Ricardo Bofill
Catalan architect (1939-2022)
1939 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
Catalan architect (1939-2022)
Born
December 5, 1939
Died
2022 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
architect, writer, urban planner
SpainBorn in BarcelonaDied in Barcelona
1939
Born in Barcelona (1939-12-05)
1957
EducationStudied at Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona
1993
AwardSaint George's Cross
1995
Awardhonorary doctorate of the University of Metz
2022
Died in Barcelona
About
Ricardo Bofill Leví was a Spanish architect from Barcelona. He founded the Taller de Arquitectura in 1963 and developed it into a leading international architectural and urban design practice. According to architectural historian Andrew Ayers, his creations rank "among the most impressive buildings of the 20th century."
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Who is Ricardo Bofill?+
Ricardo Bofill Leví was a Spanish architect from Barcelona. He founded the Taller de Arquitectura in 1963 and developed it into a leading international architectural and urban design practice. According to architectural historian Andrew Ayers, his creations rank "among the most impressive buildings
What does the name Ricardo mean?+
The name Ricardo means "male given name (ਮੋਹਨਦਾਸ)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Ricardo Bofill born?+
Ricardo Bofill was born on December 5, 1939.
When did Ricardo Bofill die?+
Ricardo Bofill died in 2022, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (ਮੋਹਨਦਾਸ)
The name Ricardo is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (ਮੋਹਨਦਾਸ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ricardo — December 5, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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