Background
Romanach, Mario Jose was born on December 2, 1917 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Mario Jose and Estela (Paniagua) Romanach.
Romanach, Mario Jose was born on December 2, 1917 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Mario Jose and Estela (Paniagua) Romanach.
Architect’s Degree, U. Havana, 1945. Master of Arts (honorary), University Pennsylvania, 1971.
With Bosch/Romanach Architects, 1945-1954. Principal Mario Romanach Architect, 1954-1976. Executive director Havana Metropolitan Planning Office, 1954-1959.
Director design, associate Kelly & Gruzen, New York City, 1962-1964.
Partner Romanach Partnership, Philadelphia, 1976-1984. Associate professor architecture Cornell Univercity, 1960-1962.
Professor of University Pennsylvania, 1962-1984. Visiting critic, master class Graduate School Design, Harvard University, 1959-1960.
Fellow American Institute of Architects. Member National Academy Design, Pennsylvania Society Architects, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Architectural League (founding). Architectural works include: Chatham Towers, New York City, 1966, Residence Luis Vega, Caracas, Venezuela, University of Pennsylvania Student Housing, 1970, Power Plant and Administration Building CADAFE, Punta Moron, Venezuela, 1977, Residence Doctorate. Alger, Pottersville, New Jersey, 1978.
Married Josefa East. Romanach, December 14, 1944. Children: Maria Cristina, Josefina.