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Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr. IP Santos

Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr. was a renowned Filipino architect known as the "Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture." He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas and University of Southern California, and pioneered the profession of landscape architecture in the Philippines. Some of his works included landscaping for the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila Hotel, and Rizal Park. He was given the honor of National Artist of the Philippines in 2006 for his achievements before passing away in 2014.

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Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr. IP Santos

Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr. was a renowned Filipino architect known as the "Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture." He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas and University of Southern California, and pioneered the profession of landscape architecture in the Philippines. Some of his works included landscaping for the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila Hotel, and Rizal Park. He was given the honor of National Artist of the Philippines in 2006 for his achievements before passing away in 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]
He was the son of Filipino poet Ildefonso Santos and Asuncion Paez.[2]
Education
Santos graduated from the University of Sto. 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:

 Cultural Center of the Philippines complex


 Bantayog ng mga Bayani
 Manila Hotel
 San Miguel Corporation Building
 Nayong Pilipino
 Paco Park
 Rizal Park
 Loyola Memorial Park
 Tagaytay Highlands Golf and Country Club
 The Orchard Golf and Country Club
 Magallanes Church
 Asian Institute of Management

Death
Santos died of heart failure at 10 in the morning on January 29, 2014.[6]
References
Ildefonso P. Santos Jr.
Filipino architect
Description
Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr., 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. Wikipedia
Born: 5 September 1929, Malabon
Died: 29 January 2014, Manila
Parents: Ildefonso Santos
Alma maters: University of Santo Tomas, University of Southern California

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