Dominican architect César Iván Feris Iglesias passed away in his sleep on Friday, 2 August 2024. He was 84 years old. He is best known for his contributions to the preservation of colonial buildings, homes, and historically significant pieces for the Dominican people.
Feris Iglesias was always generous with his time and his knowledge. He served as professor of generations of architects at the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña (Unphu), and as director of Monumental Heritage where he left his mark ensuring the conservation of many iconic houses in the Colonial City.
He was married to Ingrid Margarita Paiewonsky Marchena, with whom he had three children: Rosalía, Ricardo Alberto, and César Iván.
Feris Iglesias graduated as an architect from the University of Santo Domingo, now UASD. From 1967 to 1968, he pursued further studies in Italy, focusing on the...
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