SANTIAGO CALATRAVA the implied impact to the
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PROFILE
 Born:
 28 July 1951 (age 60)
 Benimàmet, Valencia, Spain
 Nationality:
 Spanish
 Education:
 Polytechnic University of Valencia
 Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology
 Work:
 Engineering Discipline, Structural
engineer, Architect, Sculptor
 Institution memberships:
 Institution of Structural Engineer
 Practice name:
 Santiago Calatrava
DESIGN APPROACH
 bridging the division between structural
engineering and Architecture
 very personal and derives from
numerous studies of the human body
and the natural world.
 designs with a maritime sensitivity that,
at times can soothe the surrounding
landscape, or crucify it consistently
 create a disturbing paradox, as there
seems to be a low tremor of insecurity
that runs through the veins of his work
 Much of his work leans towards design
arrogance that seeks to forcibly
establish legacy
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
"…The professions of architecture and
engineering are linked together by the art of
construction" he continues, "…The goal of
putting a bridging landscape, or putting a
cathedral in the middle of a city is the same
thing." - Santiago Calatrava
CRITICISM
 - Sondica Airport (Bilbao, Spain) 1990-
2000
 the airport lacks facilities
 the bridge's glass tiles are prone
to break and get slippery under
the local weather, which urged
the local administration to add
anti-slip bands to its floor, with
 Quarto Ponte sul Canal Grande (Venice,
Italy) 1996-08
 has many steps embedded in its
relatively steep pavement
 does not have a ramp late
 adjustments included a decision
to add glass steps, caused
disabled associations to complain
over the lack of access
 Peace Bridge (Calgary, Canada) 2011
 has been delayed due to faulty
welding
PROJECTS
 Museum of Tomorrow. RIO DE JANEIRO,
BRAZIL
The two-story museum features a
cantilevered roof and facade with
moving elements that extends
almost to the full length of the pier,
emphasizing the extension into the bay,
while minimizing the building’s width.
 Turning Torso. MALMÖ, SWEDEN
The 190 meter tall concrete and steel
tower turns 90 degrees from bottom to
top.
 Tor Vergata University (Roma II)
ROME, ITALY
master plan for the campus, conceived with
conscious reference to the Circus Maximus, is
designed as a long promenade, bordered along
its entire length by a double row of cypresses
 Tenerife Concert Hall
CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN
-characterized by the dramatic sweep of
its roof
-To fine tune the acoustics, the wood
paneling of the interior takes on a
crystalline form
 City of Arts and Sciences.
VALENCIA, SPAIN
a large-scale urban recreation
center for culture and science
which also incorporates
L’Oceanogràfic, an underwater city
designed by the late Felix Candela.
 The Milwaukee Art Museum
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
incorporates multiple elements inspired by the
Museum's lakefront location
DOMINGO, ALYSSA JOY E.