San Diego, Calatrava: Poem of Motion: Poem of Motion

Author: Alexander Zonis
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: In this century surrounded by specialized and fragmented things, few designers can be called polymaths, but Santiago Calatrava is one of the rare exceptions. From structure and movement, this Spanish architect, rooted in the Swiss School in practice, creates a poetic and unique form in his architectural, engineering, sculptural, and furniture designs. After blending art and science, technology and architecture, Calatrava's bridge and building designs present a solemn and elegant presence within the specific urban context. Through dynamic curves, inclined vertical elements, and mechanically controlled roofs, these buildings exhibit a latent dynamism. In this book, Alexander Zonis discovers that Calatrava's "poetic movement" is not only evident in his large-scale design works but also in his paintings and sculptures. The book introduces 35 of Calatrava's design projects, each accompanied by photographs, illustrations, and sketches. It includes some of his recent works—such as the expansion of the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Oriental Station in Lisbon—as well as many of his renowned masterpieces—like the Jukka Hill Communication Tower and the Alamillo Bridge.