Karl Schwanzer

Karl Schwanzer (1918–1975) was an Austrian architect and university teacher.

Also recorded as Carl Schwanzer.

Karl Schwanzer in brief

Born
1918
Died
1975
Known for
architect and university teacher
Place of birth
Vienna
Contents

Overview

Born at Vienna in 1918, died at Vienna in 1975.

In detail

Karl Schwanzer studied at TU Wien. Gabor Fettik, Gert M. Mayr-Keber and Wolfgang Neumann are recorded as having studied under Karl Schwanzer. the recorded working language is German.

Employment is recorded with TU Wien.

Works named in the authority record are BMW Headquarters and Gemeindebau Kochgasse 25.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Order of Leopold and City of Vienna Prize for Architecture.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Karl Schwanzer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q85488: Karl Schwanzer

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