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Form and Function:
Architecture is an art of creating beauty in space. With this in mind, it does this by designing structures where the form follows the function. This principle plays a big role in creating architecture because with it, the art serves its purpose. Unlike other forms of art, architecture has an intended practical purpose which is to make this world more perfect for human habitation. However, because it is still an art, the artist still applies his/her personal unique touch for its design and values.

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Overview:
Mañosa’s own family house in the South was built as an example of all his design tenets, and he incorporated important bahay kubo details inherent in his designs, such as a high, pitched roof, wide windows and door openings that let in natural light and air, tukod, and indigenous materials. Mañosa’s daughter, interior designer Bambi Mañosa-Tanjutco, recalls that they were so used to the endless stream of guests and clients who traipsed into the house at all hours of the day, just to see their father’s design (Real Living Team, 2018)

realliving.com.ph. (2019). 5 Famous Designs Of Architect Francisco Manosa. [online] Available at: https://www.realliving.com.ph/lifestyle/arts-culture/5-famous-designs-of-architect-francisco-manosa-a00043-20181023 [Accessed 25 Sep. 2019].

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Form and Function:
Deriving the design from the traditional bahay kubo, People thought it was a cheap construction.

The lower level of the house, called the zaguan, or multipurpose area, has a dominant rough adobe finish. Its upper level makes use of timber construction.

This stone-and-wood-based type of design is reminiscent of the bahay na bato (Filipino ancestral house), a traditional home during the era of Spanish colonization.

Two rooster sculptures adorn the staircase toward the entrance. The design is inspired by the Maranao people’s sarimanok (mythical bird).

All the stairways in his home adhere to the tradition of oro, plata, mata (gold, silver, death)—a sort of Filipino geomancy.

Ceilings crafted from woven bamboo, hardwood flooring, and walls accentuated with capiz shells and mother-of-pearl overlays are just some of the dominant features.

The banggerahan (dish-washing area) is made of stainless steel, with cupboards  of laminated wood. It contains portraits of different crops arranged according to the song “Bahay Kubo.”

The kitchen also provides a good view of the front yard to allow helpers to anticipate incoming guests.

The playroom, which Mañosa calls the “jeepney room,” displays some of his grandchildren’s finger paintings and a giant jeepney-like furniture where all the toys are stored in its hood, while its passenger area doubles as a seating and sleeping area. (Jose, 2013)

Inquirer Lifestyle. (2019). ‘Cheap’ Mañosa home a showcase of Filipino architecture. [online] Available at: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/88223/cheap-manosa-home-a-showcase-of-filipino-architecture/ [Accessed 25 Sep. 2019].

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ONE WITH NATURE

Even before green architecture became today’s vogue, Mañosa said he had always been incorporating environmentally responsive designs in the structures he made. The nature-abundant design of Mañosa’s home successfully blurs the line between outdoors and indoors.

Giving consideration to the country’s tropical climate, the living room’s double high-pitched roof has openings that allow warm air to exit the building. The open area of the house allows air to freely circulate.

Hanging in the middle of the living area is a large chandelier, designed to look like a hand of bananas.

Lush landscapes and water features also surround the Mañosa residence, which contributes to the passive cooling of the house, making electric fans and air-conditioning units virtually unnecessary.

The master’s bedroom contains a view of a fishpond, which not only gives the room a cooling effect but also a romantic view, as it is positioned in front of their bed. (Jose, 2013)

Inquirer Lifestyle. (2019). ‘Cheap’ Mañosa home a showcase of Filipino architecture. [online] Available at: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/88223/cheap-manosa-home-a-showcase-of-filipino-architecture/ [Accessed 25 Sep. 2019].