page_title: Architecture of the Philippines
section_title: United Architects of the Philippines
hierarchical_section_title: Architecture of the Philippines / United Architects of the Philippines
caption_attribution_description: English: The Federal Land Tower located along 8th Avenue, Veritown Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
context_page_description: The architecture of the Philippines reflects the historical and cultural traditions in the country. Most prominent historic structures in the archipelago are influenced by Austronesian, Chinese, Spanish, and American architectures.
  During three hundred thirty years of Spanish colonialization, the Philippine architecture was dominated by the Spanish influences. The Augustinian friars, along with other religious orders, built many grand churches and cathedrals all over the Philippine Islands. During this period the traditional Filipino Bahay na bató style for the large houses emerged. These were large houses built of stone and wood combining Filipino, Spanish and Chinese style elements.
  After the Philippines was ceded to the United States as a consequence of the Spanish–American War in 1898, the architecture of the Philippines was dominated by American aesthetics. In this period, the plan for the modern City of Manila was designed, with many neoclassical architecture and art deco buildings by famous American and Filipino architects. During World War II, large portions of Intramuros and Manila were destroyed.
context_section_description: The United Architects of the Philippines (officially known as the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects) is the official architectural association of the Philippines. It is the first professional organization to be accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission and it currently has 38,000 members.
caption: Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig is the tallest building in the Philippines since its completion in 2017 with a height of 281.78m.