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.