Elisabeth Böhm facts for kids
Elisabeth Böhm (born Elisabeth Haggenmüller) was an important German architect. She was born on June 18, 1921, in Mindelheim, Germany. She passed away on September 6, 2012, in Cologne. Elisabeth often worked with her husband, Gottfried Böhm, who was also a famous architect. She played a big part in designing many buildings, especially their inside spaces.
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Who Was Elisabeth Böhm?
Elisabeth Böhm studied architecture at the Technical University Munich. This is where she met Gottfried Böhm. They got married in 1948. Gottfried later took over his family's architecture business in Cologne. His father, Dominikus Böhm, was also a well-known architect.
Her Early Career and Family Life
At first, Elisabeth spent most of her time at home. She was busy raising their four children. She worked only for short periods at the architecture office. Later, she returned to work more intensely. She helped create plans for many housing projects and large housing areas.
Designing Unique Interiors
Elisabeth Böhm was especially known for her interior designs. These are the plans for the inside of buildings. She helped design the inside of several important places.
Notable Interior Projects
- In 1959, she worked on the Godesburg castle near Bonn.
- In 1969, she designed parts of the town hall in Bensberg.
- In the early 1970s, she worked on modern additions to Kauzenburg Castle near Bad Kreuznach.
- In 1984, she created a round foyer. This was part of an expansion for the Stuttgart Theatre.
Elisabeth Böhm lived and worked in Cologne for many years. She continued her work there until she passed away. Her contributions helped shape the look and feel of many important German buildings.
