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Graduated From The in 1954 With A Degree in The Field of Architecture

Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. was a pioneering Filipino landscape architect who graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1954. He distinguished himself by pioneering the practice of landscape architecture in the Philippines and produced decades of exemplary parks, plazas, gardens, and outdoor spaces that enhanced Filipino life. Some of his notable works include Paco Park and the Makati Commercial Center.

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Graduated From The in 1954 With A Degree in The Field of Architecture

Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. was a pioneering Filipino landscape architect who graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1954. He distinguished himself by pioneering the practice of landscape architecture in the Philippines and produced decades of exemplary parks, plazas, gardens, and outdoor spaces that enhanced Filipino life. Some of his notable works include Paco Park and the Makati Commercial Center.

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NATIONAL ARTIST

1, ILDEFONSO P. SANTOS JR.

A.Short Background
 Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture
 graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1954 with a
degree in the field of architecture. 
B. Major Accomplishment/ Contributes in the
Movement
 Distinguished himself by pioneering the practice of
landscape architecture-an allied field of architecture
 Producing four decasdes of exemplary and engaging work
that has included hundreds of parks plazas, garden and a
wide range of outdoor settings that have enhanced
contemporary Filipino life

C. Sample Works

Paco Park

Makati Commercial Center


REFERENCES:

Christo, M. (2017, March 24). Philippine Contemporary Architecture. Retrieved from


https://www.slideshare.net/PennVillanueva/philippine-contemporary-architecture.
National Artists. (2018, January 11). Retrieved from https://www.united-
architects.org/about/national-artists/.
Naji, C. (2014, April 24). Six Contemporary Filipino Architects You Should Know. Retrieved from
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/six-contemporary-filipino-architects-you-
should-know/.

2. PABLO ANTONIO

“for our father, every line must have a meaning, a


purpose. For him, function comes first before elegance
and form.”
A.Short Background
 An orpan at 12
and dropped out
of his first
architecture
program
 Completed a five
year program in
only three years
at University of
London
 He was conferred
the rank and title
of National Artist
of the Philippines
by President Ferdinand Marcos
 graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1954 with a
degree in the field of architecture. 
B. Major Accomplishment/ Contributes in the Movement
 Pioneered modern Philippine Architecture- his design is
grounded on simplicity, no clutter
 He went on to revolutionize popular architecture in the
Philippines, eschewing the fashionable neo-classical style
for his own version of art deco.

C. Sample Works
Galaxy Theater

Far Eastern Univeristy

REFERENCES:

Christo, M. (2017, March 24). Philippine Contemporary Architecture. Retrieved from


https://www.slideshare.net/PennVillanueva/philippine-contemporary-architecture.
National Artists. (2018, January 11). Retrieved from https://www.united-
architects.org/about/national-artists/.
Naji, C. (2014, April 24). Six Contemporary Filipino Architects You Should Know. Retrieved from
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/six-contemporary-filipino-architects-you-
should-know/.

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