tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post7282856327038971080..comments2024-03-05T14:01:34.021+08:00Comments on Ivan About Town: Albay: Mayon Volcano, Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga Church, Lignon Hill & Balay Cena UnaIvan Henareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-443638383992726452012-04-18T01:52:40.090+08:002012-04-18T01:52:40.090+08:00hi! is it possible to go to mount mayon then donso...hi! is it possible to go to mount mayon then donsol then calaguas in 4 days?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-71326114364395103732012-03-07T00:54:55.187+08:002012-03-07T00:54:55.187+08:00Additional comment from Archt. Raj Busmente: I spo...Additional comment from Archt. Raj Busmente: I spoke to Archt. Ana about the lime wash on the facade of the Daraga Church, we're deducing it must have been the source of the lime that made it quite too white. Give it a few years or so it will start to stain, actually it's already stained.Ivan Henareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-6995666735938150752012-03-07T00:52:45.022+08:002012-03-07T00:52:45.022+08:00From Archt. Manolo Noche: True that sometimes the ...From Archt. Manolo Noche: True that sometimes the process of conserving may result in a sort of shock factor with the resulting finished product, as with the case of Daraga, Pasig, San Agustin, when a new coat of palitada was applied. But one should ask, are we to preserve what we are familiar with or preserve what is to ensure the continuing legacy of a patrimonial structure. Lime washing will definitely make the building appear white, but as i always say, give it time and it will start to turn grey, with all the pollution in the atmosphere. Personally, I find the white was on Daraga rather pleasing and reminds me so much of the mission churches in California, which are all white washed.Ivan Henareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-49170889525195613662012-03-07T00:50:34.145+08:002012-03-07T00:50:34.145+08:00I don't think it was painted. I was told it wa...I don't think it was painted. I was told it was lime washed. While I'm also not comfortable with the white color (the church facade was most probably painted in bright colors when it was finished), it will fade. And soon I hope!<br /><br />Here is information from Archt. Raj Busmente of NCCA in May 2011:<br /><br />In February 2009 the walls were cleaned by the NHCP.<br /><br />For the Phase I Conduit was Municipality of Daraga point person was Archt. Ana Lorilla under the supervision of National Museum began in May 15, 2009, basically the wall that faces Mayon which includes the following scope of works:<br /><br />1. Mechanical and chemical cleaning.<br />2. Repointing of loose stones<br />3. Repair and water proofing of concrete gutter. Removal of asbestos pipe, replaced with PVP Pipe.<br />4. Repair and consolidation of rubble stone and masonry<br />Restoration of stone sculpture and engravings<br />5. Restoration of buttresses.<br />6. Lime plastering and lime wash.<br /><br />For the Phase II the implementor was Bicol Consortium for Dev't Initiative Inc. point person Archt. Ana Lorilla under the supervision of the National Museum, the main facade scope of works:<br /><br />1. Mounting of scaffolding<br />2. Removal of cement plaster<br />3. Mechanical and chemical cleaning<br />4. Removal and loose stones and plants<br />5. Restoration of sculpture and engraving<br />6. Lime plastering<br />7. Repair and consolidation of stones<br />8. Lime washing<br /><br />The basis for restoring is done through study, research, laboratory testing, and sometimes experimentation. If the church was with paletada then we put back what it had on, what others may call as Reverse Engineering. If it does not have paletada further studies are done if the stones might need paletada and then this is placed as protective skin layer of the building.<br /><br />The lime wash had caused a culture shock amongst the community and tourists since most people are not familiar with lime wash, comments such as, "why did you paint the wall of Daraga Church white?" was a common question. <br /><br />The NCCA admits to the lack of public information drive in preparing the community and the tourists as to the visual impact that conservation and preservation does to the eyes. After 243 years of non-restoration, of course this is what will happen if it looks new again. <br /><br />In April 13-14, NM, NHCP and NCCA went to Daraga to meet with the Mayor to explain the buffer and core zone importance of a National Cultural Treasure. On the same day a forum with the media and public forum was also conducted explaining that what was done to the Church was to protect, preserve, conserve and restore it so that future generations will be able to still have the heritage to enjoy. Painful as it may seem to most people even to the community who seemed to become angry it is the scientific method and will continue to be done to all the National Cultural Treasures and other Heritage Churches that require 'paletada'.<br /><br />Hope that more people would come to understand what Heritage Conservationists are doing to protect Heritage and eventually accept it. I honestly believe we have a long way to go.<br /><br />Mary Rajelyn Javier-Busmente<br />NCCA<br />ArchitectIvan Henareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952639023631049082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-8564224994753761342012-03-06T22:58:45.244+08:002012-03-06T22:58:45.244+08:00i still can't believe they call the Daraga pai...i still can't believe they call the Daraga painting job a restoration. It's bastardized, as are most of Bicol centuries-old churches, notably Tiwi church.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15647147.post-88100870469798113602012-03-06T21:37:36.782+08:002012-03-06T21:37:36.782+08:00Wow! Amazing close up shot on the second to the la...Wow! Amazing close up shot on the second to the last pic Sir Ivan! I was in Legazpi last month and Mayon was covered with clouds all the time. Fortunately, it was all clear on my last day in Legazpi and I finally saw her full glory.Earl (Suroy Pilipinas)http://philippine-travel-blog.blogspot.com/search/label/Albaynoreply@blogger.com