Architectural Documentation of the Albay High School Gabaldon School Building Towards Heritage Conservation

BS Architecture

Hazel earned her architecture degree in Bicol University. She is an enthusiast of Philippine Architecture, with a particular interest in historic structures, the exploration of their origins, unique architectural character, and early construction systems. Her undergraduate thesis, Architectural Documentation of the Albay High School Gabaldon School Building Towards Heritage Conservation, reflects her aspiration to pursue a career in heritage conservation and explore its intersection with history and archaeology in the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage.

Thesis Adviser

Ar. Virgilio holds a Master’s of Science in Construction Management at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. A Bachelor of Science in Architecture alumna of this University, Ar. Montero is also a registered Master Plumber, registered Master Electrician, and a registered Environmental Planner. He attended seminars and training conducted by the Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI), and was accredited as assessor and design professional.

Thesis Adviser

Ar. Francis Jude born on July 13, 1989 is an Architect, Master Plumber, Environmental Planner, Real Estate Broker and Appraiser. He earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture at Bicol University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Administration at the same school. He is presently working at the Local Government Unit of Legazpi City while devoting his free time as a lecturer at Bicol University Institute of Design and Architecture.

OIC, Office of the Director

”On behalf of the Bicol University Institute of Design and Architecture, we sincerely thank Multi-Line for the invitation to participate in the Multi-Line Journal 2027: Featuring Outstanding Architectural and Interior Design Theses. This is a valuable opportunity for our institute to showcase the best architectural and interior design thesis projects of our students and highlight their creativity, innovation, and academic excellence. We are honored to be part of this initiative and look forward to contributing to the success of this prestigious publication.”

The Albay High School Gabaldon School Building, a centennial Pasig Type, Plan 20 structure located within the Bicol University West Campus in Legazpi City, Albay, was documented to establish a baseline study that will help support its future heritage conservation efforts. Through historical research, field observation, photographic documentation, condition assessment, legislative evaluation, and consultations with experts in the field, the study identified physical changes that deviated from the school building’s original Gabaldon architecture. Conservation-oriented design strategies were developed through digital plans and models in accordance with the principles of heritage conservation and the Gabaldon Conservation Act to restore its architectural integrity and advocate the preservation of its tangible and intangible heritage values.