Ibo Bonilla facts for kids
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Ibo Bonilla Oconitrillo
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| Born | 23 January 1951 Sarchí, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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| Nationality | Costa Rican, Spanish |
| Alma mater | University of Costa Rica, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Escuela Europea de Negocios (Spain) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Valdesol |
Ibo Bonilla Oconitrillo (born January 23, 1951) is a talented person from Costa Rica. He is an architect, a sculptor, a mathematician, and an educator. He also has Spanish nationality.
He is well-known for designing buildings that work well with nature. These are called Bioclimatic Buildings. He is also famous for creating impressive sculptures in public places.
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Biography
Ibo Bonilla is often called “Professor Ibo.” He was born in Sarchí, a town in Alajuela, Costa Rica. This town is famous for its art. Ibo Bonilla has traveled all over the world. He has studied many different subjects.
He became an architect, a sculptor, a mathematician, and a teacher. He also studied quality management in Spain. Later, he earned a master's degree in business administration.
Ibo Bonilla was the first architect to graduate in Costa Rica in 1977. Before him, Costa Ricans had to study architecture in other countries. He was also the first Costa Rican architect to be officially recognized in Spain. In 2023, he was named one of "the ten most famous Costa Ricans in the world." He was also called "the most influential architect in Costa Rica" in 2020.
Professional career
Ibo Bonilla has worked in many different areas. He is known for his unique ideas about architecture and art.
Architect
Ibo Bonilla has a special way of defining architecture. He says it is like "sculpting space." This means shaping areas to meet people's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. He believes a good building should have a "harmonic skin." This skin should be beautiful, well-built, and fit its location.
His architectural work includes many types of buildings:
Public Buildings
He has designed several important public buildings. These include parts of the Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT). He also worked on the Central American Headquarters for Hoffmann-La Roche. Other projects include the Bank of Cathay of Costa Rica and various clinics.
Houses
Ibo Bonilla has designed more than 2 million square meters of homes. These include all kinds of residences. They vary in cost, location, and style.
Urban Renovation
He has helped to update and improve city areas. He worked on the remodeling of the Central Bank of Costa Rica. He also helped create the Culture Square and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Another project was the Costa Rican Square of Justice.
Bioclimatic Architecture and Landscape
Ibo Bonilla focuses on designing buildings that use nature to their advantage. This is called bioclimatic architecture. It helps buildings stay cool or warm naturally. He has worked on many projects in natural settings. These include the Tropical Scientific Center OET and the Wilson Botanical Garden. He also worked on projects in national parks. Some examples are Corcovado National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Ecological and Rural Tourism
He has designed over 30 eco-tourism stations. These are places for visitors to enjoy nature responsibly. They are often built in or near national parks. These projects help local communities. They provide jobs and protect the environment. Examples include stations in indigenous communities like Buenos Aires de Talamanca.
Sculptor
Ibo Bonilla's sculptures can be found in many places. They are in public parks, museums, and private collections worldwide. His art often shows tropical nature, human feelings, and women.
He uses many different materials and techniques. He carves wood, stone, and metal. He also molds clay and uses materials like glass, quartz, and lava. He creates both medium-sized pieces for indoors and large monumental sculptures.
He has shown his work in many art exhibitions. He has also participated in workshops in Costa Rica and Spain.
Some of his famous sculptures include:
- “El Obelisko Fi”: This bronze statue is the National Prize of Architecture. It is given out every two years in Costa Rica.
- “Cercanías”: This sculpture is 3.80 meters (about 12.5 feet) tall. It is in the Sculpture Park of Barva, Costa Rica.
- “Naturaleza Asediada”: This lava sculpture is in two pieces. It is displayed in the Plaza de la Cultura Museum in San José, Costa Rica.
- "Amar y Brio”: These are two large rock sculptures. They are 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) tall. They are located at the entrance to Puebla Real Condominium in Heredia, Costa Rica.
- "Spiral of Success": This is a set of three steel sculptures. They are located in Terra Campus, Tres Ríos. At 17.8 meters (58.4 feet), it is the tallest sculpture in Costa Rica.
Teaching
Since 1972, Ibo Bonilla has been a professor. He has taught at several universities in Costa Rica. He teaches different subjects, including:
- Mathematics
- Architecture Semiotics (the study of signs and symbols in architecture)
- Architectural Design
- Communication Theory
He also helps students with their thesis projects. He is known for encouraging students to be socially responsible.
Conferencing
Ibo Bonilla gives talks on many topics. These include bioclimatic architecture and sustainable building. He also speaks about cultural heritage, art, and education. He often emphasizes living together responsibly and protecting nature.
Business Administrator
Ibo Bonilla specializes in how businesses can help society. He focuses on setting goals and valuing human resources. He believes in a "solid and shared company culture." He has written articles about how businesses can work together. He also helps indigenous groups and farmers for free. He helps them find ways to improve their lives. This gives them alternatives to cutting down forests or moving to cities.
See also
In Spanish: Ibo Bonilla para niños
Images for kids
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Sculpture "Tradition, stability and justice"
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"Plaza de la Cultura"
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Barva Central Park, view of the Temple of culture and sculpture "Commuter"
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“El Fortín”: symbol of Heredia, located in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Application of principles of quantum architecture.
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Sculpture "Espiral del Éxito" based on the flower of life and sacred geometry
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With the influence of Escher includes the impossible variable with Golden ratio, made for a park
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An example of beauty geometric is the Flower of Life and the platonic solids
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View of the Center of Control of Cocos Island, World Heritage Site.
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