Ildefonso P. Santos | |
|---|---|
 Ildefenso P. Santos from the Order of National Artists (NCCA) | |
| Born | September 5, 1929 |
| Died | January 29, 2014 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines (2006) Patnubay ng Kalinangan; Parangal ng Bayan (1988); Outstanding Professional for Landscape Architecture |
Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr. (September 5, 1929 – January 29, 2014), popularly known simply as "IP Santos", was a Filipino architect who was known for being the "Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture." He was recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines in the field of Architecture in 2006.[1]
He was the son of Filipino poet Ildefonso Santos and Asuncion Paez.[2]
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Education
Santos graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in 1954 with a degree in the field of architecture. He then pursued a second degree in Architecture, as well as a Master of Architecture degree at the University of Southern California School of Architecture.[3]
Work
Santos pioneered the profession of landscape architecture in the Philippines.[4] He was bestowed with the title of "national artist" for his outstanding achievement in architecture and allied arts on June 9, 2006.[5]
Among the locations that comprise IP Santos' body of work are the landscaping of:[6][7]
- Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
- Makati Commercial Center (now Ayala Center)
- Bantayog ng mga Bayani
- Manila Hotel
- San Miguel Corporation Building
- Philippine Plaza (now Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila)
- Old Nayong Pilipino
- Paco Park
- Rizal Park
- Loyola Memorial Park – Marikina
- Tagaytay Highlands Golf and Country Club
- The Orchard Golf and Country Club
- Magallanes Church
- Asian Institute of Management
- Burnham Park
- Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong
Death
Santos died of heart failure on January 29, 2014.[8]
References
- ^ "Jose Rizal Relief Sculptures - Manila, Philippines - Relief Art Sculptures on Waymarking.com". waymarking.com. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
- ^ "Architect IP Santos Jr. Library Collection Turnover to the College of Architecture Library | UP Library Bulletin Online". uplibrarybulletin.wordpress.com. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ "Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. | Arkitektura | Philippine Architecture, Architects, News". arkitektura.ph. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ "National Commission for Culture and the Arts". Archived from the original on July 29, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
- ^ "Proclamation No. 1068, s. 2006" (PDF). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. May 23, 2006.
- ^ "These iconic examples of Filipino landscape architecture were designed by one National Artist". ANCX. ABS-CBN. April 24, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ "IP Santos: A legend in his own right". BluPrint. January 29, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ "PIA | National Artist Ildefonso P. Santos passes away". news.pia.gov.ph. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
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