"This volume is the English translation of Santiago Calatrava, opera completa, 1996, in the Electa Documenti di architettura series."--Title page verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 330-334).

"Santiago Calatrava: Complete Works" by Sergio Polano is a comprehensive monograph that documents the early career of the renowned Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava. Published in 1996, the book serves as a definitive portfolio of Calatrava's projects up to that time, showcasing his unique synthesis of engineering principles and sculptural form.

The book's central theme is Calatrava's vision of a "moving architecture." His work is celebrated for its dynamic, organic forms inspired by the natural world, such as the skeletons of birds or the human eye. Polano's work provides a detailed look at some of Calatrava's most iconic projects, including the Lyon-Satolas Airport Station, the Alamillo Bridge in Seville, and the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. The monograph uses a rich collection of photographs, drawings, and models to illustrate Calatrava's creative process, demonstrating how he transforms complex structural challenges into elegant, expressive, and often kinetic works of art. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of architecture, engineering, and art.