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Leandro Locsin

Leandro Locsin was a Filipino architect born in 1928 who was proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture in 1990. He is known as the "Poet of Space" and reshaped the urban landscape with a distinctive style that reflected Philippine art and culture. Some of his most notable works include Manila International Airport Terminal 1, the renovation of Davao International Airport, and over 75 residences along with many churches, public buildings, and commercial structures from 1955 to 1994. Locsin's work helped establish a uniquely Filipino architectural style and was a major contributor to Philippine arts.

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Leandro Locsin

Leandro Locsin was a Filipino architect born in 1928 who was proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture in 1990. He is known as the "Poet of Space" and reshaped the urban landscape with a distinctive style that reflected Philippine art and culture. Some of his most notable works include Manila International Airport Terminal 1, the renovation of Davao International Airport, and over 75 residences along with many churches, public buildings, and commercial structures from 1955 to 1994. Locsin's work helped establish a uniquely Filipino architectural style and was a major contributor to Philippine arts.

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  • Introduction: Introduces the life and achievements of Leandro Locsin, focusing on his contributions to Philippine architecture.
  • Objectives: Outlines the goals of the document in presenting Leandro Locsin's architectural accomplishments and influence.
  • Early Life: Covers the early years and background of Leandro Locsin, including his birthplace and family.
  • Education: Details Locsin's education background, highlighting his studies during and after World War II.
  • Concept and Philosophy: Explores Locsin's architectural style and the philosophical underpinnings of his designs.
  • Notable Works and Projects: Lists and briefly describes significant buildings and projects Locsin completed domestically.
  • Churches: Highlights church projects designed by Locsin, detailing their architectural significance.
  • Foreign Projects: Describes projects Locsin undertook outside the Philippines, emphasizing his international impact.
  • Achievements and Awards: Lists awards and recognitions received by Locsin for his contributions to architecture.

OBJECTIVES:

 Is to know who is Leandro Locsin


as a National Artist in the
Philippines

 Is to know what are those architectural


buildings that Leandro have made and
what is the greatest contribution of him
in the Philippines Arts.
Silay City,
August 15,
Negros
1928 Occidental,

Don Leonardo
Guillermo Locsin
Locsin y de la
Remedios Valencia
Rama
Was described as the “ POET OF SPACE”

Has reshaped the urban landscape with a


distinctive architecture reflective of
Philippine Art and Culture
NOTABLE WORKS AND PROJECTS
From 1955 to 1994, Locsin has
produced:
 75 residences
 88 buildings including 11
churches and chapels
 23 public buildings
 48 commercial buildings
 6 major buildings and an
airport terminal building
Manila International Airport (NAIA Terminal 1)

Davao International Airport (renovated in 2003)


TOYM( Ten Outstanding Young
Men) Award for Architecture given
by the Philippine Junior Chamber
of Commerce;1959
Rizal Centennial Award for “
Outstanding Work for
Architecture” conferred by the
President of the Philippines; 1962
University of Santo Tomas Gold
Medal awarded for nomination as
“ Outstanding Alumnus of the
College of Architecture and Fine
Arts”; 1968
Philippine Republic
Cultural Heritage Award
conferred by the President
of the Philippines; 1970
Proclaimed the NATIONAL
ARTIST OF THE
PHILIPPINES FOR
ARCHITECTURE in 1990 by
the late former President
Corazon C. Aquino
Filipino Architect with no
foreign training
By: Camille Razon

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