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Javier Sáenz de Oiza
Javier Sáenz de Oiza
Architect
Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza was one of Spain´s most controversial and daring architects. He was born in Navarre (Spain) and studied in Madrid, where he earned a degree in architecture in 1946. He died in 2000.
Considered the master of modern architecture, he was professor emeritus of the Madrid School of Architecture. Sáenz received a number of important awards over the course of his career, such as the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 1994.
Many of works were controversial, but his professionalism was never in doubt. Noteworthy among his projects are the Torres Blancas (White Towers) and the Bank of Bilbao Tower, in Madrid; and Triana Tower, built on the occasion of the World´s Fair held in Seville en 1992.
Architect
Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza was one of Spain´s most controversial and daring architects. He was born in Navarre (Spain) and studied in Madrid, where he earned a degree in architecture in 1946. He died in 2000.
Considered the master of modern architecture, he was professor emeritus of the Madrid School of Architecture. Sáenz received a number of important awards over the course of his career, such as the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 1994.
Many of works were controversial, but his professionalism was never in doubt. Noteworthy among his projects are the Torres Blancas (White Towers) and the Bank of Bilbao Tower, in Madrid; and Triana Tower, built on the occasion of the World´s Fair held in Seville en 1992.
