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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. He was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects.
The country’s first National Artist for architecture, Juan Nakpil was born in Quiapo, Manila on May 26, 1899 to Julio Nakpil, a musician, and Gregoria de Jesus, the widow of Andres Bonifacio, both of whom were illustrious leaders of the Philippine Revolution against Spain.
Dec 16, 2021 · Juan Nakpil, recognized as the father of Philippine Architect and hailed as the first National Artist for Architecture in 1973 has designed numerous buildings that are still standing tall up to this day.
Julio Nakpil was a musician and composer who fought in the Philippine Revolution against Spain and had been designated by Andres Bonifacio as secretary of the command in the north of Manila. He later married Bonifacio’s widow, Gregoria, who was also a courageous leader of the Katipunan.
May 15, 2023 · Juan Nakpil was a pioneer and an innovator in Philippine architecture. In essence, his greatest contribution is his belief that there is such a thing as Philippine architecture, espousing architecture reflective of Philippine tradition and culture.
Aug 11, 2016 · Born on May 26, 1899, Nakpil was the offspring of two Katipuneros—his father was Julio Nakpil, a composer and general in the Katipunan, and his mother was Gregoria De Jesus, the widow of Katipunan Supremo Andres Bonifacio.
In 1973, the Nakpil family joyfully celebrated Juan F. Nakpil’s most significant award, as the first National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture. They were joined by the many friends of the very sociable and civic-minded gentleman. Juan F. Nakpil passed away peacefully at the age of 86.
Dec 16, 2021 · When driving around the Metro, how many buildings designed by renowned architects can you spot?<\/p>\r\n<p>Juan Nakpil, recognized as the father of Philippine Architect and hailed as the first National Artist for Architecture in 1973 has designed numerous buildings that are still standing tall up to this day.
Jun 20, 2015 · Juan Nakpil, of Rizal Theater and the SSS headquarters fame, argued that “Making the structure housing the Congressional Library as the dominant motif, with the offices and halls for the Senate and the House of Representatives as mere wings, is misleading.”
Juan Nakpil. (26 Mayo 1899–7 Mayo 1986) Si Juan Nakpil (Hu·wán Nak·píl) ay isa sa pinakamahusay na arkitekto ng Filipinas, at hinirang bilang unang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Arkitektura.
