Part 2 SPANISH-COLONIAL-ARCHITECTURE-MODULE

Paoay Church
Paoay, Ilocos Norte

• Saint Augustine Church
• Most outstanding example in the
Philippines of “Earthquake
Baroque”
Paoay Church
Paoay, Ilocos Norte
• Saint Augustine Church
• Most outstanding example in the Philippines of
“Earthquake Baroque”
Santa Maria Church
Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur.
• Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion
• Situated on ahill surrounded by defensive wall ( unlike
most traditional churches sitting on the central plaza)
• Separate pagoda-like bell tower at the midpoint of the
nave wall
• The brick wallsare devoid of ornament but have
delicately carved side entrances and strong buttresses.
2. FORTRESSES
Characterized by heavy stone walls, moats, and grid road
layouts. Bastions, keeps, and watchtowerswerealso built
to cover blins spots.
Fort Santiago
Intramuros, Manila.
• Parts of aFort.
• Cortinas, thick perimeter walls.
• Bastiones or baluartes, four-sided bulwarks skirting
the cortinas on both ends.
• Foso, moat
• Casamatas, stone embrasures where artilleries were
propped up.
3. INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS
Monumental civic architecture epitomized the colonial
institutions under the Spanish governance.
Fort Santiago
Intramuros, Manila.
• Parts of aFort.
• Cortinas, thick perimeter walls.
• Bastiones or baluartes, four-sided bulwarks skirting
the cortinas on both ends.
• Foso, moat
• Casamatas, stone embrasures where artilleries were
propped up.
Ayuntamiento
Intramuros, Manila.
• Also known asCasa del Ayuntamiento, Casa del
Cabildo, Casa Consistorial, or Casa Real.
• Asaseatof colonial governance, it housed
administrative offices and archives.
Palacio Real
Intramuros, Manila.
• Also known asPalacio del Gobernador General
• Residence of the highest official of the land.
• Malacañang Palace, the summer residence of the
Governor General.
Schools
University of Sto. Tomas, Manila.
Oldest established university in Asia.
• Colegio or Universidad, found in the
urban areas.
• Escuela
4. DOMESTIC STRUCTURES
Dwellings reflecting the differences in social class
Accesorias
• Apartment dwellings
• Evolved from the need of migrant
laborers for cheap housing in commercial
and industrial areas
• Vivienda, eachunit; has azaguan, sala
and sleeping quarters
BAHAY NA BATO
A housing prototype which combined elements of the

indigenous and Hispanic building traditions to prevent
the dangers posed by fires, earthquakes, and cyclones.
Arquitectura mestiza, a new hybrid type of construction

combining wood and stone.
BAHAY NA BATO
A housing prototype which combined elements of the

indigenous and Hispanic building traditions to prevent
the dangers posed by fires, earthquakes, and cyclones.
Arquitectura mestiza, a new hybrid type of construction

combining wood and stone.
Bahay na Bato
Characteristics
• Generally has two storeys, at times three.
• The ground floor is made of cut stoneor
brick, the upper of wood.
• Capped by high hip roof with a45 degree
angle pitch.
• Windows:
• Ground floor, grillworks
• Second floor, sliding shutters with
Capiz shells or glass panels
Bahay na Bato
Characteristics
• Generally has two storeys, at times three.
• The ground floor is made of cut stoneor
brick, the upper of wood.
• Capped by high hip roof with a45 degree
angle pitch.
• Windows:
• Ground floor, grillworks
• Second floor, sliding shutters with
Capiz shells or glass panels
Bahay na Bato
Ground floor
• Cochera, driveway or garage
• Zaguan, vestibule or storage;Usually for
the caroza.
• Entresuelo, mezzanine area, for offices or
servants; quarters
• Descanso, stair landings
• Cuadra, horse stables
• Cocina, Kitchen
Bahay na Bato
Parts:
Escalera, wooden staircase
Bahay na Bato
Parts:
Caida or ante-sala, interior overhanging
veranda; most immediate room from the
stairs.
Sala, living room
Baño, bathroom
Latrina, toilet
Cocina, kitchen
Comedor, dining area
Azotea, outdoor terrace, located beside a
balon or over an aljibe (water cistern)
Cuarto, bedroom
Bahay na Bato
Parts:
Galeria volada, or corredo, flying wooden
gallery.
Oratorio, praying area
Callado, wooden fretwork on top of
partitions
Bahay na Bato
Parts:
Pasamano, window sill
Ventanillas, vents beneath the
window sill which reach to the floor
Barandillas, wooden baluster
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Paoay Church

Paoay, Ilocos Norte

A housing prototype which combined elements of the

Arquitectura mestiza, a new hybrid type of construction

A housing prototype which combined elements of the

Arquitectura mestiza, a new hybrid type of construction

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