Denise Scott Brown

American architect (born 1931)
Person human Q457718
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Summary

Denise Scott Brown was born on October 3, 1931[1], in Nkana[2]. She has worked as an architect[3], urban planner[4], and university teacher[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,085 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Robert Venturi[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Field of work: architecture[9], urbanism[10]
  • Employer: University of California, Los Angeles[11], University of California, Berkeley[12], Harvard University[13], Yale University[14]
  • Educated at: University of Pennsylvania School of Design[15], University of the Witwatersrand[16], Kingsmead College[17], Architectural Association School of Architecture[18]
  • Notable work: Allen Memorial Art Museum[19]
  • Award received: Vilcek Prize[20], AIA Gold Medal[21], Jane Drew Prize[22], Benjamin Franklin Medal[23], Soane medal[24], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[25], National Medal of Arts[26], Great Immigrants Award[27]
  • Member of: American Philosophical Society[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown[30]
  • Sex or gender: female[31]
  • Movement: postmodern architecture[32]
  • Commons category: Denise Scott Brown[33]
  • Family name: Brown[34]
  • Given name: Denise[35]
  • Official website: http://www.vsba.com/[36]
  • Floruit: January 1, 1967[37]
  • Partner in business or sport: Robert Venturi[38]
  • Described by source: Design au féminin[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
  • Start of work period: January 1, 1960[41]
  • End of work period: January 1, 2005[42]

Why It Matters

Denise Scott Brown has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Denise Scott Brown born?

Denise Scott Brown was born in Nkana[2].

Who was Denise Scott Brown married to?

Denise Scott Brown's spouses include Robert Venturi[7].

What did Denise Scott Brown do for work?

Denise Scott Brown worked as an architect[3], urban planner[4], and university teacher[5].

Where did Denise Scott Brown go to school?

Denise Scott Brown was educated at University of Pennsylvania School of Design[15], University of the Witwatersrand[16], Kingsmead College[17], and Architectural Association School of Architecture[18].

What awards did Denise Scott Brown receive?

Honors received include Vilcek Prize[20], AIA Gold Medal[21], Jane Drew Prize[22], and Benjamin Franklin Medal[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
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  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . dezeen.com. dezeen.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . commencement.miami.edu. commencement.miami.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . carnegie.org. carnegie.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [1] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [34] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [35] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source → Q133189789
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