!!!Krier, Rob

b. Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), June 10, 1938, architect and sculptor. 
Studied in Luxembourg and Munich. Teacher in Stuttgart and Lausanne, 
1975-1999 professor at the Vienna University of Technology. In his 
book "Stadtraum in Theorie und Praxis" (1975) he concentrates on the 
planning and redevelopment of urban areas. Implemented urban 
construction projects and housing schemes within the framework of the 
IBA in Berlin (Ritterstrasse, 1977-1980, Rauchstrasse, 1980-1985) and 
Vienna (Breitenfurter Strasse). Is a major exponent of postmodern 
architecture of international renown.

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Other projects: Haus Dickes, Bridell, Luxembourg, 1974-1976; housing 
scheme Forellenweg, Salzburg; Altendorf Muehlheim an der Ruhr 
(Germany), 1989-1992; urban development planning in Montpellier 
(France), since 1990. - Exhibition: Revision der Moderne, German 
Museum of Architecture, Frankfurt a. Main, 1984.- __Publications:__ On 
Architecture, 1982; Ueber architektonische Komposition, 1989; 
Zeichnungen und Skulpturen, 1995.

!Literature
K. Kaiser (adapt.), Kommentierte Bibliographie R. K., 
1988.


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