Architecture and historical literature Flashcards
A modernist pioneer and iconoclast, he radically change the course of
Philippine architecture by boldly defying the well- established American
neoclassicism in the Philippines in the 193Os.
He introduces a provocatively new building design philosophy – the principle
of streamlining. His buildings at his period had the earthmarks of his journey.
He also acknowledge modernism as the major cultural phenomenon of his
lifetime and the cultural context of his career, with prolific output of 6O
residences, 48 commercial and industrial buildings, 11 theaters, 6 schools,
and 3O other structures of various types.
Pablo S. Antonio- (1976) January 25, 19O1- June 14, 1975
He was a visionary of clean, crisp modernism. His works are
characterized by pure, rational compositions that demonstrate a mastery of
the minimalist elemental geometry of floating mass.
His works possess enigmatic qualities- floating volumes; the duality of light
and heavy; massive, yet buoyant- maneuvered in disciplined restraint.
He was commissioned to design the church of the holy Sacrifice. The
building now a national landmark and is remarkable for its circular design and
was the first to have a thin shell concrete dome.
He created in 1969 his most iconic work, the Tanghalang Pambansa of
the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
His notable works are the Philippine pavilion in Osaka Japan, the original
Ayala Museum, University of the Phillipines in Los Banos
Leandro V. Locsin –( 199O) August 15, 1928 – November 15, 1994
His prolific imagination has created astounding buildings that synthesize
strength, function, and beauty- edifices which embody the modern heritage of the
Filipino nation. His fifty- year career produced a staggering number of buildings.
His use of different styles in various stages of his long career reveal a shifting
aesthetic – beginning with an exuberant art deco trajectory in his early years, and
later developing which unadorned modernist geometries. His pre-war architecture was emblematic of an art deco strain known as the
streamlined modern.
He produce the early style of the iconic Iglesia ni Cristo church buildings that
yielded to the art deco streamlining.
Juan F. Napkil (1973) May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986
the “ father of modern Philippine landscape
architecture”.
he yielded modern
urban ans rural landscapes, whose designs set new standards for designed public
outdoor spaces. His influential work during this period was in two new types of development – the shopping mall and the memorial park.
He has adapted his training to the conditions in the tropics and to Filipino
sensibilities. His designs sprang from the Filipino concept of positive space as free
flowing and ‘ maaliwas.”
His palette of materials embraces a broad range of tropical flora.he often used
plant material overlooked by fashion or ignored because they are endemic.
Idefonso P. Santos Jr. ( 2OO6) September 5, 1929 – January 29 ,2O14
significant body of modern edifices that address spiritual and secular requirements.
His name is synonymous with modern ecclesiastical architecture. Notwithstanding his affinity to liturgical structures, he also greatly excelled in secular works such as office buildings, hotels, hospitals , low-cost and middle – income housing projects, and private residences – all demonstrating his versality
and mastery of modernist architectural vocabulary. His reputation as a designer of architecture for worship reached its pinnacle in 1945 when he designed he Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City. he was one of the guest architects participating in the massive project of designing
Brasilia, the new capital of Brazil, in the world- renowned Brazilian architects
Jose Maria V. Zaragoza ( 2O14) December 6,1912 – November 26,1994
best known for being a historical fictionist and biographer,
He returned to writing about history and historical biographies, and his intensive research on topics such as Damian Domingo, cartography and the Philippines Spanish heritage would solidify his place in both the academe and governance. His work earned him recognition and he was appointed as Director of national Library in 1961 and the Ayala Museum in 197O. His concept of nationalism was considered to have been greatly influenced by his belief that history and the great men who were able to harness the energies of their milieus have something to teach us about our identify and destiny as a nation.
Carlos Quirino ( 1997) January 14,191O – May 2O, 1999
