Agustín Hernández Navarro

Agustín Hernández Navarro (born February 29, 1924) is a Mexican architect and sculptor.

Model of 'Praxis', the Architect's Studio in Mexico City.

Navarro was born in Mexico City, the son of politician Lamberto Hernández and Amalia Navarro;[1] he is the brother of choreographer Amalia Hernández, architect Lamberto Hernández, Delfina Hernández and Gabriela Hernández. He studied at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, earning his degree in 1954, where he's been giving lectures for some time. The leading exponent of "emotional" architecture, Hernandez has fused elements from Mexico's Pre-columbian past in his contemporary architecture. He has stated to normally start by designing vertical elements of a building, such as the stairs of the building/house as he feels these are of much importance. He has said his architecture unites structure, form and function, just as in organic nature.

Major works

Project for a new venue for the Senate Mexico, 2003.

Prizes & Awards

His works have won national and international recognition such as

Official Website

http://www.wix.com/agustinhernandez/arquitecto

External links

References

  1. Margarita Tortajada Quiroz: Amalia Hernández: audacia y fuerza creativa (Spanish)


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