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Günter Behnisch

German architect, submarine commander in World War II (1922-2010) · Germany · Architects · Died at 88

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Günter Behnisch was a German architect, born in Lockwitz, near Dresden. During the Second World War he became one of Germany's youngest submarine commanders. Subsequently, Behnisch became one of the most prominent architects representing deconstructivism.

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Olympic Park in Munich (1972)Olympic Park in Munich (1972)Plenary chamber of the German Bundestag in BonnPlenary chamber of the German Bundestag in Bonn

Awards

Auguste Perret Prize1981
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Honorary Doctor of the University of Stuttgart
Iron Cross 2nd Class

About this person

Günter Behnisch was a German architect, born in Lockwitz, near Dresden. During the Second World War he became one of Germany's youngest submarine commanders. Subsequently, Behnisch became one of the most prominent architects representing deconstructivism. His prominent projects included the Olympic Park in Munich and the new West German parliament in Bonn.

Country
Germany
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2010 · aged 88

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