Beyond the Shell: Félix Candela’s Palacio de los Deportes for the 1968 Mexico Olympics

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• – Félix Candela's Palacio de los Deportes was a landmark of the 1968 Mexico Olympics, blending modernist technique with Pre-Columbian references and local material culture. The venue was designed and built entirely by local architects, engineers, and technicians under the direction of Pedro Ramírez Vázquez. The Palacio de los Deportes showcased Félix Candela's innovative use of reinforced concrete.