About Adolf Franz Heep
Lived 1902 – 1978 (aged 75). Adolf Franz Heep was a French, Brazilian and German architect.
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Adolf Franz Heep (July 24, 1902 – April 3, 1978) was a German-Brazilian architect. He is known for his work in São Paulo in the 1950s and 1960s, the period of verticalization of the city. His signature work is Edifício Itália, once the tallest building in the city of São Paulo at . It was designated a landmark building by the city of São Paulo in 1992.
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Who was Adolf Franz Heep?
German-Brazilian architect
When was Adolf Franz Heep born?
Adolf Franz Heep was born on 24 July 1902 in Fachbach.
When did Adolf Franz Heep die?
Adolf Franz Heep died on 4 March 1978 in Paris.
What was Adolf Franz Heep's occupation?
Adolf Franz Heep was an architect.
What nationality was Adolf Franz Heep?
Adolf Franz Heep was French, Brazilian and German.
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