The National Artist - ARCHITECTURE

• National Artists


  Individuals recognized by the Philippine government for their significant contributions to Philippine arts and culture
• NCR Pablo S. Antonio


  • Pioneered modern Philippine architecture
  • Emphasizes function before elegance
  • Maximum use of natural light and cross ventilation in his design
• Pablo S. Antonio's major works


  • Far Eastern University Administration and Science buildings
  • Manila Polo Club
  • Ideal Theater
  • Galaxy Theater
  • Capitan Luis Gonzaga Building
  • Boulevard-Alhambra apartments
  • Ramon Roces Publications Building
• NCR Juan F. Nakpil


  • Known as the "Dean of Filipino Architects"
  • Espoused architecture reflective of Philippine traditions and culture
• Juan F. Nakpil's major works

  • Geronimo de los Reyes Building
  • Magsaysay Building
  • Rizal Theater
  • Capitol Theater
  • Captain Pepe Building
  • Manila Jockey Club
  • Rufino Building
  • Philippine Village Hotel
  • University of the Philippines Administration
  • University Library
  • Reconstructed Rizal house in Calamba, Laguna
• NCR Ildefonso P. Santos


  • Considered as the "Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture"
• Ildefonso P. Santos' works

  • Tagaytay Highland resort
  • Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas
  • Orchard Gold and Country Club in Imus, Cavite
• REGION 3 Jose Maria V. Zaragoza


  • His name became almost synonymous with modern ecclesiastical architecture
• Jose Maria V. Zaragoza's major works


  • Meralco Building
  • Philbanking Building
  • Sto. Domingo Church and Convent
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Cebu City
  • Villa San Miguel Church in Mandaluyong
• REGION 18 — Leandro V. Locsin


  • 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 harmony"
  • Used themes of floating volume, the duality of light and heavy, and buoyant and massive in his major works