Josep Antoni Coderch Explained

José Antonio Coderch y de Sentmenat (Barcelona, 26 November 1913 in - Barcelona, 6 November 1984), Spanish architect recognized as one of the most important post-World War II architects.^[1]

Early life and career

In 1932 Coderch started studying architecture at the Barcelona School of Architecture, which he graduated in 1940. He started his office with Manual Valls in 1942. After graduating he worked in Madrid with Pedro Muguruza and Secundino Zuazo. Years later, he was appointed city architect of Sitges, where he designed the Civil Guard garrison.After joining the CIAM, he became a member of Team 10 in 1960.^[2]

Buildings

• 1951 Ugalde House, Barcelona
• 1951 Casa de la Marina, Barcelona
• 1952 Spanish pavilion of the Triennale in Milan, Italy
• 1955-56 Casa Senillosa, Cadaqués^[3]
• 1957 Ballvè House, Camprodón, Girona
• 1957 Olano House, Comillas, Cantabria
• 1961 Biosca House, Igualada, Barcelona
• 1962 Hotel del Mar, Palma, Majorca
• 1964 Luque House, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
• 1965 Gili House, Sitges
• 1966 Entrecanales House, La Moraleja, Madrid
• 1967 Rovira House, Canet de Mar, Barcelona
• 1969-71 Soler-Badia House, Igualada, Barcelona
• 1970-72 Zóbel House, Sotogrande, Cádiz
• 1971 Güell House, Barcelona

External links

• Coderch archives

Notes and References

1. http://www.2gmagazine.com/2g.cfm?IDPUBLICACION=770_EN 2G magazine, N.33
2. http://www.etsav.upc.edu/arxcoderch/en-bio.htm Coderch archives: Biography
3. Book: Alegre, Nacho . 2020 . The Modern Architecture of Cadaqués: 1955-71 . Apartamento . 11-13, 24-35 . 9788409256273 . As a counterbalance to other influences in Cadaqués, Coderch's ideas on materiality and the Mediterranean character of architecture have had a continuous influence over time..