Monday, April 25, 2011

" Intendencia - the ruins "

continuing Yesterday's post...

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This ruined and unrecognizable structure was once called Intendencia
and is located at the end of the road
of Magallanes, here in Intramuros.
Not too touristy for that matter,
an ordinary passer-by wouldn't be familiar with this place.

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It was built around 1823-29 by a Spanish engineer and was severely damaged
during the war between 1941-1945, it was then restored to its original state,
but in 1979, a heavy fire left this structure yet again in ruins.

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Until today, plans for restoration is still on hold.

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* the empty space may well be a jungle, as plants and unknown sorts are sprouting out of nowhere.

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Looking closely at the doors and windows,
I was drawn to its grilled ironwork and craftsmanship during that time.
I couldn't make out what inspired this structure,
it seems to be a melange of
neo-classical with a bit of industrial or maybe it's just the way it is.


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Browsing through google and wikipedia,
the place used to be an Ayuntamiento or city hall.


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notice that despite the monsoon and heavy typhoons, some of its architectural details remained intact.

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8 comments:

  1. These are really great! Love them. Yes, it is a sad that the building is such a state but still looks magical.

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  2. I didn't realize the building is so huge! Interesting how the plants are growing out from the inside of the ruins. Makes me wonder what it used to look like before :-D

    Great photos, Arabesque!

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  3. interesting to know the history of these structures. so they do have plans of restoring this.

    maybe a fundraising concert would be a great start :)

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  4. Marvelous captures of such an interesting, historical building! I do hope it gets restored! I'm amazed at the all of the plants growing out from the inside! Incredible! Great post for the day! Have a wonderful week!

    Sylvia

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  5. Such faded and picturesque beauty!

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  6. this building is a photographers dream! It is sad that it is in such disrepair, but its decline is fascinating to see.

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  7. Thes "ruin posts" are really amazing! Maybe a bit sad somehow, but I like a lot!

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  8. Wow, it really is crumbling!

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thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

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