1947 in architecture
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The year 1947 in architecture involved some significant events.
Buildings
- The Berkeley BuildingBerkeley BuildingThe Berkeley Building is a 36-story, structure located at 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It is the second of the three John Hancock buildings built in Boston; it was succeeded by the John Hancock Tower. The building is known for the weather beacon at its summit, which...
, or "Old" John Hancock Tower in BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, MassachusettsMassachusettsThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
is completed.
Awards
- AIA Gold MedalAIA Gold MedalThe AIA Gold Medal is awarded by the American Institute of Architects conferred "by the national AIA Board of Directors in recognition of a significant body of work of lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture."...
- Eliel SaarinenEliel SaarinenGottlieb Eliel Saarinen was a Finnish architect who became famous for his art nouveau buildings in the early years of the 20th century.... - RIBARoyal Institute of British ArchitectsThe Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
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....
- Albert Edward Richardson
Deaths
- January 22 - Max BergMax BergMax Berg was a German architect and urban planner.Berg was born in Stettin in Prussian Pomerania. He attended the Technical University in Charlottenburg, where he was taught by Carl Schäfer who favoured Gothic architecture...
(born 18701870 in architectureThe year 1870 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* The University of Glasgow, designed by George Gilbert Scott.* Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia is completed.-Awards:* Royal Gold Medal - Benjamin Ferrey....
) - April 1 - Carl KraylCarl KraylCarl Christian Krayl was a German architect and artist of the early twentieth century, who was associated with several of the leading avant-garde art movements of German Expressionism....
(b. 18901890 in architectureThe year 1890 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* March 4 - The Forth Bridge from South to North Queensferry in Scotland, designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, is opened....
) - September 9 - 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...
(b. 18611861 in architectureThe year 1861 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* Arlington Street Church in Boston, Massachusetts, United States is completed.-Awards:* Royal Gold Medal - J. B. Leseur.* Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: ....
) - November 28 - James MillerJames Miller (architect)James Miller was a Scottish architect and artist. He is noted for his many buildings in Glasgow and for his Scottish railway stations. Among these are the heavily American-influenced Union Bank building at 110-20 St Vincent Street; his 1901-1905 extensions to Glasgow Central railway station; and...
(born 1860)