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Arthur Erickson

Canadian architect and urban planner (1924-2009) · Canada · Architects · Died at 84

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Arthur Charles Erickson was a Canadian architect and urban planner. He studied at the University of British Columbia and, in 1950, received his B.Arch. (Honours) from McGill University.

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Awards

Auguste Perret Prize1975
Molson Prize1968
AIA Gold Medal
Companion of the Order of Canada

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Arthur Charles Erickson was a Canadian architect and urban planner. He studied at the University of British Columbia and, in 1950, received his B.Arch. (Honours) from McGill University. He is known as one of Canada's most influential architects and was the only Canadian architect to win the American Institute of Architects AIA Gold Medal. When told of Erickson's award, Philip Johnson said, "Arthur Erickson is by far the greatest architect in Canada, and he may be the greatest on this continent."

Country
Canada
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2009 · aged 84

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