Félix Candela
Mexican architect
Died when: 87 years 314 days (1054 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Félix Candela Outeriño (Spanish pronunciation: ['feli?s kan'dela owte'?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 Santiago Calatrava's icon who has had a great influence on his works.
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