Ernő Goldfinger
Ernő Goldfinger was a British and Hungarian architect and designer (1902–1987). He was born in Budapest and died in London.
Also recorded as Erno Goldfinger
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Career and activity
Ernő Goldfinger worked in architecture, modern architecture, brutalist architecture, architectural project and residential building. His work is associated with modern architecture and brutalist architecture.
He belonged to Royal Academy of Arts.
Identity
Ernő Goldfinger is recorded as architect, furniture designer and designer.
Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the heading Erno Goldfinger. His recorded languages were Hungarian and English.
He married Ursula Ruth Blackwell. One child is recorded: Elizabeth Goldfinger.
Dated record
Life and career
Explore 1902–1987
The full dated record · 8 entries
1902
Ernő Goldfinger born at Budapest.
1939
2 Willow Road is dated 1939.
1956
10 Regents Park Road is dated 1956.
1965
Metro Central Heights is dated 1965.
1967
Balfron Tower is dated 1967.
1971
Glenkerry House is dated 1971.
1972
Trellick Tower is dated 1972.
1987
Ernő Goldfinger died at London.
Catalogued output
Catalogued works
Their recorded dates run from 1939 to 1972.
2 Willow Road
1939
Balfron Tower
1967
Trellick Tower
1972
Glenkerry House
1971
Haggerston School
Metro Central Heights
1965
Carradale House
Brandlehow Primary School
10 Regents Park Road
1956
Cheltenham Estate
Literature
Scholarly footprint
A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.
Primary material
Documents and archives
reference work
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q655293: Ernő Goldfinger
Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation
- “Ernő Goldfinger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
authority file
- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1091181349, Work of Ernö Goldfinger (1983 : London).
Unverified · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
Citations
References
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authority file
Gemeinsame Normdatei 1091181349, Work of Ernö Goldfinger (1983 : London).Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
Partially resolvedreference work
Wikidata, structured authority record Q655293: Ernő GoldfingerWikimedia Foundation
Partially resolvedreference work
Partially resolved
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