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Filipino Architects
Filipino Architects
Filipino Architects
1. PABLO ANTONIO
recognized in some quarters as the foremost Filipino modernist architect of his time.
His style was noted for its simplicity and clean structural design.
He was cited for taking Philippine architecture into a new direction, with "clean lines,
plain surfaces, and bold rectangular masses."
"buildings should be planned with austerity in mind and its stability forever as the aim
of true architecture, that buildings must be progressive, simple in design but
dignified, true to a purpose without resorting to an applied set of aesthetics and
should eternally recreate truth"
2nd National Artist for Architecture
FEU Building
considered as the largest ensemble of surviving Art Deco architecture in Manila
White Cross Orphanage
façade shaped like a large white cross.
Manila Polo Club
Ideal Theater
it boasted a
streamline design --
that is, it was
adorned with
smooth curves and
finishes
Galaxy Theater
2. LUIS ARANETA
Times theater
Makati Medical Center
Santa Catalina College
3. JUAN ARELLANO
one of the first pensionados in architecture
joined the Bureau of Public Works just as the last
American architects, George Fenhagen and Ralph H.
Doane, were leaving.
oversaw the production of the Manila's first zoning plan
Legislative Building (National Museum)
Metropolitan Theater
During the post-war period, it was misused as a boxing arena, low-quality motel, gay bar,
basketball court and as a home for squatters.
“The Philippines needed a modern cultural center for operas, concerts, and plays, and he
planned to achieve a monumental one through its dimensions, elevations, and splendid
decorations, and through its harmonious liens it would symbolize an organ or a cathedral.”
was influenced by early Filipino art which uses local motifs and diverse imagery of Philippine
flora.
“on wings of song” gave the structural configuration, a box-shaped auditorium flanked by
pavilions on both sides.
The mix of modernization and romanticization resulted in A. V. H. Hartendrop labeling it as
modern expressionism
resembles a stage being framed by a proscenium-like central window of stained glass which
carries the name “Metropolitan” with flora and fauna motif surrounding the label.
Angkor Wat-inspired minarets crown the top of the concave roof which suggested its status
as a theater back in its prime days.
4. OTILLO ARELLANO
designs were modernist in nature and he was one of the first post-
war architects in his homeland to be inspired by Filipino symbols.
architect of the Filipino pavilion at the world exhibition of 1964. This
pavilion stood out because of the roof that looked like a salacot
Filipino Pavilion
NBI Building
6. LORENZO CALMA
7. CESAR CONSIO
UPD Palma Hall