Architect, Enrique del Moral, was born (an only child) in Irapuato, Guanajuato, on January 21, 1905. His parents relocated the family to Mexico City when he was just 4. He attended school there and entered the Academy of San Carlos with childhood friend, Juan O'Gorman, to study architecture. During the Mexican Revolution he lived for a time with relatives in Texas. Following his studies, Moral traveled extensively in Europe, familiarizing himself with the architectural styles there.
In the 30's, Moral set up his own architectural practice in addition to beginning a teaching career. He continued throughout his lifetime to explore contemporary architecture. Enrique del Moral was head of the most prominent contemporary architecture project: Ciudad Universitaria (pictured below). Over 70 professionals worked on the extensive endeavor.
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