How To Solve The Torre De Manila Problem: An Architect’s Solution

The controversy surrounding the Pambansang Photobomber Torre De Manila remains unresolved and Filipinos are quick to offer serious, funny, and even ridiculous suggestions on how to solve the issue.

Facebook user Samuel Briones offers another alternative. In these carefully crafted sketches that was posted on his page, he proposes a compromise where the ‘terror de Manila’ building need not be demolished to preserve the historical integrity of the Rizal Shrine. Just how would that be done? Have a look:

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He writes: “This artist sketch is my humble contribution to the solution of the controversial photo bomber Torre De Manila building. The design will serve as an approriate background of the Rizal monument at Luneta Park Manila.”

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All photos from Samuel Briones’ page.torre-de-manila-solution-3

According to his profile, Samuel Briones is an architect who graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas.

What do you think about this solution?