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Jan Gehl

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Danish architect and urban designer

ArchitectsBorn 1936 · age 90
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Jan Gehl Hon. FAIA is a Danish architect and urban design consultant based in Copenhagen whose career has focused on improving the quality of urban life by re-orienting city design towards the pedestrian and cyclist. He is a founding partner of Gehl Architects.

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Gehl Architects' project for Brighton New Road employing shared space, awarded the UK Civic Trust AwardGehl Architects' project for Brighton New Road employing shared space, awarded the UK Civic Trust Award

Awards 4

2013C. F. Hansen Medal
2011Prince Eugen Medal
2007N. L. Høyen medal
1993Abercrombie Prize

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Arne JacobsenAlso won C. F. Hansen MedalWäinö AaltonenAlso won Prince Eugen MedalLucio CostaAlso won Abercrombie PrizeCarl MillesAlso won Prince Eugen MedalEjner JohanssonAlso won N. L. Høyen medalGiancarlo De CarloAlso won Abercrombie Prize

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Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
living
Dates
Born 1936 · age 90
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