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==Biography==
==Biography==
Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza was born in Vitoria to a bourgeois family. His father, Severo, was an important local businessman. He graduated from the [[Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid|School of Architecture of Madrid]] in 1877. From 1889 to 1914 he served as the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Vitoria|Diocesan Architect of Vitoria]], and thus was involved in the construction and restoration of numerous religious buildings in the province of Álava. From 1891 to 1914 he also served as the Provincial Architect of Álava.{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña |pp=424–425}} He also held various municipal positions and had an important role in the founding of the {{lang|es|Escuela de Artes y Oficios}} in 1891.{{sfn|Arechaga Vives|p=282}} Íñiguez de Betolaza died at his home in 1924.{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña |pp=424–425}}
Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza was born in Vitoria to a bourgeois family. His father, Severo, was an important local businessman. He graduated from the [[Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid|School of Architecture of Madrid]] in 1877. From 1889 to 1914 he served as the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Vitoria|Diocesan Architect of Vitoria]], and thus was involved in the construction and restoration of numerous religious buildings in the province of Álava. From 1891 to 1914 he also served as the Provincial Architect of Álava.{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña Oleaga|2013|pp=424–425}} He also held various municipal positions and had an important role in the founding of the {{lang|es|Escuela de Artes y Oficios}} in 1891.{{sfn|Arechaga|Vives|1997|p=282}} Íñiguez de Betolaza died at his home in 1924.{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña Oleaga|2013|pp=424–425}}


==Works==
==Works==
His first major work after graduating was the [[Convent of the Carmelites, Vitoria-Gasteiz|Convent of the Carmelites]], designed in 1878 in a [[Gothic Revival architecture|French Gothic Revival]] style. In 1885 he directed the works of the {{ill|Monastery of the Visitation of Saint Mary, Vitoria-Gasteiz|es|Monasterio de la Visitación de Santa María (Vitoria)|lt=Monastery of the Visitation of Saint Mary}}, originally designed by {{ill|Cristóbal Lecumberri|es}}.{{sfn|Arechaga Vives|p=279}} In the {{ill|Church of El Carmen, Vitoria-Gasteiz|es|Iglesia del Carmen (Vitoria)|lt=Church of El Carmen}}, built from 1889 to 1890, he shifted from Gothic Revival to [[eclecticism in architecture|eclecticism]]. His [[Church of the Sagrada Familia, Vitoria-Gasteiz|Chapel of the Sagrada Familia]] of 1905 is one of the most important examples of eclectic architecture in the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]].{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña |pp=425–427}} During the late 19th century he also built and reformed numerous residential and service buildings, including the {{ill|Palace of Montehermoso|es|Palacio de Montehermoso (Vitoria)}}. He also designed the {{ill|Azucarera Alavesa|es|Fábrica Azucarera Alavesa}} factory, built in 1901.{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña |p=437}} Starting in the early 20th century Íñiguez de Betolaza abandoned eclecticism and and adopted a style influenced by [[Wiener Moderne|Viennese Modernism]] and [[Art Nouveau]].{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña |p=438}} During his later years he also adopted the [[Neo-Basque architecture|neo-Basque]] style.{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña |p=442}}
His first major work after graduating was the [[Convent of the Carmelites, Vitoria-Gasteiz|Convent of the Carmelites]], designed in 1878 in a [[Gothic Revival architecture|French Gothic Revival]] style. In 1885 he directed the works of the {{ill|Monastery of the Visitation of Saint Mary, Vitoria-Gasteiz|es|Monasterio de la Visitación de Santa María (Vitoria)|lt=Monastery of the Visitation of Saint Mary}}, originally designed by {{ill|Cristóbal Lecumberri|es}}.{{sfn|Arechaga|Vives|1997|p=279}} In the {{ill|Church of El Carmen, Vitoria-Gasteiz|es|Iglesia del Carmen (Vitoria)|lt=Church of El Carmen}}, built from 1889 to 1890, he shifted from Gothic Revival to [[eclecticism in architecture|eclecticism]]. His [[Church of the Sagrada Familia, Vitoria-Gasteiz|Chapel of the Sagrada Familia]] of 1905 is one of the most important examples of eclectic architecture in the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]].{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña Oleaga|2013|pp=425–427}} During the late 19th century he also built and reformed numerous residential and service buildings, including the {{ill|Palace of Montehermoso|es|Palacio de Montehermoso (Vitoria)}}. He also designed the {{ill|Azucarera Alavesa|es|Fábrica Azucarera Alavesa}} factory, built in 1901.{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña Oleaga|2013|p=437}} Starting in the early 20th century Íñiguez de Betolaza abandoned eclecticism and and adopted a style influenced by [[Wiener Moderne|Viennese Modernism]] and [[Art Nouveau]].{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña Oleaga|2013|p=438}} During his later years he also adopted the [[Neo-Basque architecture|neo-Basque]] style.{{sfn|Pérez de la Peña Oleaga|2013|p=442}}


==References==
==References==
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===Sources===
===Sources===
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* {{cite journal |last1=Pérez de la Peña Oleaga |first1=Gorka |title=El arquitecto Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza, 1847-1877-1924 |journal={{ill|Revista Internacional de los Estudios Vascos|es|lt=RIEV}} |date=2013 |volume=48 |issue=2 |url=https://www.eusko-ikaskuntza.eus/PDFAnlt/riev/58/58423443.pdf |publisher=Eusko Ikaskuntza |language=es |issn=1137-4454 |ref= Pérez de la Peña}}
* {{cite journal |last1=Pérez de la Peña Oleaga |first1=Gorka |title=El arquitecto Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza, 1847-1877-1924 |journal={{ill|Revista Internacional de los Estudios Vascos|es|lt=RIEV}} |date=2013 |volume=48 |issue=2 |url=https://www.eusko-ikaskuntza.eus/PDFAnlt/riev/58/58423443.pdf |publisher=Eusko Ikaskuntza |language=es |issn=1137-4454}}
* {{cite journal |last1=Arechaga |first1=Susana |last2=Vives |first2=Francisca |title=Aproximación al historicismo neomedievalista en Vitoria a través de Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza y su vinculación con la Escuela de Artes y Oficios en Vitoria |journal=Sancho el sabio: Revista de cultura e investigación vasca |date=1997 |volume=7 |url=https://dialnet.unirioja.es/descarga/articulo/157581.pdf |ref=Arechaga Vives |language=es |issn=1131-5350}}
* {{cite journal |last1=Arechaga |first1=Susana |last2=Vives |first2=Francisca |title=Aproximación al historicismo neomedievalista en Vitoria a través de Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza y su vinculación con la Escuela de Artes y Oficios en Vitoria |journal=Sancho el sabio: Revista de cultura e investigación vasca |date=1997 |volume=7 |url=https://dialnet.unirioja.es/descarga/articulo/157581.pdf |language=es |issn=1131-5350}}
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Revision as of 00:37, 1 June 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Íñiguez de Betolaza and the second or maternal family name is Sáez de Asteasu.
Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza
Born(1849-02-21)21 February 1849
Vitoria, Álava, Spain
Died19 January 1924(1924-01-19) (aged 74)
Vitoria, Álava, Spain
Alma materSchool of Architecture of Madrid
OccupationArchitect
Years active1877–1917

Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza Sáez de Asteasu (21 February 1849 – 19 January 1924) was a Spanish architect. He has been described as the most important architect in Álava together with Justo Antonio de Olaguibel.[1]

Biography

Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza was born in Vitoria to a bourgeois family. His father, Severo, was an important local businessman. He graduated from the School of Architecture of Madrid in 1877. From 1889 to 1914 he served as the Diocesan Architect of Vitoria, and thus was involved in the construction and restoration of numerous religious buildings in the province of Álava. From 1891 to 1914 he also served as the Provincial Architect of Álava.[2] He also held various municipal positions and had an important role in the founding of the Escuela de Artes y Oficios in 1891.[3] Íñiguez de Betolaza died at his home in 1924.[2]

Works

His first major work after graduating was the Convent of the Carmelites, designed in 1878 in a French Gothic Revival style. In 1885 he directed the works of the Monastery of the Visitation of Saint Mary [es], originally designed by Cristóbal Lecumberri [es].[4] In the Church of El Carmen [es], built from 1889 to 1890, he shifted from Gothic Revival to eclecticism. His Chapel of the Sagrada Familia of 1905 is one of the most important examples of eclectic architecture in the Basque Country.[5] During the late 19th century he also built and reformed numerous residential and service buildings, including the Palace of Montehermoso [es]. He also designed the Azucarera Alavesa [es] factory, built in 1901.[6] Starting in the early 20th century Íñiguez de Betolaza abandoned eclecticism and and adopted a style influenced by Viennese Modernism and Art Nouveau.[7] During his later years he also adopted the neo-Basque style.[8]

References

Citations

  1. ^ Tabar Anitua, Fernando. "Fausto Íñiguez de Betolaza Sáez de Asteasu". Diccionario Biográfico electrónico (in Spanish). Real Academia de la Historia. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Pérez de la Peña Oleaga 2013, pp. 424–425.
  3. ^ Arechaga & Vives 1997, p. 282.
  4. ^ Arechaga & Vives 1997, p. 279.
  5. ^ Pérez de la Peña Oleaga 2013, pp. 425–427.
  6. ^ Pérez de la Peña Oleaga 2013, p. 437.
  7. ^ Pérez de la Peña Oleaga 2013, p. 438.
  8. ^ Pérez de la Peña Oleaga 2013, p. 442.

Sources

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