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Santiago Calatrava Spanish-born Architect

S. Calatrava is an internationally recognized Valencian Spanish architect, sculptor and structural engineer with offices in Zurich, Paris and Valencia. He has award winners buildings all over the world, including USA

I am so happy to find out that Calatrava is currently designing the future Transportation Hub at Ground Zero in New York City called "World Trade Center Transportation Hub".
On May 8th Santiago Calatrava unveiled his final design for World Trade Center Transportation Hub and I have some pictures courtesy of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from that event.

I am proud to present to you the life and work of my favorite modern Architect Santiago Calatrava Valls (born 1951).

In USA we already enjoy his design on:
  • Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin
  • Sundial Bridge in Turtle Bay, California
  • Symphony Hall Atlanta Georgia
  • New York 80 South Condos
  • Chicago Spire (it is on working now)

If you followed the Olympics on Athene Greek on TV, you noticed the Olympic Sport Complex, it was his design as well.

You can admire some of them here in pictures, I'll keep the words at minimum and let you enjoy the beauty of Calatrava's buildings, bridges, and sculptures.

The WTC Space

Santiago Calatrava's Bio and Career

Santiago Calatrava the designer of the most spectacular buildings in the world at the moment; was born on Valencia, Spain.
At the early age Santiago was interested in art and architecture, and his parents sent him to boarding school in France when he was 13.
He earned:
  • A degree in architecture from the Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura in Valencia
  • A a Ph.D. in engineering from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich
  • He attend post-graduate studies and earn a degree in civil engineering


In this picture you see The Museum of Art and Science, designed for his native town of Valencia, Spain.

He opened his first office in Zurich, he started his architecture and engineering practice, and he began entering in competitions with his work. The building of the Bach de Roda bridge in Barcelona, Spain was Calatrava's first big success known worldwide.

Calatrava's early career was dedicated largely to bridges and train stations, the designs for which elevated the status of civil engineering projects to new heights.

Santiago Calatrava's Page on Facebook

WTC New York Transportation HubSantiago Calatrava has a Page on Facebook with 119,977 "likes" when I look it over where you can find not only informations about Calatrava but also other modern architecture info which I found interesting to browse from time to time.

The pictures on the page (over 500) are also an attraction, you can find more then I can visualize on a lens, some are spectacular, as his design.

This picture is just a different angle of the entrance on Transportation Hub WTC New York.

TWC New York The Transportation Hub

We are fortunate to have Santiago Calatrava, world-renowned architect, artist and engineer, designing the World Trade Center Transportation Hub.
He exposed his final design during a press conference on May 8th at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute.


His project has transcended the complex challenges of the site for commuters, subway riders, pedestrians as well, and significantly improve mass-transit connections across Lower Manhattan New York.

His design, which is seen as a symbol of renewal and hope, is defined through the evocative image of a bird being released from a child's hand.


The glass and steel structure is meant to have a profound impact on Lower Manhattan at all times of the day:
  • During the day, natural light will flood into the Transportation Hub
  • At night the illuminated building will serve as a lantern for the plaza and the office towers surrounding it
  • The roof of the Hub's freestanding structure will be fitted with an operable skylight located along the central axis on fine spring, summer, and fall days, as well as on September 11th each year, the skylight will open thus providing the interior space with a slice of sky and its natural light

Mr. Calatrava's theme is meant to see the beauty within despair and provides hope for a brighter future.

Those are a part of the features of transportation Hub:
  • In the hall we will see a hanging American flag recovered from the ruins of the World Trade Center's twin towers. The 8-foot by 12-foot flag used to fly in the plaza of the World Trade Center. It was buried under rubble for three days before being recovered. It has since flown over
    • Yankee Stadium
    • SuperDome in New Orleans for the Super Bowl
    • Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • The Hub will provide connectivity between
    • PATH trains
    • Sunwat lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, E, J, M, R, W, and Z
    • World Financial Center
    • Hudson River ferries,
    • Fulton Street Transit Center
  • The main hall will be 80 feet tall
  • It is design to serve up to 250,000 people per day
  • January, 2004 - Santiago Calatrava's original plan for this building is unveiled
  • July 28, 2005 - A revised plan is presented to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Some changes is added to the initial project
  • 2006 - Anticipated start of construction

A have those pictures from the courtesy of the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey

Freedom Tower 2011

This is Lower Manhattan August 2011 - Freedom Tower which will open soon.
Note:
The next two videos are not related with Calatrava but, they are part of the environment of WTC space, memory, and significance. Enjoy!
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Tenth Anniversary "I Am FREE"

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An Emotional 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Video Tribute
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Other Calatrava's USA Work

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The Quadracci Pavilion of the Milwaukee Art Museum was his first USA building. (2001)

The Quadracci Pavilion of the Milwaukee Art Museum was his first USA building. (2001)

The Quadracci Pavilion of the Milwaukee Art Museum was his first USA building. (2001)
A different angle of Milwaukee Art Museum, USA
Symphony Hall Atlanta, Georgia, USA
A residential skyscraper named 80 South Street after its own address, composed of 10 townhouses in the shape of cubes stacked on top of one another, Manhattan, USA
He designed the approved skyscraper, the Chicago Spire, in Chicago USA. Construction of the building began in August 2007 set for completion in 2011. When finished, the Chicago Spire, at 2,000 feet tall, will be the tallest building in North America.

Calatrava Projects Around The World

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Puente del Alamillo, made for the Universal Exposition of Seville, Seville, Spain.

Puente del Alamillo, made for the Universal Exposition of Seville, Seville, Spain.

Puente del Alamillo, made for the Universal Exposition of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Pont Zubizuri, Bilbao, Spain
Train Station Orient Lisbon, Portugal.
Athens Palace Of Nations.
An innovative 54 story high twisting tower, called Turning Torso, located in Malmo, Sweden
Velodrome, Athens Olympic Sport Complex
Airport Sondica, Bilbao, Spain
Symphony Hall Tenerife, Santa Cruz, Spain
A different angle of Symphony Hall Tenerife, Santa Cruz, Spain

Last Video Calatrava Created in Nov. 2010

Santiago Calatrava is an architect, structural engineer and artist .. all in one fascinating personality.
Recent projects such as the Athens 2004 Olympic sports complex, the Turning Torso in Malmo, and TGV station in Liege, have brought him international acclaim.

He is presently designing the main transportation hub for Ground Zero in Manhattan, as well as the tallest building in the USA: the 160-story Chicago Spire Tower.
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Other Calatrava Projects

We know the "Chicago Spire is a work in progress, NY Low Manhattan Transportation Hub as well, The 4th Bridge in Venice Italy is stopped now, hopefully will resume soon.

There is a huge project, maybe the biggest ever "The Future Train Station In Liege, Belgium" When I created the lens it was a work in progress, now is finished. You have a picture in the next module.
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Santiago Calatrava Awards

Santiago Calatrava has been rewarded by:
  • The Gold Medal of AIA which is awarded by the American Institute of Architects, it is the Institute's highest award. Calatrava got it in 2005
  • The Gold Medal of the Institute of Structural Engineers, London, England
  • Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts, award created by MIT
  • Prince of Asturias Awards, awarded by the Prince of Asturias Foundation to individuals, entities or organizations from around the world who make notable achievements. Calatrava got it in 1999
  • Auguste Perret Prize<ul>

Calatrava's Opera House In Valencia

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Dallas - Trinity River Corridor Project

Calatrava's Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

The Trinity River Corridor Project has started in 1998, it covers 20 miles and 10,000 acres.

The Estimated benefits are:

  • It will increase flood protection for about 12,500 structures in southern Dallas and near downtown
  • It will provide relief from traffic congestion in the downtown area
  • The Dallas people and visitors will be able to enjoy recreational areas: hiking, biking, equestrian trails, new parks, lakes and more...
What is included in the Trinity River Corridor Project
  • The building of levees, wetlands, downtown lakes, gateway parks, trails, equestrian centers
  • The expansion and preservation of the Great Trinity Forest through the acquisition of 3,500 acres of land along the Trinity River
  • Transportation improvements including the Trinity Parkway and the Woodall Rodgers Extension Bridge - now named the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
  • Calatrava is the architect who design the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

Video The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

A big Milestone on the contraction of Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. The 400-foot tall arch was lowered into place.
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My others Architectural design lenses.

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Video - Peace Bridge Calgary Canada

This is a relatively new project of Santiago Calatrava, and the video is great, I love it!
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Architecture Calatrava Blog Posts from Google

Designer Lela Rose cites architectural inspiration in her NY Fashion Week ...
NEW YORK ? The bridges and rail stations of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava inspired designer Lela Rose for her fall collection at New York Fashion Week. Backstage before the Sunday runway show, Rose talked about ?these long and lean angular ...
Well, If Architectural Digest Thinks Calatrava Bridge Is a "Parabolic Pylon ...
So this morning when I reached for the place on the bedstead where I had neatly and carefully laid out my trousers for the day, what should I find but a copy of the March 2012 Architectural Digest on top of them opened to a full-page photo of the ...
Fashion Week 2012: Architecture Inspires Lela Rose As Valvo Turns To Noir
"I've been really taken by Santiago Calatrava, who is a Spanish architect who's really well known for his bridges and railways," says Lela Rose. When it comes time to bridge the gap between summer and fall, these long lines, fluid fabrics and arched ...
Peace Bridge to open March 24
(Santiago Calatrava) The long-delayed Peace Bridge over the Bow River west of downtown will open on March 24, the city announced on Tuesday. The $24-million pedestrian bridge ? designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava ? was controversial from ...
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Books About Santiago Calatrava


Santiago Calatrava:
Complete Works, Expanded Edition

Santiago Calatrava is an interesting designer and personality.
In 2004 he captured the spotlight at the unveiling his design for the World Trade Center Transportation Hub.
On a whim Calatrava got up and sketched the building, with a giant bird stretching its wing above it, for the audience to see.
This latest volume on the great architect reveals a lot about his process and the inspiration behind his work.

Among his best architectural designs I like:
The Athens Olympics Sports Complex
The Tenerife Concert Hall in the Spanish Canary Islands
The Valencia Science Museum, Planetarium
The Opera House
Turning Torso tower in Sweden
The Chicago Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the US when built.


Santiago Calatrava:
Milwaukee Art Museum, Quadracci Pavilion


Santiago Calatrava The Bridges
(Universe Architecture Series)

Santiago Calatrava has been a unique designer in reviving an excitement for construction technology and infrastructure projects.
Over the last two decades, Calatrava revolutionized the idea of bridges from utilitarian, into elegant objects that enhance the sense of place and community of their settings. He design more than thirty bridges are featured in book drawings and full-color photography, including:
* Woodall Rodgers Bridge in Dallas
* The Sundial Bridge in Redding, California
* Bridges in Barcelona, Bilbao, Buenos Aires, Jerusalem, Manchester, the Netherlands, Orléans, Paris, Seville, and Valencia.


Santiago Calatrava:
Conversations with Students -The MIT Lectures


Santiago Calatrava is one of the world's leading architects working today.

He launched a recent series of lectures at MIT filled with insight, precious information about the practice of design.

This reflects on his person path and ties it to his design work, it also includes original sketches by Calatrava.

Those conversations with students are an unique experience as it is the first time Calatrava gives a series of talks with the specific intention of communicating his experience, you will see his personality beyond the buildings, bridges, and sketches.

Building Construction and Architecture Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods


In the new fifth edition of Fundamentals of Building Construction, Allen and Iano give you nuts-and-bolts on building construction practices and materials, thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology.

The Fifth Edition adds updated and completely new information on current topics as:
  • The changing role of the construction contractor in the process of making buildings
  • Construction management and methods of project delivery
  • Controlling the movement of heat, air, and moisture through the building enclosure
  • Sustainability and green building techniques
  • Innovations in glass, concrete, wood, and other construction materials
  • The 2006 International Building and Residential Codes, and the latest ASTM references and LEED standards

The Oxford Companion to Architecture: Two-volume set (0)


The Oxford Companion to Architecture is a unique two-volume resource for all who wish to enrich their passion and knowledge of architecture. Patrick Goode, Stanford Anderson, and Sir Colin St John Wilson cover all aspects of architecture, from architects, building types, and movements and styles to materials, aspects of design, and definitions. Plus high-quality illustrations, in-depth cross-referencing which enable readers to find information easily.

Architecture Building Blocks For Kids

It you really want to develop the imagination of a kid or to make he/she love the architectural design you can chose a Building Blocks set for any celebration: Christmas, Birthdays, and other occasions as well.
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If You Travel, a Digital Camera Is Your Best Friend

You cannot be a perfect tourist without a good digital camera.
This is a short recommended list of cameras and accessories!

A camera is also a great gift for any occasion: Holiday, Anniversary!


Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
(Red-primary)


Fujifilm FinePix S1800 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD


Canon PowerShot SD1300IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD
(Black)


Kingston 8 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SD4/8GBET


Nikon Coolpix L110 12.1MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Vibration Reduction
(VR) Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
(Black)


Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD


Sandisk 4GB Secure Digital SD HC Memory Card
(SDSDB-4096, BULK, No Reader)

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Santiago Calatrava: Architect, Engineer, Artist 

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S. Calatrava is not only one of the world's most prominent architects, but also an engineer and an artist. He has reached a level of undeniable notoriety in Europe and continues to move further ahead. He is currently working on the main transportation hub for Ground Zero in Manhattan as well as the tallest building in the United States: the 160-story Chicago Spire Tower.
Calatrava is one of the greatest and most innovative architects alive.

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