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Pedro Ramírez Vázquez (April 16, 1919 – April 16, 2013)〔(Redacción. «Falleció el arquitecto Pedro Ramírez Vázquez», El Universal, 16 de abril de 2013 ). Retrieved 2013-04-16.〕 was a late twentieth century Mexican architect. He was born in Mexico City. He was persuaded to study architecture by writer and poet Carlos Pellicer. Ramírez Vázquez earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from UNAM in 1943. He was responsible for the construction of some of Mexico's most emblematic buildings. He was a modern architect with influences from the European modern movement, Latin American modern architects and precolumbian cultures. Concrete is the material he used most often. He developed a system to construct schools in rural areas, constructing thousands of schools in Mexico and abroad. The UNICEF has used such system. He was the president of the organizing committee of the Mexico City Olympics in 1968 and the World Cup in 1970. He was a pioneer in Mexico of modern graphic design, with the design of the Olympic image. He is a member of the International Olympic Committee. He won several awards including the National Arts Award in 1973, Cemex Award in 2003 and (IDSA's Special Award ) in 1969 for notable results, creative and innovative concepts and long-term benefits to the industrial design profession, its educational functions and society at large. He was minister of public infrastructure and human settlements during president's José López Portillo government. He was founder and rector of the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. He was part of the faculty of the UNAM and received various honorary degrees (doctor honoris causa) granted by several universities including the UNAM. The ''Los Angeles Times'' wrote that "Ramirez Vazquez was known for stunningly original designs that blended a European modernist sensibility with pre-Columbia aesthetics."〔''Los Angeles Times'' staff and wire reports. "(Pedro Ramirez Vazquez dies at 94; architect changed the face of Mexico City )." ''Los Angeles Times''. April 18, 2013. Retrieved on April 5, 2014.〕 == Most representative honours == * 1956 Honor Award from the International Festival of Architecture and Monumental Art in Paris, France. For the exhibition and book four thousand years of Mexican architecture. * 1958 Golden Star, World's Fair and Expo Brussels, Belgium. By the Mexico Pavilion. * 1960 Grand Prix XII Milan Triennale by the project Aula Bed prefabricated. * 1965 Grand Prize and Gold Medal VIII Bienal de Arte de São Paulo, Brazil. By the National Museum of Anthropology. * 1969 Jean Tschumi Prize. For his career, awarded by the International Union of Architects. * 1969 Special Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America. For excellence in the design of the identity of the 1968 Summer Olympics Games in Mexico. * 1973 National Arts Award granted by the government of Mexico. * 1983 First place and a gold medal for his work in favor of urban development in Mexico, awarded by the International Academy of Architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria. * 1985 Medal of Honor and Merit Officer of the Mexican Red Cross. * 1988 Athletic Sports Medal Government of China, Taiwan. With his background in pro sports. * 1988 Gold Medal by the FIFA for the Azteca Stadium. * 1989 Medal and Diploma Architecture Biennale. For the project at the Universidad Iberoamericana, awarded by the International Academy of Architecture. * 1994 Emeritus Citizen Recognition granted by the Advisory H.Consejo Mexico City. * 1994 National Architecture Award by the Government of Mexico. * 1996 Grand Prix at the International Architecture Merit, awarded at the Fourth Biennial Boliviana de architecture in La Paz, Bolivia. * 1996 Recognition Architect of America, the Pan American Federation of Architects, Brasilia, Brazil. * 1996 Olimpiart Award by the International Olympic Committee. * 1996 Silver Tower, awarded by the cultural divide AC Torre paper, journalistic institution. * 1996 Honorary Member of the Association of Architects of the Nicaraguan Association of Engineers and Architects. * 1996 National Steel Award for the house that grows, awarded by the National Chamber of the Iron and Steel. * 1998 Honorary Member of the Higher Colleges of Architects of Spain Council. * 2001 AGHA Award for his contribution to KAN Muslim architecture with the project of the Museum of Nubia, Egypt. * 2003 CEMEX Life and Work Award in recognition of his career. * 2003 Honorary Life President of Mexico-Israel Cultural Institute. * 2008 Heberto Castillo Award, given by the Government of Mexico City in recognition of his merits in urbanism. * Two times candidate for the medal Belisario Domínguez (2007 and 2013), issued by the Mexican Senate, same times was denied by the National Action Party (PAN). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pedro Ramírez Vázquez」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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