Manuel Gausa facts for kids
Manuel Gausa Navarro (born March 14, 1959 – died August 23, 2025) was an important Spanish architect. He was known for his work in designing buildings and planning cities, and also for his teaching and writing about architecture.
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Manuel Gausa Navarro was a talented architect from Spain. He was born in the city of Barcelona on March 14, 1959. Throughout his life, he contributed a lot to the world of architecture. He did this not just by designing buildings but also by teaching others and writing about his ideas. He passed away recently, on August 23, 2025, at the age of 66.
Early Life and Education
Manuel Gausa began his journey in architecture in his home city. He studied at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (ETSAB) in Barcelona. In 1986, he successfully completed his studies and became a qualified architect. Later, in 2005, he earned a special advanced degree called a doctorate from the same university. This showed his deep understanding and dedication to the field.
Designing Buildings and Cities
Gausa was very active in the professional world of architecture. In 1994, he helped start a company called Actar Arquitectura. This company focused on creating designs for buildings and planning how cities could be organized and developed. Later, in 2004, he co-founded another firm, Gausa+Raveau actarchitecture, with Florence Raveau. Through these companies, he worked on many projects that shaped the spaces where people live and work.
Sharing Knowledge: Teaching and Writing
Besides his design work, Manuel Gausa was also a dedicated teacher and writer. He taught at ETSAB, the university where he studied. From 2008 onwards, he became a full professor at the School of Architecture in Genoa, Italy. A full professor is a very experienced and respected teacher at a university.
He also played a big role in sharing architectural ideas by directing a magazine. Between 1991 and 2000, he was the director of Quaderns d'Arquitectura i Urbanisme. This magazine was an important publication for architects in Catalonia, a region in Spain.
Recognitions and Legacy
Manuel Gausa's contributions to architecture were recognized with several honors. One notable award he received was the Medal of the Académie de Architecture of France in the year 2000. This award showed how much his work was valued internationally. His ideas and designs continue to influence students and professionals in architecture.
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In Spanish: Manuel Gausa para niños
