TAYLOR YANG | MENGSHI YAN | CORPUZ, CLINT DENVER | DEL ROSARIO, STEEPHEN | PAULME, MIKE EUGENE| PERALTA, GIANNE

PAULA | PONCE, RAVEN AMERI | QUIMING, TRISHIA MAE

ARGEL
HOUSE description
The Argel House, situated on Calle
Crisologo in Vigan City, is a two-story co-
lonial-style building. Although there is no
specific date of renovation on record, his-
torical accounts suggest that the structure
has been in existence since 1890. From the
front view, the ground floor of the building
displays four arched doorways, primarily
utilized as commercial shops and educa-
tional centers.

significance architectural details The second-floor façade features ex-

Windows. The second floor
has sliding capiz windows with
quisitely designed checkerboard-patterned
1. Geographical The house is an example of all brick type built of wooden storm louvers to control
the flow of air and solid panels are
windows, designated for residential accom-
brick masonry (balay-a-bato) from the ground up to the sec-
Vigan is located in the delta of the Abra river, off the coastal ond floor. It features simple architectural ornamentations, also installed behind them. modations. The primary materials used in
plain of the China Sea, close to the north-east tip of the island of Lu- details, and the typical layout of living spaces of the period.
zon. The Historic Core Zone, which is proposed for inscription on the The house is constructed of local materials such as hard- Ventanillas. Situated below the construction of the building consist of
World Heritage List, covers an area of 17.25h defined on two sides by the capiz windows. A vernacular
the Govantes and Mestizo rivers. wood, clay brick, capiz shells, sawali ceiling and its roof feature functioned as an addition- red bricks, concrete, white plastered walls,
features galvanized iron sheets. al ventilation opening.
The Argel House is facing the Calle Crisologo.The street is part and wood. The building's exterior is embel-
of Vigan’s picturesque Heritage Village, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The street paved with cobblestone that is stricltly pedestrian-only lished with decorative elements resembling
zone.
baluster structures, strategically positioned
Facade Mouldings.The Galvanized Iron
2. Architectural house has flat pilasters en- Canopies. A second layer of around the entrances and windows. These
The house is an example of all brick type built of brick masonry
graved with a modified shield
design. A wide horizontal band
roofing fixture as an added pro-
tection from heat and rain. This ornamental features serve to accentuate
(balay-a-bato) from the ground up to the second floor. It features sim-
ple architectural ornamentations, details, and the typical layout of liv-
molding runs across the pilas-
ter’s capital, and continues
architectural feature has delicate
geometric fretwork. specific areas or significant sections of the
ing spaces of the period. The house is constructed of local materials
such as hardwood, clay brick, capiz shells, sawali ceiling and its roof
along the cornice, door and
window headers. building.
features galvanized iron sheets.

Puerta. The main entry door- The architectural style incorporates a

3. Historical
way is painted wood, made of
Roof Eaves. Made from wood combination of gable and hip roofs, which
During the prewar period, the house used to be the office of the narra boards. Each leaf is 1.2
Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Part of the upper floor was rented by meters wide and it has a .5 slats that feature a horizontal pat-
tern design
facilitate efficient drainage and provide sta-
Chan Son So and family, while the ground floor was the old Escolta meters wide puertita. The main
Studio. door is a segmental type with bility, making it well-suited for the tropical
a slight curve and has classi-
cal pilasters on both sides. climate of the Philippines.
4. Social
Mrs. Nila Ortega-Argel opened a nursery and kindergarten school
in that structure in 1996 and named it Vigan Edu-Cultural Center.

site analysis
 APEX
front elevation

3.00
LEGEND:

Expose Brick
ROOF BEAM LNE

0.30
Loss of Details

Discoloration/Weathering

Vegetation Growth

4.20
Rusting

Water Penetration

Surface Cracks
SEC. FLOOR FNS. LNE.

4.40
NATURAL GR. LNE

0 1 3 7

problem recommend solutions

ROOF • Replace the rusted galvanized iron roofing with a more dura-
• Rusted galvanized iron roofing ble and long-lasting material, such as ceramic tiles or natural
• Deterioration of overhang slate.
• Missing pieces of roof eaves • Repair or replace the deteriorated overhang to prevent fur-
ther damage to the roof structure and protect it from water

floor plans infiltration.

CANOPIES • Remove the rust and flaking paint from the canopies.
• Rusting and flaking canopies • Apply a rust-inhibiting primer and a fresh coat of paint spe-
G A H B C D E F G H C D E F G H cifically formulated for exterior metal surfaces to protect the
4.12 4.75
33.57 20.96 canopies from further rusting and flaking.
10.61 2.01 4.05 4.02 4.02 4.12 4.75 4.05 4.02 4.02 4.12 4.75

WINDOWS • Replace the missing and broken capiz pieces with new ones,
1
• Missing and broken capiz pieces (lo- ensuring they match the original design and material.
DN

UP
cal material for window) DN • Clean and repair the window frames, removing any dirt, de-
6.59

6.59

OPEN AREA RM. RM.

VACANT LOT cayed wood, or rust.

2
UP
5.23

5.23

DN
LOBBY LOBBY
UP DN

DOORS • Identify and seal any sources of water penetration around

H 3
• Water penetration the doors, such as gaps or cracks.
4.26

4.26

• Repair or replace damaged door frames and sills to prevent

UP
UP

CLOSED AREA UP

4 further water infiltration.

OLD
OLD • Apply a weather-resistant sealant or paint to protect the
WALLS
4.31

4.31

WALLS
/ BRICK
ROOM
/ BRICK
doors from moisture and ensure their longevity.
WALLS
5 WALLS

ADDED
WALLS WALLS ADDED • Remove the chipped off and falling lime plaster carefully.
/ WOOD WALLS
PANEL • Chipped off and falling lime plaster / WOOD • Repair and repoint the exposed bricks, ensuring they are
WALL / PANEL
4.12 4.75
10.61 DRY 2.01 4.05 4.02 4.02 4.12 4.75 •4.05
Exposed4.02
bricks 4.02 4.12 4.75 WALL / stable and free from loose mortar.
DRY
WALL
ON
33.57
• Surface cracks 20.96
WALL • Apply a fresh coat of lime plaster, matched to the original
ON
G H BATHROOMS
• Discoloration paint finish composition, to restore the wall's appearance and protect it
A B C D E F G H C D E F G H BATHROOMS
from further deterioration.
• Address surface cracks by filling them with an appropriate
ground
D FLOOR PLAN floor plan filler or mortar, preventing moisture penetration.
G HF G H C D E F G H
0 1 3 7
0 1 3 7 0 1 3 7
20.96
4.12
4.12
4.75
4.75 4.05 4.02 4.02 4.12 4.75 FACADE DETAILS • Restore the lost details, such as moldings, using traditional
OLD • Loss of details (moldings) craftsmanship and materials, if possible.

EL HOUSE
WALLS
• Remove any chipping paint finish from the facade details
PACIFICO ARGEL HOUSE
• Chipping of paint finish
/ BRICK
WALLS
• Weathering (moldings and walls) and repaint them using a suitable paint that matches the orig-
TINO HOUSE) (DON GABRIEL FLORENTINO
• Vegetation growth (sprout) HOUSE) inal color and texture.
ADDED
1
WALLS
/ WOOD
• Clean and remove any vegetation growth on the moldings
DN PANEL and walls, ensuring they are not causing structural damage.
UP
WALL / DN
6.59

6.59

DRY
VACANT LOT
WALL
ON
H BATHROOMS
2
5.23

5.23

DN
LOBBY

PLAN
DN

3
7
4.26

4.26

AREA UP

4
OLD

USE
WALLS OLD
4.31

4.31

/ BRICK
ROOM WALLS
WALLS / BRICK

SE) 5 WALLS

ADDED
WALLS ADDED
/ WOOD WALLS
PANEL / WOOD
WALL / PANEL
4.12 4.75
4.12 4.75 DRY 4.05 4.02 4.02 4.12 4.75 WALL /
WALL DRY
N 20.96
ON WALL
ON
G H BATHROOMS
C D E F G H BATHROOMS
F G H

second
D FLOOR PLAN floor plan
0 1 3 7
0 1 3 7 0 1 3 7

ARGEL
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