Juan Nakpil

Sir
Juan F. Nakpil
Juan Nakpil from the Order of National Artists (NCCA)
Personal details
Born
Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús

(1899-05-26)May 26, 1899[1]
Quiapo, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedMay 7, 1986(1986-05-07) (aged 86)
Manila, Philippines
SpouseAnita Agoncillo Noble
Children4
Parent(s)Julio Nakpil (father)
Gregoria de Jesús (mother)
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
University of Kansas
Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts
OccupationArchitect
Awards Order of National Artists of the Philippines
ReligionRoman Catholicism
Military service
AllegianceCommonwealth of the Philippines Philippines
Branch/servicePhilippine Army
RankMajor

Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil, KGCR, KSS (born Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús; May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986) known as Juan Nakpil, was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architecture.[2] He was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects.

  1. ^ Mendoza, Guillermo. (1973). "Pioneer in Philippine Architecture." The National Artists of the Philippines. Pasig: Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Anvil Publishing. 1998.
  2. ^ Art: Perception & Appreciation. Goodwill Trading Co., Inc. p. 301. ISBN 9789711109332. Retrieved January 30, 2019.