Kane Dervil C. Doctolero | |
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Ildefenso P. Santos from the Order of National Artists (NCCA) | |
Born | (1929-09-05)September 5, 1929 Malabon, Rizal, Philippine Islands |
Died | January 29, 2014(2014-01-29) (aged 84) Manila, Philippines |
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.
He was the son of Filipino poet Ildefonso Santos and Asuncion Paez.
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.
Work
Santos pioneered the profession of landscape architecture in the Philippines. He was bestowed with the title of "national artist" for his outstanding achievement in architecture and allied arts on June 9, 2006.
Among the locations that comprise IP Santos' body of work are the landscaping of:
- 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.
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.