Romaldo Giurgola

(1920–2016) taliensk-amerikansk akademiker och arkitekt

Romaldo Giurgola (Italy, 1920–2016) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Romaldo Giurgola belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Romaldo Giurgola was born in Rome and died in Canberra. Romaldo Giurgola trained at Sapienza University of Rome and Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Romaldo Giurgola worked in Philadelphia. Romaldo Giurgola became a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters and Accademia di San Luca. The awards include Rome Prize, Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal, and Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal.

One of the best-known works is ‘Parliament House’. The catalogue has 2 buildings by Romaldo Giurgola. The dated buildings span the years 1988–2003. The buildings are in Canberra and New South Wales. According to Wikidata, buildings by Romaldo Giurgola belong to the ‘Post-war modernism’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Peter Celsing, Peter Celsing, Franca Helg, Josef Svoboda, and Alfonso Stocchetti.

• Parliament House
• St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta