PROUDLY FILIPINO
Though the heritage mansions have been reflections of Western architectural styles, they have been proudly made by Filipino hands and artistry. Some design details and furniture are still being produced today, like the kapiya
which is a tall and long wooden bench, the sliding windows made with capiz shells for its screen, the intricately adorned baul or wooden chest, the butaca or a chair with long arm rest, the kolumpyo
or rocking chair, and our very own latticework called solihiya
used on various furniture pieces. Up to now, modern houses carry some elements inspired by the traditional bahay na bato such as the usage of pasamano (windowsill) or barandilla (handrail) by the balconies and stairwells.