The church is one of the first prime examples of modern architecture in the Philippines. It was designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin to complete his vision of a chapel that welcomed all who came to it from any direction. It called for a dome of 3-inThe church is one of the first prime examples of modern architecture in the Philippines. It was designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin to complete his vision of a chapel that welcomed all who came to it from any direction. It called for a dome of 3-in is a National Historical Landmark, NHCP; Important Cultural Property, National Museum; Work of National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin; Registered Property, Quezon City located at Quezon City, Metro Manila, National Capital Region.
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Church of the Holy Sacrifice
Built at the instance of U.P. Chaplain John P. Delaney, S.J., 1955. Architectural design by Leandro V. Locsin. Murals of the Stations of the Cross by Vicente S. Manansala assisted by Ang Kiukok; sculpture of crucifix and altar by Napoleon V. Abueva; River of Life floor terrazo by Arturo R. Luz. Construction, David M. Consunji and Felisberto G. Reyes; thin-shell dome design Alfredo L. Juinio. Water system Lamberto Un Ocampo, electrical system Jose M. Segovia and Agapito S. Pineda. An outstanding example of contemporary architecture of the 1950’s as the first circular chapel and first thin-shell dome in the country. A living monument to the artistry by proclaimed National Artists and ingenuity by the UP College of Engineering. Declared Important Cultural Property by the National Museum, and National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute, December 2005.
Year Unveiled: 2015
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Church of the Holy Sacrifice
Itinayo sa pagganyak at pagpapasimuno ng U.P. Chaplain, John P. Delaney, S.J., 1955. May disenyong pang-arkitektura ni Leandro V. Locsin. May mga miyural ng Estasyon ng Krus ni Vicente S. Manansala sa tulong ni Ang Kiukok; may krusipiho at altar na nililok ni Napoleon V. Abueva; may River of Life terrazo sa sahig ni Arturo R. Luz. Binuo sa pamumuno ni Inhenyero David M. Consunji, kontraktor at pangangasiwa ni Inhenyero Felisberto G. Reyes. Ipinatupad ang disenyo ng thin-shell dome ni Inhenyero Alfredo L. Juinio; ang disenyo at instalasyon ng sistem ng patubig ni Inhenyero Lamberto Un Ocampo at sistema ng elektrisidad nina Inhenyero Jose M. Segovia at Agapito S. Pineda. Natatanging halimbawa ng makabagong arkitektura ang unang kapilyang pabilog at unang thin-shell dome sa bansa. Isang bantayog ng sining at talino sa paglikha ng mga binanggit na Pambansang Alagad ng Sining. Ipinahayag na Mahalagang Yamang Pangkalinangan ng Pambansang Museo at Pambansang Palatandaang Pangkasaysayan, Disyembre 2005.
Date Unveiled: January 12, 2006