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Zaragoza took up BS Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas where he graduated in 1936. He placed 7th in the licensure exams in the 1938. During the earlier years of his career, Zaragoza had meetings with American architect Frank Lloyd Wright culminating with a visit to Wright' atelier in Arizona in the United States in 1956. However, unlike his contemporaries, Zaragoza looked into European architecture for inspiration instead of drawing from American architecture.
Zaragoza took up BS Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas where he graduated in 1936. He placed 7th in the licensure exams in the 1938. During the earlier years of his career, Zaragoza had meetings with American architect Frank Lloyd Wright culminating with a visit to Wright' atelier in Arizona in the United States in 1956. However, unlike his contemporaries, Zaragoza looked into European architecture for inspiration instead of drawing from American architecture.
JOSÉ MARÍA V. ZARAGOZA was the last Architect who was Awarded as a National Artist, in 2014, for his secular and notable religious works. Notable Works: Meralco Building Pasig City, Sto. Domingo Church and Convent Quezon City, Metropolitan Cathedral of Cebu City, Villa San Miguel, Mandaluyoung. In 1977, Gold Medal of Merit awarded by the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA), bestowed to him by his mentor Juan Nakpil. Jose Maria Zaragoza (1912-1994) is a Filipino architect known for designing several edifices during the postwar era. His works include the Meralco Building in Ortigas, Union Church of Manila, and Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City
JOSÉ MARÍA V. ZARAGOZA was the last Architect who was Awarded as a National Artist, in 2014, for his secular and notable religious works. Notable Works: Meralco Building Pasig City, Sto. Domingo Church and Convent Quezon City, Metropolitan Cathedral of Cebu City, Villa San Miguel, Mandaluyoung. In 1977, Gold Medal of Merit awarded by the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA), bestowed to him by his mentor Juan Nakpil. Jose Maria Zaragoza (1912-1994) is a Filipino architect known for designing several edifices during the postwar era. His works include the Meralco Building in Ortigas, Union Church of Manila, and Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene
Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene
Santo Domingo Church
Santo Domingo Church
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