Hans Hilfiker
Swiss engineer known for designing the Swiss railway clock / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hans Hilfiker (15 September 1901 – 2 March 1993) was a Swiss engineer and designer. In 1944, working for the Swiss Federal Railways, he designed the Swiss railway clock, which became an international icon.[1] The SBB clock was not the only contribution by Hilfiker to modern living. He developed the concept of the fitted kitchen and was responsible for the standard Swiss dimensions for kitchen components (55/60/90 cm).[2]
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Born | Hans Hilfiker (1901-09-15)15 September 1901 Zurich, Switzerland |
Died | 2 March 1993(1993-03-02) (aged 91) Locarno, Switzerland |
Alma mater | ETH Zurich |
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