Josep Antoni Coderch
José Antonio Coderch y de Sentmenat (Barcelona, 26 November 1913 in - Barcelona, 6 November 1984), Spanish architect recognized as one of the most important post-World War II architects.[1]
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Edificio Girasol
Early life and career
In 1932 Coderch started studying architecture at the Barcelona School of Architecture, which he graduated in 1940. He started his office with Manual Valls in 1942. After graduating he worked in Madrid with Pedro Muguruza and Secundino Zuazo. Years later, he is appointed city architect of Sitges, where he designs the Civil Guard garrison. After joining the CIAM, he became a member of Team 10 in 1960.[2]
Buildings
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Casa de la Marina, Barcelona
- 1951 Ugalde House, Barcelona
- 1951 Casa de la Marina, Barcelona
- 1952 Spanish pavilion of the Triennale in Milan, Italy
- 1957 Ballvè House, Camprodón, Girona
- 1957 Olano House, Comillas, Cantabria
- 1961 Biosca House, Igualada, Barcelona
- 1962 Hotel del Mar, Palma, Majorca
- 1964 Luque House, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
- 1965 Gili House, Sitges
- 1966 Entrecanales House, La Moraleja, Madrid
- 1967 Rovira House, Canet de Mar, Barcelona
- 1969-71 Soler-Badia House, Igualada, Barcelona
- 1970-72 Zóbel House, Sotogrande, Cádiz
- 1971 Güell House, Barcelona
References
- 2G magazine, N.33 Archived 2011-09-02 at the Wayback Machine
- Coderch archives: Biography Archived 2011-09-05 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 26 April 2011
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