 We have Pablo S.

Antonio a national artist and Filipino Architect

and considered as a pioneer of modern Philippine architecture.He is also one of the most
influencial architects in the philippines
 He studied Architecture in Mapua Institute of Technology and later transfer to
University of London

 Pablo Antonio believes that building must be progressive,simple in design but

Dignified in which function comes first before elegance

Some of Antonios notable works include

Far Eastern University-the campus is characterized by its geometric lines and forms and gawa siya sa
concrete and glass.The building are also known for their large windows which allow for plenty of
natural light.
Manila Polo Club-The building is a two storey structure made of concrete and glass the building is
chracterized by its clean lines simple forms and bold rectangular masses.The building also features a
number of balconies and terraces na pwede mong puntahan para makita mo yung buong view ng
manila polo club
White Cross Orphanage-is a beautiful and inspiring example of modern philippine architecture it is a
place where children can come to heal learn and grow.
The syquia Mansion-two storey structure with a rectangular footprint the ground floor is made of a
stone and upper floor is made of woo.The building features a number of traditional filipino
architetural elements tulad ng capiz shell staircase a narra floor and a tiled roof
The Lyric Galaxy Theaters-The theater was known for its art deco architecture its spacoius interior and
its state of the art sound system and projection equipment
Pablo Antonio once said
A building is not just a home or a place of work.It is a symbol of a country’s culture and identity
Naniniwala siya na ang architecture ay nag rereflect sa cultura at sa mga taong naninirahan
sa isang bansa .
Nung nag karoon ng awarding kinilala siya bilang champion dahil sa paggamit niya ng mga lokal
materialsand traditional designs
Naniniwala din siya na ang architecture daw ay accesible para sa lahat hindi naka depende kung ano
ang social status mo.

Ang mga nagawang architecture ni Pablo Antonio ay nagkaroon ng malaking contribusyon sa

Philippine Architecture
He is credited with helping to develop a modern filipino architectural style that is both unique and
rooted tradition.
His buildings is known for their beauty functionality and cultural significance.

 When does Pablo Antonio considered as a national artist?

In the year of 1976 the title of the national artist of the philippines
Was given to him by President Ferdinand Marcos Sr