In 2013 , preparations were commenced to have the building host the National Museum of Natural History . The National Museum of the Philippines invited five architects to submit proposals for the retrofitting and chose the design of the team from Dominic Galicia Architects and interior designer Tina Periquet . Galicia 's design involved the maintenance of the building 's facade except for the addition of a glass dome supported by a double helix structure inspired by DNA . The dome and supporting structure was dubbed as the " Tree of Life " and will cover the courtyard of the six-storey building . The project , estimated to cost around , was initially scheduled to be completed in 2015 in time for the 2015 APEC Summit
2015 APEC Summit
APEC Philippines 2015
National Museum of Natural History (Manila)