2020029_Architect's data Santiago Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava and his projects.

1. Varad S Deshpande
Session 1 , Div ‘A’
Roll no :2020029

2. Santiago Calatrava.
Origin : Spain
Year Graduated : 1974
School :The Swiss Federal Institute Of Technology , Zurich

Calatrava Gained a reputation for his ability to blend advanced engineering
solutions with dramatic visual statements in both bridges and buildings. In his architectural
commissions Calatrava used his knowledge of engineering to create innovative , sculptural
structures often in concrete and steel. He stated that nature served as his guide , inspiring
to create buildings that reflected natural shapes and rhythm .

3. < 1) Auditorio de Tenerife

2) Alamillo Bridge >

4. 3) Museum Of Tomorrow
4) Turning Torso , Sweden >

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5. – Designed to resemble a dove taking
flight .
–-11500 tones of steel were used during
the construction
—The circulation of this hub is so
simple
and easy that anyone can find it .
THE OCULUS , NEW YORK

6. Florida Polytechnic University.

–White concrete ribs establish a clear
structural rhythm within the school
building
– A hydraulic brise-soleil shades the
central column when closed.
–Exterior ringed by pergolas.

7. Refrences_

https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/buildings/florida-polytechnic-university-
designed-by-santiago-calatrava_o
https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-fresh-perspectives/a1383-15-facts-about-t
he-oculus-nyc-transportation-hub-you-didnt-know/
https://calatrava.com/
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/santiago-calatrava-architecture