National Artists of the Philippines

in the Field of Architecture

 Learning Objectives
 To get to know some of the national artists
of the Philippines in the field of architecture
and to become familiar with some of their
works
 To gain appreciation of how their major
projects beautified and improved Philippine
landmarks and landscapes
Key Understanding
 Students will learn about the works of the
national artists of the Philippines in the field
of architecture and gain appreciation on how
they helped beautify and improve Philippine
landmarks and landscapes.
Key Question
 How did their major projects beautify
Philippine landmarks and landscapes?
Filipino National Artists in
Architecture
1. Juan Nakpil
A native of Quiapo, Nakpil was
the first to be made National
Artist in 1973 thus he was
called by many as the “dean of
Philippine architecture”. His
famous works in neoclassic
style are the Rizal Shrine,
Manila Jockey Club, UP
Theater and Carillon Tower,
UP Quezon Hall and Library.
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Architecture
Neoclassic Style
- Was a reaction to Rococo and Baroque architectural
styles. New discoveries of Greek and Roman
Architecture led neoclassical period, which lasted
1850-1900
Characteristics:
Clean, elegant lines
Uncluttered Appearances
Free Standing Columns
Massive Buildings
 Filipino National Artists in
Architecture
Example of Neoclassical Styles
 Filipino National Artists in
Architecture
Neoclassic Style
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2. Pablo S. Antonio
The 2nd Filipino architect to
be declared National Artist in
1976, this Manileño is best
known for the UNESCO
awarded Art Deco campus of
FEU Manila (see photo), the
Manila Polo Club, and the no
longer existing Ideal and Life
Theater buildings.
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Architecture
3. Leandro V. Locsin
An architect from Silay, Negros
Occidental, he was known for
the use of domes, spirals, and
concentric spaces. His famous
works here and abroad include
Brunei’s Sultan’s Palace, CCP,
PICC, Folk Arts Theater, Makati
Stock Exchange, NAIA
Terminal 1, and the Philippine
Plaza Hotel.
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Massive Geometric Shapes, Spirals and Concentric
Spaces
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Architecture
4. Ildefonso P. Santos =
this father of Philippine
landscape architecture from
Malabon took charge of the
landscaping of the following
parks: Rizal Park, Paco Park
(see photo), the former
Nayong Pilipino and the
Cultural Center of the
Philippines.
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Architecture
5. Jose Maria
Zaragoza = fused old
world Spanish colonial
style with modern
international as seen in
his masterpieces the
Santo Domingo Church
and the Meralco
Building (see photo).
Spanish Colonial Style
 Culminating Activity

Photo-Essay Project
Choose between your hometown or your
current place of residence. Then make a photo
album of its landmarks and landscapes. Next
write a 500-word essay on what you like and
dislike about the architectural state of your
hometown or current place of residence.