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Johannes Brinkman

1902 – 1949

Dutch architect

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About Johannes Brinkman

Lived 1902 – 1949 (aged 47). Johannes Brinkman was a Dutch architect, designer and industrial designer.

Johannes Andreas Brinkman (22 March 1902 – 6 May 1949), also known as Jan Brinkman, was a Dutch architect and exponent of Nieuwe Bouwen, modern architecture in the Netherlands.

Early life and education Johannes Andreas Brinkman, known s "Jan", was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 1902. He was the son of architect Michiel Brinkman (1873–1925), who established a firm in Rotterdam in 1910 and was known for designing the Spangen neighbourhood of Rotterdam in 1922.

Death Brinkman died on 6 May 1949. Architect Jaap Bakema joined the firm, which in 1951 was renamed Architectenbureau Van den Broek en Bakema and today is known as .

Works Van der Leeuw House, Rotterdam (1930) Van Nelle Factory, Rotterdam (1931) Sonneveld House, Rotterdam (1932) Stadion Feyenoord, Rotterdam (1937) Cruise Terminal, Rotterdam (1946)

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Delft University of Technology
Employers
Brinkman & Van der Vlugt
Also known as
Johannes Andreas Brinkman, J. R. Brinkman, J. A. Brinkman, Johannes A. Brinkman, Jan Brinkman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johannes Brinkman?

Dutch architect (1902-1949)

When was Johannes Brinkman born?

Johannes Brinkman was born on 22 March 1902 in Rotterdam.

When did Johannes Brinkman die?

Johannes Brinkman died on 6 May 1949 in Rotterdam.

What was Johannes Brinkman's occupation?

Johannes Brinkman was an architect, designer and industrial designer.

What nationality was Johannes Brinkman?

Johannes Brinkman was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes Brinkman

· Wikidata: Q962993

· DBpedia: Johannes Brinkman

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