1899 in architecture
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The year 1899 in architecture involved some significant events.
Buildings
- Maison du PeupleMaison du PeupleThe Maison du Peuple or Volkshuis in Brussels, meaning "The House of the People" was one of the largest works of Belgian architect Victor Horta, festively opened on 2 April 1899....
in BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, designed by Victor HortaVictor HortaVictor, Baron Horta was a Belgian architect and designer. John Julius Norwich described him as "undoubtedly the key European Art Nouveau architect." Indeed, Horta is one of the most important names in Art Nouveau architecture; the construction of his Hôtel Tassel in Brussels in 1892-3 means that...
is completed (since destroyed). - Park Row BuildingPark Row BuildingThe Park Row Building is a building on Park Row in the Financial District of the New York City borough of Manhattan also known as 15 Park Row...
in New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
is completed and becomes the tallest building in the world. It holds this title until 1908 - Old City HallOld City Hall (Toronto)Toronto's Old City Hall was home to its city council from 1899 to 1966 and remains one of the city's most prominent structures. The building is located at the corner of Queen and Bay Streets, across Bay Street from Nathan Phillips Square and the new City Hall in the centre of downtown Toronto...
in Toronto, Ontario, designed by E.J. Lennox is completed. - The Saitta House in Dyker Heights, BrooklynBrooklynBrooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, designed by John J. Petit, is completed. In 20072007 in architectureThe year 2007 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* January 20 - Olympic Sculpture Park opens in Seattle, WA., designed by Weiss/Manfredi.* January 21 - The National Art Center, Tokyo opens, designed by Kisho Kurokawa...
, the home was listed on both the State and National Register of Historic Places.
Awards
- Royal Gold MedalRoyal Gold MedalThe Royal Gold Medal for architecture is awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects on behalf of the British monarch, in recognition of an individual's or group's substantial contribution to international architecture....
- George Frederick BodleyGeorge Frederick BodleyGeorge Frederick Bodley was an English architect working in the Gothic revival style.-Personal life:Bodley was the youngest son of William Hulme Bodley, M.D. of Edinburgh, physician at Hull Royal Infirmary, Kingston upon Hull, who in 1838 retired to his wife's home town, Brighton, Sussex, England....
. - Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: Tony GarnierTony Garnier (architect)Tony Garnier was a noted architect and city planner. He was most active in his hometown of Lyon.Garnier is considered the forerunner of 20th century French architects...
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Births
- August 5 - Mart StamMart StamMart Stam was a Dutch architect, urban planner, and furniture designer. Stam was extraordinarily well-connected, and his career intersects with important moments in the history of 20th century European architecture, including chair design at the Bauhaus, the Weissenhof Estate, the "Van Nelle...
(died 19861986 in architectureThe year 1986 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* Rialto Towers in Melbourne, Australia is completed.* Temasek Tower in Singapore is completed.* The AXA Center in New York, United States, is completed....
) - August 18 - Pietro BelluschiPietro BelluschiPietro Belluschi was an American architect, a leader of the Modern Movement in architecture, and was responsible for the design of over one thousand buildings....
(died 19941994 in architectureThe year 1994 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* May 6 - The Channel Tunnel connecting Britain and France is opened....
) - Hassan FathyHassan FathyHassan Fathy was a noted Egyptian architect who pioneered appropriate technology for building in Egypt, especially by working to re-establish the use of mud brick and traditional as opposed to western building designs and lay-outs...
(died 19891989 in architectureThe year 1989 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* Office by Coop Himmelblau in Vienna is completed.* Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany by Frank Gehry is completed....
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