biography
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| lived:
| (1905–82)
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| biography:
| Architect, born in Mexico City, Mexico. He trained in Mexico City, studied painting under Diego Rivera, then worked as a draughtsman and as director of the Town Planning Administration, beginning independent practice in 1934. His masterpieces include the windowless, mosaic-covered Library of the National University of Mexico in Mexico City (1952, in collaboration), and his own house (now demolished) which was part-cave and harmonized with the volcanic rocks surrounding it. In later years, disillusioned, he turned to painting. He died by his own hand, being unable to work because of a heart condition. |
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