Marcel Breuer
Architect, designed Ameritrust Tower
Born
May 21st, 1902
123 years ago
Died
1981
44 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in Hungary, an architect and academic became a significant figure in modern architecture. Breuer studied at the Bauhaus and later taught there before emigrating to the United States. He gained recognition for innovative furniture designs, particularly the Wassily Chair, which highlighted modernist aesthetics. Breuer designed several notable structures, including the UNESCO building in Paris and the St. John's Abbey in Minnesota. The Ameritrust Tower in Cleveland stands as a testament to his architectural vision.
Designed the Ameritrust Tower in Cleveland
Created the Wassily Chair
Designed St. John's Abbey in Minnesota
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