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Biography
Born in Manila to a family of architects Graduated BS in Architecture in 1953 in University of Sto. Tomas Passed the board examination for Architects in 1954 In 1957, Arch. Manosa finished a Landscaping Course in Tokyo University in Japan From 1962 to 1976, he was a partner of Manosa Brothers and Associates, a design firm composed of his architect brothers
I design Filipino Architecture must be true to itself, its land, and its people. Three factors make architecture truly Filipino, Filipino values, Philippine climate and the use of indigenous materials
Coconut Palace
Also called Tahanang Pilipino Location: CCP Complex, Manila Design Concept: Coconut Tree The coconut triumphs as the ultimate Tree of Life. From its roots to its trunk, its bark, fruit, flower and its shell, all have been the source of design forms, elements, and ornaments throughout the structure. Inspired by the salakot hat of the farmer Year Established: 1978
Sulo Restaurant
Location: Makati City First built in 1962, it was rebuilt in 1978 after it caught fire. Its architecture was markedly Muslim inspired and its various function rooms influences from north to southern Philippines. The structure was brought down in 1985 to make way for the expansion of the Makati Commercial Center.
Mactan Shangri-La
Location: Cebu, Philippines An ocean-to-shore theme of warm, golden sand and fresh turquoise ocean hues to integrate seamlessly into the resorts existing structure and seaside location. Tropical elements such as coral and seashells inspire room accents.
Biography
born on Aug 15, 1928 in Silay City, Negros Occidental, a grandson of the first governor of the province. studied at the De La Salle Brothers in 1935 study Pre-Law, before shifting to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Music at the University of Santo Tomas. Although he was a talented pianist, he later shifted again to Architecture, just a year before graduating. he had two children, one of whom is also an architect. died on November 15, 1994 (aged 66)
The CCP is set back from Roxas Blvd and constructed in the bombastic style favoured by dictators everywhere.
Year Completed: 1966
Manila Hotel
Location: Manila, Philippi nes Manila Hotel is the oldest premiere hotel in the Philippines, built in 1909 to rival Malacaan Palace, the official residence of thePresident of the Philippines, and opened in 1912.[ alongRoxas Boulevard. the lobby is lined with white Doric columns. Year Completed:
Biography
was born on April 25, 1888 in Tondo Manila He attended the Ateneo Municipal and graduated in 1908. he pursued architecture as a government scholar at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1911, before finishing his course at Drexel He was trained in the Beaux Arts and subsequently went to work for George B. Post & Sons in New York City He then returned to the Philippines to begin a practice with his brother died at the age of 72 on December 5, 1960.
For his work in architecture, Arellano was awarded the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) Gold Medal of Merit in 1958