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Who is the Filipino architect known for designing churches for the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) religious group?
Which architect is known for designing the INC Central Temple?
What is Cresenciano de Castro notable for, apart from his architectural works?
Who is referred to as the 'Mother of Landscape Architecture' in the Philippines?
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What was Carlos A. Barretto's notable achievement in 1921?
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What is the architectural style of Carlos Antonio Santos-Viola's designs?
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Who is the renowned interior designer mentioned in the text?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Philippine Modern Architecture'?
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What is the name of the architect who combined traditional forms from Spanish colonial architecture with simple designs of the international style?
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Which architect designed the GSIS Building?
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Which of the following is NOT a notable work of Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil?
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Who is the founder and principal architect at JSLA Architects?
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What is the name of the innovative building system developed by Edilberto F. Florentino and his father?
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Who established the Philippine School of Interior Design?
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What is the name of the church mentioned in the text?
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What is the name of the convention center designed by one of the architects mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following buildings is NOT a notable work of Daniel Go?
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What is the name of the law established in 2004 that Edilberto F. Florentino played a significant role in crafting?
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Study Notes
Notable Filipino Architects
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Carlos Antonio Santos-Viola is known for designing and building churches for the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) with a focus on functionality, 20th-century geometric forms, and Gothic and Baroque lines.
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Cesar V. Cancella is a notable architect who designed the INC Central Temple and Nuestra Señora de Guia, and was a member of the 15-man Ad Hoc Commission on Integration.
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Carlos A. Barretto was the second Filipino to be officially registered as an architect in 1921 and was part of the first generation of Filipino architects.
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Cresenciano de Castro is a product of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Cornell University, and gained popularity through his design of suburban houses in high-end suburbs outside of Manila.
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Dolly Perez is known as the "Mother of Landscape Architecture" and was the first woman in this field.
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Daniel Go is a versatile architect who has worked on various building typologies, including the BTTC Centre, Christ's Commission Fellowship Worship and Training Center, and Libingan ng mga Bayani.
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Edith Oliveros is a pioneer of interior design in the Philippines, fondly called "La Doyene", and established the Philippine School of Interior Design.
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Federico Ilustre designed notable post-war structures, varying in architectural styles from high-modernism to neo-vernacular, including the GSIS Building and Quezon Memorial Shrine.
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Edilberto F. Florentino developed the "Modular FerroConcrete System" and played a significant role in the crafting of the Republic Act No. 9266, known as The Architecture Act of 2004.
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Fernando Ocampo y Hizon is known as the "Father of Philippine Modern Architecture" and was the first PIA member Emeritus.
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Jose Ma. "Johnny" Hubilla is a renowned interior designer who proposed the passage of Republic Act 8534 and House Bill 1267, aiming to protect licensed Filipino interior designers and their clients.
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Jose Maria Zaragosa combined traditional forms from Spanish colonial architecture with simple, unornamented designs of the international style.
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Jose Siao-Ling is the founder and principal architect at JSLA Architects and has worked on notable projects such as the SM Mall Arena and SMX Convention Center.
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Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil greatly influenced the practice of architecture in the Philippines and was the first Filipino and non-American to be made fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
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Test your knowledge of famous Filipino architects, their notable works, and their contributions to Philippine architecture. Learn about the designs and styles of Carlos Antonio Santos-Viola and Cesar V. Cachella, and their impact on the country's architectural landscape.
