David Resnick (architect)
David Resnick (born August 5, 1924 in Rio de Janeiro ; † November 4, 2012 ) was an Israeli architect and urban planner of Brazilian origin.
Career
Resnick was born in Rio de Janeiro, where he was still working as an architecture student for Oscar Niemeyer . In 1949 he emigrated to Israel with his wife, where he rose to become one of the most famous architects of the modern era .
In 1964 he was awarded the Rechter Prize and in 1995 the Israel Prize in Architecture. In 2006 he was made an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects .
buildings
- 1957: Rabbi Dr. I. Goldstein Synagogue, Jerusalem (with Heinz Rau )
- 1958: Van Leer Jerusalem Institute , Jerusalem
- 1958: Hebrew University campus on the Scopus
- Hyatt Regency Hotel, Jerusalem
- 1966: Jad Kennedy
Web links
Commons : David Resnick - collection of images, videos and audio files
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Resnick, David |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | דוד רזניק (Hebrew) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Israeli architect and urban planner of Brazilian origin |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 5, 1924 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rio de Janeiro |
| DATE OF DEATH | 4th November 2012 |