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Francisco "Bobby" Tronqued Mañosa (February 12, 1931 – February 20, 2019) was a Filipino architect considered one of the most influential Filipino architects of the 20th century for having pioneered the art of Philippine neovernacular architecture.
Oct 24, 2018 · 5 Famous Designs Of Architect Francisco Manosa. As the new National Artist for Architecture, we look back on Manosa's greatest works. by Real Living Team Oct 24, 2018.
Feb 12, 2024 · Two decades after collaborating with his brothers, Mañosa founded his firm called Francisco Mañosa & Partners in 1976. Here, he emphasized his reference to age-old Filipino building practices and championed designs inspired by the bahay kubo and bahay-na-bato.
Feb 20, 2019 · National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, who died today, Feb. 20, at the age of 88, was a tireless champion of modern Filipino architecture—a style which he was instrumental in developing. “I design Filipino, nothing else” was his boast, and he lived up to it.
Mar 1, 2019 · Architect Francisco Manosa strived to determine and showcase the Filipino architectural archetype—the architectural design representing true Filipino culturally and environmentally–in his works. He pioneered the art of Philippine neo vernacular architecture.
Oct 23, 2018 · Architecture alumnus Francisco “Bobby” Manosa was announced as the newest National Artist for Architecture last October 23, 2018, following the proclamation publicized by the Office of the President. Manosa’s contribution to architecture—spanning for more than six decades—had enriched the Philippine culture and identity.
Mar 29, 2017 · WELL-KNOWN for his vernacular approach to architecture and design, veteran architect Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa showcases the studies and photographs of his most popular works in Mañosa: Beyond Architecture, an exhibit of landmark projects that date back to the 1950’s.
Nov 30, 2018 · The works of Thomasian architect Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa spell out his fate of becoming a national artist. Think of the EDSA Shrine, the Coconut Palace, and the Davao Pearl Farm: these are among the landmarks, gifted to us by Mañosa, that bring a sense of pride and identity to the Filipino.
Feb 20, 2019 · The lone crusader, at 88 years old, passed on February 19, 2018. National Artist Francisco T. Mañosa, lovingly known as “Bobby” succumbed to a lingering illness. Mañosa, throughout his career, utilized the humble and resilient kawayan at bato and integrated it to the architecture of his buildings.
Feb 22, 2019 · Known as the “Father of Philippine Neo-vernacular Architecture,” Mr. Mañosa championed Filipino architecture by mastering the DNA of the bahay kubo (nipa hut) and bahay na bato (literally “stone house,” the standard Spanish colonial structure locally). He believed that Filipino architecture must be “true to itself, its land, and its people.”
