Robert Venturi
Architect and academic influential in postmodernism
Born
June 25th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An architect and academic contributed significantly to postmodern architecture. Developed the concept of 'less is a bore,' challenging prevailing modernist tenets. Founded the firm Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, which became a significant player in the American architectural scene. Authored influential texts, including 'Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture,' which offered a critical view of architectural modernism and advocated for richer, more ornate designs. Served as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, mentoring future architects and influencing architectural education.
Founded Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates
Authored 'Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture'
Received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1991
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