Architecture, Design,

and Allied Arts

 National Artists for
Architecture

Pablo S. Antonio
Leandro V. Locsin
Juan F. Nakpil
Ildefonso P. Santos
Jose Maria V. Zaragosa
PABLO S. ANTONIO
(January 25, 1901-June 14, 1975)

Known for his simple architectural

designs consisting of clean lines
and functional curves.
He did not focus much on the
aesthetics of his design but the
strength of the architecture.
His main considerations in his
structures were austerity and
function.
 PABLO S. ANTONIO
(January 25, 1901-June 14, 1975)

A pioneer of modern Philippine architecture.

Was recognized in some quarters as the
foremost Filipino modernist architect of his
time.
He was conferred the rank and title of National
Artist of the Philippines by President Ferdinand
Marcos in 1976.
Far Eastern University
Other works:
Lyric Theater
Ideal Theater
Galaxy Theater
 LEANDRO V. LOCSIN
(August 15, 1928-November 15, 1994)

A remarkable architect who designed

numerous structures including
residential and commercial buildings,
churches, government offices, hotels,
etc.
His architectural design were describes
as original and modern with a touch of
Filipino culture and arts represented by
the presence of traditional forms and
patterns in his work.
 LEANDRO V. LOCSIN
(August 15, 1928-November 15, 1994)

A Filipino architect, artist, and interior

designer known for his use of concrete,
floating volume and simplistic design in his
various projects.
An avid collector, he was fond of modern
painting and Chinese ceramics.
He was proclaimed a National Artist of the
Philippines for Architecture in 1990 by the
late President Corazon C. Aquino.
 Istana Nurul Iman
(Palace of Religious Light)

Grandest work of Locsin.

This was the palace of the Sultan of
Brunei with 200,000 sqm floor area.
Design: A mixture of Islamic and
Malayan themes and modern lines
 Istana Nurul Iman
(Palace of Religious Light)
 JUAN F. NAKPIL
(May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986)

The most prominent elements in

Juan F. Nakpil’s architectural
designs were their strength,
function, and aesthetics.
His works were reflections of the
Philippine traditional and cultural
heritage.
 JUAN F. NAKPIL
(May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986)

A Filipino architect, teacher and a

community leader.
In 1973, he was named one of the
National Artists for architecture.
He was regarded as the Dean of Filipino
Architects.
Major Works
The Avenue Theater
and Hotel Building
Quezon Institute
Buildings
International
Eucharistic Congress
Altar
The Renovated
Quiapo Church
ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS
(September 5, 1929 – January 29, 2014)

A famous landscape architect

known for landscaping plazas,
gardens, hotels, playgrounds,
commercial centers, housing
projects, parks, etc.
He introduced outdoor shopping
concept through his design of the
Makati Commercial Center where
in incorporated fountains,
sculptures, and landscape walks.
 ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS
(September 5, 1929 – January 29, 2014)

Popularly known simply as “IP Santos”.

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.
 Works
Laguna’s Caliraya Lake Resort
Loyola Memorial Park
Eternal Gardens Memorial Park
Tagaytay Highland Resort
Lipa, Batangas’ Mt. Malarayat Golf and
Country Club
Imus, Cavite’s Orchard Golf
Country Club
Paco Park (Left) and Manila Hotel (Right)
JOSE MARIA V. ZARAGOSA
(December 6, 1912-1994)

Zaragoza’s architectural structure

was a mixture of modern and
traditional designs.
Most of his works involved
religious architectures, like
churches and convents, since he
specialized in liturgical art and
architecture in the International
Institute of Liturgical Art (IILA) in
Rome.
 JOSE MARIA V. ZARAGOSA
(December 6, 1912-1994)

IILA honed him to develop new techniques in

designing Catholic Churches in the Philippines.
Religious architectures:
National Shrine of the Nuestra Senora del Santissimo
Rosario
Santo Domingo Church and Convent
St. John Bosco Parish Church
Pius XII Center
Convent of the Pink Sisters
San Beda Convent
 Secular Buildings
The Meralco Building
Philippine Airlines Building
Philippine Banking Corporation Building
Zaragoza was also one of the architects
who designed the National Library
The MERALCO Building
in Ortigas Center
Santo Domingo Church
 Abbie Amor Casa
Zaida Jane Doromal
Rachel Marie Elgario
Rubel Mika Gonzales

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