La Loma Chapel's facade conservation will be done by March
In just eight short months, the La Loma Chapel conservation program looks to be completed by month's end.in partnership between the Diocese of Kalookan and Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation, Inc , the conservation program saw the removal of destructive vegetation that's crept up the masonry stones, the rehabilitation and replacement of damaged and deteriorated masonry units; removing the hazards in the cupola, and the repair of the wooden dowel atop the right pilaster.
“ We are pleased that we are able to deliver our several missions at once; one is that Escuela Taller is being able to contribute to the preservation and conservation of our nation’s cultural assets and then realize our equal aims to keep a dying craft alive while giving employment to our heritage conservation workers and make our projects effective platforms on our advocacy on proper and mindful care of our built heritage," said Jeffrey Cobilla, architect and head of Escuela Taller's...