1915 in architecture
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The year 1915 in architecture involved some significant events.
Buildings
- April - The Hiroshima Prefectural Commercial Exhibition, designed by Jan LetzelJan LetzelJan Letzel was a Czech architect.-Biography:Jan Letzel was born in the town of Náchod, Bohemia. The son of a hotel owners Jan Letzel and his wife Walburga Letzel, née Havlicek...
, is opened. Today, it is known as the Hiroshima Peace MemorialHiroshima Peace MemorialHiroshima Peace Memorial, commonly called the Atomic Bomb Dome or , in Hiroshima, Japan, is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The ruin serves as a memorial to the people who were killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6,...
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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....
- Frank DarlingFrank Darling (architect)Frank Darling was a Canadian architect and key player in buildings built in Toronto during the early 20th century and promoter of the Beaux-Arts style.-Life and career:...
. - Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: (unknown).