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Architecture of Batanes: Ar. Caryll Buenaluz

This document summarizes various traditional architectural styles found in the Batanes islands. It describes 7 styles - Lagatiti (a makeshift lean-to shelter), Rahaung (an elevated version of primitive shelters), Niriñdiñ (a house type unique to Itbayat island), Mayhurahed (an improved version of ground-level houses incorporating a stone base), Rakuh (the main house), Kusina (a smaller kitchen version of the main house), Beaterio (comparable to a kitchen but using clay tiles), and Maytuab/Nituavan (evolved from two-slope roofs after an earthquake to improve wall stability). Each style is concisely described in

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Architecture of Batanes: Ar. Caryll Buenaluz

This document summarizes various traditional architectural styles found in the Batanes islands. It describes 7 styles - Lagatiti (a makeshift lean-to shelter), Rahaung (an elevated version of primitive shelters), Niriñdiñ (a house type unique to Itbayat island), Mayhurahed (an improved version of ground-level houses incorporating a stone base), Rakuh (the main house), Kusina (a smaller kitchen version of the main house), Beaterio (comparable to a kitchen but using clay tiles), and Maytuab/Nituavan (evolved from two-slope roofs after an earthquake to improve wall stability). Each style is concisely described in

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ARCHITECTURE OF

BATANES
Ar. Caryll Buenaluz
LAGATITI
This is a makeshift type of shelter
resembling an ethnic lean-to. It is
commonly used as a temporary shed
in farmlands. It is a small structure
just over 4 square meters in floor
area. It has a two-slope roof with one
slope long enough to touch the
ground and the other being a lot
shorter almost resembling a roof
eave.
RAHAUNG
This developed from the primitive
camarin, a basic shelter consisting
of a two slope (Aframe) roof resting
on the ground. Timber logs were
used as posts to elevate the A-frame
and thus emerged the Rahaung
shelter.
Niriñdiñ
This house type is found only in the Island
of Itbayat. It is a slightly varied version of
the Jinjin. It primarily functions as a house
than a temporary shelter. As such, it is
built using more durable materials. The
walls are made of wood planks and clad
with cogon at the exterior.
MAYHURAHED
This house type is the next step in the
improvement of the Jinjin and the
Niriñdiñ. Since both house types are
built at ground level, the damp earth
causes problems at the portions close
to the ground. The cogon and wood
rot faster when in contact with the
damp soil. Therefore, a low base
consisting of mud and stone is
integrated at the lower section of the
wall.
MAIN HOUSE OR RAKUH,
it is used as the main house, meaning the living
quarters, it is usually larger and taller. The lower
level may have higher ceiling to accommodate
jars, boats, and other household belongings. The
floor is made of wood akuh planks joined
together by wooden dowels. The door and
window openings are identical in width and
height. Both have two swing-in panels and the
only visible difference between the two is a hip-
high verandilla (wood balusters) added to the
KUSINA windows.
A Sinadumparan used as a kitchen is a smaller version of the main house with a few
noticeable alterations. Its lower level (basement) is only about a meter high and
sometimes, the lower level may be omitted. It is intended mainly as a shelter for small
animals such as dogs and fowls. Consequently, the openings in this level are devoid of
any door panels. The kitchen has the same door assembly as the main house but has
smaller widows, measuring only about half the height of the door.
BEATERIO
This house type is comparable in form with the Sinadumparan
minus the lower level and the wooden floor. The most obvious
change is the use of clay tile roofing in place of cogon. It was a
product of the Spanish regime to introduce clay tiles as a substitute
for cogon grass.
MAYTUAB/ NITUAVAN
This house type evolved from the
Sinadumparan (2-slope roof structure) as a
result of a disastrous earthquake of 1918
wherein the weak triangular portion of the
walls collapsed for some houses. Instead
of rebuilding the damaged walls, the 4-
slope roof was introduced.

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