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Studio Banana interviews Spanish architect Iñaki Abalos (San Sebastian, 1956). Interview realised with the sponsorship of the Universidad Europea de Madrid
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“He is an architect from the School of Architecture of Madrid, Professor of projects and since 2001 director of the Laboratory of Techniques and Contemporary Landscapes ETSAM. Currently he is Kenzo Tange Professor at Harvard GSD. He has been a visiting professor at many universities including the Architectural Association in London, the ETH Lausanne, Columbia University, Princeton University or the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio. After being a partner in Abalos & Herreros, he currently runs with Renata Sentkiewicz “Abalos + Sentkiewicz Architects” in Madrid.

The work developed by Iñaki Abalos and Renata Sentkiewicz in Abalos+Sentkiewicz architects is known for proposing an original synthesis of technical rigour, imagination and ability to integrate the formal disciplines of architecture, landscape and environment. This confluence of quality, innovation and integration has allowed them to develop works and projects of unique nature in both the public and private realms, that have received national and international recognition. With special emphasis on the design of tall buildings, cultural facilities, public spaces and collective residence, his work provides a new symbolic and cultural dimension to emerging social and environmental values.

His work has been exposed in the whole world. It has also been part of group exhibitions such as those organized by the MoMA under the title “Light Construction”, Groundswell” and “On Site: Spanish Architecture”, and others like “New Trends of Architecture” (Tokyo 2002) and “Dialogue” (Tokyo 2005). He is the author of several books, including “ “Le Corbusier. Rascacielos”, “Técnica y Arquitectura” or “La Buena Vida”.

Interview by Studio Banana TV. Translation by Andy Marlow.”

Source: Studio Banana TV
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