NATIONAL ARTIST

1, ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS JR.

A.Short Background
 Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture
 graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1954 with a
degree in the field of architecture. 
B. Major Accomplishment/ Contributes in the
Movement
 Distinguished himself by pioneering the practice of
landscape architecture-an allied field of architecture
 Producing four decasdes of exemplary and engaging work
that has included hundreds of parks plazas, garden and a
wide range of outdoor settings that have enhanced
contemporary Filipino life

C. Sample Works

Paco Park

Makati Commercial Center

REFERENCES:

Christo, M. (2017, March 24). Philippine Contemporary Architecture. Retrieved from

https://www.slideshare.net/PennVillanueva/philippine-contemporary-architecture.
National Artists. (2018, January 11). Retrieved from https://www.united-
architects.org/about/national-artists/.
Naji, C. (2014, April 24). Six Contemporary Filipino Architects You Should Know. Retrieved from
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/six-contemporary-filipino-architects-you-
should-know/.

2. PABLO ANTONIO

“for our father, every line must have a meaning, a

purpose. For him, function comes first before elegance
and form.”
A.Short Background
 An orpan at 12
and dropped out
of his first
architecture
program
 Completed a five
year program in
only three years
at University of
London
 He was conferred
the rank and title
of National Artist
of the Philippines
by President Ferdinand Marcos
 graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1954 with a
degree in the field of architecture. 
B. Major Accomplishment/ Contributes in the Movement
 Pioneered modern Philippine Architecture- his design is
grounded on simplicity, no clutter
 He went on to revolutionize popular architecture in the
Philippines, eschewing the fashionable neo-classical style
for his own version of art deco.

C. Sample Works
 Galaxy Theater

Far Eastern Univeristy

REFERENCES:

Christo, M. (2017, March 24). Philippine Contemporary Architecture. Retrieved from

https://www.slideshare.net/PennVillanueva/philippine-contemporary-architecture.
National Artists. (2018, January 11). Retrieved from https://www.united-
architects.org/about/national-artists/.
Naji, C. (2014, April 24). Six Contemporary Filipino Architects You Should Know. Retrieved from
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/six-contemporary-filipino-architects-you-
should-know/.