Happy birthday! Santiago Calatrava turns 74 today

Santiago Calatrava is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed architects of his generation.

Popular architect Santiago Calatrava has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Calatrava, a cultural icon

Born Santiago Calatrava Valls in Valencia on July 28, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Calatrava's not just a great architect, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Santiago hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Santiago Calatrava as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Santiago, you're the best!

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