Nationality Filipino Occupation Architect | Name Ildefonso Santos, | |
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Awards National Artist for Architecture (2006); Patnubay ng Kalinangan; Parangal ng Bayan (1988); Outstanding Professional for Landscape Architecture Died January 29, 2014, Manila, Philippines | ||
The Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture: Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr. | ADRIAN MORALES - CPARQ4
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.
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- The Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr ADRIAN MORALES CPARQ4
- Education
- Work
- Death
- References
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:
Death
Santos died at 10 in the morning on January 29, 2014.