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Rem Koolhaas, Dutch architect known for buildings and writings that embrace the energy of modernity. Notable works include the Seattle Public Library and the China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters. He is the author of the books Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan and S, M, L, XL.
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Contents. Rem Koolhaas. Remment Lucas Koolhaas (Dutch pronunciation: [rɛm ˈkoːlɦaːs]; born 17 November 1944) is a Dutch architect, architectural theorist, urbanist and Professor in Practice of Architecture and Urban Design at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. He is often cited as a representative of Deconstructivism and ...
Tung Walsh. Rem Koolhaas has been causing trouble in the world of architecture since his student days in London in the early 1970s. Architects want to build, and as they age most are willing to ...
May 13, 2022 · Continuing our series revitising deconstructivist architecture, we profile Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, who is the driving force behind architectural powerhouse OMA. It's difficult to categorise ...
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Mar 31, 2016 · Known for his striking, often gravity-defying structures, Rem Koolhaas has built a reputation as one of the top architects of the 21st century. Born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Koolhaas worked ...
BIOGRAPHY. Rem Koolhaas is an internationally known architect, urbanist, and writer. He gained initial recognition in 1978 with the publication of his first book, "Delirious New York," in which he analyzed the exuberant, complex, and popular modernism of New York City in the 1920s and 1930s. His interpretations of New York were presented as a ...
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Jun 5, 2019 · Fast Facts: Rem Koolhaas. Known For: Koolhaas is an architect and urbanist known for his unusual designs. Born: November 17, 1944 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Parents: Anton Koolhaas and Selinde Pietertje Roosenburg. Spouse: Madelon Vriesendorp. Children: Charlie, Tomas. Notable Quote: "Architecture is a dangerous mixture of power and impotence."
