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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]

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 was appointed city architect of Sitges, where he designed the Civil Guard garrison. After joining the CIAM, he became a member of Team 10 in 1960.[2]

Buildings

Casa de la Marina, Barcelona

References

  1. ^ 2G magazine, N.33 Archived 2011-09-02 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Coderch archives: Biography Archived 2011-09-05 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 26 April 2011
  3. ^ Alegre, Nacho (2020). The Modern Architecture of Cadaqués: 1955-71. Apartamento. pp. 11–13, 24–35. ISBN 9788409256273. As a counterbalance to other influences in Cadaqués, Coderch's ideas on materiality and the Mediterranean character of architecture have had a continuous influence over time.

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