About Jan Wils
Lived 1891 – 1972 (aged 80). Jan Wils was a Dutch architect, writer, interior designer, furniture designer, art collector and graphic designer.
Jan Wils (Alkmaar, 22 February 1891 – Voorburg, 11 February 1972) was a Dutch architect known for his design of the Olympic Stadium for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
Wils joined Johan Mutters's office in The Hague in 1914 but left two years later to start his own firm.
Wils was one of the founding members of the De Stijl movement, which also included artists as Piet Mondrian, Theo van Doesburg and Gerrit Rietveld. His work evolved into the style of the New Hague School.
Among other works, Wils designed the Olympic Stadium for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. His design was also entered in the Olympic art competition, and won the gold medal. He also designed the Papaverhof housing complex, now a Rijksmonument (Dutch national heritage site).
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Who was Jan Wils?
Dutch architect (1891-1972)
When was Jan Wils born?
Jan Wils was born on 22 February 1891 in Alkmaar, Alkmaar.
When did Jan Wils die?
Jan Wils died on 11 February 1972 in Haarlem, Voorburg.
What was Jan Wils's occupation?
Jan Wils was an architect, writer, interior designer, furniture designer, art collector and graphic designer.
What nationality was Jan Wils?
Jan Wils was Dutch.
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