Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.
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| Ildefonso P. Santos | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1929 Malabon, Rizal, Philippine Islands |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | National Artist for Architecture (2006); Patnubay ng Kalinangan; Parangal ng Bayan (1988); Outstanding Professional for Landscape Architecture |
Ildefonso Paez Santos, Jr., popularly known simply as "IP Santos" (September 5, 1929 – January 29, 2014), 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:
- 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 at 10 in the morning on January 29, 2014.[6]
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