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Santiago Calatrava is known for building bridges supported by..

  • Wooden beams

  • Multiple arches

  • Single leaning pylons

  • Enormous cables

Answer

Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect, engineer, sculptor and painter, known for his modern bridges, train stations and other buildings that often have a fluid, organic look. Many of his bridges are supported by single leaning pylons, which are visually striking and allow for more open space underneath the bridge.
Masterpieces and Marvels: The Architectural Ingenuity of Santiago Calatrava

Masterpieces and Marvels: The Architectural Ingenuity of Santiago Calatrava

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