First United Building

First United Building 1928 Art Deco building on Escolta Street in Manila. Formerly known as Perez-Samanillo Building. Nakpil. It even won the best decor award back in 1928.

The First United Building, formerly known as Perez-Samanillo Building, is an Art Deco building on Escolta Street in Binondo, Manila, Philippines. It was designed by Andres Luna de San Pedro, the son of renowned painter Juan Luna, and was the tallest building in Manila when it was completed in 1928. The building, which was erected during the 1920’s, was a combined architectural project of Andres Lu

na de San Pedro, and Juan F. These two architects designed the building with a form of style that quickly swept the western hemisphere during their time – The Art Deco. The style Art Deco can be seen as prevalent in the building’s design mainly due to its dominant geometric patterns such as the boomerang-like chevrons layered with spirals and lancet arches found on the lamp of the Perez-Samanillo Building in Escolta. These designs of the building have a cohesive structure which aspired to be both modern and progressive, yet at the same time maintaining its cultural and civic structures, maneuvered in the classic vocabulary of architecture.

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Hahabol pa sa Summer 🍦🍨Open na po sila sa HUB: Make LabPili na ng gusto nyong flavor 😋
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Hahabol pa sa Summer 🍦🍨

Open na po sila sa HUB: Make Lab

Pili na ng gusto nyong flavor 😋

29/05/2026

Exploring FUB ❤️

Last Monday (May 25), we gave the Ateneo Faculty and their Korean exchange guests a trip back in time to explore the awe...
29/05/2026

Last Monday (May 25), we gave the Ateneo Faculty and their Korean exchange guests a trip back in time to explore the awesome architecture of Escolta. Here are some highlights from their visit to two iconic spots:

1. **The Regina Building**: This place is a fantastic mix of Neoclassical and Art Deco styles. Walking through its halls felt like stepping right into Manila's golden era!

2. **The First United Building**: Such a fun spot! It’s where history meets creativity. They loved seeing how this Art Deco beauty has added a fresh vibe to the local art and thrift scene.

Thanks for all the love and support for these iconic buildings! Looking forward to more adventures! ✨

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413 Escolta Street
Manila
1006

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+63282415150

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