Félix Candela, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Félix Candela

Mexican architect

Date of Birth: 27-Jan-1910

Place of Birth: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1997

Profession: architect, engineer, painter, university teacher

Nationality: Spain, United States, Mexico

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Félix Candela Outeriño (Spanish pronunciation: ['feliks kan'dela oute'?i?o]; January 27, 1910 – December 7, 1997) was a Spanish and Mexican architect who was born in Madrid and at the age of 26, emigrated to Mexico, acquiring double nationality. He is known for his significant role in the development of Mexican architecture and structural engineering.
Candela’s major contribution to architecture was the development of thin shells made out of reinforced concrete, popularly known as cascarones. He was a teacher of Santiago Calatrava, which has had a great influence on Calatrava's works.