1. 20 Jul 2012
    12:27 AM

    Galaxy Theatre,Art Moderne (rendering by Rowel Quimosing)

    Architecture by Pablo Antonio (1937)

    Rizal Avenue, Manila, Philippines


    Sadly, it was demolished in 2008.


    If only there was an extensive urban reconstruction on the damage brought by WW2, or at least a subway system was built instead of light rail,

    the infamous Avenida Rizal might still be known today as our own version of the ‘Broadway’.

    I hope that this will not be the fate of the remaining stand-alone theatres in Manila like the Capitol in Escolta. Save our heritage structures!

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  2. 15 Jan 2012
    05:41 PM

    Kuala Lumpur Exchange (KLX)

    Malaysia’s new Global City

    (Source: thinkscapegroup.com)

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  3. 11 Jan 2012
    06:47 PM

    Net Metropolis

    5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City

    Taguig, Philippines

    (Source: oppenoffice.com)

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  4. 05 Dec 2011
    09:16 PM

    Future Pieces of Luxury

    Bonifacio Global City

    Taguig, Philippines

    Shangri-la at the Fort

    Grand Hyatt Manila

    (Source: skyscrapercity.com)

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  5. 25 Nov 2011
    10:59 PM

    Roche Tower (Basel, Switzerland)


    Roche is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Once completed in 2015, their headquarters will become Switzerland’s tallest building:

    But I think the former design is much better:

    I call it the “DNA building” LOL. They call it the “Wrapped Tree.”

    Oh, my Roche dream.

    (Source: designbuild-network.com)

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  6. 11 Nov 2011
    05:34 PM
    Regina Building (Beaux-Arts) A silent witness to the rise and fall of Escolta, Manila’s prime business district in the early 20th century.

    Regina Building (Beaux-Arts)

    A silent witness to the rise and fall of Escolta, Manila’s prime business district in the early 20th century.

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  7. 28 Oct 2011
    12:38 AM
    The Gramercy Residences by Century Properties Group. The first high-end supertall condominium in the Philippines. Soon to be the tallest building in the country upon completion.

    The Gramercy Residences by Century Properties Group.

    The first high-end supertall condominium in the Philippines.

    Soon to be the tallest building in the country upon completion.

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  8. 09 Oct 2011
    09:45 PM
    Some Art Deco Buildings in the Philippines

    theurbanhistorian:

    Far Eastern University Building, Manila (Source)

    Avenue Theater Manila, demolished 2006 (Source)

    Metropolitan Theater, Manila (Source)

    First United Building, Manila (Source)

    Jaro Municipal Hall, Iloilo

    Ideal Theater, Manila (Source)

    Capitol Theater,…

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  9. 25 Sep 2011
    10:52 PM
    brookespoint: Manila City Hall by Beyond Forgetting on Flickr.

    brookespoint:

    Manila City Hall by Beyond Forgetting on Flickr.

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