Josep Antoni Coderch

José Antonio Coderch y de Sentmenat (Barcelona, 26 November 1913 in Barcelona, 6 November 1984) was a Spanish architect recognized as one of the most important post-World War II architects. In 1932 Coderch started studying architecture at the Barcelona School of Architecture, which he graduated in 1940. He started his office with Manual Valls in 1942. After graduating he worked in Madrid with Pedro Muguruza and Secundino Zuazo. Years later, he was appointed city architect of Sitges, where he designed the Civil Guard garrison. After joining the CIAM, he became a member of Team 10 in 1960. Around the year 1951, Josep Antoni Coderch participated in a design for the Triennale di Milano. The Milan Triennale is a museum for art and design located in Milan, Italy. During this time, Coderch introduced the Ugalde house and changed the entire view of Spanish and Mediterranean architecture. The Ugalde house was one of the first projects of Josep Antoni Coderch to have Mediterranean elements while also being "modern".