Background
Epstein, Gabriel was born on October 25, 1918. Arrived in England, 1938, naturalized, 1950. Son of Harry and Bertha (Loewe) Epstein.
Epstein, Gabriel was born on October 25, 1918. Arrived in England, 1938, naturalized, 1950. Son of Harry and Bertha (Loewe) Epstein.
AADipl. (honours), Architectural Association School Architect, London, 1949. Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Lancaster, England, 1970.
Partner Shepheard Epstein & Hunter, London, 1954-1986. Professor, director Institute public Building, University Stuttgart, Germany, 1978-1989. Professor Center for Infrastructure Planning, University Stuttgart, since 1986.
Consultant Wapping, London Docks, 1976-1981, University Ghana, Accra, 1968-1975, University Warwick, England, 1972-1978, New University Paris Region, 1992, European Parliament Complex, Brussels, 1992, 2002. Visiting professor, lecturer many United States, British, French, and Belgian universities, master planner, Tlemcen University, Algeria, 1977-1980.
Principal works include master plan and buildings University Lancaster, 1964-1970 (Civic Trust award 1968). Master plan and building many housing projects in London and schools and colleges in England, 1950-1985, Open University, 1980. Contributor articles on low-energy cities to professional literature.
Lieutenant Royal Engineers, 1942-1946, North Africa. Fellow Royal Institute British Architects. Member Architectural Association (president 1963-1964), Franco-British Union Architects (president 1976-1977), Akademie der Kunste Berlin, French Society Architects.
Married Josette Andrèe Glonneau, June 4, 1955. Children: Jean-Luke, Sophie, Marc.