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Calatrava
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Santiago Calatrava is a renowned architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and artist known for his neofuturistic structures that combine engineering solutions with dramatic visual impact. His creations, such as the Athens 2004 Olympic sports complex, the Museum of Tomorrow, the Peace Bridge in Calgary, the Alamillo Bridge in Seville, and the Mujer Bridge in Buenos Aires, showcase his interest in the meeting point of movement and balance.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 21 August 2020
\n Publisher: Taschen GmbH
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Renowned worldwide as an architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and artist, Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish visionary whose creations have left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape. His signature style, characterized by neofuturistic structures that seamlessly blend engineering prowess with striking visual impact, has earned him global recognition. From the Athens 2004 Olympic sports complex and the Museum of Tomorrow to the Peace Bridge in Calgary, Alamillo Bridge in Seville, and the Mujer Bridge in Buenos Aires, Calatrava's architectural masterpieces showcase his particular fascination with the intersection of movement and balance. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including NASA space design and da Vinci's nature studies, his structures exude a sense of lightness, agility, and aerodynamicism, always maintaining a graceful presence within their respective surroundings.
This concise introduction delves into Calatrava's distinctive aesthetic, exploring key projects from his illustrious career. From his early breakthroughs to his most recent work, we witness his seamless integration of organic forms and human movements, creating a uniquely fluid futurism that soars towards tomorrow. Through buildings of culture, science, faith, and his renowned bridges, Calatrava demonstrates his ability to create spaces that inspire, uplift, and connect people, shaping the future of architectural design.
\n Weight: 560g\n
Dimension: 219 x 266 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783836535656\n \n
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