Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.

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Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr.(September 5, 1929 – January 29, 2014), popularly known
simply as "IP Santos", was a Filipino architect who was known for being the "Father of
Philippine Landscape Architecture." He was recognized as a National Artist of the
Philippines in the field of Architecture in 2006.[1]
He was the son of Filipino poet Ildefonso Santos and Asuncion Paez.[2]
Education
Santos graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1954 with a degree in the field of
architecture. He then pursued a second degree in Architecture, as well as a Master of
Architecture degree at the University of Southern California School of Architecture.[3]
Work
Santos pioneered the profession of landscape architecture in the Philippines.[4] He was
bestowed with the title of "national artist" for his outstanding achievement in architecture
and allied arts on June 9, 2006.[5]
Among the locations that comprise IP Santos' body of work are the landscaping of:

 Cultural Center of the Philippines complex

 Bantayog ng mga Bayani
 Manila Hotel
 San Miguel Corporation Building
 Nayong Pilipino
 Paco Park
 Rizal Park
 Loyola Memorial Park
 Tagaytay Highlands Golf and Country Club
 The Orchard Golf and Country Club
 Magallanes Church
 Asian Institute of Management

Death
Santos died of heart failure at 10 in the morning on January 29, 2014.[6]
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Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.
Filipino architect
Description
Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr., popularly known simply as "IP Santos", was a Filipino
architect who was known for being the "Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture."
He was recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines in the field of Architecture in
2006. Wikipedia
Born: 5 September 1929, Malabon
Died: 29 January 2014, Manila
Parents: Ildefonso Santos
Alma maters: University of Santo Tomas, University of Southern California