Tanghalang Pambansa, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Leandro Locsin · Pasay, Philippines · 1969
Tanghalang Pambansa gives the Cultural Center of the Philippines a monumental concrete presence. Leandro Locsin uses a large projecting upper mass above a more recessed base, emphasizing the relationship between weight and apparent suspension. The building's approach, terraces and surrounding open spaces extend the theatre programme into a broader civic setting. Visiting: The record covers exterior viewing from public areas. Theatres and performances require separate admission; refurbishment may affect access.