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The document provides biographies of six Filipino artists who were conferred as National Artists of the Philippines for Architecture: Pablo S. Antonio, Leandro V. Locsin, Juan F. Nakpil, Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr., and Jose Maria Zaragosa. It summarizes their notable contributions to Philippine architecture, including Antonio's modern designs, Locsin's visionary work on the Istana Nurul Iman palace, Nakpil's emphasis on Philippine culture in architecture, Santos' landscape architecture works, and Zaragosa's advancement of modernist ideas in rebuilding post-war Philippines.

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Filipino Architectural Icons

The document provides biographies of six Filipino artists who were conferred as National Artists of the Philippines for Architecture: Pablo S. Antonio, Leandro V. Locsin, Juan F. Nakpil, Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr., and Jose Maria Zaragosa. It summarizes their notable contributions to Philippine architecture, including Antonio's modern designs, Locsin's visionary work on the Istana Nurul Iman palace, Nakpil's emphasis on Philippine culture in architecture, Santos' landscape architecture works, and Zaragosa's advancement of modernist ideas in rebuilding post-war Philippines.

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The National Artists of the Philippines for Architecture

Pablo S. Antonio
1901-1975
Year of Conferment: 1976

Pablo S. Antonio is one of the leaders in modern Philippine architecture. His works are simple and funtional. Most of his
designs used clean and smooth lines. If he used curves, these were made integral to the structure. Moreover, Antonio’s
forms maximized the use of natural light and cross ventilation. Some of his famous projects include the Far Eastern
University Administration and Science buildings, manila Polo Club, Ideal Theater, Lyric Theater and Galaxy Theater.

Pablo S. Antonio
1901-1975
Year of Conferment: 1976

Are you familiar with the Istana Nurul Iman? It is the palace of the Sultan of Brunei which as a floor area of almost 2.2
million square feet. Leandro V. Locsin is the visionary behind this majestic structure. He has changed the city with his
distinguishing architecture refective of Philippine art and culture. His style f floating volume, and the duality of light and
heavy is unparelled with other artists.
Juan F. Nakpil
1899-1986
Year of Conferment: 1973

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 traditions and culture.” He designed the 1937 International Eucharistic Congress altar and reconstructed the
Quiapo Church in 1930. The additional dome and a second belfry can be credited to this brilliant artist. Nakpil is also
known as the artistic mind behind the Geronimo de los Reyes Building, Magsaysay Building, Rizal Theater, Capitol
theater, Capitan Pepe Building, Philippine Village Hotel, University of the Phillipines Aministration Building ( Quezon Hall)
and University Library (Gonzales Hall), and the reconstructed Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna

Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.


1929-201
Year of Conferment: 2006

Ildefonso Paez Santos, Jr. is one of the most recognized landscapes 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 of Makati. If you visit the Makati Commercial
Center, the concept of outdoor shopping with landscaped walks, fountains, and sculptures as accents is the product of
Santos’ clever ideas. Some of his famous works include the prominent landscapes in Paco Park, Tagaytay Highlands
Resort, the Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas, and Orchard Golf and Country Club in Imus, Cavite.
Jose Maria Zaragosa
1912-1994
Year of Conferment: 2014

Jose Maria Zaragosa is an architecture graduate from the University of Santo Tomas. He is the country’s 82nd licensed
architect. The head of the National Committee on Architecture and Allied Arts of the NCCA, Gerard Lico, lauds Zaragosa
works to have “advanced the progressive ideas of modernism in rebuilding the Philippines from the ashes of war in the
mid-20th century.” His works include, St. John Bosco Parish in Makati City, Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City,
National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, Meralco Building, Greenhills.

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