Ricardo Legorreta
Mexican architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Legorreta and the second or maternal family name is Vilchis.
Ricardo Legorreta Vilchis (May 7, 1931 – December 30, 2011)[1] was a Mexican architect. He was a prolific designer of private houses, public buildings and master plans in Mexico, the United States and some other countries.[2]
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Born | Ricardo Legorreta Vilchis (1931-05-07)May 7, 1931 |
Died | December 30, 2011(2011-12-30) (aged 80) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Alma mater | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México |
Occupation | Architect |
Design | Landscaping and brightly colored Cubist designs |
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He was awarded the prestigious UIA Gold Medal in 1999,[3] the AIA Gold Medal in 2000, and the Praemium Imperiale in 2011.