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The architect

NAOMI M ROMERO-TORRES

Through these architects we can clearly see how the author of the piece shapes the architecture while taking its history from it to create new styles and new ideas. They are all derived from the same line, probed between the parallels to create curves with their own identity.



Cesare Boullee (1728-1799) is best known for his theoretical writings on architecture rather than his built works. He believed that architecture should be expressive and have a strong emotional impact on its viewers. His most famous works include the Cenotaph for Sir Isaac Newton, which was never built, and the Hôtel Alexandre, which was demolished in 1827.


Meanwhile, Alexandre Durand (1767-1835) is known for his work on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. He was a student of Jacques-Germain Soufflot, the architect of the Panthéon, and he continued Soufflot's neoclassical style. Durand's other notable works include the Church of Sainte-Geneviève in Paris and the École Polytechnique in Palaiseau.


In this centaury's architecture, Rafael Moneo (born 1937) has won numerous awards for his work. He is known for his use of modern materials and techniques, while also incorporating traditional forms and styles. Some of his most notable works include the National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida, Spain, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.


Frank Gehry (born 1929) is a Canadian-American architect who is known for his distinctive, postmodernist style. His buildings often feature organic shapes and unconventional materials, such as titanium and chain-link fencing. Some of his most famous works include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

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