Antonio Escario. Architecture

The monograph Antonio Escario. Arquitectura, written by Javier Domínguez Rodrigo, is a tribute to the prolific career of architect Antonio Escario Martínez (1935-2018), one of the leading exponents of architectural modernity in Spain. Through a journey that spans from his earliest works to his latest projects, the book captures the essence of a creator committed to the evolution of the craft and the search for an architectural language of his own.

The volume highlights landmarks such as the emblematic Oratorio de San Felipe Neri in Albacete, his opera prima, the Hotel Bali in Benidorm-the tallest building in Spain at the time-and the OHIM headquarters in Alicante, among others. These projects illustrate Escario's ability to integrate functionality and poetics, always with a deep sensitivity to context and pre-existence.

With a detailed approach, the book explores Escario's influences, from Le Corbusier and Wright to his collaborations in the Escario-Vidal-Vives team, which marked a milestone in Valencian architecture. Through plans, photographs and critical analysis, the publication allows us to understand his evolution as an architect, his commitment to teaching and his ability to lead projects that transformed the urban and cultural landscape of his time.

Beyond a simple record of works, Antonio Escario. Arquitectura offers a reflection on the lasting impact of this master on contemporary Spanish architecture.