Josep Lluis Mateo facts for kids

Josep Lluís Mateo was born in 1949 in Barcelona, Spain. He is a well-known architect. An architect is someone who designs buildings. He finished his architecture studies in 1974 at ETSAB (Barcelona High Technical Architectural School).

His work is mostly in Europe. He has designed buildings in many countries. These include France, Germany, Portugal, Holland, Croatia, and Spain. He is known for creating high-quality buildings. These buildings are made to fit different cultures and needs.

His Career and Teaching

Josep Lluís Mateo earned a special high degree in 1994. It was from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. This degree was called "Cum Laude," meaning "with honors."

Since 2002, he has been a professor. He teaches architecture and design at the ETH Zurich. This is a famous university in Switzerland. There, he has led many research projects about architecture. These projects have led to books. One example is "The Four Elements and Architecture." Today, he is a professor emeritus. This means he is a retired professor who still keeps his title.

He has also given talks and taught at many top universities around the world. These include Harvard University, Princeton, and Columbia University in New York. He was also a scholar at the Jean Paul Getty Center in Los Angeles.

Professional Groups

Josep Lluís Mateo is a member of several important groups for architects. These include the Ordre des Architectes of Paris. He is also part of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) in Zürich. And he belongs to the Official College of Architects of Catalonia (COAC) in Barcelona.

From 1981 to 1990, he was in charge of a magazine. It was called "Quaderns d'Arquitectura i Urbanisme." During this time, the magazine won many awards. These awards recognized its quality and importance in architecture.

Mateoarquitectura

His company is called mateoarquitectura. It works on projects all over the world. The company tries to mix smart ideas and art with practical solutions. In 2019, Domus magazine named his company one of the top 100 architecture firms.

Selected Projects

Josep Lluís Mateo has worked on many interesting buildings. These projects show his unique style. They also show his skill in designing for different places and purposes.

See also

In Spanish: Josep Lluís Mateo para niños