Modesto López Otero

(1885–1962) spansk arkitekt

Modesto López Otero (Spain, 1885–1962) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Modesto López Otero belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Modesto López Otero was born in Valladolid and died in Madrid. Modesto López Otero trained at Technical University of Madrid. Modesto López Otero became a member of Royal Academy of History, Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, and Consejo Nacional de Educación. Modesto López Otero was awarded Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise.

One of the best-known works is ‘Hotel Gran Vía’. The catalogue has 3 buildings by Modesto López Otero. The dated buildings span the years 1931–1942. The buildings are in Moncloa-Aravaca, Cádiz, and Madrid.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Elzeario Boix, José Yárnoz, Manuel Piqueras Cotolí, Gunnar Asplund, and Gunnar Asplund.

• Arco de la Victoria
• Monumento a la Constitución de 1812
• La Unión y el Fénix Español building