HomeCognoscere: SPUQC Student Research Journalvol. 10 no. 2 (2015)

Editorial BoardArchitecTour: The Perception of Students and Architects Regarding Traditional Philippine Architectural Style as a Tourism Asset*

Khea Myles F. Soriano | Ma. Ciara Kaye E. Jacobe | Jhoana Marie D. Guanzon

Discipline: Architecture

 

Abstract:

In this paper, the traditional Philippine architectural style is unmasked as a tourism asset. Specifcally, it shows the perception of students and architects regarding traditional Philippine architectural style and recommendations on how traditional Philippine architectural style can be utilized as a tourism asset. There were 450 respondents from University of the Philippines- Diliman, University of Santo Thomas MAPUA Institute of Technology, and United Architects of the Philippines (UAP). The study reveals that Spanish manifestation is evident in traditional Philippine architectural style and tourists favor natural attractions.