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ARCHITECT: Santiago Calatrava

YEAR:1996-1998
valencia
ELİF MUTLU - NİSA NUR AVCI
SANTIAGO
Calatrava's designs often
CALATRAVA feature organic forms, a
sense of movement, and
As the site is close to the sea, and
elements inspired by
Valencia is so dry, I decided to make
nature. In the "City of
water a major element for the whole site
Arts and Sciences," he
using it as a mirror for the architecture.
-Santiago Calatraval created elegant lines and
dynamic structures. His
The "City of Arts and Sciences" complex was designed use of light and the flow
by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. of spaces enhance the
Calatrava is known for his innovative designs that visitor experience.
combine architecture, engineering, and sculpture. Born
in Valencia, Spain, in 1951, he studied architecture at the
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

James A. Farley Post Office City of Arts and Sciences Milano Garibaldi Station Turning Torso
Map of Spain
LOCATION
City Of Arts And Science
VALENCIA

Map of Valencia
FEATURES
20,000 square metres of glass with over 4,000 panes.
42,000 square metres of built-on surface area, of which 26,000
square metres are exhibition space; the total surface area is the
largest in Spain.
It is surrounded by a surface area of 13,500 square metres of
sheets of water.
It is 220 metres long 80 metres wide and 55 metres high.
CONCEPT

The City of Arts and Sciences was


established to strengthen Valencia's
cultural identity and provide a cultural
experience for visitors from around
the world. This complex, shaped
around the themes of education, art,
and nature, appeals to people of
different ages and encourages them
to acquire new knowledge. It creates
an unforgettable experience for both
locals and tourists.
+concrete

58,000 m³ of concrete and 14.000


MATERIALS tons of steel used in its
construction.
+steel
SITE

SECTION AA
plan SECTION AA
EXPLODED VIEW
LOAD BEARING ELEMENTS

steel truss system

live load
wind load
columns
dead load
CONNECTION

column-floor connection deformation of columns at front and rear of the


building

Its design and construction were quite a challenge for both architects
and engineers. Its innovative architectural design and geometry
involve a complex structure built with a combination of concrete and
steel.
FLOOR PLANs

Ground Floor First Floor

Second Floor Third Floor


REFERENCES

1 EFA_Adam et al 2018 - Senia.pdf;jsessionid=888C562B45194092371CAAE6D6DFA79C (upv.es)

2 Architecture – LA CIUTAT (cac.es)

3 ตอน 6 “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” Valencia, Spain (bloggang.com)

4 Valensiya'nın Sanat ve Bilim Şehri: Modern Bir Mimari Harikası - Visit Costa Blanca İspanya (visitcostablancaspain.com)

5 imgurl:https://www.bloggang.com/data/mercielago/picture/1179851446.jpg - Arama (bing.com)


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