UST Main Building

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:building
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Fr._Roque_Ruaño
gptkbp:function gptkb:library
gptkb:museum
administrative offices
classrooms
gptkbp:hasEvent art exhibitions
annual Christmas lighting
historical tours
museum tours
university graduation ceremonies
university foundation day celebrations
gptkbp:hasFeature gptkb:monument
grand staircase
ornate façade
inner courtyard
earthquake-resistant design
central clock tower
arcaded ground floor
balustraded roof
statues of the Eight Virtues
statues of the Four Evangelists
gptkbp:hasLibrary gptkb:UST_Miguel_de_Benavides_Library
gptkbp:hasMuseum gptkb:UST_Museum_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkbp:hasStatuesBy gptkb:Francesco_Monti
gptkbp:hasTower yes
gptkbp:heritageDesignation 2010
National Treasure of Japan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label UST Main Building
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Manila
gptkb:Philippines
gptkb:España_Boulevard
gptkb:University_of_Santo_Tomas
gptkb:Sampaloc
gptkbp:material reinforced concrete
gptkbp:notableFor first earthquake-resistant building in the Philippines
gptkbp:numberOfFloors 5
gptkbp:opened 1927
gptkbp:ownedBy gptkb:University_of_Santo_Tomas
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:University_of_Santo_Tomas_campus
gptkbp:servedAs symbol of University of Santo Tomas
gptkbp:style Art Deco architecture
Renaissance Revival architecture
gptkbp:UNESCO_tentative_list 2015
yes
gptkbp:usedAs internment camp during World War II
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Filipino_forces_during_World_War_II
gptkb:Japanese_forces_during_World_War_II
American forces during World War II
gptkbp:yearCompleted 1927
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:University_of_Santo_Tomas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5