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Jan 27, 1910 Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain Died on 07 Dec 1997 (aged 87)
Mexican architect
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About Félix Candela
- Félix Candela Outeriño (Spanish pronunciation: ['feliks kan'dela oute'?i?o]; January 27, 1910 – December 7, 1997) was a Spanish and Mexican architect who was born in Madrid and at the age of 26, emigrated to Mexico, acquiring double nationality. He is known for his significant role in the development of Mexican architecture and structural engineering.
- Candela’s major contribution to architecture was the development of thin shells made out of reinforced concrete, popularly known as cascarones. He was a teacher of Santiago Calatrava, which has had a great influence on Calatrava's works.
