"Walled city" in the tropics an analysis of the urban fabric and tropical design considerations of Intramuros.

The "walled city" of Intramuros in Manila was established by the Spaniards at the mouth of the Pasig River facing Manila Bay, serving as the center of government during the Spanish colonial period and a template for future urban cities in the archipelago. The regular grid layout of this a...

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Published in:Espasyo : Journal of Philippine Architecture and Allied Arts Vol. 5 (2014), 89-97
Main Author: Orbon, Glenn T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014