Boix House
Accessoria in Manila, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Boix House, also known as Teotico-Crespo House or Casa Boix, is a bahay na bato heritage house located in Quiapo, Manila, the Philippines. Owned by the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus,[1] the restoration of the house is currently being advocated by the civic group Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista.[2]
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Boix House | |
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Alternative names | Casa Boix Teotico House Crespo House Teotico-Crespo House |
General information | |
Type | Accessoria |
Architectural style | Neo Classical |
Location | Quiapo |
Address | 434 A. Bautista Street, Quiapo |
Town or city | Manila |
Country | Philippines |
Coordinates | 14.59836°N 120.98466°E / 14.59836; 120.98466 |
Construction started | August 24, 1895 |
Owner | Society of Jesus |
Height | |
Architectural | Bulaklak sa trellis (Flowers in trellis) |
Technical details | |
Material | Stones, bricks, and wood |
Floor count | Two |
Floor area | 412 m2 (4,430 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Juan A. Hervas |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 10 (2nd floor) |
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The house typifies the bulaklak sa trellis (lit. flowers in trellis) architectural style that was common during the latter part of Spanish rule in the Philippines in the 1890s.[3][4][5]