Suren Pilafian

Detroit Architect (1910–1988)
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Suren Pilafian

Summary

Suren Pilafian is a human[1]. Born in Turkey[2], he… he was born on +1910-07-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Detroit[4]. He died on +1988-08-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and architect[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Turkey[2], Suren Pilafian…
  • Suren Pilafian died in Detroit[4].
  • Suren Pilafian was born on +1910-07-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Suren Pilafian died on +1988-08-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Suren Pilafian held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[8].
  • Suren Pilafian's professions included architect[6].
  • Suren Pilafian's professions included architect[7].
  • Suren Pilafian's field of work was architecture[9].
  • Among Suren Pilafian's employers was Works Progress Administration[10].
  • Suren Pilafian's education included a stint at Pratt Institute[11].
  • Suren Pilafian's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • Suren Pilafian's education included a stint at New York University[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Suren Pilafian is Wayne State University[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Suren Pilafian is Detroit Institute of Arts[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Suren Pilafian is Detroit Institute of Arts[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Suren Pilafian is Wayne State University[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Suren Pilafian is world's fair[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Suren Pilafian is St. John Armenian Church (Southfield, Michigan)[19].
  • Suren Pilafian received the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[20].
  • Suren Pilafian was a member of Detroit Museum of Art Founders Society[21].
  • Suren Pilafian was a member of American Institute of Architects[22].
  • Suren Pilafian is recorded as male[23].
  • Suren Pilafian's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Suren Pilafian's archives at is recorded as Detroit Institute of Arts Research Library & Archives[25].
  • Suren Pilafian's archives at is recorded as Detroit Institute of Arts[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Turkey[2], Suren Pilafian… he was born on +1910-07-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Pratt Institute[11], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1887[29], headquartered in New York City[30]; Columbia University[12], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34]; and New York University[13], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1831[37], headquartered in New York City[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6]. Suren Pilafian's field of work was architecture[9]. Among his employers was Works Progress Administration[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Wayne State University[14], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1868[41], headquartered in Detroit[42]; Detroit Institute of Arts[15], an art museum[43], in United States[44], founded in 1885[45]; world's fair[18], a form of event[46]; and St. John Armenian Church (Southfield, Michigan)[19], a church building[47], in United States[48].

Recognition

Suren Pilafian received the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[20].

Death and Burial

Suren Pilafian died on +1988-08-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Detroit[4].

FAQs

Where was Suren Pilafian born?

Suren Pilafian was born in Turkey[2].

Where did Suren Pilafian die?

Suren Pilafian died in Detroit[4].

What did Suren Pilafian do for work?

Suren Pilafian worked as architect[6] and architect[7].

Where did Suren Pilafian go to school?

Suren Pilafian was educated at Pratt Institute[11], Columbia University[12], and New York University[13].

What awards did Suren Pilafian receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 1940 United States Census. Retrieved . records.myheritagelibraryedition.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . obituary. Retrieved . infoweb-newsbank-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . 1940 United States Census. Retrieved . records.myheritagelibraryedition.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . 1940 United States Census. Retrieved . records.myheritagelibraryedition.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . obituary. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Retrieved . jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Detroit Free Press. Retrieved . proquest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . dia.org. dia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . artist file. Retrieved . infoweb-newsbank-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . artist file. Retrieved . infoweb-newsbank-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Retrieved . jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Retrieved . jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . Detroit Free Press. Retrieved . proquest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . obituary. wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . stjohnsarmenianchurch.com. Retrieved . stjohnsarmenianchurch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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