16 Questions
What architectural style was introduced by the Americans in the Philippines, based on the churches of Spanish priests?
Mission Revival style
Who was invited to the Philippines as a consultant on urban concerns and had a plan that focused on a government or civic center with a symmetric concept of building?
Daniel Burnham
What material was commonly used in the construction of Gabaldon school buildings introduced by the Americans?
Reinforced concrete
Which architectural style characterized by intricate designs, curves, and nature-inspired motifs was popular in the early 20th century and introduced by the Americans in the Philippines?
Art Nouveau style
What was Siegfried Bing's store in Paris that gave rise to the name Art Nouveau?
La Maison de L' Art Nouveau
What are some key architectural characteristics of the colonial mission revival style?
Curvilinear rooflines, round arched entrances, smooth plastered walls, use of mirador towers
What was the purpose of Gabaldon school buildings as standardized models?
To decrease building costs, save time and labor, maximize construction efficiency
What was the first government building to be executed using reinforced concrete as the main building material?
Insane ward at San Lazaro Manila
What new building typology was introduced by the Americans for urban centers?
Tsalet (or chalet)
What were the main construction technologies introduced by William Parsons?
Steel-framed skeleton construction, reinforced concrete, concrete hollow blocks
What architectural style was introduced by the Americans in the Philippines that challenged the dominance of Neoclassicism during the 20th century?
Art Deco
Which building in Manila, constructed in 1901, was the first permanent structure built by the Americans, showcasing architectural styles from the Colonial era?
Capitol Building
What architectural style was characterized by a facade resembling a stage with a central stained glass window, akin to a theater's interior proscenium?
Metropolitan Theater
Which Filipino architects introduced Art Deco to the Philippines, having been exposed to this new style during their travels to Europe and education in American universities?
Andres Luna de san Pedro, Pablo Antonio, Fernando Ocampo, Juan Nakpil
What style was prominent in the design of Gabaldon school buildings, which were introduced in the Philippines during the American colonial period?
Colonial Mission Revival Style
What type of construction method became popular during the American colonial period in the Philippines, challenging traditional building techniques?
Reinforced concrete construction
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