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history of the structure in our architecture it is illustration of
building and its survey? inspired with? buildings.
Architect.
New
Government Center
HISTORY:

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The New Government Center or the NGC is now one of the new landmarks of Bacolod City. It
stands on a 5-hectare lot donated by Fernando F. Gonzaga, Inc. and Angela Estate, Inc.
Inaugurated in July 2010, it replaced the old City Hall at Araneta-Luriaga Streets. This
relatively new Italianate style building was designed by Architect Orlando M. Mateo.
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Center
02 It was built in the neo-Classical Renaissance
style, which is to stay it is reminiscent of
another notable all-white structure you’ll find
at 1 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington
D.C.!

New Government Center is a Doric type of

classical architecture.
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Government Ce
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ELEMENTS
 The
Infante
House
02 The Infante House in Hacienda Guadalupe, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
was the home of Don Teodulfo Infante and Dona Rosita Sanchez. Built in
1929, it is a well-preserved example of a hacienda house set in the midst of
HISTORY

a farm. It was declared a Heritage House in 2001.

As described by The International Committee for the Conservation of the

Industrial Heritage, the two-storey mansion was the home of Don Teodulfo
Infante and Doña Rosita Sanchez.
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The Don Teodolfo personally designed and drew the intricate designs
and woodwork. For instance, the house’s exterior boasts elegance
Infante with intricate woodwork, carvings, and columns. The Infante House

House is an Ionic type of classical architecture.

 Negros
Museum
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March 16, 1996 was the official opening of The
Negros Museum to the public. The building is a
historic neoclassical structure built in 1925 which
was formerly the capitol building where the past
governors of Negros Occidental held office until the
HISTORY

early 1970’s.
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HISTORY

Museum
Negros Museum is a privately The building was designed by
owned provincial museum situated Architect Juan Arellano best
in the Negros Occidental Provincial known for Manila’s Metropolitan
Capitol Complex in Bacolod, Theater.
Philippines. The structure was built
in 1925 as the Provincial Agriculture
Building.
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Negros
Museum
The building features columns and ornamentation in the
front facade. The columns of the Museum are inspired by
the Corinthian Classical Order. An ornate capital carved
with stylized acanthus leaves and four scrolls. Double hung
and symmetrical windows are also embedded in the
building. And also the use of symmetry in the spacing of
windows and columns.
 Manuel Severino
HISTORY

Hofilena Ancestral
House
Silay City's stone houses, or bahay na bato most of which are
owned by landed farmers and sugar barons are material
reminders of the life of the affluent in the late 19th century to
the early 20th century, the golden age of Silay and the

peak of the sugar industry in the province. One of these

houses, the Hofileña Ancestral House, was built in 1934.
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Hofilena Ancestral
House
Most of its architectural details were
influenced by other houses. Its roof is of
classic steep and wide eaves, unlike the
galvanized iron sheets that have been the
popular roofing material in Manila. The
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wide steps that lead to the portico are of

American influence.
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Manuel Severino
Hofilena Ancestral
House
The Doric inspired columns are embedded
on this structure. A symmetrical
configuration and double hung windows
are also applied. And it also features the
facade topped with pediments.
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Ancestral
House

The Broce Ancestral House was built in 1937. They commission a Japanese architect to
build this momentous structure. It was used as a Japanese Garrison during World War II.
The main intention in building the fortress-like mansion was for Don Florentino Broce
and his family who were one of the richest and vastest landowners of the city.
The Broce
Ancestral House
The windows were removed and was cemented
since it was rented by the Philippine National Bank
and their vault was kept there. Later in the 1960’s,
the City Government rented the establishment and
used it as the City Hall. During the late 70’s it was
used as the City Court.
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The Broce
Ancestral
House
Bacolod City
Diamond
Jubilee Tower
It is officially known as the Bacolod City Diamond
Jubilee Tower, also known as the Bacolod Government
Center replica. The structure was dedicated on June 18,
2013. The tower was built to commemorate the date,
the Charter of the City of Bacolod. Commonwealth Act
No. 326 was signed into law by then President Manuel
Luis Quezon on October 19, 1941.
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Diamond
Jubilee Tower
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 Balay Puti
The stately mansion was inherited by
Emilio Ledesma (and wife Rosario
Locsin) from his father, sugar baron Don
Jose “Pepe” Ledesma, the major
financier of the construction of the
church, who commissioned the same
Italian architect to design his residence,
ensuring its place at the center of Silay
society.
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Puti
Originally built around 1920 as the family home
of Emilio Ledesma and his wife Rosario Locsin.
This neo-classical mansion was erected in the
pre-war era when Silay families had a penchant
for having their homes and commercial buildings
done by European architects.

Both the neighboring San Diego Pro-Cathedral

and the Ledesma-Locsin mansion were designed
by Italian architect Lucio Bernasconi.
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Town Hall
Enrique B. Magalona (also known as E.B.
Magalona and formerly known as Saravia) is a
second class municipality in the province of
Negros Occidental, Philippines.

The municipality is named after Enrique B.

Magalona, former Senator of the Philippines and
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the grandfather of the late Filipino rap icon

Francis Magalona. The architect is Mr. Richard J.
Chard.
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Enrique
B.
Magalona
Town Hall
& Balay
Puti
 Negros Occidental
Provincial Capitol

The Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol

Building followed Daniel Burnham's Beaux Art
style. When William Cameron Forbes was the
governor general in the Philippines in 1904, he
invited Burnham to the country, who, in turn,
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recommended as consulting architect to the

government William E. Parsons.
 Negros Occidental
Provincial Capitol
HISTORY

When he arrived in 1905, Parsons The prominent feature of the

established the architectural office of the central section are wide steps that
Bureau of Public Works which was
lead to colonnades of about three-
composed of American and Filipino
story high and with Corinthian
architects, such as Juan Nakpil, Tomas
capitals on the upper portion.
Mapua, and Juan de Guzman
Arellano.Using the neo-classical
architectural design of Burnham for the
capitol, Juan Arellano executed the
project.
 Negros
Occidental
Provincial
Capitol
This structure or building is embedded the elements
of a classical greek architecture such as the column
in corinthian order, a proportioned and symmetrical
facade, classical motifs and sculptures, rectangular
windows and doors evenly spaced out. The overlook
facade of the building and its whole structure shows
elegance and intellect which is the highlight of a
classical architecture.
 Sipalay City
Hall
Built in 2012, this city landmark with a neo-
classical design is the seat of the government of
Sipalay City. This three story building painted in
white, houses most of the city government
offices and is also a venue to some formal
occasions and gatherings. It is located in
Barangay Gil Montilla which is 10 minutes from
the city proper. Dynamic builders and
construction HISTORY
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Sipalay City Hall

This structure or building is a neo classical design,
one of the most prominent architectural styles in
the Western world. This building speaks grandeur,
scale and simplicity which characterized a greek
and roman details. It is highly balance and
proportion especially how the windows and doors
were placed, it has columns, domes and mixed of
curvy and straight lines describes the greek and
roman style and a facade that is clean and elegant
looking.