Herman Hertzberger | |
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 Hertzberger in 1970 | |
| Born | (1932-07-06)6 July 1932 (age 93) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Delft University of Technology |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | RIBARoyal Gold Medal |
| Buildings | Montessori school, Delft (1966–70) Centraal Beheer office building, Apeldoorn (1970–72) |
| Projects | Diagoonwoningen, Delft (1971) |
Herman Hertzberger (born 6 July 1932) is a Dutcharchitect, and aprofessor emeritus of theDelft University of Technology. In 2012 he received theRoyal Gold Medal of theRoyal Institute of British Architects.[1]
Herman Hertzberger was born on 6 July 1932 inAmsterdam.[2]
He completed his studies at theDelft University of Technology in 1958, where he was a professor from 1970 to 1999.[2]
From 1959 to 1963 he is a part of the infamous FORUM editorial, together withAldo van Eyck andJaap Bakema. They stir up the architectural discussion at the time, especially concerning the reconstruction of dwellings after theSecond World War.[3]
Hertzberger andAldo van Eyck influenced the development of the DutchStructuralist movement of the 1960s and 1970s.[citation needed] Among his buildings are the experimental houses known as "Diagoon Houses" (1971), theMontessori school inDelft (1966–70) and the administration building for theCentraal Beheer Insurance Company building inApeldoorn (1970–72).[citation needed]
Hertzberger has been criticized for the inelegance of the façades of his buildings, and for concentrating on their functions and interiors rather than aesthetics.[4]
His books include:
A book about the Diagoon Houses:
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)He is anAccademico d'Onore, or honorary member, of theAccademia delle Arti del Disegno of Florence.[6]
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