Religion is one of the testaments of the development of culture and tradition in the country. Having been under Spanish rule for more than 300 years has landmarked amazing and beautiful pillars of faith that remain as part of the local landscape today. Last Holy Week, this author was able to visit Manila's most celebrated churches and marveled at their architectural wonder. Each masterpiece (built at least a minimum of a hundred years ago) is characterized by its iconic patron, distinctive design and the grandeur of style. The perfect setting for momentary reflections on faith, culture and history that was at one moment in time.
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Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts
Saturday, April 20, 2013
City of Angels
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Preservation
This author had a recent road trip to Lipa city and at the neart of it all was an interesting discovery--a more than a century-old ancestral home of the Luz- Katigbak family called Casa Segunda. Built in 1880, the sight was a glimpse of what it was like to live back then and the past was simple unfolding in front of your eyes. Casa de Segunda relfects a certain sense of richness and history that echoes through its architecture, interiors and even in interesting design elements in almost every space and corner. In 1996, it was proclaimed a heritage house by the National Historical Institute of the Republic of the Philippines crossing over seasons of change. Loving how these preserved landmarks remind us of our culture and how it glorifies the uniqueness of Filipino heritage.
The art of preservation. |
The grand view. |
Welcome. |
Going up. Loving the wooden staircase. |
The best technology back then was the art of conversation. |
In the light of beauty. |
Mirror, mirror. |
Master's bedroom. |
Designing corners. |
Lighting and Design. |
Retablo. |
Design at your step. |
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