Emilio Villanueva
| Emilio Villanueva | |
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 Emilio Villanueva in 1929 | |
| Born |
November 28, 1882 La Paz, Bolivia |
| Died |
1970 (aged 87–88) La Paz, Bolivia |
| Nationality | Bolivian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings |
Banco Central, Bolivia Alcaldia de La Paz, Bolivia Hospital General, Bolivia Stadium "Hernando Siles", Bolivia |
Dr. Emilio Villanueva Peñaranda (28 November 1882, in La Paz, Bolivia – 14 Mai 1970, in La Paz, Bolivia) was a revolutionary Bolivian architect. His parents were Jose Villanueva (1831–1882) and Maria Peñaranda (1852–1942). His brother, Dr. Jose Gabino Villanueva, was considered one of the foremost surgeons of South America and was elected Bolivian President in 1925, though he never took office.[1] Despite all adversities (his father died the same year he was born), Emilio Villanueva managed to establish an excellent professional and political career. Emilio Villanueva is important for his dual role as urban planner and architect. For more than 30 years he has exerted a powerful influence over the shape of La Paz. His most important work is the "City Hall" of La Paz.
Timeline
- Most important Bolivian Architect in the 20th century.
- Degree as Engineer and Architect in Santiago / Chile 1907
- 1914 Planning the building of the Military School / La Paz.
- 1916 Planning and execution of the General Hospital / La Paz.
- 1926 Inauguration of the “Bolivian Central Bank" building.
- 1927 Return from Paris and urbanization of Miraflores.
- 1930 Stadium "Hernando Siles" planning and construction.
Works
- Contemporary City Planning, “ La question du chaco boreal”, “ Motivos Coloniales”.
Achievements
- Dean of the Faculty of Science and 1929 Rector of the Universidad Mayor de 'San Andres', La Paz.
- Minister for Education / 1930.
- Founder of the School of Architecture / Universidad Mayor de 'San Andres'
References
- ↑ "In Bolivia". TIME. September 7, 1925.
External links
- http://www.panoramio.com/photo/9159910
- http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artcolleges/ArtCollege/Universidad+Mayor+de+San+Andres-Faculty+of+architecture,+Arts,+Design+and+Town+Planing/1390.html
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