Documentation of Best Examples of Post War buildings

in ManilaABLAZA, Raisa Kathleen B.

PETIL, Angela Mae N.AR124/ AR1

During Post war, Philippine Architecture was dominated by the American style. In this period the plan for the modern city of Manila was designed with a large number of art deco buildings, by famous American and Filipino architects. During the liberation of Manila by the Americans in 1945 large portions of Intramuros and Manila were destroyed.  In the period after the Second World War many of the destroyed buildings were rebuilt. At the end of the 20th century modern architecture with straight lines and functional aspects was introduced. During this period many of the older structures fell into decay. Early in the 21st Century a revival of the respect for the traditional Filipino elements in the architecture returned.

When it comes to architects, there are lists of emerging architects during the Post war period. Names like Manosa, Mendoza, Gabriel, Espina and Locsin. But Manosa and Locsin were the most popular of  all the emerging architects before and until now.

POST WAR ARCHITECTURE

Manila WWII Headquarters Veterans and Son’s and daughters

Brise soleil

National Press Club Architect: Angel Nakpil

Art Deco/ Streamline Modern

Kawanihan ng Rentas Internas (BIR)

Reinforced concrete pierced screen

Philam Life Theater (entrance)

Folded plate construction

Parish of the Holy Sacrifice, UP DilimanArchitect: Leandro Locsin

Thin Shell construction

Philam Life Theater, UN Ave. ManilaGlass-clas cylindrical (Internaional style)