Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.
Filipino architect (1929–2014)
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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]
Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr. | |
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Ildefenso P. Santos from the Order of National Artists (NCCA) | |
| Born | September 5, 1929 |
| Died | January 29, 2014 (aged 84) |
Resting place | St. Alphonsus Mary de Liguori Parish Church, Makati City |
| 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 |
He was the son of Filipino poet Ildefonso Santos and Asuncion Paez.[2]
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]