Bridges in the Philippines

Bridge Construction during Spanish Colonial Period

• The first bridge constructed during the Spanish colonial period that spanned the Pasig River is now known as Quezon Bridge, formerly Puende de Colgante.
• Another bridge constructed during this period is Ayala Bridge, formerly Puente de Convalescencia.

Bridge Construction by Americans

• The Americans replaced the old bridge constructed during the Spanish colonial period with Quezon Bridge.
• Jones Bridge was also constructed by the Americans.

Heritage Conservation Principles

• The principle of heritage conservation emphasizes minimal intervention, with the goal of preserving the original authentic form of a heritage structure.
• This principle is known as Reversibility, which involves removing recent interventions to bring back the structure to its original form.

Definition of Heritage

• Heritage refers to structures and buildings possessing outstanding architectural and artistic value, historic significance, technological innovation, economic and social significance, and are 50 years old and above.

Adaptive Reuse

• Adaptive reuse involves using a heritage structure for various purposes other than its original and intended function, while preserving its architectural and structural integrity.

Notable Buildings and Architects

• The Picache Building, designed by Juan Nakpil, was the first modern skyscraper in the Philippines after WWII.
• The San Miguel Corporation Building in Ortigas, designed by Leandro Locsin, was inspired by the Banaue Rice Terraces.
• Oscar Niemeyer, a Brazilian architect, had a significant impact on Filipino architects in terms of Modernism.

Historical Events and Places

• The first city in the Philippines established by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi was Manila.
• The first calle (street) in the Philippines is Calle Azcarraga, now known as Recto Avenue in Manila.