Carlos Raúl Villanueva

(1900–1975) Venezuelan architect (1900–1975)

Carlos Raúl Villanueva (Venezuela, 1900–1975) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Carlos Raúl Villanueva belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Carlos Raúl Villanueva was born in London and died in Caracas. Carlos Raúl Villanueva trained at Beaux-Arts de Paris and Lycée Condorcet. Carlos Raúl Villanueva became a member of Venezuelan Academy of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Carlos Raúl Villanueva was awarded Golden Plate Award.

One of the best-known works is ‘Estadio Olímpico’. The catalogue has 4 buildings by Carlos Raúl Villanueva. The dated buildings span the years 1918–1952. The buildings are in Caracas, San Agustín, and Libertador Municipality. According to Wikidata, buildings by Carlos Raúl Villanueva belong to the ‘Post-war modernism’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Hilda Crozzoli, Helena Syrkusowa, Jan Zachwatowicz, Arieh Sharon, and Ernst Neufert.

• Estadio Olímpico
• Caracas Museum of Fine Arts
• Aula Magna
• Estadio Universitario