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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.
After the Philippines was ceded to the United States as a consequence of the Spanish–American War in 1898, the architecture of the Philippines was influenced by American aesthetics. In this period, the plan for the modern City of Manila was designed, with many neoclassical architecture and art deco buildings by famous American and Filipino ...
Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish, commonly known as Romblon Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Romblon town, in the province of Romblon, Philippines.One of the province's known landmarks, it is the seat of the Diocese of Romblon [1] and was declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2001 by the National Museum of the Philippines.
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.
From the Pyramids of Giza to Beijing’s CCTV building by Rem Koolhaas, these are the most iconic buildings of all time.
The 17.25-hectare site displays its architecture, a fusion of Filipino, Chinese, European, and Mexican architecture. For instance, some parts do not fully conform to the grid plan as required by the Laws of the Indies. The two plazas, Salcedo and Burgos, contain a cathedral, an archbishop palace, a city hall, and the
The Puente del Alamillo, viewed from the left (east) side of the Guadalquivir river. Elevated lane for walkers and bikers, three lanes of traffic on both sides. The static concept of the bridge can be traced back to the 1986 sculpture by Calatrava entitled 'Running Torso', in which inclined stacked marble cubes are balanced by a tensioned wire.