About Adolf Meyer
Lived 1881 – 1929 (aged 48). Adolf Meyer was a German architect and designer.
Adolf Meyer (17 June 1881, 14 July 1929, the Island of ) was a German architect.
A student and employee of both Bruno Paul and Peter Behrens, Meyer became the office boss of the firm of Walter Gropius around 1915 and a full partner afterwards. In 1919, Gropius appointed Meyer as a master at the Bauhaus, where he taught work drawing and construction technique. Between 1920 and 1921, Gropius and Meyer worked together to create the architectural design for the Sommerfeld House. Meyer is also credited as co-designer of the Gropius entry for the 1922 Chicago Tribune Tower competition.
From 1926, he practiced as an architect in the New Frankfurt project.
Literature Susan R. Henderson. "Building Culture: Ernst May and the New Frankfurt Initiative, 19261931." Peter Lang, 2013.
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Who was Adolf Meyer?
German architect (1881–1929)
When was Adolf Meyer born?
Adolf Meyer was born on 17 June 1881 in Mechernich.
When did Adolf Meyer die?
Adolf Meyer died on 14 July 1929 in Baltrum.
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Adolf Meyer was an architect and designer.
What nationality was Adolf Meyer?
Adolf Meyer was German.
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· DBpedia: Adolf Meyer (architect)
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