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Ramón Torres Martínez

1924 – 2008

Mexican architect

Architect Painter University teacher
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About Ramón Torres Martínez

Lived 1924 – 2008 (aged 83). Ramón Torres Martínez was a Mexican architect, painter and university teacher.

Ramón Torres Martínez (November 22, 1924 - September 4, 2008) was a Mexican architect.

His 1950s designs were influenced by the Bauhaus movement. Together with Héctor Velázquez Moreno he founded the architecture bureau Torres y Velázquez Arquitectos y Asociados, and was director of the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). He co-designed Plaza Jacaranda shopping center in Zona Rosa, Mexico City, opened in 1957.

Awards 2005 Premio Nacional de Arquitectura 2007 "Antonio Attolini Lack" medal 2007 Honor award, "Iconos de Diseño", Architectural Digest México

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Important facts

Born
22 November 1924, Pachuca
Birth century
20th century
Died
4 September 2008
Occupation
Architect, painter, university teacher
Nationality
Mexico
Employers
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Also known as
Ramon Torres Martinez

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Héctor Velázquez Moreno
1922 – 2006
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ramón Torres Martínez?

Mexican architect (1924-2008)

When was Ramón Torres Martínez born?

Ramón Torres Martínez was born on 22 November 1924 in Pachuca.

When did Ramón Torres Martínez die?

Ramón Torres Martínez died on 4 September 2008.

What was Ramón Torres Martínez's occupation?

Ramón Torres Martínez was an architect, painter and university teacher.

What nationality was Ramón Torres Martínez?

Ramón Torres Martínez was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ramón Torres Martínez

· Wikidata: Q2130519

· DBpedia: Ramón Torres Martínez

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