Santiago Calatrava
Spanish-Swiss engineer, architect, and artist (born 1951)
1951 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish-Swiss engineer, architect, and artist (born 1951)
Born
July 28, 1951
Age
~75 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
architect, engineer, conservator
SpainBorn in Benimàmet
1951
Born in Benimàmet (1951-07-28)
1993
AwardMedalla de Honor al Fomento de la Invención
1994
AwardSaint George's Cross
1999
AwardPrincess of Asturias Award for the Arts
2005
AwardHigh Honour of the Generalitat Valenciana
2005
AwardEugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT
About
Santiago Calatrava Valls 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. His best-known works include the Olympic Sports Complex of Athens, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Turning Torso tower in Malmö, Sweden, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, Texas, and his largest project, the City of Arts and Sciences and Opera House in his birthplace, Valencia. His architectural firm has offices in New York City, Doha, and Zurich.
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Who is Santiago Calatrava?+
Santiago Calatrava Valls 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. His best-known works inclu
What does the name Santiago mean?+
The name Santiago means "Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Santiago Calatrava born?+
Santiago Calatrava was born on July 28, 1951.
Name Meaning
Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.
The name Santiago is of Spanish origin, meaning "Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Santiago — July 28, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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