Segundo Cardona Facts for Kids

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Cardona and the second or maternal family name is Colom.

Quick facts for kids Segundo Cardona

Born	Segundo Cardona Colom 1950 (age 74–75) San Juan, Puerto Rico
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Alma mater	University of Puerto Rico
Known for	Architecture
Notable work	BPPR Urban Hub BPPR Popular Center Expansion Paseo Puerta de Tierra Coliseo de Puerto Rico Biblioteca del Tribunal Supremo UPR Law School Building Expansion El Portal Rain Forest Center at El Yunque National Forest
Awards	Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), Henry Klumb Award

Segundo Cardona Colom, born in 1950, is a famous architect and developer from Puerto Rico. He is known for designing many important buildings and spaces. His amazing work has been recognized by big groups like the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Union of Architects. In 2006, he became a special member, called a Fellow, of the American Institute of Architects. He also received the Henry Klumb Award in 1992 for his excellent designs.

Becoming an Architect
Amazing Buildings and Places
- Recent Projects (Selected)
- Other Important Projects
Awards and Recognitions for Projects
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Becoming an Architect

Segundo Cardona studied at the University of Puerto Rico. He was part of the very first group of students to graduate from their School of Architecture in 1972. After finishing his studies, he taught architectural design at the University of Puerto Rico from 1974 to 1984.

Starting His Own Company

In 1984, Segundo Cardona teamed up with Luis Sierra and Alberto Ferrer. They started their own architecture company called Sierra Cardona Ferrer. Today, this company is known as SCF Architects.

Sharing His Knowledge

Mr. Cardona has always been involved in teaching and helping his community. Besides teaching at the University of Puerto Rico, he has also been a guest speaker and judge at many other universities. These include North Carolina State University and The Catholic University of America. He even served as the president of the Puerto Rican Architects Association. From 2004 to 2007, he was the President of the Board of Trustees for the University of Puerto Rico.

Special Projects and Awards

In 2008, a book was published about his work over 35 years. In 2013, he won a competition to help rebuild the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-au-Prince in Haiti. In 2017, he won the Public Space Award at a big architects' meeting in Seoul. This award was for his design of the Paseo Puerta de Tierra, a beautiful walkway in Puerto Rico.

Amazing Buildings and Places

Segundo Cardona has designed many well-known buildings and public spaces. Here are some of his recent and important projects.

Recent Projects (Selected)

Universal Insurance, Canóvanas (2013).
Library of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (2013).
BPPR Popular Center Expansion / Phase II, San Juan (2008).

Urban Hub at BPPR, San Juan (2018)
Universal Insurance Client Service Branch at Bayamón (2018)
Plaza Popular at BPPR, San Juan (2017)
Paseo Puerta de Tierra, San Juan (2017)
Universal Insurance Client Service Branch at Canóvanas (2013)
Lofthaus, San Juan (2013)
Reconstruction of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-au-Prince, Haiti (2012)
Library of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, San Juan (2011)
BPPR Popular Center Expansion, Phase II, San Juan (2011)
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture, Forteza Historic Building, Ponce (2010)
Universal Insurance Client Service Branch at Caguas (2009)

Other Important Projects

Casa de la Punta, Dorado, PR (1978) Photo by Max Toro Mattei.
Casa de Acero, Río Piedras, PR (1980) Photo by Max Toro Mattei.
Casa de Acero, detail. Río Piedras, PR (1980) Photo by Max Toro Mattei.

V. Suárez & Co. Headquarters and Warehouse, Bayamón (2008)
Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan (2004)
Tren Urbano Stations (several), San Juan (2004)
The Corporate Center at Roosevelt Avenue, San Juan
Universal Insurance Headquarters, Guaynabo
Expansion to the Law School, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
Paseo del Parque: Government Center and Municipal Library, Bayamón
Air Traffic Control Tower at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Carolina
El Portal Rainforest Center at El Yunque National Forest, Río Grande
Puerto Rico Telephone Company Headquarters, San Juan
Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín, Trujillo Alto (1987)
Banco de Boston: Mini-branch, Carolina (1986)
Citibank: Mini-branch, Arecibo (1985)
Citibank Miami, Miami, FL (1983)
Adjuntas Municipal Pool, Adjuntas (1980)
Casa de Acero (Cardona House), Río Piedras (1980)
Quebradillas USPS Postal Office Building, Quebradillas (1978)
House at Breñas Point (Ferrer House), Dorado (1978)
Torre San Pablo, Hospital San Pablo, Bayamón (1977)
Park Gardens Condominium, Río Piedras (1975)

Awards and Recognitions for Projects

Segundo Cardona's projects have won many awards over the years. Here are some of the most notable ones:

Awards in the 2010s

2017: Medal Winner for Public Space, "Friendly and Inclusive Spaces" competition by the International Union of Architects (UIA) for Paseo Puerta de Tierra.
2014: Nomination for the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize for the Puerto Rico Supreme Court Library.
2013: Honor Award for Lofthaus, San Juan, and Universal Insurance Client Service Branch, Canóvanas.
2012: First Place in a competition to design the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
2011: Honor Award for the Library of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico.

Awards in the 2000s

2008: Prime Site Award for the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
2006: Test of Time Award for the House at Breñas Point.
2006: First Place in the Cemex Building Award for the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
2006: International Large Venue of the Year, Pollstar Awards for the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
2001: Honor Award for the Law School Expansion at the University of Puerto Rico.

Awards in the 1990s

1999: National Architecture Prize for the Biblioteca CUTB.
1998: Excellence in Design Award for the Biblioteca CUTB.
1996: Honor Award for El Portal Rainforest Center at El Yunque National Forest.
1992: Honor Award for the Puerto Rico National Pavilion at Expo '92 in Seville, Spain.

Awards in the 1980s and 1970s

1986: Honor Award for the Mini-branch Citibank in Arecibo.
1982: Honor Award for the Casa de Acero (Cardona-Alvarez House).
1980: Honor Award for the Adjuntas Municipal Pool.
1978: First Place in design competitions for the Hato Tejas Diagnostic and Treatment Center and the Santuario de la Virgen de la Providencia.

Segundo Cardona facts for kids

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