Philippine Pavilion, Osaka, Japan
Leandro Locsin (1928-1994)
Famous Work
The dramatic roof sweeping up from the ground was intended to express the soaring prospects and future-oriented outlook of the Filipino people. The architectural message was that although the Philippines is a young and developing country, it has a progressive spirit. The Philippine Pavilion was well received and was judged one of the ten most popular pavilions at the exhibition.
Arts and Culture Prize sa ikatlong Fukuoka Asian Culture Prizes Ceremony sa Japan (1992)
Awards & Achievements
Ten Outstanding Young Men Award for Architecture (1959)
National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture
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Artists
Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award (1972)
Rizal Centennial Award for Architecture (1962); Republic Cultural Heritage Award (1970)
Leandro V. Locsin was a Filipino architect, artist, and interior designer, known for his use of concrete, floating volume and simplistic design in his various projects. He was proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture in 1990 by the late former President Corazon C. Aquino.
LEANDRO VALENCIA LOCSIN
