Who was the architect of the Quiapo Church prior to its restoration?

• A. Juan Nakpil
• B. Morong Church
• C. Gabriel Formoso
• D. George Ramos

Answer: (A)

At the heart of this question is identifying the designer most closely linked with Quiapo Church before its later restoration. Juan Nakpil was the Filipino architect who shaped the building’s form prior to that restoration, and he is celebrated as a National Artist for Architecture for his significant role in shaping sacred and public architecture in Manila. His approach blended traditional church forms with modern construction, allowing the structure to endure through subsequent renovations while preserving its essential character. That association is why he is the best answer.

The other names are prominent architects in their own right, but they are not the ones historically tied to Quiapo Church’s pre-restoration design. Morong Church relates to a different church, and Gabriel Formoso and George Ramos are known for other projects in Philippine architecture and aren’t the designated pre-restoration architect of Quiapo Church.