Vicente Pascual Pastor facts for kids
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Vicente Pascual Pastor
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Monolit Vicent Pascual Pastor
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| Born | 1865 |
| Died | 1941 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | Architecture |
Vicente Juan Pascual Pastor (born June 3, 1865, in Alcoy – died February 2, 1941, in Alcoy) was a famous Spanish architect. He was one of the most important architects of the Art Nouveau in Alcoy and the Valencian Art Nouveau styles. Art Nouveau is a beautiful and flowing style of art and architecture.
Life and Career
Vicente Pascual Pastor studied at the Barcelona School of Architecture. In 1891, he became the official architect for the city of Alcoy. He also taught at the School of Arts and Trades in Alcoy, becoming its director in 1903.
From 1909 to 1913, he served as the mayor of Alcoy. As mayor, he helped build modern and healthy homes for workers. He was also involved in important local groups like Alcoy's Savings Bank and the Alcoy Industrial Circle. In 1916, he married Elena Perez and had children.
Vicente Pascual's Art Nouveau style was very rich and detailed. It was directly influenced by French and Belgian Art Nouveau designs. Most of his more than 60 projects were built in Alcoy. He also designed interesting buildings in Bocairent and Banyeres de Mariola.
Famous Buildings He Designed
Vicente Pascual Pastor created many amazing buildings. Here are some of his notable works:
- Real Fábrica de Paños (1890): He helped redesign this old factory in Alcoy.
- Gruta del Círculo Industrial (1896): A grotto (a small cave-like structure) in Alcoy's Industrial Circle.
- Glorieta de Alcoy (1899): He helped redesign this park in Alcoy.
- Hospicio in Bocairent (1901): A hospice building in Bocairent.
- Casa de la Nueva Balsa (1902): A house for the Belda family in Banyeres de Mariola.
- Pantheons in Alcoy Cemetery (1903, 1911): He designed several beautiful tombs for important families.
- Casa Vilaplana (1906): A well-known house in Alcoy.
- Casa d'Escaló (1906–1908): Another famous house in Alcoy.
- Casa del Pavo (1908–1909): This house is very famous for its peacock decoration.
- Monte de Piedad y Caja de Ahorros de Alcoy (1908–1910): A building for the Alcoy Savings Bank.
- Iglesia de San Roque y San Sebastián (1914): A church in Alcoy.
- Parque de Bomberos (1914): The Fire Station building in Alcoy.
- Grupo Escolar Cervantes (1925): A school complex in Alcoy.
See also
In Spanish: Vicente Pascual Pastor para niños
