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Immigrant Architect - Rafael Guastavino and the American Dream (Hardcover)
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Immigrant Architect - Rafael Guastavino and the American Dream (Hardcover)
Series: The History Makers Series, 0
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Rafael Guastavino Sr. was 39 when he left a successful career as an
architect in Barcelona. American cities-densely packed and built
largely of wood-were experiencing horrific fires, and Guastavino
had the solution: The soaring interior spaces created by his tiled
vaults and domes made buildings sturdier, fireproof, and beautiful.
What he didn't have was fluent English. Unable to win design
commissions, he transferred control of the company to his
American-educated son, whose subsequent half-century of inspired
design work resulted in major contributions to the built
environment of America. Immigrant Architect is an introduction to
architectural concepts and a timely reminder of immigrant
contributions to America. The book includes four route maps for
visiting Guastavino-designed spaces in New York City: uptown,
midtown, downtown, and Prospect Park.
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