1737. Roosevelt (former Jai Alai) Club, Manila

Dear María Lourdes,

At the vacant lot where today is the controversial 

Torre de Manila it used to stand the Roosevelt Club, 

former Jai Alai that you may remember have seen or 

even visited. This wonderful Streamline Moderne 

landmark was sadly demolished in 2000 but it is still 

remembered by many.

Warm regards,
R

1342. The Philam Life Building, United Nations Avenue, Manila, The Philippines

Dear Tina,

I heard with sadness that the Philam Life building may be
demolished soon to build a condominium complex that will replace this historic structure. This elegant international-style complex that was built to respond efficiently to the local tropical conditions with its airy facades and gardens includes one of the best performance halls in the entire country and should be definitely saved for future generations.

Best,
R

1312. Manila International Airport

Dear Tina,

"I have always thought that what happens inside a building
should relate to the outside."( Leandro V. Locsin)

Best regards,
R

1154. The Philippine International Convention Center.

Querido Francisco,

"La arquitectura moderna filipina es el
producto de dos grandes corrientes
culturales: la oriental y la occidental,
que juntas han producido un nuevo
objeto de gran armonía"
(Leandro V. Locsin)

Recuerdos,
R

1056. Cultural Center of the Philippines

Querido Francisco,

He venido a visitar tu maravilloso país. En Manila he
disfrutado de la sublime monumentalidad del Centro
Cultural. Este fascinante edificio es robusto y pesado
en volumen y escala, y al mismo tiempo ligero y grácil
en sus formas. Mañana pasaré el día en el vecino
Centro Internacional de Convenciones, que he sabido
es obra del mismo arquitecto: Leandro V. Locsin.

Cuidate mucho,
R

638. The Philippine International Convention Center

Dear Corey,

"I am obsessed with forms that are massive and 

yet light" (Leandro Locsin)

Leandro Locsin was a remarkable architect, interior designer, and artist and one of the most significant contributors to the development of contemporary architecture in The Philippines.

Kind regards,
R