Luis Peña Gantxegi

Luis Peña Gantxegi studied at Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid. The recorded working language is Spanish and Basque. Places of work recorded in the authority are San Sebastián. Employment is recorded with Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona. Works named in the authority record are Peine del Viento XV, Parc de l'Espanya Industrial and Plaza de los Fueros. Distinctions recorded are Gold Medal of Architecture (Spain).

• Name — Luis Peña Ganchegui • Born — 29 March 1926 • Birthplace — Oñati, Spain • Died — 2 April 2009 • Place of death — San Sebastián, Spain • Occupation — Architect

He studied architecture at the Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, graduating in 1959. He began teaching in the same year, first in Barcelona and then in San Sebastian, where he was professor beginning in 1982 and deputy director starting in 1983.

In 1956, Luis Peña became associated with the University Socialist Group (Spanish Wikipedia link) which was led in those years by Víctor Pradera, among others. He was detained for related activities in Pamplona in mid-March 1956, as part of a group that included Juan Benet and Luis Martín-Santos. • Illustration — Amara Plaza Hotel

Of his numerous projects, many of the most notable are in the Basque country. His best-known work is the Comb of the Wind, a collaboration with Eduardo Chillida. The two also collaborated on the Plaza de los Fueros in Vitoria. The Hotel Amara Plaza, in San Sebastián was designed by Luis Peña Ganchegi. One of his last works was the reform of the Square of Pasai San Juan.

The authorities additionally record the headings Luis Peña Ganghegui and Luis Peña Ganchegui. His recorded languages were Spanish and Basque.