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Alejandro Chataing
Alejandro Chataing was an important Venezuelan architect. Chataing was known as the "great constructor of the regime of Cipriano Castro." He was a prolific architect who helped give Caracas a new face.
Introduction
In general, his projects demonstrated a remarkable eclecticism, with tendencies that included neo-renaissance, neo-romanesque, morisco and neo-baroque. At the same time, next to the traditional Venezuelan rubblework, he used concrete foundations, as well as iron joists in the intrafloor space, a method characteristic of the transitional period between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Career
Early years
His career began when he received first prize in a contest ...
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