THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF

THE PHILIPPINES FOR

ARCHITECTURE
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BURgOS, Novie a.
Abal, VINCENT PAUL E.
LISTANO, BENJIE JR. S.
CASULATAN, BRYDON a.
MODULE 7: THE NATIONAL ARTIST OF THE
PHILIPPINES FOR ARCHITECTURE
Philippine architecture is unique in that it reflects its cultural
heritage and the demand to adapt to its environment.
Surveying the architectural styles in the country reveals
varieties that range from traditional Filipino dwelling, the
bahay kubo, which is a small one-room hut built using light
woven materials, to modern and stylish architectural design
that you usually see in urbanized areas.
The architecture of the Philippines reflects its history and
tradition. Churches and mosques across the country, as well
as buildings in the metropolitan and rural areas have risen in
response to growing demands of the Filipinos. Moreover, the
country is home to the best-preserved planned Spanish
colonial town in Asia. During 300 years of Spanish
colonization, architecture in the country was subjected to
Spanish influences. The friars built several grand churches all
over the country that continue to stand today.
NATIONAL ARTIST FOR
ARCHITECTURE
• Pablo S. Antonio
• Leandro V. Locsin
• Juan F. Nakpil
• Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.
• Jose Maria Zaragoza
Pablo S. Antonio
Pablo S Antonio is one of the leaders in
modern Philippine architecture. His
works are simple and functional. M0st of
his designs used clean and smooth lines.
Moreover, Antonio’s forms maximized the
use of natural light and cross ventilation.
Birth and Death: 1901 – 1975
Year of conferment: 1976
Projects: Far Eastern University, Manila Polo Club, Ideal Theater,
Lyric Theater, Galaxy Theater, Capitan Luis Gonzaga
Bldg. , White Cross Orphanage, Boulevard-
Alhambara (now Bel-Air) apartments, and Ramon Roces
Publications Bldg. (now the Guzman Institute of
Electronics).
Award: National Artist of the Philippines
Pablo S. Antonio

Far Eastern University White Cross

Leandro V. Locsin
Leandro V. Locsin is the visionary behind this
majestic structure. He also has change the city
with his distinguishing architecture reflective
of Philippine art and culture. With a span of
30 years, Locsin has produced 75 residences
And 88 buildings, which include 11 churches
And chapels, 23 public buildings, 48 commer-
cial buildings 6 major hotels and an airport
Terminal building.
Birth and Death: 1928-1994
Year of conferment: 1990
Projects: Church of the Holy Sacrifice, CCP, Istana Nurul Iman,
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Award: National Artist of the Philippines
Leandro V. Locsin

Istana Nurul Iman CCP

Juan F. Nakpil
Juan F. Nakpil is another famous Filipino
architect that you should be proud of. He had a
strong faith in the Filipino architect, with the
“belief that there is such a thing as Philippine
architecture, espousing architecture reflective of
Philippine tradition and culture.” He designed the 1937
International Eucharistic Congress altar and
reconstructed the Quiapo Church in 1930.
Birth and Death: 1899 – 1986
Year of conferment: 1973
Works: Geronimo de los Reyes Bldg., Magsaysay Bldg., Rizal Theater,
Capitol Theater, Captain Pepe Bldg., Manila Jockey Club, Rufino Bldg.,
Philippine Village Hotel, University of the Administration Bldg. and
University Library, and the reconstructed Rizal Shrine in Calamba,
Laguna.
Award: National Artist of the Philippines
Juan F. Nakpil

Quiapo Church
Ildefonso P. Santos
Ildefonso Paez Santos, Jr. is one of the most re-
cognized landscape architects in the country.
Landscape architecture enhances outdoor
Public spaces, landmarks, and structures by
Contouring the environment. He grew up in
Malabon, and his first contribution in the
Industry can be found in the busy streets
Makati.
Birth and Death: 1929 - 2014
Year of conferment: 2006
Works: Paco park, Tagaytay Highlands Resort, the Mt. Malarayat Golf,
and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas, and Orchard Golf and Country
Club in Imus Cavite.
Awards: National Artist of the Philippines, Patnubay na Kalinangan;
Parangal ng Bayan(1988); Outstanding Professional for Landscape
Architecture
Ildefonso P. Santos

Paco park The Tagaytay Highlands Landscape

Jose Maria Zaragoza
Jose Maia Zaragoza is an architecture graduate
From the University of Santo Thomas. He is the
country’s 82nd licensed architect. The head of
the National Committee on Architecture and
Allied Arts of NCCA, Gerard Lico, lauds Zarago-
za’s works to have “advanced the progressive
ideas of modernism in rebuilding the Philippines from the ashes
of war in the mid-20th century.
Birth and Death: 1912- 1994
Year of conferment: 2014
Works: St. John Bosco Parish, Santo Domingo Church,
National Shrine of the Meraculous Medal, Meralco Bldg.,
Greenhills Shopping Center, and the restructuring Quiapo
Church interior.
Awards: National Artist of the Philippines
Jose Maria Zaragoza

St. John Bosco Parish