Beautifully done with great attention and care to detail, in both structure and content, the National Museum of Natural History is worth the visit. Two years ago before it opened its doors to the public, I had the immense pleasure of working with DCCD Engineering Corporation for their 60th anniversary brochure, with the Muesum featured as one of their projects. To finally be able to see this structure in real life, I am humbled. Below is an excerpt from their brochure: "The third and last building of a series of museums under the stewardship of the National Museum of the Philippines, the National Museum of Natural History is set to open in 2017. Located in Ermita, Manila, the museum now occupies the former Department of Tourism building, which was constructed back in 1940. Architect Antonio M. Toledo originally designed the building. One of the primary objectives of the conversion process was to upgrade the facilties and structural soundness of the building while still preserving the heritage value of the original Toledo design. Part of the rehabilitation plan was to enhance the structural framing system through the application of fiber-reinforced polymer on selected structural members and concrete jacketing for the shear walls and columns. A centralized air-conditioning system will provide comfort cooling throughout the building. The original building was composed of five floors, but an additonal floor was added in the 1980s; the existing sixth floor will be modified and improved as part of the conversion. The converted building is intended to be world-class in execution, energy-efficient, and a green building in status. In addition, a gigantic "Tree of Life" steel structure with an esoteric lift elevator inside its pillars will serve as the Museum's newest centerpiece. Adding charm to the overall structure, this feature highlights the Muesum's unique and distinct character. DCCD's role was the provision of project management and quantity surveying services". . . . #saturday #weekend #manila #museum #nationalmuseum #naturalhistory #exhibition #explore #wander #wonder (at National Museum of Natural History) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Sp0uepGvp/?igshid=k840vyppl3i6