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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Juan Nakpil



Juan F. Nakpil (1899 – 1986) was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architecture.

Among Nakpil's works are:

    * Geronimo de los Reyes Building
    * UP administration building and library
    * Quezon Institute
    * Social Security System
    * State and Ever Theaters
    * International Eucharistic Congress altar, 1937
    * Magsaysay Building
    * Rizal Theater
    * Capitol Theater
    * Captain Pepe Building
    * Manila Jockey Club
    * Avenue Hotel and Theater
    * Rufino Building
    * Philippine Village Hotel
    * Philippine Trust Building



Awards

    * Architect of the Year, 1939, 1940, 1946
    * GGold Medal from Institute of Architects, 1950
    * Most Outstanding Professional in Architecture, 1951 from Philippine Association of Board Examiners
    * Honorary correspondent member ng Societe de Architectes par le Gouvernement Francais, 1952
    * Chevalier de la legion d'Honneur, 1955
    * Presidential Medal of Merit from President Ramon Magsaysay noong 1955
    * correspondent member of Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile, 1956
    * Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award, 1968
    * Republic Cultural Heritage Award, 1971
    * Rizal Pro Patria Award, 1972
    * Pambansang Alagad ng Sining, 1973