Abraham Zabludovsky facts for kids
Abraham Zabludovsky (born Abraham Zabludowski Kraveski; June 14, 1924 – April 10, 2003) was a well-known architect from Mexico. He was the brother of the famous journalist Jacobo Zabludovsky. Abraham was born in Białystok, Poland. He later moved to Mexico and studied at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. He finished his studies in 1949.
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Early Buildings and Style
In his early career, Abraham Zabludovsky designed many great homes and offices. These were mostly in Mexico City. He used a style called the International style. This style focuses on clean lines and simple shapes. He was very good at using modern designs, building methods, and materials. One important building from this time was the Centro Cívico Cinco de Mayo in Puebla. He worked on this project in 1962 with Guillermo Rossell.
Working with Teodoro González de León
In 1968, Zabludovsky started working with another architect, Teodoro González de León. Even though they worked together, they also did some projects on their own. Their joint work was very high quality and became very influential. They created designs that many other architects later copied.
Famous Collaborative Projects
Some great examples of their shared work include buildings with large, straight shapes. These are:
- The Delegación Cuauhtémoc (built 1972–1973) in Mexico City. He worked on this with Jaime Ortiz Monasterio and Luis Antonio Zapiain.
- The main building for INFONAVIT (completed 1975). This is an important housing fund institute.
- The new building for the Colegio de México (built 1974–1975). All these buildings are in Mexico City.
Abraham's Individual Works
Zabludovsky also designed many buildings by himself. He used a similar style in these projects.
Key Solo Designs
One of his most notable solo projects was the Centro Cultural Emilio O. Rabasa. This cultural center was built in 1983 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. It had a sculptural look and was perfect for performances and sharing ideas. He also designed several other important buildings:
- Two multi-purpose auditoriums in Celaya and Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato (1990).
- Two theaters in Guanajuato, Guanajuato and Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes (1991).
- A convention center in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas (1994).
Later Life and Passing
Abraham Zabludovsky passed away on April 10, 2003. He was 78 years old. He died of a heart attack in Mexico City.
Awards and Recognition
Abraham Zabludovsky received many awards for his amazing work in architecture. These awards show how respected he was in his field.
- He was named a Professor Emeritus by the Mexican National Academy of Architecture.
- He became an honorary member of The American Institute of Architects.
- He was also a Professor Emeritus of the International Academy of Architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- He won a Gold Medal at the International Architecture Biennial in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- He received the Latin American Grand Prix at the Buenos Aires Biennial.
- He earned an honorary mention at the Third International Architecture Biennial in Brazil.
- He was given the VITRUVIO Award for his great achievements in creating and promoting culture.
See also
In Spanish: Abraham Zabludovsky para niños
