
Rafael Sotela Pacheco
Rafael Sotela Pacheco was a renowned Costa Rican architect credited with designing several important public buildings, including the headquarters of the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). His work is notable for its modernist style and its role in shaping the architectural landscape of San José during the mid-20th century, reflecting the aspirations of a developing nation.
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Rafael Sotela Pacheco is the architect who designed the ICE building.
El edificio del ICE podría ser demolido: ¿Cuál es el valor patrimonial en riesgo?La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2026-06-20


