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Architecture, to most people, is a bridge, a building, or another infrastructure of some sort. Biology is the study of life, whether it be natural or scientific. Usually, these two do not come to mind together. However, Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava wanted to challenge that mode of thinking, and he discovered ways to interlock biology with architecture in a way that very few had before. He uses his vast amount of knowledge of architecture, with his background also in engineering, to incorporate a passion for biology in a way that makes his pieces incredibly unique, but also extremely resembling of a biological formation, or natural movement, which is quite a task when you’re trying to make a building look as though it moves. Calatrava made all of that possible, and he is known by millions because of his unique creativity and the way he can beautifully tie together things that normally would be unrelated. Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect, born in Ben moment, Spain, on July 21, 1951. He grew up in a privileged family that was very invested in his success, from a young age. Calatrava had a love for art from a young age, and his parents encouraged its growth through frequent visits to art museums. They often went to the Museum Prado, located in Madrid, which was not far from Calatrava’s home. The young boy’s family moved around when he was a child, avoiding the turmoil that was taking place in the Spanish government during his youth, as well as furthering Calatrava’s education and widening his talents. He studied in France on a foreign exchange, and then later studied at a school in Switzerland2. All this time, his love and affinity for art were growing steadily, and he wanted to continue challenging himself with education.