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About
Architect, theorist, and industrial designer who became Dean of the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Founded the Europe-based architecture and design studio, Wiel Arets Architects.
Before Fame
He studied at the Technical University of Eindhoven where he came under the influence of Paul Valéry and Giorgio Grassi. He was named Professor of Building Planning and Design at the Berlin University of the Arts.
Trivia
His work included the Euroborg Stadium in the Netherlands and the Utrecht University Library.
Family Life
His father was a book printer and his mother was a fashion designer. They instilled in him a love for books, reading, and being the best possible craftsman in one's profession.
Associated With
He sought to carry on the innovative legacy of such legendary architects as Frank Lloyd Wright.
