Calatrava: Complete Works 1979 - Today

"Calatrava: Complete Works 1979 - Today" is a comprehensive and visually stunning monograph that showcases the iconic architecture and engineering projects of the renowned Spanish architect and engineer, Santiago Calatrava. The book features a detailed overview of Calatrava's career, including his early works in Spain, his high-profile international projects, and his innovative bridge designs. With more than 500 photographs, sketches, and plans, this book offers a behind-the-scenes look at Calatrava's design process and explores the technical and aesthetic aspects of his structures.

Key points of the book:

• Provides an in-depth look at the career of Santiago Calatrava, one of the world's most acclaimed architects and engineers
• Showcases over 500 photographs, sketches, and plans of Calatrava's most notable works, including the Turning Torso tower in Sweden, the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, and the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York
• Offers insights into Calatrava's design philosophy, inspirations, and techniques
• Features an essay by architecture critic Philip Jodidio that provides context and analysis of Calatrava's work

Book details:

• Author: Philip Jodidio
• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Taschen (March 2020)
• Language: English
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 2.6 x 15.8 inches
  
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 pounds
• Format: Hardcover with slipcase, printed on high-quality paper with full-color photographs and illustrations