Emilio Villanueva
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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. 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.
La Paz
Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of the La Paz Department, and the second largest city in the country after Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
, Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
– 14 Mai 1970 in La Paz
La Paz
Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of the La Paz Department, and the second largest city in the country after Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
, Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
) 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. 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.
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'
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