10 Questions
Which architect designed the Church of the Risen Lord, UP, which features a similarity to Niemeyer's Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Brazil?
CESAR HOMERO CONCIO
Who designed the Insular Life Building, Makati and Children's Memorial Hospital, Quezon City (1950)?
CESAR HOMERO CONCIO
Which architect was involved in the design of the RCBC Plaza and Shoemart City, Cebu and Quezon City?
WILLIAM VARGAS COSCOLLUELA
Who designed the Shell House (1995) featuring a brise soleil?
GABINO DE LEON
Which architect designed the Palma Hall and Melchor Hall, UP Diliman?
CESAR HOMERO CONCIO
Who designed the Ayala Twin Towers, Makati (1979)?
WILLIAM VARGAS COSCOLLUELA
Which architect was involved in the design of the Asian Development Bank (DFA), Roxas Boulevard?
CRESENCIANO CRUZ DE CASTRO
Who designed the Valley Golf Club, Victoria Valley, Antipolo, Rizal?
GABRIEL PAPA FORMOSO
Which architect designed the Protestant Chapel and Fellowship Center, UP Diliman?
CESAR HOMERO CONCIO
Who designed the PNB Branch Buildings (1992)?
JUAN DE UGUCCIONI
Study Notes
Filipino Architects (1950s)
- Cesar Homero Concio designed notable buildings such as Palma Hall and Melchor Hall in UP Diliman, Protestant Chapel and Fellowship Center in UP Diliman, and the Insular Life Building in Makati.
- He also designed the UP College of Forestry in Los Banos, Laguna, and the Children's Memorial Hospital in Quezon City (1950).
- Other notable works include the Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran, Union Church of Manila, Ramona Apartments in Manila, and the Church of the Risen Lord in UP Diliman, which features a similar design to Niemeyer's Church of St. Francis of Assissi in Brazil.
William Vargas Coscolluela
- Designed the Robinson's Commercial Complex in Pasig, Ayala Twin Towers in Makati (1979), and the Alexandra complex with 11 buildings in Pasig.
- Other notable works include One Beverly Place in Greenhills, San Juan, Wackwack Twin Towers, Skyland Plaza Twin Towers in Makati, and Atrium, Makati.
- He also designed the Galeria de Magallanes in Makati, Alabang 400 in Muntinlupa, and the Quezon City Sports Club.
Other Architects
- Nestor David designed the PNB Branch Buildings (1992).
- Cresenciano Cruz de Castro designed the Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Paseo de Roxas Church, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints projects.
- He also designed the Central Luzon State University buildings in Muttoz, Nueva Ecija, and the National Science Development Board in Taguig.
- Gabino de Leon designed the Shell House (1995), featuring a brise soleil, and the Pag-asa Bliss Housing (1975).
- Juan de Ugucioni proposed repairs for Colegio de Santa Potenciana and oversaw the reconstruction of Manila Cathedral.
- Gabriel Papa Formoso designed the Valley Golf Club in Victoria Valley, Antipolo, Rizal, Alabang Golf and Country Club, Alabang Development, and the Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City.
- He also designed the Club Filipino in Greenhills, Pacific Star Building in Paseo de Roxas, and the Bikko Manila Garden Hotel.
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