José Gutiérrez, el arquitecto malagueño del neoclásico en Guadalajara, México (1766-1835)

José Gutiérrez, a Spanish architect, significantly transformed Guadalajara's urban landscape through his neoclassical designs, yet remains largely unknown despite his academic and professional achievements. His work on three emblematic buildings—the Casa de la Misericordia (now Hospicio Cabañas), the Sagrario Metropolitano temple, and the pórtico of the ex-templo de Santo Tomás (now Biblioteca Iberoamericana Octavio Paz)—reshaped the city's architectural identity during a period marked by political upheaval. A survey involving over 100 architects, academics, and the general public revealed that 80% had never heard of Gutiérrez, highlighting his underrecognized legacy. His contributions extended beyond architecture, including public works like the Puente Verde and temple renovations in Guadalajara and Zacatecas, as well as supervisory projects in Mexico City. Despite his innovative approach and academic rigor, Gutiérrez's life was characterized by contradictions, from navigating the Independence movement to his relentless perfectionism. This study underscores the tension between his profound impact on neoclassical architecture in colonial New Galicia (modern-day Jalisco) and his obscurity, offering a critical reassessment of his role in architectural history.

Ruiz Razura, A. (2017). José Gutiérrez, el arquitecto malagueño del neoclásico en Guadalajara, México (1766-1835). Cuadernos de Estudios Del Siglo XVIII, (18), 181–210. https://doi.org/10.17811/cesxviii.18.2008.181-210