Adolf Meyer

Architect

1881 – 1929

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Who was Adolf Meyer?

Adolf Meyer was a German architect. A student and employee of Peter Behrens, Meyer became the office boss of the firm of Walter Gropius around 1915 and a full partner afterwards. In 1919 Gropius appointed Meyer as a master at the Bauhaus, where he taught work drawing and construction technique. Meyer is also credited as co-designer of the Gropius entry for the 1922 Chicago Tribune Tower competition.

From 1926 he practiced as an architect in the New Frankfurt-project.

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Born
Jun 17, 1881
Mechernich
Nationality
  • Germany
Profession
Died
Jul 14, 1929
Baltrum

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on July 23, 2013

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