Ildefonso P. Santos
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Ildefenso P. Santos from the Order of National Artists (NCCA)
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| Born | (1929-09-05)September 5, 1929 |
| Died | January 29, 2014(2014-01-29) (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines (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]
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]
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:[6][7]
Santos died of heart failure on January 29, 2014.[8]
