Santiago Calatrava: finding architecture's soul

The renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has been speaking to euronews. His designs - which take their inspiration from nature - provoke strong reactions; they are either loved or loathed. Calatrava, who considers himself to be above all an artist, says an architect is also a philanthropist. In the past cities were designed to last, today they provide an insight into the soul of the lost civilisations that built them. So, if architecture is the most tangible sign of a civilisation how then to preserve the sacred nature of a location?

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[TiiRR]

what does he mean by buildings having a less of an impact on their surroundings?

[garycalgary]

he designed a $24 million bridge here in Calgary and it looks amazing. It will open soon.  It's red and looks like a chinese finger trap

[MrAbdoulla]

like

[iLOVENATURE2011]

a friend bought a magazine all about santiago calatrava. His designs are inspired by human forms. For all you know, he designed the "turning torso"...amazing, yes!!!

[iampeeay01]

“The most touching thing that anyone can say to me is that I have done something beautiful for the community.” - SANTIAGO CALATRAVA.... I could not agree less... His designs are out of the ordinary, they are not just beautiful, they are fantastic!!!

[insomniacgrace]

Cool and amazing.

[ANDjjela]

wow his home is stunning

[meltonclassics]

This very inspirational and actually interesting about the nature theme!