Félix Candela

(1910–1997) Mexican architect (1910-1997)

Félix Candela (Spain, 1910–1997) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Félix Candela belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Félix Candela was born in Madrid and died in Durham. Félix Candela trained at Technical University of Madrid, Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, and Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid. The awards include Gold Medal of Architecture (Spain), honorary doctorate, honorary doctorate, and Premio Antonio Camuñas de Arquitectura.

The best-known works include ‘L'Oceanogràfic’ and ‘Palacio de los Deportes’. The catalogue has 2 buildings by Félix Candela. The dated buildings span the years 1968–2003. The buildings are in Iztacalco and Valencia. They are in 2 countries.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Vladimir Serov, Luis Seoane, Pablo Serrano, Baltasar Lobo, and Jacqueline Lamba.