The SM Group's Henry Sy Foundation has successfully restored WVSU's Quezon Hall, a historic building with Greek-inspired Ionic architecture. The restoration project incorporated sustainable features and locally sourced materials.
SM Group's Henry Sy Foundation recently completed the restoration of West Visayas State University's ( WVSU ) Quezon Hall , an architectural masterpiece that holds a notable place in the history of the university and the broader Iloilo community. Alongside the restoration, the collaborative effort incorporated modern and sustainable features suited to the needs of students and faculty.
The collaborative project of the Henry Sy Foundation, SM Foundation, and WVSU used locally sourced materials for wooden flooring inside the classrooms, balusters, and decorative posts, promoting sustainability and supporting local industries. The building is preserved to serve as a reminder of its cultural significance, inspiring students to strive for academic excellence. Situated at the heart of the WVSU campus and on its highest elevation, Quezon Hall serves as the university's centerpiece. Built between 1919 and 1926, it features a Greek-inspired Ionic architectural style typical of the American colonial period, characterized by elegant columns and distinctive scrolled capitals. “It is the building with the most prominent structural design on the campus and one of the iconic architectures for campuses in Iloilo City, showing off Greek-inspired architecture,” began Dr. Joselito Villaruz, WVSU President. The restoration involved repainting, replacing the roof with termite-resistant materials, repairing moldings, carvings, and wrought ironwork, and reconstructing eave trims
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