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Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín (March 9, 1902 – November 22, 1988) was a Mexican architect and engineer. His work has influenced contemporary architects visually and conceptually. Barragán's buildings are frequently visited by international students and professors of architecture.
Born in Guadalajara in 1902, Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín is regarded as the most prominent figure in modern Mexican architecture. By the time of his death in 1988, his persona and way of working had attained almost mythical status, and the interest in his oeuvre has increased ever since.
Leading the line of architects from Mexico, Luis Barragan is a Pritzker prize-winning architect with a unique outlook on the design of buildings and the spaces in between them.
Luis Barragán (born March 9, 1902, Guadalajara, Mex.—died Nov. 22, 1988, Mexico City) was a Mexican engineer and architect whose serene and evocative houses, gardens, plazas, and fountains won him the Pritzker Prize in 1980.
Born in Guadalajara in 1902, Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín is regarded as the most prominent figure in modern Mexican architecture. By the time of his death in 1988, his persona and way of working had attained almost mythical status, and the interest in his oeuvre has increased ever since.
Mar 9, 2020 · One of Mexico's greatest architects, Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín (March 9, 1902 – November 22, 1988) revolutionized modern architecture in the country with his use of bright colors reminiscent...
Jul 12, 2018 · In Luis Barragán’s poetic imagination color plays as significant a role as dimension or space. Rough textures and water reflections heighten the impact of bright sunlight in his colorful...
Luis Barragán’s life spanned the greater part of the twentieth century, a period of tremendous change and turmoil not just in Mexico but around the world. As his country gained importance in a geopolitical context, Barragán was a witness to political, urban and economic transformation.
Luis Barragán (1902-1988) was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. His professional training was in engineering, resulting in a degree at the age of twenty-three. His architectural skills were self-taught.
Nov 28, 2018 · Architecture Guide: Luis Barragán. Luis Barragán Morfín was born in Guadalajara and graduated as a civil engineer. He left an extensive legacy, from renowned texts, conferences, buildings...
