(Delivered at the launch of the Balay Kulayan Coloring Book in Davao City on Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Architect Glory Rose Dy Metilla, co-writer and President of the Mindanao Architecture Advocacy…
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land and the architecture we are discussing today. I pay my respects to their Elders, past and present, and the indigenous Elders of other communities who may be here or may view the recording sessions in the future.
To emerge successfully in a post-pandemic world, one can adopt design principles that were less widely applied prior. Third, the focus is on flexibility. Rather than designing a space meant to last indefinitely, forward-thinking architects are now creating flexible architecture that can shift and evolve in tandem with our ever-changing needs. It’s like taking the idea of modular design up several notches: you get something robust enough to adjust as needed while still being highly cost-effective.
Mindanao’s Indigenous Architecture, similar to post-pandemic buildings and homes, focuses on livability for its inhabitants. Structures are also designed with sustainability in mind: reducing their ecological footprint as much as possible. What can we relate this to? Cultural Sensitivity. It can also be related to the wellness of the mind as an identity is being accepted.
Sixth is the windows. Functional windows act as both secondary roofs and an opening or vents. A kitchen with windows that double as cool, airy vents to allow the heat of cooking and baking to escape. Very tropical design. And so, when I designed the projects in the Ministry of Interior of Local and Government Unit of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao , I used these principles to heart. These buildings are historical because the towns did not have public markers, especially on the farthest end of the Philippines. What you see is the map off BARMM showing the farthest end or the BaSulTa areas.
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