Juan Nakpil

Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil

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• Born on May 26, 1899 at Quiapo, Manila

• Died on May 07, 1986 at the age of 86

• Named one of the National Artist for

Architecture in June 12, 1973

• Regarded as the Dean of Filipino

Architects and the Father of Philippine
Architecture
 Famous Buildings
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University of the Philippines, Arellano University
Administration Building or "Quezon Building
Hall"
 Famous Theater
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University of the
Rizal Theater Philippines Theater
 Awards and Achievements
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 “Architect of the Year” in 1939, 1940, and 1946
 ‘’Most Outstanding Professional in Architecture” in
1951
 Presidential medal of merit, by President Ramon
Magsaysay in 1955
 The Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1971
 Rizal Pro Patria Award in 1972
 National Artist of the Philippines