Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas
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Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas
Location
Libertador, Caracas
Country
Venezuela
Year of Research
1997
Culture
The Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, built to the design of the architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva, between 1940 and 1960, is an excellent example of the Modern Movement in architecture.
The university campus combines the large number of buildings and functions into a clearly articulated ensemble, including masterpieces of modern architecture and visual arts, such as the Aula Magna with the \"Clouds\" of Alexander Calder, the Olympic Stadium, and the Covered Plaza.
The Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas is a achievement of modern city planning, architecture and art, created by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva and a group of distinguished avant-garde artists.
The Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas is a best example of the coherent realization of the urban, architectural, and artistic ideals of the early 20th century.
It consists of an deviceful comprehension of the concepts and spaces of colonial customs and an example of an open and ventilated solution, appropriate for its tropical environment.
