Background
Kaplicky, Jan was born on April 18, 1937 in Prague.
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Confessions captures Jan Kaplicky a s professional views on the future of architecture and his personal observations and reflections on society, design, politics and beauty. This book is a tour de force of words and images, packed full of innovative buildings and design ideas. It provides a fascinating insight into the creative process of one of the most innovative architects working in Britain today. -- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and sketches that cover a wide range of topics -- Images are accompanied by stimulating and thought--provoking text. -- Compelling reading for anyone working in architecture whoa ll find Kaplicky a s account of their profession amusing, fair, and inspiring.
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Kaplicky, Jan was born on April 18, 1937 in Prague.
Attended, College of Applied Arts & Architecture, Prague.
With Denys Lasdun & Partners, 1969—1971, Renzo Piano & Richard Rogers, 1971—1973. Associate Spencer & Webster, 1974—1975. With Lois de Soissons, 1977—1983, Foster Associates, 1979—1983.
Co-founder, partner Future Systems design studio, 1979—2009.
(Confessions captures Jan Kaplicky a s professional views ...)
Projects include, Mobile Zelt, London, 1992, Hauer-King House, 1994, Media Center at Lord's Cricket Ground, bridge linking West India Quay and Canary Wharf, designs for, Comme des Garcons, New York City, Tokyo (Architectural Record Houses and Interiors award 2003), Paris, Selfridges Building, Birmingham (Retail Destination of Year, 2004, Civic Trust award, 2004, Structural Steel Design awards (Structural Frame), RIBA award for Architecture (Midlands), 2004, ICE Project Award Winner, 2004), others. Author: More for Inspiration Only, 1999, Confessions - Principles Architecture Process Life, 2002, Czech Inspiration, 2005, others.
Married Amanda Levete (division). 1 child Josef. Married Eliska Kaplicky Fuchsova; 1 child Johana.