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The architecture of the Philippines reflects the historical and cultural traditions in the country. Most prominent historic structures in the archipelago are influenced by Austronesian and American architectures. During three hundred thirty years of Spanish colonization, the Philippine architecture was dominated by the Spanish influences.
Pablo Antonio. Pablo Sebero Antonio, Sr. (January 25, 1901 – June 14, 1975) [1] was a Filipino architect. A pioneer of modern Philippine architecture, [2] he was recognized in some quarters as the foremost Filipino modernist architect of his time. [3] The rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines was conferred on him by President ...
The Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) is an art museum in Iloilo City, Philippines.It is the first museum in the Visayas and Mindanao dedicated to modern art.. The museum is housed at the Casa de Emperador (Emperor's House) beside the Brandy Museum, the country's first brandy museum, [1] by Emperador brandy in the real estate giant Megaworld's Iloilo Business Park township in ...
Philippine Army. Rank. Major. Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil, KGCR, KSS (born Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús; May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986) known as Juan Nakpil, was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architecture. [2] He was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects.
Marker Date. 1988. The Manila Metropolitan Theater (Filipino: Tanghalang Metropolitan), also known as the Metropolitan Theater, abbreviated as the MET, is a historic Philippine Art Deco building located in Plaza Lawton in Ermita, Manila. It is recognized as the forefront of the Art Deco architectural style in the Philippines.
Pedro Siochi and Company. The National Museum of Fine Arts (Filipino: Pambansang Museo ng Sining[1][2]), formerly known as the National Art Gallery, is an art museum in Manila, Philippines. It is located on Padre Burgos Avenue across from the National Museum of Anthropology in the eastern side of Rizal Park.
After independence, Brutalism was employed during the martial-law era. After the restoration of democracy, indigenous architecture revived during the late 20th and 21st centuries; these buildings have become bases for Filipino nationalism. Modern architecture is popular, and examples include Saint Andrew the Apostle Church and the Manila Hotel ...
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]