Cover The Times Theater was built in 1939, and it was designed by architect Luis Z. Araneta. Scheduled to open in December 1940 but the construction of the new Quezon Boulevard fronting it may have led to its opening only in March 1941. ┃Photo: John Tewell on Flickr
The Times Theater was built in 1939, and it was designed by architect Luis Z. Araneta. Scheduled to open in December 1940 but the construction of the new Quezon Boulevard fronting it may have led to its opening only in March 1941. ┃Photo: John Tewell on Flickr
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Gaze upon the slew of beautiful art deco gems that can only be found in Manila.
Arts Décoratifs or Art Deco is an architecture design that first appeared in France before the First World War. The style used linear motifs, thick, geometrical patterns, and zig-zags meant to represent the 1920s to the 1930s machine age.
The movement reached the shores of the Philippines in the 1930s. Local artists like Juan Nakpil, Andres Luna de San Pedro, and Juan Arellano are some of the most preeminent art deco architects. Today, few of their most notable works still stand tall in modern Manila.
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Designed by architect Juan Arellano, the Rizal Memorial Coliseum served as the main stadium of the 1954 Asian Games and the Southeast Asian Games on three occasions. ┃Photo: Eduardo de Leon on Flickr
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
