National Artist of The Phillipines
National Artist of The Phillipines
National Artist of The Phillipines
architect of his time. The rank and title of National Artist of the
1976.
Field of Arts
Modernist
+ His architecture adapts the Art Deco techniques which is dominant motif
during his time. His design is based on simplicity and clean structural
design. The lines are clean and smooth, and where there are curves, these
are made integral to the structure. He believes that function come first
before elegance. Antonio was also conscious of adapting his buildings to
the tropical climate of the Philippines. In order to highlight natural light
and also avoid rain seepage, he utilized sunscreens, slanted windows and
other devices.
Contributions
+ Antonio first came into prominence in 1933 with the construction of the
Ideal Theater along Avenida Rizal in Manila
+ The FEU campus is considered as the largest ensemble of surviving
Art Deco architecture in Manila, and in 2005, it received an Honorable
Mention citation from the UNESCO for the body’s 2005 Asia-Pacific
Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation.
+ Antonio also designed the White Cross Orphanage (1938) along
Santolan Road in San Juan City, and the Manila Polo Club (1950) in
Makati City.
+ Antonio also designed several other theaters in Manila, including the
Dalisay, Forum, Galaxy, Life (1941), Lyric and Scala Theaters. As
of 2014, only the Forum, Life and Scala Theaters remain standing;
though the Forum and Scala Theaters have been gutted.
Jose Maria V. Zaragoza
Born: December 6, 1912, Quiapo, Manila
Died: 26 June 1994