Félix Candela. In memorian (1910-1997). From thin concrete shells to the 21st century’s lightweight structures

Reading 17 (Week 31)
Modern form makers and Felix Candela

Felix Candela, a spanish architect during the modern movement (1910-1997). Before this reading I hadn't seen or heard any of his work. The different movements in concrete architecture were talked about within this reading, as I have already done a lot of research on concrete structures it was interesting to read and see other examples of delicately constructed concrete pieces that organically flowed. Felix Candela had spent 20 years of his life dedicated to the concrete structures which today is looked upon as raw, rough and ugly.

The lightweight structures he had designed demonstrate this strong understanding he has of architectural construction methods. Candela pushed the notions and advances of technology within the modern movement and some of the structures were celebrated due to the lightweight structure. 

I found this reading interesting to be after researching into Brutalism and the heavy large structures, i feel i will take Candelas design approach to my recent projects. As well as finding an interest other than Gaudi in Spanish architecture.