Gunnar Birkerts

Gunnar Birkerts (1925–2017) was a Latvian architect and university teacher.

Also recorded as Gunmar Birkerts; Gunārs Birkerts; Gunnar Gunivaldis Birkerts.

Gunnar Birkerts in brief

Born
1925
Died
2017
Known for
architect and university teacher
Place of birth
Riga
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Overview

Born at Riga in 1925, died at Needham in 2017.

In detail

Gunnar Birkerts studied at Riga State Gymnasium No.1. the recorded working language is Latvian.

The field of work recorded is architecture.

Employment is recorded with University of Michigan. Membership is recorded of Latvian Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Latvian National Library Building.

Distinctions recorded are Rome Prize, Grand Medal of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Order of the Three Stars and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gunnar Birkerts”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1554720: Gunnar Birkerts

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