Calatrava - Complete Works 1979-Today

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Discover the impressive career of Santiago Calatrava, a celebrated architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and artist. His work combines striking aesthetics with precise engineering, showcasing iconic projects like the Athens 2004 Olympic Sports Complex and the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan.

An exploration of Calatrava's unique blend of art, architecture, and engineering.

Santiago Calatrava stands out for his extraordinary ability to merge beauty and structural integrity in his designs. Influenced by a diverse range of sources-including Auguste Rodin's sculptural approach, classicism, Greek Cycladic art, NASA space technology, and the natural world-his creations often evoke organic, aerodynamic forms inspired by nature and human movement.

This comprehensive monograph features in-depth descriptions, stunning photography, and original watercolor sketches that highlight Calatrava’s exceptional creative vision. It covers all his key collaborative projects, such as the Mediopadana Station in Reggio Emilia, Italy, the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, and recent works including the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, St. Nicholas Greek Church at Ground Zero in New York, and the large sculpture Constellation at River Point Park in Chicago.

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