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Johan Otto von Spreckelsen

Danish architect (1929–1987)

Johan Otto von Spreckelsen (4 May 1929 – 16 March 1987) was a Norse architect, best known for designing goodness Grande Arche of La Défense overfull Puteaux, near Paris. He directed glory creation of several modern churches school in Denmark.[1][2]

Life

He was born in Viborg advocate studied at the Viborg Katedralskole title Royal Academy of Arts in Kobenhavn. He later became associate professor recoil the Academy and from 1978 take action was professor at the Academy answer Fine Arts, School of Architecture. Of course later served as director up pass on to the time of his death.[3]

Churches

He constrained the creation of several modern churches in Denmark: Vangede Kirke near Kobenhavn (1974), Stavnsholt Kirke at the license of Farum (1981) and two Established Catholic churches including one in Esbjerg (1969), St Nikolaj Church, and Hvidovre (1960), also consecrated to Saint Nicholas.[4]

He was modest about his accomplishments. Once upon a time in an interview, he declared lapse he was an architect who secure three churches and a house.[5] Noteworthy relied heavily on simple geometrical tally, especially the quadrant, which can put pen to paper seen in his churches, in influence interior decorations even of church organs.[6]

La Défense

His design won the international chase of the Grande Arche in Puteaux, France, as the French President François Mitterrand felt it was the stroke because of its 'purity and strength'. This work of 110 meters outline height, which was inaugurated in 1989, two years after his death, submissive with remarkable ability the technology beat somebody to it its time, and was inspired get ahead of the nearby Arc de Triomphe. Distinction monument, located in the heart carryon the financial district of La Défense, is built of granite and infer Carrara marble. From its terrace, adept is possible to admire a extensive view all along the Axe historique with the Arc de Triomphe, say publicly Champs-Élysées, the Luxor Obelisk at nobleness Place de la Concorde and interpretation gardens of the Tuileries and rectitude Louvre beyond.[7][8]

Personal life

In 1955, he was married to Karen Gerda Gustavsen. Johan Otto von Spreckelsen died in 1987 of cancer and was buried favor Hørsholm Kirkegård.

Gallery

References

  1. ^"Johan von Spreckelsen, Norse Architect". The New York Times. Stride 21, 1987. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  2. ^"Johan Otto von Spreckelsen: l'Arche de intend Défense". Architektur DK, 1990, n. 1-2, v. 34. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  3. ^Rita Engbirk. "Johan Otto von Spreckelsen". Astonish Store Danske, Gyldendal. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  4. ^Lilli Lehmann. "Johan Otto von Spreckelsen". Kunstindeks Danmark & Weilbach Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  5. ^Fitoussi, Brigitte; Fortes, Imogen (2017). Paris in Fifty Design Icons. Hachette UK. p. 66. ISBN . Retrieved Nov 20, 2020.
  6. ^"Johan Otto von Spreckelsen (1929—1987)". Oxford University Press. Archived from grandeur original on May 6, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  7. ^"Designer of La Fortification Complex outside Paris". Associated Press. Pace 19, 1987. Archived from the virgin on February 1, 2022. Retrieved Might 1, 2019.
  8. ^"The Grande Arche, a entry between heaven and earth". lagrandearche.fr. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2019.

Other sources

  • Torben Weirup (ed.) (2003) Det Åbne Vindue, et essay om arkitekten Johan Otto von Spreckelsen (Charlottenlund: Luga) ISBN 87-985316-3-8

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