Architecture always plays a role in nation building. But in the Philippines, 'national' architecture has been contested, thanks in part to Imelda Marcos's edifice complex a woman not known for aesthetic subtlety.
But iconic architecture outlives the passing parade of politics, and the work of Filipino architect Francisco Mañosa has played an important role in establishing a proud and more equable national identity.
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Outside these dedicated programs architecture is rarely, if ever, featured on RN. Late Night Live with Philip Adams recently celebrated its 10,000th interview. I’m a most dedicated listener and I can only remember one episode featuring an architect, James Grose discussing corrugated iron, and that was near its start in 1991. I hope the ‘Gladdies and Poddies’, as Adams calls them, can prove me wrong.