Heritage Conservation Quiz

According to the sources, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (LCFdA) is primarily described as a:

• Residential Subdivision

• Commercial Complex

• Heritage Theme Park

• Government Building

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the five building/rebuilding strategies employed by LCFdA?

• Acquisition and dismantling of old structures for relocation and reconstruction

• Construction of full replicas

• Construction of partial replicas

• Construction of underground facilities

For structures acquired, dismantled, relocated, and reconstructed at LCFdA, what percentage of original materials are reportedly used during the reconstruction process, according to one source?

• Around 90 to 100 percent

• Around 60 to 70 percent

• Around 30 to 40 percent

• Less than 20 percent

According to one source, what happens to the internal details of relocated structures at LCFdA?

• They are strictly preserved to maintain authenticity.

• They are removed entirely.

• They are altered to accommodate new functions like hotel rooms, restaurants, or shops.

• They are documented and stored off-site.

Ent entirely new structures at LCFdA, modeled after colonial architecture, are sometimes referred to as "archival structures" because:

• They were built using materials salvaged from historical archives.

• They house LCFdA's historical archives.

• They are modeled after historical architectural plans from the archives that were never actually executed.

• Their designs are archived immediately after construction.

Based on one source's critique of LCFdA, what percentage of the theme park's total collection of 55 structures was characterized by compromises with conservation and restoration principles?

• Less than 10 percent

• Around 50 percent

• 25 percent

• Over 75 percent

Which prominent Filipino architect's work is discussed in one of the provided sources, exploring themes of vernacular architecture, modernity, and climate-responsive design?

• Daniel Burnham

• Leandro Valencia Locsin

• Jorge Y. Ramos

• Froilan L. Hong

According to one source, adaptive reuse is defined as:

• Total change and disruption of the integrity of an original structure.

• Demolishing a structure and rebuilding it in a new location.

• The utilization of buildings, other built-structures, and sites of value for purposes other than that for which they were intended originally, in order to conserve the site, their engineering integrity and authenticity of design.

• Constructing a replica of a historical building for modern use.

In the context of the Paco Park & Cemetery case study, adaptability and continued use were identified as key factors in:

• Increasing land value.

• Simplifying maintenance.

• Promoting commercialization.

• Effective conservation of heritage structures and sites.

According to the source discussing the Paco Park & Cemetery, what kind of new uses were deemed "compatible" with its original purpose?

• Large commercial shopping centers.

• No new uses were deemed compatible.

• Boisterous parties and loud events.

• Holding other "religious events" such as weddings.