Manuel María Smith

Manuel María Smith Ibarra (4 January 1879 – 18 August 1956) was a Spanish architect. He carried out numerous constructions for the Basque bourgeoisie. He is considered the introducer of the English style in the Basque Country. He promoted low-density housing, considering it ideal for any social stratum. His best-known work was the San Mamés stadium, the football field in which Athletic Bilbao played its home matches until 2013.