Location: A. Bonifacio St. Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City

A country home built in 1904 by a rich Chinese businessman from Binondo, Guillermo Cu-Unjieng, as a gift to his wife, Dominga Coronado Ayala, who is a resident in San Pedro de Macati. It was built with strong materials such as Yakal planks and bamboo slits arranged together to form a pattern. The columns of the house are supported by tree trunks. And Chinese characters can be found on the windows which mean prosperity. Some of the religious icons used during holy week are owned by the Cu-Unjieng family.

Location: Dr. Jose P. Rizal Avenue, Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City. (Along Poblacion Park)

Built in 1935 to 1936 by Juan S. Tolentino a trade filling contractor for the Ayala Corporation and helped in the building of several roads in Makati such as Paseo de Roxas. He also specialized in Adobe masonry since adobe was quarried in Makati during the Spanish Era. During the pre-war period, Mr. Tolentino was considered one of the most successful merchants in Makati, and perhaps the most successful in the whole southern part of Manila. During the height of the house’s existence, several significant personalities served as guests of the Tolentino Family like President Manuel L. Quezon, Amang Rodriguez, and Arturo Tolentino. As recalled by the owner of the Tolentino House, it was one of the most elegant houses in the area. There is even a tunnel where the family hid during the world war. The house was said to be made of Yakal tree, which is one of the strongest trees. Antique items such as piano, closets and vault can still be found inside the house.

Location: Agno cor. Ilaya Sts., Brgy. Poblacion. Makati City

Built in the later years of 1800’s by an unknown architect, the Brillantes house was originally owned by a certain Don Quinter. It was the only structure constructed within the vicinity. In the 1920’s, the property was sold to Mr. Adolfo Brillantes. Just like any other bahay na bato, the house is composed of two major parts - the lower part which served as a place for resting; 2.) the upper part which is for the main activities.

During the Japanese occupation, the Brillantes family abandoned the house and moved to the province for safety. Later, it was used by the Japanese forces as their station from 1943 up to 1946 due to its strategic location near the airfield situated in the present Paseo de roxas. Fortunately, the house did not succumb to damages during the war and the Brillantes family was able to move back to their residence. In 1970s, the house was repaired and eventually renovated.

Location: A. Bonifacio St., Brgy. Poblacion. Makati City

Owned by a certain N Domingo Guanio, a government engineer who worked in the Bureau of Public Works. He is probably an ancestor of Atty. Val Guanio who is married to a member of the Coronado family, the original owner of the house. The present owner, Mr. Dy acquired the house through an exchange of properties conducted with the Guanio family. A condominium unit owned by the Dy’s was swapped by the Guanio family in exchange for the Coronado residence. The façade shows a symmetrically of its windows and doors.