Juan Nakpil
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Juan F. Nakpil was a Filipino
architect
, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists
for architecture, and tapped as the Dean of Filipino Architects.
He was one of eight children of the Philippine Revolution
veterans Julio Nakpil
and Gregoria de Jesus
(who married the former after the death of her first husband Andrés Bonifacio
).
Among Nakpil's works are San Carlos Seminary
, Geronimo de los Reyes Building, Magsaysay Building, Rizal Theater, Capitol Theater, Captain Pepe Building, Manila Jockey Club, Rufino Building, Philippine Village Hotel, University of the Philippines
Administration and University Library, and the Rizal Shrine
in Calamba, Laguna
. He also designed the International Eucharistic Congress altar and improved the Quiapo Church
in 1930 by erecting a dome and a second belfry.
Juan Napkil died in Manila, Philippines in 1986.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists
National Artist of the Philippines
A National Artist of the Philippines is a title given to a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts...
for architecture, and tapped as the Dean of Filipino Architects.
He was one of eight children of the Philippine Revolution
Philippine Revolution
The Philippine Revolution , called the "Tagalog War" by the Spanish, was an armed military conflict between the people of the Philippines and the Spanish colonial authorities which resulted in the secession of the Philippine Islands from the Spanish Empire.The Philippine Revolution began in August...
veterans Julio Nakpil
Julio Nakpil
Julio Nakpil was a Philippine composer who also fought in the Philippine Revolution.-Early life:Julio Nakpil was born as one of twelve children to a well-off family in Quiapo district of Manila. His parents withdrew him from formal schooling after two years and had him look over the family stable...
and Gregoria de Jesus
Gregoria de Jesus
Gregoria de Jesús , also known as Aling Oriang, was the founder and vice-president of the women's chapter of the Katipunan of the Philippines. She was also the custodian of the documents and seal of the Katipunan. She married Andrés Bonifacio, the supremo of the Katipunan, and played a major role...
(who married the former after the death of her first husband Andrés Bonifacio
Andres Bonifacio
Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro was a Filipino nationalist and revolutionary. He was a founder and later Supremo of the Katipunan movement which sought the independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule and started the Philippine Revolution...
).
Among Nakpil's works are San Carlos Seminary
San Carlos Seminary
The Royal and Conciliar San Carlos Seminary is the archdiocesan seminary of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila. It was established in the year 1702, by decree of King Philip V of Spain...
, Geronimo de los Reyes Building, Magsaysay Building, Rizal Theater, Capitol Theater, Captain Pepe Building, Manila Jockey Club, Rufino Building, Philippine Village Hotel, University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
Administration and University Library, and the Rizal Shrine
Rizal Shrine
The Rizal Shrine dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal is located on Santa Clara Street, Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Philippines....
in Calamba, Laguna
Calamba City
Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
. He also designed the International Eucharistic Congress altar and improved the Quiapo Church
Quiapo Church
Quiapo Church, officially known as Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, is a Roman Catholic church located in the District of Quiapo, Manila, in the Philippines. The church is one of the most popular churches in the country. It is home to the Black Nazarene, a much venerated statue of Jesus Christ...
in 1930 by erecting a dome and a second belfry.
Juan Napkil died in Manila, Philippines in 1986.