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Manila Cathedral: Restoring a Monument to Faith, Architecture and History

The story of the Manila Cathedral is one of ruins and ravages, rising and resurgence, restorations and resilience. Its history is intimately...

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Arkitekturang Filipino: A History of Architecture and Urbanism in the Philippines

With copious photographs and archival materials sorted out and analyzed in relation to ideas and propositions, this book (is) a vital contribution...

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Deco Decoded: Art Deco in the Philippines

The documentary film Deco Decoded is an art historical project that narrates the post-colonial migrancy of the global aesthetic of art deco in the Philippines. Written...

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Dilao: Urban and Cultural History of Paco

Paco is one of the oldest districts of Manila. Its genesis dates back from the middle of the 16th century when the Franciscan missionaries...

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Sagisag Arkitektura: 50 Icons of Philippine Architecture

Icons embody collective values, elicit strong reactions, and exemplify the milieu of a particular time and place while bridging...

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Anatomiya/Arkitektura: Morphology of Filipino Buildings

To study a building is to dissect it into its constituent parts, analyzing each element in relation to one another, and how these elements are organized...

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