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
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
Filipino National Artists in
Architecture
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
Filipino National Artists in
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
Filipino National Artists in
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
Filipino National Artists in
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