Tag: bahay kubo
The rich heritage of Philippine architecture
Filipino architecture always amazes me. I am very interested in the historical heritage of the Philippines—from modern to Spanish period designs, as well as the ancestral forms like the famous bahay...
From capitello to bahay kubo: The intersections between Italian and Filipino architecture
Whenever we talk about Italian architecture, images of classical Roman structures come to mind—columns with intricate capitello (Dorico, Ionic, Corinzio, Composite), timpani, trabeazioni. The Colosseum, the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Square...
It’s a hut topic
“It gives credence indeed that whether in the lowlands or highlands, the bahay kubo endures as the most successful archetype for Philippine architecture.” —Augusto Villalon, Lugar: Essays on Philippine Heritage...
Revisiting the Ifugao hut
The resourcefulness, creativity, and ingenuity of the Ifugaos can be seen in how they construct their homes. The native Ifugao hut, for example, is an architectural wonder. It can withstand...
Nature, creativity & the bahay kubo
A building is like a living organism, and there is no living organism that does not work in symbiosis with its environment. One of the best structures...
Old meets new: Reimagining the bahay kubo
There’s something oddly alluring about the metro’s awe-inspiring skyline and glittering night lights, especially if you’re getting an uninterrupted view from sky deck lounges or from the hills of Antipolo.
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Notary public and the pandemic
So you just bought a house and now all documents must be notarized. What if you’re an OFW or someone who cannot...
Everything you need to know about Amilyar
December and January are usually the months when local governments give discounts to early payers of the Amilyar. It is a good time...
Alviera Country Club top bills the go-to leisure hotspots in the North
Alviera Country Club, the centerpiece of Ayala Land’s Alviera estate in Porac, Pampanga, marked its third-year anniversary last July 30, 2022 at...
Filipino traditions when building or moving to a new house
The ongoing pandemic has forced many Filipinos to move to a new dwelling. Some move to the province for fresher air, while...
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Invest in safety and One Lancaster Park, Cavite
Home buyers today, especially starter families, are more discerning in choosing their living spaces. Post-pandemic, more people appreciate the value of large...
Pag-IBIG posts P20.48 B income in H1 2022
Pag-IBIG Fund posted earnings of P20.48 billion in the first half of 2022, an impressive 27 percent increase compared to the same...
Cebu conducts dredging at South Road Properties
The City Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) will conduct a dredging and desilting operation tomorrow at the South Road Properties...
Vidarte Residences by Vista Estates : Elevating the Art of Living
Antipolo, Rizal has, over the years, remained one of the country’s go-to destinations for quick weekend getaways, food crawls, nature adventures, or...
Alviera Country Club top bills the go-to leisure hotspots in the North
Alviera Country Club, the centerpiece of Ayala Land’s Alviera estate in Porac, Pampanga, marked its third-year anniversary last July 30, 2022 at...