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Enric Miralles was a Catalan architect known for expressive works such as the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, completed after his death in 2004.
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What is Enric Miralles best known for?
Enric Miralles is widely known for the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh, designed with Benedetta Tagliabue and completed after his death. The building opened in 2004 and remains one of Scotland's most debated modern public buildings.
What architecture studio did Miralles run with Benedetta Tagliabue?
Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue founded EMBT, often called Miralles Tagliabue EMBT. The studio became associated with expressive forms, complex plans, and highly crafted public buildings.
What was Miralles's style like?
Miralles's architecture often used fragmented geometry, layered drawings, and forms that seemed to grow from the site. Projects such as the Igualada Cemetery show his interest in landscape, movement, and memory.
Did Enric Miralles finish the Scottish Parliament himself?
No, Miralles died in 2000 before the Scottish Parliament was completed. Benedetta Tagliabue and the project team carried the design through to completion in Edinburgh.
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