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About Rem Koolhaas
Before starting his work as an architect, Rem Koolhaas worked as a journalist for Dutch magazine Haagse Post. In 1968, he began his training to become an architect. He introduced himself to the world after creating the group known as The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in 1975.
Considered as one of the top urbanists of his era, Koolhaas, through the OMA, has worked on many popular structures including CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, Embassy of the Netherlands in Berlin, Casa da Música in Porto, and Qatar National Library in Doha.
As an author
Koolhaas has also published a number of books. In 1978, he released one of his popular books titled “Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan”. His other well-known publications include “S,M,L,XL” and “Living Vivre Leben”.
Private Life
Growing up, Rem wanted to follow the footsteps of his dad, Anton Koolhaas, who worked as a writer and journalist. His mum is called Selinde Pietertje Roosenburg. He’s the grandson of renowned architect, Dirk Roosenburg. He grew up in the midst of his sister called Annabel, and brother named Thomas.
Until 2012, he was married to Dutch artist Madelon Vriesendorp. Their marriage produced two kids named Tomas and Charlie. He has also been in a relationship with Petra Blaisse.
Education
He was trained at some well-known institutions like the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, Architectural Association School of Architecture, and Cornell University.
Awards
He was the recipient of the Pritzker Prize in 2000.
Trivia
Time magazine named him in their 2008 list of “World's Most Influential People”.
In 2014, he became a member of the American Philosophical Society.
He’s also a professor and has worked at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.
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F.A.Q. about Rem Koolhaas
When is his birthday?
Rem Koolhaas' birthday is on November 17, 1944.
In how many days is his birthday?
Rem Koolhaas' birthday is in 285 days
How old is he?
He is 78 years old.
Where is Rem Koolhaas from?
He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands.