His work is known for its unique shapes and forms as well as its highly efficient use of readily available materials. The collection consists of professional and personal papers, including photographic files documenting his projects, architectural drawings and designs, drafts of lectures and published papers, correspondence, appointment books, student notebooks and artwork, personal photographs and albums, awards and certificates, architectural reference books and magazines, construction materials catalogs, and clippings on various architecture and design topics and on Candela's own work.įélix Candela (1910-1997) was an influential Spanish-born architect, structural engineer, and builder, known for his innovative designs using reinforced thin-shell concrete to create the highly efficient hyperbolic parabaloid shapes used in his construction of many well-known churches, factories, and other buildings, primarily in and around Mexico City in the mid-20th century. Identification of specific item Date (if known) Félix Candela Papers, Box and Folder Number Manuscripts Division, Special Collections, Princeton University Library.ġ924-1997 (bulk) and 1767-2007 (inclusive)Īrchitectural drawings (visual works) - 20th century., Correspondence - 20th century, Manuscripts-20th century., Notebooks - 20th century, photographs - 20th century., and Slides (photographs) - 20th century Abstract:įélix Candela was an influential Spanish-born architect and structural engineer, known for his innovative designs using reinforced thin-shell concrete to create the highly efficient hyperbolic parabaloid shapes used in his construction of many well-known churches, factories, and other buildings, primarily in and around Mexico City in the mid-20th century. Spanish Castilian and English Preferred Citation: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division Extent:
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