Alberto Campo Baeza

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Alberto Campo Baeza is a renowned Spanish architect born in Valladolid in 1946. He moved to Cádiz at a young age, where his exposure to light significantly influenced his architectural style. Campo Baeza graduated from the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura in Madrid in 1971 and later became a professor there, teaching for over 35 years. His international academic career includes teaching at prestigious universities like ETH Zurich and the University of Pennsylvania. Campo Baeza's architectural work is characterized by simplicity, light, and gravity. Notable projects include the House of the Infinite in Cádiz and the Caja Granada headquarters. He emphasizes essentiality and rationality in his designs, often using light as a primary element. Campo Baeza has received numerous awards, including the Gold Medal of Spanish Architecture in 2019. His work has been exhibited globally, cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary Spanish architecture.