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Jan Gehl

Danish architect and urban designer · Denmark · On the map · Architects · Born 1936 · age 90

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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A life in dates

2013C. F. Hansen MedalAward2011Prince Eugen MedalAward2007N. L. Høyen medalAward1993Abercrombie PrizeAward1936Born17 September 1936

Awards

C. F. Hansen Medal2013
Prince Eugen Medal2011
N. L. Høyen medal2007
Abercrombie Prize1993

About this person

Country
Denmark
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1936 · age 90

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