The Bobby Mañosa Trademark: Architecture with Filipino Roots
“Architecture must be true to itself, its land, and its people.” This was famously quoted by the late Architect Francisco Mañosa, or Bobby, as often called. He always had the vision of aiming to identify and highlight the architectural design that best represents authentic Filipino culture. But the image of Philippine architecture tends to be described as a style mixed with colonial influences, given the history of the country. Being able to identify the distinctiveness…