cultural heritage of dynamic Filipinism, envisions itself as a leading educational

institution committed to nation building.

INSTITUTION VISION STATEMENT

National University provides relevant, innovative, and accessible quality education and other development programs to:

a. Its students, by developing them into moral, spiritual, and responsible citizens;

b. Its employees, by enhancing their competencies and providing them a rewarding work environment

c. Its alumni, by cultivating in them a sense of pride and commitment to their alma mater;

d. Its community, by contributing to the uplift of various aspects of life of its members;

e. Its industry partners and employers; by providing them with graduates who will contribute to their growth and development.

COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT

An NU Architecture graduate who upholds nationalism by being a steward of his profession and of the environment.

COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT

To educate would-be architects in professional competence bearing a strong Filipino character, a proactive commitment to a

sustainable environment and a sense of service to society.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The students should be able to:

a. Identify and categorize historical structures and its parts according to the different styles of architecture..

b. Classify the different cultures, behaviors and traditions of different countries and their effects on architectural space

and design

c. To discover the significant architectural masters around the world and their architectural masterpieces and

contributions to architecture

d. Ability to analyze link past architectures in the development of Theory, Planning developements, high-technology

utilities and construction systems.

e. ability to categorize pictorial drawings in historical buildings and ornamentations

f. ability to identify historical buildings and criticize thru comparative analysis

g. ability to explain different styles and theory

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students should be able to

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

a

b c d e f g

1. Make the students understand the evolution of

architecture from the Pre-historic times to the

post modern Period of Philippine architecture

2. Distinguish a particular architectural style from

another

3. Make a comparative analysis of the architectural

styles during the periods covered

Subject Code Subject Title

PREREQUISITE AHISTRY 3 History of Architecture 3: Architecture in Asia Region

CO-REQUISITE None

None

COURSE

DESCRIPTION

History of Architecture 4: History of Architecture & Urbanism in the Philippines

WEEK TOPICS TEACHING AND

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

(TLA)

ASSESSMENT TASK

(AT) CLO

1.0

Course Orientation

1. Course Orientation - Requirements,

policies and other diagnostic assessments

2. Introduction on the History of

Architecture in the Philippines

a. Objectives and definitions

b. Principles and influence

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Discussions

Q & A

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

2.0

PHILIPPINE ARCHITECTURE

AN OVERVIEW

a) Our Country The Philippines

b) Introduction of Philippine Architecture

c) The Filipino Concept of Space

1) Traditions, Beliefs and Practice in

Filipino construction

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Discussions

Q & A

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

1

3.0

PREHISTORIC ARCHITECTURE-

Early Philippine Shelters

1) Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods

2) Neolithic period : Origin of

Austronesean

3) Architectural Types: Early

Dwellings, Cave, longhouse,

Arboreal

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Discussions

Q & A

Out-of-class Learning

Experience: National

Museum of the

Philippines, Museum of

the Filipino People &

National Fine Arts

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

1 & 2

.

4.0

PRECOLONIAL ARCHITECURE-

Austronesian Ancestry

1) Batanes and the Ivatan House

2) Cordillera Region culture and

architecture: Isneg, Kalinga,

Bontoc, Ifugao, Kangkanay.

3) Lowland Dwelling: Bahay Kubo

4) Urban Shanty: Eskwater

5) Familiarization of Vernacular

term in the Philippines

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

Comparative analysis

drawing plates,

Discuss different

architectural types as

they appeared in

Prehistoric and Pre-

colonial structures of

Ivatan, Cordillera &

Low-Land dwellings

5.0

PHILIPPINE ISLAMIC

ARCHITECTURE- Muslim Space

1) Muslim Concept of Space in the

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av


drawing plates,

Discuss different

1 to 3

Philippines.

2) Masjid: Philippine Moseque

Architecture

3) Muslim Secular Buildings

a) Royal House

b) Vernacular Houses:

Maranao, Maguindanao,

Tausug, Yakan, Samal,

Badjao

4) New Urban Settlements of

Muslims in the Philippines:

Quiapo & Maharlika Village

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A


they appeared in

Low-Lander, Yakan,

Lumad, Maranao,

Isneg, Tausug, Badjao

6.0

Preliminary examination

1 to 3

7.0

SPANISH COLONIAL

ARCHITECTURE: PART 1

1. Urban Planning,

a) Instituting the Program for

Colonial Urbanism: LAWS OF

INDIES, from Barangay to

Pueblos and Arrabales

2. Foundation of the City: Cuidad de

Manila, Cebu, Nueva Segovia &

Nueva Caceres

3. Arquitectura Mestiza: Building

Materials, Casa Mestiza(Bahay na

Bato/Filipino House)

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A


Experience: Walled

City of

Manila,INTRAMUROS

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

1 & 2

8.0


Experience: ILOCOS REGION

ILOCOS EDUCATIONAL

TOUR

9.0

SPANISH COLONIAL

ARCHITECTURE: PART 2

1. Building Types

a) Ecclesiastical Buildings,

Educational & Scientific

buildings under religious

congregation

b) Civic buildings: Palacio del

Gobernador, Ayuntamiento,

Aduana

c) Obras Publicas: Colonial

Building Regulations

d) Infrastructures: Bridge, Water

Supply, Factories, Theaters, Hotel,

Sabungan, Hippodrome,

Bathhouse & Commercial

Buildings

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

10.0

AMERICAN COLONIAL

ARCHITECTURE

1. Introduction of American Period and the

new Tropical Colony of the United States

a) Roots of American Imperialism &

Aftermath of Philippine

American war.

b) Construction of Forts and Camps.

c) Urban Cleansing and the New

Tropical Hygiene.

d) Introduction of Healthy buildings:

TSALET, Hygienic facilities city

and its modern Urban Facilities.

e) Ports, Canals and Bridges of

Manila

2. Insular Government and the American

Architects:

a) Edgar Ketchum Bourn & Colonial

Mission Revival

b) Bureau of Public Works

c) Daniel Burnham: Imperial Urban

Planner

d) William Parson: Imperial

Consulting Architect

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A


Experience: ERMITA

MANILA DISTRICT

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

11.0

3. the Filipino Architects in the Bureau of

Public Works:the Pensionados 1st batch

the classist

4. Pensionados second batch: Art Deco

Vanguards

5. The 3rd Generation of Filipino

Architects

6. The Commonwealth of the Philippines

and New Capitol City

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A


Experience: STA. CRUZ

DISTRICT MANILA

(Escolta walk)


drawing plates,

Discuss different


they appeared in

Spanish Religious

Buildings and

American Secular

Buildings

12.0

Midterm Examination

Midterm Examination

1 to 3

13.0

POST COLONIAL PERIOD:MODERN

ARCHITECTURE

1. Rising from the Ruins and The Capital

Dilemma

2. The Suburbia and Bungalow

3. Statecraft, Space Age and Technology

Inspired

4. Modern Liturgical Spaces

5. Tropicalization of the International

Style: BRISE SOLEIL

6. Metropolitan Skyline and Adaptation

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A


Experience: Buildings in

Elliptical Road Quezon City

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

tradition.

14.0

VERNACULAR RENAISSANCE:

MARCOS ERA ARCHITECTURE

1. Marcos Regime

2. BLISS, Bagong Lipunan Modernism

and the Invention of National Architecture

3. Modern Landscape Architecture

4. Futurist Monumentality

6. Neovernacular MASTER BUILDERS

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A


Experience: CULTURAL

CENTER OF THE

PHILIPPINES COMPLEX

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

15.0

POST MODERN ARCHITECTURE

1. Globalism and the vision of “Philippines

2000”

2. Neo-Retro Modernism

3. Post Modernism Retail Environment

4. New Architecture of Worship

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A


Experience:

Recto Ave. Araneta Center,

Ortigas Center, Ayala Ave.

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

16.0

New Millennium CONTEMPORARY

ARCHITECTURE IN THE

PHILIPPINES

5. Mega structures in Metro Manila

6. Urban place maker: Fort Bonifacio,

Rockwell Center, Eastwood City

7. New Cathedrals:MALLS

Powerpoint

presentation

Film/av

presentation

Report

Discussions

Q & A


Experience:

Quiz

Reaction Paper

Assignment

Periodic exam

17.0

FINAL OUTPUT


drawing plates,

Discuss different

architectural types

Class reflection

album

18.0

Final Examination

Lectures and class Discussion

Final Examination

1 to 4

Instructional Lessons may vary from lectures with class discussions or actual site visits when necessary. Lectures can be in Power point presentations or board lecture. Building material’s pictures, samples, swatches, and video viewing are used in

CLO SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK (SAT)

1

Final Exam/ Performance 2

3

4

Course Evaluation

CLASS STANDING (CS) a. Grading Requirements - 60% - Attendance / decorum - 10% - Quizzes - 30% - Reports (Written / oral) - 20% b. Preliminary/ Midterm/ Final Exam - 40%

Total 100% _____________________________________________________________________________________

Prelim Grade = Class Standing

Mid Term Grade = (Prelim Class Standing+ Mid Term Class Standing) / 2

Final Grade = (60% Midterm Grade + 40%Final Class Standing)

TEXTBOOKS/REFERENCES/ONLINE REFERENCES Required Reading: Lico, Gerard (2007). Arkitekturang Filipino: History of Architecture and Urbanism in the Philippines

1. Banister, Fletcher (2000). History of Architecture, 20

th edition. London Routledge

2. Ching, Frank (2007). A global history of architecture 3. Fernandez, Rino (2013). Diksyonariong Biswal ng Arkitekturang Pilipino 4. Ching, Francis (2012). A visual dictionary of architecture, 2

nd edition

5. Balangkas: A resource book on the care of built heritage in the Philippines. (2007). Intramuros, Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Committee on Monuments and Sites.

6. Community Building Program, University of Miami School of Architecture. (n.d.). The laws of the indies. https://cbp.arc.miami.edu/Resources/Laws%20of%20the%20Indies.html.

7. Jose, R. T. (1992). Simbahan : Church art in colonial Philippines, 1565-1898. Makati, Metro Manila: Ayala Museum.

8. Lico, G. R. A. (2003). Edifice complex: power, myth, and Marcos state architecture. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press.

9. Manila 1571-1898 : The western orient. (1998). (n.p.): Ministerio de Fomento.

10. Reed, R. R. (1976). City of pines: The origins of Baguio as a colonial hill station and regional capital. Berkeley, California : Center for South and Southeast Asia Studies, University of California.

11. Reed, R. R. (1978). Colonial Manila: The context of Hispanic urbanism and process of morphogenesis. Berkeley: University of California Press.

12. Scott, W. H. (1994). Barangay: Sixteenth-century Philippine culture and society. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila

Methodologies class discussions.

University Press.

13. Agoncillo, T (1990). History of the Filipino People 8th Edition. GAROTECH publishin UP, Diliman

14. Alarcon, N. (1991). Philippine architecture during the pre-spanish and Spanish periods. UST Press, Sampaloc, Manila

15. Gallende, O.S.A. P. (1987). Angels in Stone Architecture of Augustinian churches in the Philippines 1st Edition. G.A.Formoso Publishing, Makati

16. Jose, R. (1991). Simbahan, Church art in colonial Philippines 1565-1898. Ayala Foundation, Makati

17. Javellana, S.J. R. (1991). Wood and Stone For God’s greater glory: Jesuit Art and architecture in the Philippines. Ateneo Press, Loyola, Quezon City

18. Javellana, S.J. R. (2010). La Casa de Dios: the legacy of Filipino-Hispanic Churches in the Philippines, Ortigas Foundation inc., Pasig City

19. Lico, G. (2013). ISTILO pocket guide to architecture style in the Philippines

20. Laya,J. Gatbonton,E. (1983) Intramuros of Memory, Intramuros Administration

21. Laya,J. Toralba,M. Tinio,M. Philippine Heritage Homes a Guide Book (2014), Anvil Publishing, Mandaluyong City

22. Noche, M. (2010). Retablo: the living shrines of Faith, Filipino Heritage Festival inc/Museum Foundation, Ermita, Manila

23. Tinio Jr. Martin, Zialzita Fernando. (1987) Philippine Ancestral Houses.

24. Tettoni,T. Reyes,E.(2012) The Philippine Style: Design & Architecture

Prepared by: Endorsed by: Noted by:

Ar. Roy John M. De Guzman

Ar. Chona E. Ponce, Ph.D. Dean College of Architecture

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