Architect Heroes: 4 Famous Buildings by Juan Nakpil - Real Living
WEBAug 11, 2016 · For the first part of our series on famous Filipino architects, we feature the “Father of Philippine Architecture” (and the very first National Artist for Architecture) Juan Nakpil. Born on May 26, 1899, Nakpil was the offspring of two Katipuneros—his father was Julio Nakpil, a composer and general in the Katipunan, and his mother was Gregoria De Jesus, the widow of Katipunan Supremo ...
5 Famous Designs Of Architect Francisco Manosa - Real Living
WEBOct 24, 2018 · 4. Coconut Palace. IMAGE Manosa & Co. His design firm as a whole championed the use of indigenous materials such as bamboo, coconut, rattan, cogon, shell, adobe, and even ash from the Pinatubo volcano eruption. The Coconut palace—literally, an entire palace made out of coconut wood and the tree’s byproducts and the former Office of …
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Here’s A Complete List Of The 46 Parts of A Filipino House - Real …
WEBAug 21, 2018 · A dining room in a house in Taal, Batangas. For starters, the traditional rooms in a typical Filipino ancestral house from the 19th century consist of the caida (receiving room), sala mayor (main living room), comedor (dining room), oratorio (prayer room), cuartos (bedrooms), cocina (kitchen), and …
Tagalog Construction Terms - Real Living
WEBDec 4, 2023 · Dos Aguas and Quatro Aguas Roof. A dos aguas has two sides or slopes (a gable roof), and quatro aguas has four sides (a hip roof).Use either of the terms when you want to specify the type of roof, e.g. “Gawin nating quatro aguas ang bubong.. Why they matter: Knowing these terms can help you specify …
Buildings Designed by Juan Nakpil - Real Living
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Gala-Rodriguez Ancestral House. IMAGE Ramiltibayan via Wikimedia Commons. Located in Sariaya, Quezon and designed by Juan Nakpil in the 1930s, the well-preserved home was declared a heritage house by the National Historical Institute in 2008. With its captivating Art Déco style, the house features well-thought-out …
This Tiny House Design Gives a Modern Take on the Bahay Kubo
WEBAug 29, 2020 · Recently, a design by Bohol-based firm Zamora Architects went viral on Facebook for its unique take on tiny house living. They gave the trend a Filipino spin, proposing a 35sqm modern bahay kubo with a clean, minimalist interior. The post has more than 57,000 shares on Facebook as of writing, and …
Meaning of Oro, Plata, Mata - Real Living
WEBNov 28, 2021 · Ideally, the last step of the stairs should fall under oro, which means gold. “The last step can be oro or plata to symbolize good luck. Ending up with mata is believed bring bad luck and misfortune to the homeowners,” Isabelle adds. While some may dismiss this as just another belief, Isabelle says that many homeowners are steadfast in ...
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Construction Terms and Their Applications - Real Living
WEBSep 15, 2023 · Porma or formwork. This is a structural term that refers to the (usually) phenolic plyboard that is used to mold concrete structural beams and posts. The plyboards are kept in place by a temporary wooden substructure until the concrete dries. In construction, porma is critical for creating the desired …