Bahay na Bato

arquitectura mestiza

a term coined by Jesuit Francisco Ignacio Alcina in 1668 used to refer to structures built partly of wood and partly of stone.

zaguan

the space after the entrance serving as transition space between the entrance and the grand stairs to the upper floor that is used as storage for carriages, processional floats and where implements are kept

tienda

space at ground level adjacent to the street used for commercial purposes

aljibe

enclosed masonry structure used for storing water for household use

bodega

enclosed room for storage

caida

transition space after the staircase leading to the sala or comedor (from the Spanish word "caer" meaning "to fall" and is said to be where ladies let their trains fall)

sala

central room of a Filipino house often facing the street and used for familiy's social activities

comedor

space where meals are served, adjacent to the cocina

cocina

room where food is prepared

azotea

flat roof of the aljibe usually at the back of the cocina and used as an elevated outdoor terrace or service area

dispensa

service room adjacent to the cocina where food supplies are stored

cuarto

- room adjacent to the sala with the kama (bed), tokador (dresser) and mesa (table)