University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture
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The University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture is the architectural school of the University of Santo Tomas
, the oldest and the largest Catholic
university in Manila
, Philippines
.
Established in 1930, the college is one of the first architectural schools in the Philippines
. It is also one of the only 2 to be proclaimed as a Center of Excellence in Architecture
by the Commission on Higher Education
and a consistent Top Performing Architecture School in the Philippine Architecture Licensure Examination.
. It was renamed College of Architecture and Fine Arts in 1946 following the integration of Fine Arts degrees. The college was split in 2000, thus forming the College of Fine Arts and Design
, separating the College of Architecture. The college was housed in the Roque Ruaño building which it shared with the Faculty of Engineering
. It later moved in the new Beato Angelico building, together with the College of Fine Arts and Design
.
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
, the oldest and the largest Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
university in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
Established in 1930, the college is one of the first architectural schools in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It is also one of the only 2 to be proclaimed as a Center of Excellence in Architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
by the Commission on Higher Education
Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)
The Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, , abbreviated as CHED. The CHED is attached to the Office of the President for administrative purposes...
and a consistent Top Performing Architecture School in the Philippine Architecture Licensure Examination.
Brief history
Established in 1930, it is one of the first architectural schools in the PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It was renamed College of Architecture and Fine Arts in 1946 following the integration of Fine Arts degrees. The college was split in 2000, thus forming the College of Fine Arts and Design
University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design
The University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design, popularly known as "UST – CFAD", is the fine arts school of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines....
, separating the College of Architecture. The college was housed in the Roque Ruaño building which it shared with the Faculty of Engineering
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Engineering
The University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Engineering, or "UST-Eng'g", is the engineering school of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines....
. It later moved in the new Beato Angelico building, together with the College of Fine Arts and Design
University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design
The University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design, popularly known as "UST – CFAD", is the fine arts school of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines....
.
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture- The 5-year program consists of 10 consecutive semesters of design subjects that focus on fundamental design knowledge where students design buildings from simple residential projects to complex multi-family dwelling structures, multi-storey buildings of residential or commercial complexes, institutional buildings like schools, civic centers, religious structures, health facilities, etc. Urban planning and design, environmental concern, building technology, and professional practice are among other subjects. At the end of their third year, students will choose their specialization track from the three that are currently offered by the college, namely, Heritage Conservation, Environmental Management Planning, and Landscape Architecture.
Administration
- Dean - Arch. John Joseph T. Fernández, UAP, MSMaster of ScienceA Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
(Architecture) - Regent - Rev. Fr. Manuel F. Roux, OP, SThL-MA
- Secretary - Asst. Prof. Warren S. Maneja, MAMaster of Arts (postgraduate)A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
(Theology)
Notable alumni
The College has produced numerous men and women of the arts that gradually helped shaped Philippine Arts and Architecture.- Aida-Cruz Del Rosario - First Female graduate of the college (1946) and the First Female Architect in the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
- Ang Kiukok - National Artists for Visual ArtsVisual artsThe visual arts are art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, and often modern visual arts and architecture...
- Ildefonso Santos Jr - National Artists for ArchitectureArchitectureArchitecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
- Juan NakpilJuan NakpilJuan F. Nakpil was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architecture, and tapped as the Dean of Filipino Architects....
- National Artists for ArchitectureArchitectureArchitecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art... - J. Elizalde Navarro - National Artists for Visual ArtsVisual artsThe visual arts are art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, and often modern visual arts and architecture...
- Leandro Locsin - National Artists for ArchitectureArchitectureArchitecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
- Francisco MañosaFrancisco ManosaFrancisco Mañosa is a Filipino architect and national artist noted for his Filipino inspired architectural designs. He designed The Coconut Palace.Manosa, on May, 2008 built his own Ayala alabang village Bahay Kubo mansion...
- National Artists for ArchitectureArchitectureArchitecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
and the designer of the Coconut PalaceCoconut PalaceThe Coconut Palace, also known as Tahanang Pilipino , is the official residence and principal workplace of the Vice President of the Philippines. Located at the CCP Complex, in Pasay, south of the centre of Manila, it was commissioned by former First Lady Imelda Marcos for Pope John Paul II's visit...
. - Victorio Edades - National Artists for Visual ArtsVisual artsThe visual arts are art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, and often modern visual arts and architecture...
- Jose Pedro "Bong" Recio - Founder Recio+Casas Architectural firm. Designed The Shang Grand TowerThe Shang Grand TowerThe Shang Grand Tower, also known as simply the Shang Tower, is a high-end residential condominium skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. The 46-storey building was opened in 2006 and rises to 180 metres from the ground to its architectural top...
, G.T. International TowerG.T. International TowerG.T. International Tower is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. The "G.T." in the name stands for George Ty, the building's owner and chairman of the Metrobank Group. Standing at 217 meters , it is currently the second-tallest building in the Philippines...
, LKG TowerLKG TowerThe LKG Tower is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines, and is one of the tallest and most well-known buildings in the city. Standing at 180.1 metres , the building has 38 floors above ground, and 5 basement levels for parking....
, Pacific Plaza TowersPacific Plaza TowersThe Pacific Plaza Towers are high-end residential condominium skyscrapers located in Taguig City, Philippines. The twin 53-storey buildings, the North Tower and South Tower, were completed in 2001 and rises to 179 metres from the ground to its architectural top...
in Fort Bonifacio, the UST Sports ComplexUniversity of Santo Tomas Sports ComplexThe Quadricentennial Pavilion or UST Sports Complex is a proposed gymnasium of the University of Santo Tomas . It began its construction after the Vatican gave its "blessing" to the project. UST is a Pontifical university, directly under the supervision of the Holy See...
(u/c), UST Multi-deck Carpark, etc. - Carmelo Casas - Founder Recio+Casas Architectural firm. Designed The Shang Grand TowerThe Shang Grand TowerThe Shang Grand Tower, also known as simply the Shang Tower, is a high-end residential condominium skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. The 46-storey building was opened in 2006 and rises to 180 metres from the ground to its architectural top...
, G.T. International TowerG.T. International TowerG.T. International Tower is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines. The "G.T." in the name stands for George Ty, the building's owner and chairman of the Metrobank Group. Standing at 217 meters , it is currently the second-tallest building in the Philippines...
, LKG TowerLKG TowerThe LKG Tower is an office skyscraper located in Makati City, Philippines, and is one of the tallest and most well-known buildings in the city. Standing at 180.1 metres , the building has 38 floors above ground, and 5 basement levels for parking....
, Pacific Plaza TowersPacific Plaza TowersThe Pacific Plaza Towers are high-end residential condominium skyscrapers located in Taguig City, Philippines. The twin 53-storey buildings, the North Tower and South Tower, were completed in 2001 and rises to 179 metres from the ground to its architectural top...
in Fort Bonifacio, the UST Sports ComplexUniversity of Santo Tomas Sports ComplexThe Quadricentennial Pavilion or UST Sports Complex is a proposed gymnasium of the University of Santo Tomas . It began its construction after the Vatican gave its "blessing" to the project. UST is a Pontifical university, directly under the supervision of the Holy See...
(u/c), UST Multi-deck Carpark, etc. - Felino Palafox - Founder Palafox Associates, ranked 94th (2006), is the only Southeast Asian Architectural firm to be included in the BD World Architecture. Designed the Rockwell Center in Makati, La Mesa Watershed, Ortigas Center, Makati Streetscape, Hidalgo Place, Jeddah Riviera Center, Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
, Jumeirah Beach Residences, Dubai, Rabat Waterfront Development, MoroccoMoroccoMorocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
, Rizal Tower, etc.
External links
- University of Santo Tomas - Official Website