Lusterio, Jasmin G.

Preservation of historic houses for adaptive reuse in the Island of Camiguin / Jasmin G. Lusterio - 2006 - 114 leaves.

Thesis (BS Architecture) -- University of the Philippines Mindanao, 2006

Over the years, the issue on the underdeveloped and dilapidated historic buildings is still a problem in the province of Camiguin. It is very evident that the province possesses these historical and architectural heritages but there are no actions taken upon by the authoritative to come up with a solution to this problem. The study promotes adaptive reuse as a response to the existing heritage and historic houses in Camiguin for contemporary uses. Also, it determines whether these houses can be developed and reused. This is achieved through gathering data and preferences of the immediate community of the study areas. The immediate community is the key players in the society. Buildings with historical and architectural values that are located within the town have not been properly preserved and utilized particularly, Neri, Llacuna, Corrales, Borromeo and Reyes buildings. After undertaking site and building analysis of the three building, it was found to have great potential for adaptive reuse. It is also revealed that the community wanted particular places and structures for various culture and arts performances. The suitability of these buildings for reuse as commercial and civic buildings was likewise determined. Since the government was not providing facilities for such activities up to the present, the study is conducted to provide possible solutions for the promotion and development of culture and arts in the province. There were three different levels of treatment applied depending on the physical condition of the buildings; namely from the least intervened approach to the maximum, restoration for Reyes building, rehabilitation for Llacuna's building and reconstruction for Neri's building.


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