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Félix Candela

Félix Candela (1910–1997) was a Spanish architect, engineer and painter.

Also recorded as Félix Candela Outeriño; Felix Candela; Félix Candela y Outeriño.

Overview

Born at Madrid in 1910, died at Durham in 1997.

In detail

Félix Candela studied at Technical University of Madrid, Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando and Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid. the recorded working language is Spanish.

Employment is recorded with National Autonomous University of Mexico, University of Illinois System and University of Illinois Chicago.

Works named in the authority record are L'Oceanogràfic and Palacio de los Deportes.

Distinctions recorded are Gold Medal of Architecture (Spain), honorary doctorate, honorary doctorate of the University Polytechnic of Madrid and honorary doctorate of Seville University.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Félix Candela”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q704609: Félix Candela

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