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Santiago Calatrava Valls (born 28 July 1951) is a Spanish-Swiss 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. [1]
Buildings and structures designed by Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava: Subcategories.
Turning Torso, in Malmö, Sweden is regarded as the first twisted tower or building. [3] It was designed by Santiago Calatrava and was completed in 2005. [4] When completed, Diamond Tower will be the only building to twist a full 360 degrees along its height.
The Caja Madrid Obelisk (Spanish: Obelisco de la Caja, Columna de Calatrava or Obelisco de Calatrava) is an obelisk designed by Santiago Calatrava located in the Plaza de Castilla in Madrid, Spain. The monument—intended to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Caja Madrid [1] —was donated by the savings bank to the city of Madrid.
The building was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and was being developed by Garrett Kelleher of Shelbourne Development Group, Inc., the then-owner of St Patrick's Athletic F.C. [1] [2] [13] Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley approved of the design, stating that it was environmentally friendly. Burton F. Natarus, who was the 42nd ...
From the Pyramids of Giza to Beijing’s CCTV building by Rem Koolhaas, these are the most iconic buildings of all time.
Established in the mid-12th century, the building incorporates over 2,000 pieces of wood. Much of the timber was carved to mimic the decorative elements popular on stone structures of the time. 2 .
Contemporary architecture is the architecture of the 21st century. No single style is dominant. [1] Contemporary architects work in several different styles, from postmodernism, high-tech architecture and new references and interpretations of traditional architecture [2] [3] to highly conceptual forms and designs, resembling sculpture on an enormous scale.