" Casa Manila "

Casa Manila began its construction during the 1980's,
headed by Architect R. Faustmann.
It's a mélange of varied cultural influences and was a detailed and complex research, the purpose of which was to re-lived what was once the glory and grandeur days of old Intramuros.



Seeing the whole facade as well as its interior, one can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia to it.
1981, marks the date that this 3storey structure was constructed.



another picturesque angle along the patio, its main source of air and light.
It drew in the cool air by
night and by day provided sunlight for household chores.
It also served as a thruway for carriages.



Some of you might be bored about this whole Casa Manila saga that i have for this week,
but i assure you today will be my last post. ( hopefully for now...)
tomorrow, we're heading back to reality. ^0^
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" Casa Manila "

The facade of Casa Manila inspired by colonial architecture along Calle Real del Palacio
(Gen. Luna Street) marks this historical site.
It's a perfect example of how the "Ilustrados" used to live.
"Ilustrado" is a term for affluent and educated Filipinos residing in grand houses like this
during the spanish period.
Renee of Rochester commented yesterday, that the place looks a bit gothic, and i have to agree,
it does look like one, the signage tells it all.


outside looking in leads to this pocket courtyard that i showed you the other day.
The main door of this structure still looks dated.
(notice the brass door handle on the right.)


and this is one of the guards upstairs dressed as "guardia civil",
that's what they call it in those days,
He saw me with the camera and at first, playing peek-ah-boo with me on the window and then
the next thing i know, he was waving and smiling at me. ( and look they're two of them! ^0^)


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" Casa Manila "

Welcome to Casa Manila, a continuation to yesterday's post.
The house is referred to as a "Bahay na Bato" inspired architecture,
a colonian filipino house, which could be a mixture of spanish, filipino and chinese infuence.



This small entryway leads you to teatrillo, which has now become a cultural-commercial complex.
Open for weddings, debuts and other functions.



There's also some decorative pieces you'll find in this area.
This mirror, quite unique in its design has this curved protruding hooks, use for hanging hats perhaps during the old times, also is this interesting commode which i think serves as foyer .
The walls are made of "Adobe", (earthen brick) or volcanic tuffs.
Its intricate pieces adds glamour to this old casa and how i wish i could describe this
foto better. ^0^



and this is the other side of it, the whole thing with the incandescent lights on, would've looked very in the "spanish era", but of course, there had to be something that's out of the picture.
I think you know what it is, the time-in charts, why do they have to put it on display here? ^0^


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" Casa Manila "

Anyone who's been here will take one look at this foto and instantly recognize where it is.
I've posted the walled city of Intramuros many times before but this would be the first to introduce you
one of the remaining old houses that is "Casa Manila".
It was once called Barrio de San Luis, it takes you back during the Spanish period in the mid 1880's.
A lot has been said and blogged about this place, yet it never ceases to amaze me that despite some of the
old and torn down Spanish houses that has been left abandoned.
This structure stil remains in good shape and well preserved.

Inside is this inviting courtyard and a fountain surrounded by lush greenery.
The stairs you see above heads to the main Casa and interior which sadly prohibits us from taking fotos.

To know more about its rich history click to Casa Manila
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