Araneta City: Chaotically Ugly or Misunderstood? | Aesthetic Archive PH

Araneta Center isn’t butt ugly, but it’s definitely dirty, chaotic, and far from aesthetic. Today, we examine the visual identity of Araneta City—contrasting its classic mid-century roots and modern mall developments with the overwhelming concrete infrastructure and commuter grit beneath the tracks. How would you rate Cubao’s aesthetics on a scale of 1 to 10? Drop your score and thoughts below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more Philippine urban and aesthetic breakdowns. Time Scores: 0:00 Intro 1:16 New York City Branding 2:39 Modern Jeepney Terminal 3:51 Mall Architecture 5:08 Uninspiring Sidewalks 6:12 Landscaping 7:19 Verdict 8:35 Outro