Peter Eisenman

American architect (born 1932)
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Peter Eisenman

Summary

Peter Eisenman is a human[1]. He was born in Newark[2]. He was born on August 11, 1932[3]. He worked as an architect[4], university teacher[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,166 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Peter Eisenman's place of birth was Newark[2].
  • Peter Eisenman was born on August 11, 1932[3].
  • Among Peter Eisenman's spouses was Cynthia C. Davidson[8].
  • Peter Eisenman was married to Elizabeth Henderson[9].
  • Peter Eisenman held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Peter Eisenman worked as an architect[4].
  • Peter Eisenman's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Peter Eisenman worked as a writer[6].
  • Peter Eisenman's field of work was architecture[11].
  • Peter Eisenman was employed by Harvard University[12].
  • Peter Eisenman was employed by Yale School of Architecture[13].
  • Peter Eisenman's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
  • Peter Eisenman's education included a stint at Trinity College[15].
  • Peter Eisenman's education included a stint at Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning[16].
  • Peter Eisenman's education included a stint at Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation[17].
  • Peter Eisenman's education included a stint at Columbia High School[18].
  • Peter Eisenman was educated at Cornell University[19].
  • A notable student of Peter Eisenman was James C. McCrery, II[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Eisenman is State Farm Stadium[21].
  • Peter Eisenman received the Guggenheim Fellowship[22].
  • Peter Eisenman received the Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[23].
  • Peter Eisenman received the honorary doctor of the Sapienza University of Rome[24].
  • Peter Eisenman received the honorary doctorate[25].
  • Peter Eisenman received the honorary doctor of Syracuse University[26].
  • Peter Eisenman received the honorary doctorate[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Newark[2], Peter Eisenman… he was born on August 11, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; Trinity College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning[16], an educational institution[36], in United States[37], founded in 1871[38]; Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation[17], an architecture school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1881[41]; Columbia High School[18], a high school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1814[44]; and Cornell University[19], a private university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1865[47], headquartered in Ithaca[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[4], university teacher[5], and writer[6]. Peter Eisenman's field of work was architecture[11]. Employers include Harvard University[12], a private university[49], in United States[50], founded in 1636[51], headquartered in Cambridge[52] and Yale School of Architecture[13], an architecture school[53], in United States[54], founded in 1916[55]. A notable student of him was James C. McCrery, II[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Peter Eisenman is State Farm Stadium[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22], a fellowship grant[56], in United States[57], founded in 1925[58]; Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[23], an award[59], in Germany[60]; honorary doctor of the Sapienza University of Rome[24], an award[61], in Italy[62]; honorary doctorate[25], a title of honor[63]; honorary doctor of Syracuse University[26], an award[64], in United States[65]; and Wolf Prize in Architecture[66], an architecture award[67], in Israel[68], founded in 1983[69].

Personal Life

Spouses include Cynthia C. Davidson[8], an art historian[70], b. 1952[71], of United States[72] and Elizabeth Henderson[9], 1936–2001[73].

Why It Matters

Peter Eisenman ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,166 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Peter Eisenman born?

Born in Newark[2], Peter Eisenman…

Who was Peter Eisenman married to?

Peter Eisenman's spouses include Cynthia C. Davidson[8] and Elizabeth Henderson[9].

What did Peter Eisenman do for work?

Peter Eisenman worked as architect[4], university teacher[5], and writer[6].

Where did Peter Eisenman go to school?

Peter Eisenman was educated at Columbia University[14], Trinity College[15], Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning[16], and Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation[17].

What awards did Peter Eisenman receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[22], Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[23], honorary doctor of the Sapienza University of Rome[24], and honorary doctorate[25].

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