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Santiago Calatrava Valls (born July 28, 1951, in Valencia, Spain) is a distinguished architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and painter renowned for his organic, dynamic designs that seamlessly blend architecture and engineering. His work often draws inspiration from natural forms and the human body, creating structures that appear both futuristic and fluid. Known for his striking bridges supported by single leaning pylons, as well as innovative railway stations, stadiums, and museums, his major works include the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, each showcasing his visionary style.

Antonia Campi (1921–2019) was an Italian artist, designer, and ceramicist renowned for her innovative and sculptural approach to ceramics. She studied under Francesco Messina at Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera before joining the Società Ceramica Italiana in 1948, where she created groundbreaking designs that merged art and functionality. Her works, such as the Italicus Paper Shears (1962), now in MoMA’s collection, showcase her visionary style. Campi was honored with the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 2011, cementing her influence on Italian design and modern ceramics. Her legacy continues to inspire contemporary designers and ceramicists worldwide.

Félix Candela Outeriño (1910–1997) was a Spanish-born architect, structural engineer, and master of thin-shell concrete structures. After graduating from the Madrid Superior Technical School of Architecture in 1935, he fled to Mexico in 1939 due to the Spanish Civil War. There, he co-founded the construction firm Cubiertas Ala in 1950, specializing in hyperbolic paraboloid designs that revolutionized structural engineering. His most iconic works, including the Cosmic Rays Pavilion (1951) and Los Manantiales Restaurant (1958), showcased his mastery of lightweight, expressive forms. Candela’s innovations left a lasting impact on modern architecture, influencing both contemporary design and engineering worldwide.

Gabriela Carrillo is a distinguished Mexican architect celebrated for her innovative, context-sensitive designs that seamlessly integrate architecture with the surrounding environment. She began her career in 2001 as the project director at the Architecture Workshop Mauricio Rocha, later becoming a partner and renaming the firm Taller Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Carrillo in 2011. In 2019, she established her own practice, Taller Gabriela Carrillo, and co-founded Colectivo C733, dedicated to public architecture across Mexico. Her work has earned widespread recognition, including the Emerging Voices Award in 2014 and the prestigious Royal Academy Dorfman Prize in 2023, solidifying her global influence.

David Chipperfield (b. 1953) is a celebrated British architect known for his minimalist, contextually sensitive designs that blend modernism with historical awareness. After studying architecture in London, he worked with prominent architects before founding David Chipperfield Architects in 1985. His international portfolio includes the meticulous restoration of the Neues Museum in Berlin, the Hepworth Wakefield in England, and the James Simon Gallery. Chipperfield's work prioritizes civic architecture and thoughtful urban planning, earning him prestigious accolades such as the RIBA Gold Medal (2011) and the Pritzker Prize (2023). He has also taught worldwide and curated the 2012 Venice Biennale architecture exhibition.

Kees Christiaanse (born 1953) is a renowned Dutch architect and urban planner known for his expertise in urban transformation, large-scale master planning, and sustainable design. After studying architecture at Delft University of Technology, he joined OMA, becoming a partner before establishing his own firm, KCAP Architects & Planners, in 1989. With offices in Rotterdam, Zürich, and Paris, KCAP has led major projects such as the master plans for Hamburg’s HafenCity and Science City at ETH Zürich. In addition to his professional practice, Christiaanse has significantly contributed to academia, teaching at the Technical University of Berlin and ETH Zurich, where he directed the Future Cities Laboratory in Singapore.

José Antonio Coderch de Sentmenat (1913–1984) was a distinguished Spanish architect known for blending modernist principles with Mediterranean vernacular traditions. After graduating from the Barcelona School of Architecture in 1940, he co-founded a practice with Manuel Valls in 1942. His most notable works, including the Ugalde House (1951) and the Girasol Building (1966), showcase his mastery of light, space, and contextual sensitivity. A key member of Team 10, Coderch contributed to post-war architectural discourse, advocating for human-centered design. His work emphasized harmony with the environment, influencing 20th-century Spanish architecture and leaving a lasting legacy in contemporary design.

Beatriz Colomina (born 1952 in Madrid) is a distinguished architectural historian and theorist, widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on the intersections of architecture, media, technology, sexuality, and cultural discourse. She is the Howard Crosby Butler Professor of the History of Architecture at Princeton University, where she also directs the Ph.D. program in architecture and founded the interdisciplinary Program in Media and Modernity. Colomina's influential books, including Privacy and Publicity: Modern Architecture as Mass Media (1994) and X-Ray Architecture (2019), have reshaped architectural theory, examining how built environments engage with media, politics, and evolving technological landscapes.

Mary Colter (1869–1958) was a pioneering American architect and designer whose work with the Fred Harvey Company left a profound impact on Southwestern architecture. Best known for her designs at the Grand Canyon, she created iconic structures such as Hopi House, Hermit’s Rest, Lookout Studio, and Desert View Watchtower, all carefully integrated with the surrounding landscape and inspired by Native American and Spanish colonial architecture. A trailblazer in using local materials and traditional construction methods, Colter played a key role in shaping the National Park Service Rustic style. As one of the few prominent female architects of her time, her legacy endures in American architectural history.

Peter Cook (born 1936) is a British architect, educator, and writer known for his visionary and avant-garde contributions to architecture. As a co-founder of the influential group Archigram in the 1960s, he challenged conventional architectural thinking with radical, futuristic concepts that continue to inspire experimental design. Beyond theory, Cook has significantly influenced education, serving as Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London (1970–1972) and chairing the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London (1990–2006). His notable built work includes the Kunsthaus Graz in Austria, designed with Colin Fournier. In recognition of his contributions, he was knighted in 2007.

Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, 1887–1965) was a Swiss-French architect, urban planner, designer, and writer, widely regarded as a pioneer of modern architecture. He revolutionized architectural thought with his functionalist approach, emphasizing geometric forms, open spaces, and industrial materials. His Five Points of Architecture—pilotis (supports), flat roofs, open facades, free floor plans, and ribbon windows—became foundational modernist principles. Iconic works such as Villa Savoye, the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, and the master plan for Chandigarh in India showcase his visionary ideas. Le Corbusier’s radical designs and urban theories shaped 20th-century architecture, leaving a profound and lasting global legacy.

Charles Correa (1930–2015) was a pioneering Indian architect and urban planner renowned for integrating modernist principles with traditional Indian architectural elements. Born in Secunderabad, he studied architecture at the University of Michigan and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1958, Correa established his practice in Mumbai, leading to iconic projects such as the Gandhi Memorial Museum in Ahmedabad, the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, and the Kanchanjunga Apartments in Mumbai. As Chief Architect for Navi Mumbai (1970–75), he emphasized sustainable urban development. His contributions earned him accolades including the Royal Gold Medal (1984) and Padma Vibhushan (2006)

Lúcio Costa (1902–1998) was a Brazilian architect and urban planner, instrumental in shaping modernist architecture in Brazil. Born in Toulon, France, he moved to Brazil and graduated from the National School of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro in 1924. Initially working in a neoclassical style, he later became a key advocate for modernism, influencing a new generation of Brazilian architects. His notable works include the Ministry of Education and Health building in Rio de Janeiro (1936–1943), designed with Oscar Niemeyer under Le Corbusier’s consultation. Costa’s most significant achievement was the visionary urban plan for Brasília, inaugurated in 1960, cementing his legacy in modern urbanism.