JUAN NAKPIL

• Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil


  He is a National Artist for Architecture and the "Dean of Filipino Architects."
• What years did Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil live?

  He lived from 1899 to 1986.
• What position did Nakpil hold in the Philippine Institute of Architects?

  He was the President of the Philippine Institute of Architects.
• What military rank did Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil hold?

  He held the rank of Colonel in the Philippine Army.
• What honor was Nakpil awarded by the Pope?

  He was made a Papal Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester.
• University of the Philippines Diliman Administration Building


  • Known as "Quezon Hall"
  • Built in Neoclassical style
  • Completed in 1950
• Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene


  • Home to the Black Nazarene's statue
  • Damaged by a fire in 1929
  • Reconstruction completed in 1935
• Rizal House


  • Combination of Filipino and Spanish architecture
  • A memorial to Rizal's contributions to Philippine history
  • Restoration issued in 1949 by President Elpidio Quirino
• How did Juan F. Nakpil blend art and architecture?

  He adopted modern techniques while showcasing traditional Filipino culture.
• What impact did Nakpil have as a teacher?

  • His methods and philosophies influenced future creators
  • He taught at Mapua Institute of Technology (1927-1931) and University of Santo Tomas (1931-1938)
  • He emphasized the importance of cultural context in design
• WORKS OF JUAN NAKPIL

  • University of the Philippines Diliman Administration Building (Quezon)
  • Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene
  • Rizal House