Ernő Goldfinger
Hungarian-born architect and designer of furniture / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ernő Goldfinger RA (11 September 1902 – 15 November 1987) was a Hungarian-born British architect and designer of furniture. He moved to the United Kingdom in the 1930s, and became a key member of the Modernist architectural movement. He is most prominently remembered for designing residential tower blocks, some of which are now listed buildings.
The native form of this personal name is Goldfinger Ernő. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
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Born | (1902-09-11)11 September 1902 |
Died | 15 November 1987(1987-11-15) (aged 85) London, England |
Nationality | Hungarian |
Alma mater | École nationale supérieure des beaux arts |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse | Ursula Blackwell |
Children | Elizabeth Goldfinger |
Buildings | 2 Willow Road Alexander Fleming House Balfron Tower Carradale House Trellick Tower |
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