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| Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, O.P. Building | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
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| Location | corner of Cayco Street and Extramadura Street |
| Town or city | Sampaloc, Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°36′31″N 120°59′32″E / 14.6086°N 120.9921°E |
| Current tenants | UST Senior High School, UST College of Information and Computing Sciences, Santo Tomas e-Service Providers, UST Educational Technology Center, DOST-TOMASInno Center |
| Construction started | 2017 |
| Completed | 2021 |
| Opened | August 2014 |
| Owner | University of Santo Tomas |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 23 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Casas Architects |
The Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, O.P. Building is one of the major educational facility located at the corner of Extremadura and Cayco Streets within the University of Santo Tomas (UST) campus in Manila, Philippines. The building is named in honor of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, was officially completed and blessed on December 10, 2021.[1]
This momentous occasion was celebrated alongside the inauguration of several key campus developments, including the UST Link Bridge and the campus Stormwater Drainage System.
Spanning 23 storeys, the Frassati Building now houses various academic units within UST, most notably accommodating the UST Senior High School, established in 2016.[2]
Additionally, the building serves as a home to the UST College of Information and Computing Sciences, the DOST-TOMASInno Center, Santo Tomas e-Service Providers (STePs), and the Educational Technology Center.[3]
Features and Facilities
The architectural design of the Frassati Building incorporates state-of-the-art amenities, including:
- Smart classrooms
- A two-storey library
- An auditorium
- A cafeteria
- A chapel
- Gymnasium
- Laboratories
- Parking facilities
The building's construction and design emphasize the enhancement of the student experience, fostering a conducive environment for holistic education and technological advancement.
Inauguration and Blessing
The completion of the Frassati Building was marked by a series of blessing rites conducted on December 10, 2021, presided over by UST Vice Rector Rev. Fr. Isaias D. Tiongco, O.P., along with Dominican Fathers. Following the external blessings, a Eucharistic Celebration was held, signifying the building's consecration and commitment to the university's mission.
Legacy and Patronage
The building's namesake, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, OP, embodies a legacy of social justice and service to the marginalized. Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1990, Frassati serves as the patron of UST's Senior High School, reflecting the institution's commitment to holistic education and moral formation.
See also
References
- ^ Malgapu, Hans (2022-02-23). "UST formally inaugurates Frassati Building; drainage system, link bridge also blessed". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Senior High School". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Solano, Dawn Danielle (2021-12-10). "UST marks final construction of Frassati bldg through blessing rites". The Flame. Retrieved 2024-04-15.