Calatrava is a compact but precise introduction to Santiago Calatrava's neofuturistic architecture — tracing the structural ingenuity and organic dynamism that have made his bridges and buildings among the most recognisable forms in contemporary design.
About This Book
Santiago Calatrava occupies a singular position in architecture: trained as both architect and structural engineer, he works at the intersection of engineering precision and sculptural ambition. This volume moves through key projects across his career — from early breakthroughs to recent work — examining how his integration of organic form and human movement produces structures that feel simultaneously inevitable and extraordinary. Buildings of culture, science, and faith sit alongside his celebrated bridges, all united by a fluid futurism that challenges the boundary between architecture and art. Essential reading for students and practitioners interested in contemporary structural design.
Key Features
- 96 pages of project photography and architectural documentation spanning Calatrava's career
- Text by Philip Jodido
- Published by Taschen, ISBN: 9783836535656
What You'll Discover
- How Calatrava synthesises structural engineering and sculpture into a coherent neofuturistic aesthetic
- The role of organic forms and human movement as generative principles across his architecture
- Key projects spanning buildings of culture, science, and faith alongside his famous bridge designs
- The arc of his career from early breakthroughs to his most recent built work
About the Author
Philip Jodido is a widely published author on contemporary architecture, known for his accessible yet authoritative monographs on major figures in the field. He has written extensively for Taschen on leading architects from around the world.
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 96
- Dimensions: 260 x 210 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9783836535656
- Publisher: Taschen
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architecture students, structural engineers, and design enthusiasts drawn to the intersection of engineering innovation and sculptural form in contemporary built work.