Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.

This article is about the Filipino Architect and National Artist awardee. For his father, the Filipino poet, see Ildefonso Santos.
Ildefonso P. Santos
Born (1929-09-05)September 5, 1929
Malabon, Rizal, Philippine Islands
Died January 29, 2014(2014-01-29) (aged 84)
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. (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]

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:

Death

Santos died at 10 in the morning on January 29, 2014.[6]

References

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