Category: Architect

Sheila Sri Prakash Born: 1955 | Bhopal, India Practice: Shilpa Architects Awards: Indian Institute of Architects Honorable Architect Award (2015)

Rudolph Schindler Born: 1887 | Vienna, Austria Died: 1953 | Los Angeles, California Projects: Kings Road House (Schindler House, Schindler-Chase House), Lovell Beach House, Pueblo Ribera Court, Wolfe House, How House, Rodriguez House, Mackey Apartments Schindler Chace House (Kings Road House), West Hollywood, California (1922) El Pueblo Ribera, San Diego, California (1923-1925) James Eads How…

Robert A. M. Stern Born: 1939 | New York City, New York Awards: Driehaus Prize (2011) Projects: 15 Central Park West, 220 Central Park South, 30 Park Place, 520 Park Avenue, Comcast Tower University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Charlottesville, Virginia (1986) Disney Yacht Club, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (1990) Pasadena Police Department, Pasadena,…

Robert Mallet Stevens Born: 1886 | Paris, France Died: 1945 | Paris France Projects: Hôtel Martel, Villa Cavrois, Villa Noailles, Villa Paul Poiret, Immeuble de rapport du 7 Villa Poiret, Mézy-sur-Seine, France (1921-1925) Martel Brothers’ Studio (Hôtel Martel), Paris, France (1927) Villa Noailles, Hyères, France (1923-1928) Villa Cavrois, Croix, France (1929-1932) Mallet-Stevens Lodge, Croix, France…

Alvar Aalto Alvar Aalto, a renowned Finnish architect, is celebrated for his pioneering work in modern architecture. His work is blends functionality, aesthetics, and a deep connection to natural materials. Notable creations include the Paimio Sanatorium and Villa Mairea, both marked by organic designs that prioritize the well-being of occupants through curved lines, wood, and…

Raymond Hood Born: 1881 | Pawtucket, Rohde Island Died: 1934 | Stamford, Connecticut Projects: 330 West 42nd Street, Daily News Building, Rockefeller Center, Tribune Tower, American Radiator Building, McGraw Hill Building American Radiator Building, New York City, New York (1923-1924) Tribune Tower, Chicago, Illinois (1923-1925) Ideal House (Palladium House), London, UK (1928-1929) Daily News Building,…

Ken Yeang Born: 1946 | Penang, Malaysia Practice: Ken Yeang Design International, Hamzah & Yeang (Kuala Lumpur), North Hamzah Yeang Architectural & Engineering Co. Awards: Aga Khan Award for Architecture (1995) Projects: Menara Mesiniaga, Mesiniaga Tower, National Library of Singapore, Roof-Roof House, Solaris Building, Spire Edge Tower, DiGi Data Centre, Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital Expansion,…

Joseph Paxton Born: 1803 | Bedfordshire, UK Died: 1865 | Sydenham, London, UK Projects: Crystal Place, Conservative Wall Chatsworth, Victoria Regia House, Mentmore Towers, Château de Ferrières, Fairlawn

Jean Prouvé Born: 1901 | Nancy, France Died: 1984 | Nancy, France Projects: Maison Tropicale, Ministère de l’Éducation Nationale, Rotterdam Medical School, Grenable Exhibition Center, Hotel de France Restaurant, Prefabricated Petrol Station French Communist Party Headquarters, Paris, France

Sou Fujimoto Born: 1971 | Higashikagura, Hokkaido, Japan Practice: Sou Fujimoto Architects (2000) Awards: Architectural Review Award Grand Prize (2006), Japanese Institute of Architecture Grand Prize (2008), Marcus Prize for Architecture (2013) Projects: Osaka Expo 2025 Grand Ring, 2013 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, House of Hungarian Music, N House Final Wooden House, Kumamoto, Japan (2005-2008) N…