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The soaring tile vaults of Rafael Guastavino and his son, Rafael Jr., grace some of America’s most iconic buildings. Yet for most of the past century, the architectural contributions of these two immigrants have gone unrecognized.
Apr 10, 2013 · Rafael Guastavino, a Master Builder Behind the Architecture The National Building Museum exhibition looks at the history and work of Rafael Guastavino, a little-known builder whose vaults cover more than 600 buildings in the U.S.
Jan 8, 2016 · From 1888 to 1895 Rafael Guastavino laid tile on the structure that would launch his career. His signature vaulted ceilings are featured prominently in the McKim Building’s lobby and map room...
The Legacy of the Asheville Area's Master Architect: Rafael Guastavino. By Jason Tarr. You’ve already likely seen his powerful work. After all, Rafael Guastavino’s incredible tiled domes and vaultings can be found in 31 states and six countries.
Rafael Guastavino. The reinvention of public space in New York City. An exhibit in Valencia, Spain, about the work of the Guastavino Company. Español; English
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Rafael Guastavino was born in Valencia, Spain, in 1842. He was trained as an architect in Barcelona, graduating in 1872 from the Escuela de Arquitectura. Before emigrating to the United States, Guastavino established himself as a successful architect in Barcelona.
Apr 29, 2013 · What Rafael and Rafael Guastavino did — yes, dad and son had the same first name — was to take Old World building techniques they'd learned in Barcelona in the 1800s and update them for the...
