Emilio Villanueva

Dr. Emilio Villanueva Peñaranda (28 November 1882, in La Paz, Bolivia – 14 Mai 1970, in La Paz, Bolivia) was a revolutionary Bolivian architect. His parents were Jose Villanueva (1831–1882) and Maria Peñaranda (1852–1942). His brother, Dr. Jose Gabino Villanueva, was considered one of the foremost surgeons of South America and was elected Bolivian President in 1925, though he never took office.[1] Despite all adversities (his father died the same year he was born), Emilio Villanueva managed to establish an excellent professional and political career. Emilio Villanueva is important for his dual role as urban planner and architect. For more than 30 years he has exerted a powerful influence over the shape of La Paz. His most important work is the "City Hall" of La Paz.

Emilio Villanueva
Emilio Villanueva in 1929
Born(1882-11-28)November 28, 1882
La Paz, Bolivia
Died1970 (aged 87–88)
La Paz, Bolivia
NationalityBolivian
OccupationArchitect
BuildingsBanco Central, Bolivia
Alcaldia de La Paz, Bolivia
Hospital General, Bolivia
Stadium "Hernando Siles", Bolivia

Timeline
  • Most important Bolivian Architect in the 20th century.
  • Degree as Engineer and Architect in Santiago / Chile 1907
  • 1914 Planning the building of the Military School / La Paz.
  • 1916 Planning and execution of the General Hospital / La Paz.
  • 1926 Inauguration of the “Bolivian Central Bank" building.
  • 1927 Return from Paris and urbanization of Miraflores.
  • 1930 Stadium "Hernando Siles" planning and construction.

Works
  • Contemporary City Planning, “ La question du chaco boreal”, “ Motivos Coloniales”.

Achievements
  • Dean of the Faculty of Science and 1929 Rector of the Universidad Mayor de 'San Andres', La Paz.
  • Minister for Education / 1930.
  • Founder of the School of Architecture / Universidad Mayor de 'San Andres'

References
  1. "In Bolivia". TIME. September 7, 1925.


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