Lamin is a feature associated with which cultural architecture?

• A. Maranao torogan
• B. Bahay kubo
• C. Japanese teahouse
• D. Greek temple

Answer: (A)

Lamin is a feature tied to Maranao architecture, specifically the torogan, the noble’s house of the Maranao people in Mindanao. The torogan is celebrated for its intricate woodwork and distinctive decorative elements, including lamin—slender wooden strips or screens that run along the facade and interior, often carved with traditional motifs. These lamin details contribute to the torogan’s elegant, airy appearance and signal status within the culture. The other options belong to very different architectural traditions—Bahay Kubo is a simple Filipino rural house of bamboo and nipa, a Japanese teahouse emphasizes minimalist timber joinery, and a Greek temple is monumental stone architecture with columns. Therefore, lamin is best understood as a characteristic feature of the Maranao torogan.