Jean Tschumi
Swiss architect (1904–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean André Tschumi (born 14 February 1904 Plainpalais,[Gubler 1] now a neighborhood of Geneva, Switzerland; died 25 January 1962 [n 1][Gubler 2]) was a Swiss architect and professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
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Jean André Tschumi | |
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Born | (1904-02-14)14 February 1904 |
Died | 25 January 1962(1962-01-25) (aged 57) |
Nationality | Swiss |
Occupation | Architect |
Children | Bernard Tschumi |
Parent(s) | Johann Tschumi Maria Tschumi |
Buildings | Nestlé Pavilion at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, Paris Mutuelle Assurance Accidents Headquarters, Lausanne World Health Organization Headquarters, Geneva Nestlé Headquarters, Vevey |
Projects | Central neighborhood of Nedere Norrmalm, Stockholm Underground Paris, Paris Observation Tower, Lausanne |
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A member of the Modern Movement, Jean Tschumi is known for his buildings for Sandoz (laboratory, factory), Nestlé (pavilions at various international fairs, headquarters), la Mutuelle Vaudoise (headquarters), as well as for some of his projects (underground Paris souterrain, observation tower, etc.).