First United Building

Manila


Not only is this one of Manila's finest pieces of surviving pre-WWII art deco, but it's also the centrepiece of the Escolta St revival. Inside are galleries, cafes, co-laboratories, artist collectives, the First United Community Museum and the HUB Make Lab. Head up the fantastic spiral staircase to observe photos of old Manila lining the corridors of the 3rd floor.


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