Santiago Calatrava draws plans for new building of Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra?

(Palace of Science and Arts in Valencia)

Santiago Calatrava, one of the most famous contemporary architects, has arrived in Belgrade after being invited by the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Zubin Mehta.

This Spanish architect, acknowledged and famous as both engineer and sculptor, is part of the elite of modern architecture whose works decorate cities on three continents.

From bridges and railway stations to buildings and museums, Mr. Calatrava's structures, mainly made of concrete, glass and steel, are also famous for defying the laws of gravity.

During the two-day stay in Belgrade, Mr. Calatrava will talk with the officials of the Foundation about its projects, and one of the topics should be the vision of the new building of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, of which construction is in the pipeline.