University of Santo Tomas Main Building

University of Santo Tomas Main Building
Pangunahing Gusali ng Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas
Main Building of the University of Santo Tomas
General information
Type	Educational and office building
Architectural style	Renaissance Revival architecture
Location	España, Sampaloc, Manila
Coordinates	14°36′37″N 120°59′21″E / 14.61028°N 120.98917°E / 14.61028; 120.98917
Current tenants	University administrators and students
Construction started	1924
Completed	July 2, 1927
Inaugurated	November 12, 1927
Cost	₱1.5 million
Owner	University of Santo Tomas
Height	51.5 m (169 ft)
Dimensions
Other dimensions	86 m x 74 m
Technical details
Structural system	Seismic isolation system
Floor count	four
Design and construction
Structural engineer	Rev. Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P.
Main contractor	American Society for Testing and Materials and Portland Cement Association
National Cultural Treasures
Official name	The Main Building, Central Seminary, Arch of the Centuries and Open Spaces at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila
Designated	January 25, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-01-25)
Reference no.	1–2010[1]

The Main Building of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, Philippines functions as the university's administrative center, and home of the Faculty of Civil Law, Faculty of Pharmacy, and the College of Science. The Main Building is also the home of the Museum of Arts and Sciences.