VILLONGCO HOUSE
The VILLONGCO HOUSE is made up entirely of concrete, unlike most heritage houses that have wooden upper floors.
The Art Deco details add interest to the house.
The house is currently for rent. I hope that the prospective lessee of the house will not try to change or obstruct its nice facade.
Addendum on July 23, 2010: I have just been told that the VILLONGCO HOUSE will no longer be rented out. Instead it will be made into a venue place for special events.
NEPOMUCENO HOUSE
A study in contrast is found in the NEPOMUCENO HOUSE, with the commercial establishments on its ground floor presenting a modern, utilitarian look, and its second floor mostly keeping its original design and details. (Mostly - because I don't think the jalousies were a part of the original design.) Perhaps the house could be repainted in one color to bring out the charm of the original design and unify the look of the house a bit.
MAGNO HOUSE
The MAGNO HOUSE around 2007 (photo by Arch. Richard Tuason Bautista):
The MAGNO HOUSE in June 2010:
I have to say that the owner has shown an adventurous streak in his/her choice of color for the house exterior. Here, even though the ground floor is being occupied by a commercial establishment, the accordion doors have been painted the same color so that when they are closed, the house has a unified look. Practical considerations appear to have necessitated the installation of a canopy in front. But I wonder if the canopy -- and the signage -- could be placed a bit lower so that onlookers could appreciate the original second floor design better.
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