LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

 Explains Filipino artists’ roles and

identify their contribution to
contemporary art
 Promotes arts from the regions
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PABLO S. ANTONIO
(1976)
(January 25, 1902 – June
14, 1975)

• pioneered modern
Philippine architecture.
His basic design is
grounded on simplicity,
no clutter. 
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PABLO S. ANTONIO
• believes that buildings “should be planned with austerity
in mind and its stability forever as the aim of true
architecture, that buildings must be progressive, simple in
design but dignified, true to a purpose without resorting
to an applied set of aesthetics and should eternally
recreate truth.”
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Pablo S. Antonio Major Works

Far Eastern University Administration and

Science buildings
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Pablo S. Antonio Major Works

Ideal Theater
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Pablo S. Antonio Major Works

Lyric Theater
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Pablo S. Antonio Major Works
Major Works
• Manila Polo
• Galaxy Theater
• Capitan Luis Gonzaga Building
• Boulevard-Alhambra (now Bel-Air) apartments
• Ramon Roces Publications Building (now
Guzman Institute of Electronics)
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Leandro V. Locsin
(1990)
(August 15, 1928 – November 15,
1994) 

He believes that the true Philippine

Architecture is “the product of two
great streams of culture, the oriental
and the occidental… to produce a
new object of profound harmony.” 
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Leandro V. Locsin Major Works

Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei

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Leandro V. Locsin Major Works

The CCP Complex

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Leandro V. Locsin’s Major Works
- Folk Arts Theater
- Philippine International Convention Center, Manila
- Sofitel Philippine Plaza (Westin Philippine Plaza)
- Philippine Pavilion, Osaka, Japan
- Benguet Center (Banco de Oro Building)
- Manila International Airport (NAIA Terminal 1)
- Davao International Airport (renovated in 2003)
- Tanghalang Mariang Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna
- Church of the Holy Sacrifice, UP Diliman
- Church of Saint Andrew, Bel-Air Village, Makati
- Church of Monastery of the Transfiguration, Malaybalay,
Bukidnon
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Juan F. Nakpil
(1973)
(May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986)

architect, teacher, and civic leader

is a pioneer and innovator in
Philippine architecture.
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Juan F. Nakpil

Renovation of Quiapo Church  

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Juan F. Nakpil

Quezon Hall at UP- Diliman

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Juan F. Nakpil

Capitol Theater
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Juan F. Nakpil
Major works:
• Geronimo de los Reyes Building
• Magsaysay Building
• Rizal Theater
• Captain Pepe Building
• Manila Jockey Club
• Rufino Building
• Philippine Village Hotel
• University Library (UP)
• Rizal house in Calamba, Laguna.(reconstructed )
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Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.
(2006)
(September 5, 1929 – January 29,
2014)

• pioneering the practice of

landscape architecture
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Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.

Tagaytay Highland Resort

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Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.

San Miguel Corporation

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Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.

Paco Park
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Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.
Major works
• Makati Commercial Center
• Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa,
Batangas
• Orchard Golf and Country Club in Imus, Cavite
• Magallanes Church
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José María V. Zaragoza

(2014)
(December 6, 1912 –
November 26, 1994)

 Awarded as a National Artist

for his secular and notable
religious works.
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José María V. Zaragoza

Santo Domingo Church

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José María V. Zaragoza

Metropolitan Cathedral of Cebu City

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José María V. Zaragoza

Convent of the Pink Sisters

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José María V. Zaragoza
Major works
• Our Lady of Rosary in Tala
• Don Bosco Church
• San Beda Convent
• Villa San Miguel
• Pius XII Center
• Union Church
• The Meralco Building
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Francisco T. Mañosa
(2018)
12 February 1931-

He has developed a legacy of

Philippine architecture, which
is essential to our Filipino
identity and at the same time,
deeply appreciated and shared
in our world today.
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Francisco T. Mañosa

Amanpulo Resort, Palawan

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Francisco T. Mañosa

Our Lady of Peace Shrine, EDSA,

Quezon City
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Francisco T. Mañosa

Tahanang Pilipino (Coconut Palace),

CCP Complex, Manila
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Francisco T. Mañosa
Major Works:
• Chapel of the Risen Lord, Las Piñas City
• World Youth Day Papal Altar, Quirino Grandstand,
• Metrorail Transit System Stations for LRT 1
• Quezon Memorial Circle Development Plan
• Lanao del Norte Provincial Capitol, Lanao del Norte
• Pearl Farm Resort, Samal Island, Davao
• La Mesa Watershed Resort and Ecological Park,
La Mesa Dam, Quezon City
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Essential Questions:
• How can you describe the development of
Filipino architectural works?

• How do our National Artists for Architecture

differ from other international architects in
terms of design?
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Generalization
Philippine architecture reflects the
country’s cultural heritage and need to
adapt to the environment.
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Enduring Understanding

From the humble bahay kubo to the towering

skyscrapers in the city, the high-level
craftsmanship of Filipino architects are truly
admired. Their brilliant contemporary designs
truly represent the country’s history, culture and
environment.