[1] Andres Pardo de Tavera Luna was born on September 9, 1887, in Paris, France.

His father murdered his mother, Paz and his grandmother, Juliana Gorricho and shot them in their heads.

After spending six months in Barcelona and Paris, they travelled by boat along with his uncle, Gen. Antonio N. Luna to Manila on May 24, 1894.

Luna was taught art lessons by Miguel Zaragoza, and subsequently Ramon Santa Coloma and Lorenzo Guerrero.

[5] Throughout his career, Luna gained recognition for his works, including the St. Louis Exposition and the Philippine Institute of Architects.