MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE

NOTABLE FOREIGN ARCHITECTS

FRANK LLYOD WRIGHT
 He is known for organic architecture.
 Philosophy: “Nature is the determinant in the conceptualization of human
environment.”
: “the building must not only be on the ground but off
the ground.”
: “Space in Motion”
 Notable Works:
o Fallingwater – for its dynamism and connection with its magnificent
natural surroundings, Fallingwater is one of Wright’s finest
achievements. Fallingwater has been referred as a “tour de force” of
Wright’s organic architecture. The importance of interpenetrating
outdoor and interior spaces, as well as the great emphasis placed on
harmony between man and nature, expressed Wright’s passion for
Japanese architecture in the design of Fallingwater.
o Guggenheim Museum, NY
LUDWIG MUES VAN DER ROHE
 He is one of the pioneers of modern architecture along with Alvar Aalto, Le
Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and Frank Llyod Wright.
 Philosophy: “Less is more”
 Notable Works:
o Farnsworth House – It is a National Historic Landmark and is
acknowledge as in iconic masterpiece of International Style
architecture. This was Mies can der Rohe’s first and most significant
domestic project in the United States.
ANTONI GAUDI
 He is known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism. His architecture
brought both construction and functional innovations, including biomimicry and
the use of hyperbolic vaults.
 Philosophy: “His personal philosophy can be understood in three aspects:
one is his religion, second is nature and third, the architecture.”
 Notable Works:
o La Sagrada Familia – It is famous for being one of the most iconic
examples of Antoni Gaudi’s unique style. The theme of nature figures
prominently in Gaudi’s design, both in terms of symbolism and the use
of organic shapes and forms. The basilica has been under construction
since 1882.

SANTIAGO CALATRAVA
 Calatrava is an architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter from Spain.
He is well-known for his bridges supported by single leaning pylons, as well as
his railway stations, stadiums and museums, the sculptural shapes of which
frequently resemble living organisms.
 Philosophy: His philosophy Is grounded in the belief that each innovative
design must emanate from its cultural context, conveying traditional sensibility
through modern architecture to create truly inspiring structures.
 PABLO ANTONIO SR.
 He was a pioneer of modern Philippine architecture. The rank and title of
National Artist of the Philippines was conferred on him in 1976.
 Philosophy: He believed that buildings “should be planned with austerity in
mind and its stability forever as the aim of true architecture, that buildings
must be progressive, simple in design but dignified, true to a purpose without
resorting to an applied set of aesthetics and should eternally recreate truth.”
 Notable Work/s:
o Far Eastern University
LEANDRO LOCSIN
 He is known for his use of concrete, floating volume and simplistic design.
 Philosophy: He believes that the true Philippine Architecture is “the product
of two great streams of culture, the oriental and the occidental…to produce a
new object of profound harmony.”
 Notable Work/s:
o Church of the Holy Sacrifice
o Cultural Center of the Philippines
o Philippine International Convention Center
JOSE MARIA ZARAGOZA
 He is known for designing several edifices during the postwar era. Traditional
features from Spanish colonial architecture were mixed with basic, unadorned
designs from the international style.
 Notable Work/s:
o Commercial Bank Trust Company Building, Escolta
o Santo Domingo Church, QC
o Meralco Building
ILDEFONSO “IP” SANTOS
 He is known for being the Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture.
 Philosophy: “A beautiful environment is necessary if only buoy sagging spirits
and offer hope for the future.”
 Notable Work/s:
o San Miguel Corporation HQ
o Paco Cemetery
FRANCISO “BOBBY” MAÑOSA
 He was a forerunner in the art of Philippine neo-vernacular architecture. He
studied, mastered and interpreted the largely untapped DNA of Philippine
architecture, particularly the Bahay Kubo and Bahay na Bato.
 Philosophy: He believes that “the true Philippine Architecture must be “true to
itself, its land and its people.””
 Notable Work/s:
o Coconut Palace
FUNCTIONAL CONCEPTS AND THE INTERIOR
ENVIRONEMNT
FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
 This is concerned with the development of a plan arrangement that will serve in a
purely mechanical manner. It addresses the right size of rooms and their
relationships to one another.
 It provides the following comfort elements: light, heat and ventilation.
4. Sequence in Time

5. Required Environments
a. Furniture Types
b. Need for view
 c. Need for ceiling height or shape

e. Observatory intensity

f. Potential for contamination

g. Asset to public image
h. Revenue Produced

i. Relative weight
j. Nose Produced – gymnasiums, music, mechanical rooms
k. Vibrations – machinery
l. Wet dry – laboratories, toilets, kitchen (wet); offices (dry)

m. Trash Production (Food prep, dishwashing)

n. Relative visual clutter
o. Odor production

7. Relativity Proximity to Building