Bio

1924

Completed Studies at the Copenhagen Technical College

1925

Won a silver medal at the Paris world´s fair for a chair design

until 1927

Studied architecture at the Royal Art Academy in Copenhagen

1927–30

Worked in the Paul Holsoe architectural studio

1929

Presented the circular house of the future in an exhibition at the Royal Art Academy in Copenhagen

1930–71

Runs his own architectural studio; extensive work as an architect

1930–35

Designed an apartment complex in Bellevue, the Copenhagen beach district

1937–42

Designed the City Hall in Arhus

1945-46

Emigrated to Sweden

1956–65

Professor at the Royal Art Academy in Copenhagen

1958–60

Designed and furnished the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen

1957

Received a silver medal at the Milan Triennial

1962

Member of the American Institute of Architects

1966

Honorary doctorate from Oxford University

1967

Designed the “Cylinda Line” product series for the Danish company Stelton

1971

Received a gold medal from the Frankfurt Architecture Academy

1961–71

Designed the Danish National Bank, Copenhagen (completed in 1978)