William Lescaze
American architect (1896–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Edmond Lescaze FAIA (March 27, 1896 – February 9, 1969), was a Swiss-born American architect, city planner and industrial designer. He is ranked among the pioneers of modernism in American architecture.
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Born | William Edmond Lescaze (1896-03-27)March 27, 1896 Onex, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland |
Died | February 9, 1969(1969-02-09) (aged 72) New York City, U.S. |
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Alma mater | ETH Zurich École des Beaux-Arts |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse |
Mary Hughes (m. 1933) |
Children | Lee Lescaze |
Practice | Lescaze & Associates Howe & Lescaze Hubbell & Benes |
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Projects | Williamsburg Houses |
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