David Childs

David Childs (1941–2025) was an American architect.

David Childs in brief

Born
1941
Died
2025
Known for
architect
Place of birth
Princeton
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as David Magie Childs.

Born at Princeton in 1941, died at Pelham in 2025.

In detail

David Childs studied at Deerfield Academy and Yale School of Architecture. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include chairperson. Membership is recorded of United States Commission of Fine Arts.

Works named in the authority record are 7 World Trade Center and One Worldwide Plaza.

Distinctions recorded are Rome Prize.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “David Childs”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1173984: David Childs

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