Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.
| Ildefonso P. Santos | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 5, 1929 Malabon, Rizal, Philippine Islands |
| Died |
January 29, 2014 (aged 84) Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater |
University of Santo Tomas University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | National Artist for Architecture (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]
Education
Santos graduated from the University of Sto. 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:
- Cultural Center of the Philippines
- Manila Hotel
- San Miguel Corporation Building
- Nayong Pilipino
- Paco Park
- Rizal Park
- Loyola Memorial Park
- Tagaytay Highlands Golf and Country Club
- The Orchard Golf and Country Club
- Magallanes Church
- Asian Institute of Management
Death
Santos died of heart failure at 10 in the morning on January 29, 2014.[6]
References
- ↑ "Jose Rizal Relief Sculptures - Manila, Philippines - Relief Art Sculptures on Waymarking.com". waymarking.com. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
- ↑ "Architect IP Santos Jr. Library Collection Turnover to the College of Architecture Library | UP Library Bulletin Online". uplibrarybulletin.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ↑ "Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. | Arkitektura | Philippine Architecture, Architects, News". arkitektura.ph. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ↑ "National Commission for Culture and the Arts". Archived from the original on 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
- ↑ http://www.gov.ph/downloads/2006/05may/20060523-PROC-1068-GMA.pdf
- ↑ "PIA | National Artist Ildefonso P. Santos passes away". news.pia.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-01-29.