Luis Barragán
Mexican architect (1902-1988)
1902 — 1988
Quick Facts
Profession
Mexican architect (1902-1988)
Born
March 9, 1902
Died
1988 (age ~86)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
architect, urban planner
MexicoBorn in GuadalajaraDied in Mexico City
1902
Born in Guadalajara (1902-03-09)
1976
AwardNational Prize for Arts and Sciences
1980
AwardPritzker Architecture Prize
1988
Died in Mexico City
About
Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín was a Mexican architect and engineer. His work has influenced contemporary architects visually and conceptually. Barragán's buildings are frequently visited by international students and professors of architecture. He studied as an engineer in his home town, while undertaking the entirety of additional coursework to obtain the title of architect.
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Who is Luis Barragán?+
Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín was a Mexican architect and engineer. His work has influenced contemporary architects visually and conceptually. Barragán's buildings are frequently visited by international students and professors of architecture. He studied as an engineer in his home town, while underta
What does the name Luis mean?+
The name Luis means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Luis Barragán born?+
Luis Barragán was born on March 9, 1902.
When did Luis Barragán die?+
Luis Barragán died in 1988, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.
The name Luis is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luis — March 9, 1902
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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