Aldo van Eyck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aldo van Eyck
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Aldo van Eyck in 1970
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| Born | 16 March 1918 Driebergen, Netherlands
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| Died | 14 January 1999 (aged 80) Loenen aan de Vecht, Netherlands
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| Nationality | Dutch |
| Alma mater | ETH Zurich |
| Occupation | Architect |
Aldo van Eyck (1918–1999) was a famous Dutch architect. He was a very important person in a style of architecture called Structuralism. This style focused on how buildings could be like small cities, with many different parts connected together.
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About Aldo van Eyck's Family
Aldo van Eyck was born in Driebergen, Utrecht, in the Netherlands. His father, Pieter Nicolaas van Eyck, was a well-known poet and philosopher. His mother, Nelly Estelle Benjamins, was from Suriname.
Aldo also had a brother named Robert Floris van Eyck, who was an artist. Aldo was married to Hannie van Rooijen, who was also an architect. She helped him with many of his building projects.
Aldo's Early Life and Education
In 1919, when Aldo was very young, his family moved to the United Kingdom. He went to school there from 1932 to 1935. After that, he finished high school in The Hague, Netherlands, between 1935 and 1938.
He then went to study architecture at the ETH Zurich in Switzerland. He finished his studies in 1942. Aldo stayed in Switzerland until World War II ended. During this time, he met many other new and exciting artists.
Teaching and Magazine Work
Aldo van Eyck shared his knowledge by teaching. He taught at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture from 1954 to 1959. Later, he became a professor at the Delft University of Technology from 1966 to 1984.
He also worked as an editor for an architecture magazine called Forum. He did this from 1959 to 1963 and again in 1967. This helped him share his ideas with many other architects.
Aldo's Later Career and Ideas
Aldo van Eyck was part of an important group called CIAM. Later, in 1954, he helped start a new group called "Team 10". He traveled a lot, giving talks across Europe and North America.
He believed that architects needed to be more creative. He thought that many buildings built after World War II were too plain. Aldo wanted buildings to feel more human and welcoming. He helped bring back the idea of "humanism" in architecture.
In 1990, Aldo van Eyck received a very special award. It was the RIBA Royal Gold Medal. This award is given to people who have made a big difference in architecture. He passed away in 1999 at the age of 80.
Important Buildings by Aldo van Eyck
Aldo van Eyck designed many interesting buildings. Here are some of his most famous works:
- Design for the village of Nagele, Noordoostpolder, 1948–1954
- Housing for the Elderly in Slotermeer, Amsterdam, 1951–1952
- Amsterdam Orphanage, Amsterdam, 1955–1960. This building is famous for its unique design.
- Primary Schools in Nagele, Noordoostpolder, 1954–1956
- Hubertus House, Amsterdam, 1973–1978
- ESA-ESTEC restaurant and conference centre, Noordwijk, 1984–1990
See also
In Spanish: Aldo van Eyck para niños
