Mock Defense 2009

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Defining the Filipino Cultural Identity: Filipino Avant Garde in Performing Arts Theater

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The Filipinos are stuggling for a cultural identity as reflected in architectural designs and interiors of Performance Arts Theaters in the Philippines. The Problem:

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Vs. Spanish colonial period

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American Colonial Period

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Post-Colonial Period: After 1946…

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(L-R:Weissenhof Estate (1927), Villa Savoye (1929), Hunt Library (1960), Hunt Wesson (1960)) International Style is characterize by modern materials like: concrete glass steel

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Meralco Theater CCP Theater Folk Arts Theater

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Summary of Evidences: Filipino style adapts as foreign influences progress or change. This is a result incured by being colonized for so long. Adaptation can be seen as “hybridization” of culture.

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What is the cultural identity of the Filipino?

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Solution proposed by the researcher: -Accept the foreign influences and then adapt to it. Instill the value in every Filipino that each and everyone are unique individuals, and therefore capable of creating a unique creation or idea of their own.

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In planning this performing arts theater. the researcher wants: To apply the avant-garde concept in this theater’s design by thinking experimental and out of the box ideas. Make a design that can be a national landmark someday. Instill a culture and appreciation of theater in this country.

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Avant Garde means: Experimental and Innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and politics. Often has an abrasive social and political edge.

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Example of Avant Garde Achitecture Abroad Piazza d'Italia by Charles Willard Moore , Walt Disney Concert Hall by Frank Gehry, Portland Post Service Building by Michael Graves, The Rasin Building by Frank Gehry.

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Parameters that needed to consider while putting Avant Garde concept in Filipino design context: Recognizing the people and tradition pre-colonial time Identifying materials that naturally grow in this country Noting the foreign influences that we accumulated over the years are also part of our own self.

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Making an Effective Theater Relationship between audience members in their seats and the performers on stage are influenced by the following: Type of performance Seating capacity Historical precedents Audience Performers

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Technical requirements in performing art spaces that is needs to be followed: Front of house House Stage Backstage or back-of-house

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Type of layout of theaters depends largely on the seating capacity, and the types of performances that will be performed. Hanamichi-Thrust Stage Proscenium Stage Arena Theater / In the round

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Design Issues should also be taken in consideration: Transparency Natural Light Circulation  Wheelchair Access  Good color scheme Good sound acoustics Good lighting plan