Gunnar Birkerts
Latvian-American architect (1925-2017) · Latvia · On the map · Architects · Died at 92
Gunnar Birkerts was a Latvian American architect who, for the most of his career, was based in the metropolitan area of Detroit, Michigan.
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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri, designed by Gunnar Birkerts, 1992-1994.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, 1973, (now: Marquette Plaza), in its original configuration.![The Corning Fire Station facade and floor plan. The building has a strict form where small vehicles are placed in the narrow portion at the tip. All function spaces have been baked into the base of the triangle, such as changing rooms, storage room, dining room, dormitory and office, where all rooms are accessed via a wide corridor.[2]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Brikerts_Corning_Fire_Station.jpg/1280px-Brikerts_Corning_Fire_Station.jpg)
The Corning Fire Station facade and floor plan. The building has a strict form where small vehicles are placed in the narrow portion at the tip. All function spaces have been baked into the base of the triangle, such as changing rooms, storage room, dining room, dormitory and office, where all rooms are accessed via a wide corridor.[2]Awards
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Country
Latvia
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2017 · aged 92
Where to find them
The same award as Gunnar
Paul R. WilliamsBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
Richard UpjohnBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
Segundo CardonaBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
Gyo ObataBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectsPietro BelluschiBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
Henry BaconBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects