One of the worlds most sought-after architects, Spanish-born Santiago Calatrava is the mastermind behindsome of the most magnificent structures around the globe. Inspired by the human body and natural world,his works mimic the shapes and motions of organic entities, at times suggesting flight or spiritual uplift.This exquisite volume not only presents the architects most breathtaking masterpieces in architecture andengineering, drawing, and sculpture, but for the first time reveals his humanist spirit and eclectic intellectualcuriosity, and allows us to discover his references, influences, and inspirations. From an opera house inhis hometown of Valencia, Spain, to the Olympic Sports Complex in Athens, or the famous Turning Torsoskyscraper in Sweden, Calatravas legacy as one of the foremost figures in contemporary architecture isundeniable. This book includes a catalogue raisonne of all the architectural creations of Santiago Calatrava.
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