Félix Candela architectural records and papers, 1950-1984

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Félix Candela architectural records and papers, 1950-1984

Félix Candela architectural records and papers, 1950-1984

http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-a/ldpd_3464748

Felix Candela (1910-1997) was a Spanish-born architect and engineer who gained a worldwide reputation for designing complex concrete structures, especially thin concrete shell structures, many times involving double curvature (hyperbolic paraboloid). This collection contains materials related to Candela's personal, professional, and academic lives, overarching all periods of his career. Project records document the full range of his work of both his Mexican and American periods. The collection contains extensive correspondence with personal friends, clients, and professional and academic colleagues; a large number of reference files relating to architecture, design, urbanism, technology, sociology, anthropology, and current events, compiled throughout Candela's professional life; architectural drawings and photographs from his work; and writings by and about Candela.

Architectural drawings: 1,876 items; Archival materials: 79 manuscript boxes and 5 oversize boxes.

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Columbia University. Avery Architecture and Fine Arts Library. Department of Drawings and Archives.