Raúl Fajardo Moreno
Raúl Fajardo Moreno (December 3,1929 – July 31, 2012) was a Colombian architect. He designed the Coltejer Building, Medellín's tallest building with Hernando Vélez, Germán Samper and Jorge Manjarrés. Asked about which of his projects were his favorites he said, "There are many.
Raúl Fajardo Moreno
- Name
- Raúl Fajardo Moreno
- Born
- 3 December 1929
- Died
- 31 July 2012
- Nationality
- Colombia
- Occupation
- architect
- Known for
- Coltejer Building
- Languages
- Spanish
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Raúl Fajardo Moreno (December 3,1929 – July 31, 2012) was a Colombian architect. He designed the Coltejer Building, Medellín's tallest building with Hernando Vélez, Germán Samper and Jorge Manjarrés. Asked about which of his projects were his favorites he said, "There are many.
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City University U. of A, Coltejer building, Headquarters of Southamerican Insurance, and many others. But I would change every one if I was going to create them today."
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Key facts
• Name — Raúl Fajardo Moreno • Born — 3 December 1929 • Died — 31 July 2012 • Children — 5, including Sergio Fajardo • Significant Buildings — Coltejer Building
Personal life
Personal life
He married María Valderrama Tobón and had five children together. Their son Sergio Fajardo was the Mayor of Medellín and then later the Governor of Antioquia. Their other children were María Isabel, Andrés, Rodrigo and Silvia. He died at the end of July, 2012.
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• Illustration — The Coltejer Building was designed by Moreno.
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