Santiago Calatrava
- Introduction
- Santiago Calatrava Valls (born 28 July 1951) is a Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter, particularly known for his bridges supported by single leaning pylons, and his railway stations, stadiums, and museums, whose sculptural forms often resemble living organisms. His best-known works include the Olympic Sports Complex of Athens, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Turning Torso tower in Malmö, Sweden, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, Texas, and his largest project, the City of Arts and Sciences and Opera House in his birthplace, Valencia. His architectural firm has offices in New York City, Doha, and Zürich.
- Wikidata
- Q168482
- Introduction
- Spanish architect, engineer, and sculptor (from Valencia), studied and practices in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Architect, Engineer, Sculptor
- Names
- Santiago Calatrava Valls, Santiago Calatrava
- Ulan
- 500020683
Exhibitions
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Santiago Calatrava Cathedral of St. John the Divine Project, New York City, New York, Section 1992
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Santiago Calatrava Alamillo Bridge and Cartuga Viaduct, Seville, Spain, Elevations 1988
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Santiago Calatrava Alamillo Bridge and Cartuga Viaduct, Seville, Spain 1987-92
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Santiago Calatrava Lyons Airport Railroad Station, Lyons-Satolas, France, Plan and elevation 1992
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Santiago Calatrava Lyons Airport Railroad Station, Lyons-Satolas, France 1989-94
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