Frei Otto
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Summary
Frei Otto was born on May 31, 1925[1], in Siegmar[2]. He died on March 9, 2015[3], in Leonberg[4]. He worked as an architect[5], university teacher[6], civil engineer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,757 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: architecture[11], architectural theory[12], membrane structure[13], thin-shell structure[14], building structure[15], roof[16]
- Employer: University of Stuttgart[17], Technische Universität Berlin[18], Washington University in St. Louis[19]
- Educated at: Technische Universität Berlin[20], Architectural Association School of Architecture[21]
- Notable work: Munich Olympic Stadium[22]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[24], Royal Gold Medal[25], Pritzker Architecture Prize[26], Praemium Imperiale[27], Wolf Prize in Architecture[28], Berliner Kunstpreis[29], Auguste Perret Prize[30], doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[31], honorary doctor of the University of Duisburg-Essen[32], Honorary doctorate from the Technical University of Munich[33]
- Member of: Academy of Arts, Berlin[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Movement: high-tech architecture[36]
- Commons category: Frei Otto[37]
- Archives at: Q28738562[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[39]
- Family name: Otto[40]
- Given name: Frei[41], Paul[42]
- Official website: http://www.freiotto.com/[43]
- Work location: Munich[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[45], English[46]
- Name in native language: Frei Otto[47]
- Different from: Otto Frei[48]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1952[49]
Why It Matters
Frei Otto has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Frei Otto born?
Frei Otto was born in Siegmar[2].
Where did Frei Otto die?
Frei Otto died in Leonberg[4].
What did Frei Otto do for work?
Frei Otto worked as an architect[5], university teacher[6], civil engineer[7], and writer[8].
Where did Frei Otto go to school?
Frei Otto was educated at Technische Universität Berlin[20] and Architectural Association School of Architecture[21].
What awards did Frei Otto receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[24], Royal Gold Medal[25], and Pritzker Architecture Prize[26].