Graves / Princeton – USA next prev
Michael Graves
Web:
www.michaelgraves.com
Biografia:
Michael Graves, architetto e designer americano, ha studiato architettura all’Università di Cincinnati e ad Harvard. Ha fondato il proprio studio a Princeton, New Jersey, nel 1964. È conosciuto come membro del gruppo dei New York Five e per i suoi due studi professionali: lo studio di architettura Michael Graves & Associates e il Michael Graves Design Group. Professore emerito di Architettura all’Università di Princeton, dove ha insegnato per quasi 40 anni, Graves è un autorevole teorico nonché un versatile e prolifico progettista. Graves ha ricevuto oltre 150 premi e riconoscimenti, tra cui nel 2001 la Medaglia d’Oro dell’American Institute of Architects, nel 1999 la National Medal of Arts e il Frank Annunzio Award in the Arts and Humanities. Il lavoro di Graves spazia dalla vasta scala a quella minuta, includendo progetti che coinvolgono l’architettura, la progettazione di interni, di mobili e perfino di accessori per la tavola.
Biography:
American architect and designer Michael Graves received his architectural training at the University of Cincinnati and Harvard University. He founded his practice in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1964. He is known for his membership of the New York Five, and for his two firms: the Michael Graves & Associates architecture practice and the Michael Graves Design Group. Emeritus Professor of Architecture at Princeton University, where he has lectured for almost 40 years, Graves is an influential theorist as well as a versatile and prolific designer. He has received more than 150 design awards, including the 2001 Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects, the 1999 National Medal of Arts and the Frank Annunzio Award in the Arts and Humanities. His work ranges from the mighty to the minute, encompassing projects that involve architecture, interior design, furniture design, and even table-top accessories.
