Santiago Calatrava, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Santiago Calatrava

Spanish engineer and architect

Date of Birth: 29-Jul-1951

Place of Birth: Benimàmet, Valencian Community, Spain

Profession: architect, engineer, sculptor, structural engineer, restaurateur, civil engineer

Nationality: Spain

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Santiago Calatrava Valls (born 28 July 1951) is a Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter, particularly known for his bridges supported by single leaning pylons, and his railway stations, stadiums, and museums, whose sculptural forms often resemble living organisms.
His best-known works include the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Turning Torso tower in Malmö, Sweden, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, Texas, and his largest project, the City of Arts and Sciences and Opera House, in his birthplace, Valencia.
His architectural firm has offices in New York City, Doha, and Zürich.