Liane Zimbler facts for kids
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Liane Zimbler
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Portrait of Liane Zimbler
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Juliana Fischer
May 31, 1892 Přerov, Moravia
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| Died | November 11, 1987 (aged 95) |
| Alma mater | Arts School, Vienna |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Interior Design |
| Spouse(s) | Otto Zimbler |
| Children | Eva Zimbler |
Liane Zimbler, born Juliana Fischer, was a talented architect and interior designer. She was born on May 31, 1892, in Přerov, a town in what is now the Czech Republic. Many people thought she was the first woman in Europe to earn an architecture degree. However, some Finnish women, like Signe Hornborg, actually graduated earlier.
Liane ran a very successful design business in Vienna, Austria. In 1938, she moved to the United States. There, she became well-known for her amazing interior design work. She lived a long life, passing away in Los Angeles in 1987 at the age of 95.
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Liane's Early Life and Career
Liane Zimbler first studied graphics and then architecture. She went to the Arts School in Vienna, Austria. While she was still a student, she worked as an illustrator and designer. She helped create designs for a fashion salon run by Emilie Flöge.
In 1916, Liane married Otto Zimbler, who was a lawyer. They had a daughter named Eva. That same year, Liane started working for a furniture factory in Vienna. After World War I ended, she joined a design studio in Vienna as an architect.
Starting Her Own Business
In the early 1920s, Liane Zimbler decided to open her own company. She focused on changing old buildings and making them new. She also specialized in decorating the inside of homes and offices. Her business became very successful.
By 1928, Liane was able to open a second office in Prague. Her business partner, Annie Herrnheiser, managed this new studio. Liane also started giving talks in Vienna. She joined different groups that supported women who worked.
She became famous for designing small, one-room apartments and studios. This was a growing market for middle-class families. Some of her important projects in Vienna included a villa and updating the Ephrussi Bank. She also worked on many interior decoration projects. Liane was also the head of the Austrian board for the International Housing Society. She gave lectures about how housing affects society and art.
Moving to the United States
In February 1938, Liane Zimbler made history. She became the first woman in Austria to get a special license as a civil architect. Soon after, her family had to leave Austria. This was because of the German Anschluss in March, when Germany took control of Austria. Thanks to her husband Otto's important connections, they were able to go to the Netherlands and then London.
In the autumn of 1938, the Zimbler family moved to the United States. They settled in Los Angeles. Liane found work doing interior design at an office owned by Anita Toor.
Taking Over the Business
Around 1941, Liane faced some challenges. Her husband Otto died in an accident. Then, Anita Toor also passed away. Liane took over Anita's firm. She continued to focus on changing and decorating buildings. She also designed several new buildings and often showed her work in exhibitions.
Liane Zimbler frequently gave talks and wrote articles about interior design. Her articles appeared in architecture magazines and newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times. In 1958, her daughter Eva joined her as an apprentice. Later, Eva became her business partner. Liane had a stroke when she was 86, but she kept working until she was 90 years old. She passed away in Los Angeles in November 1987, at the age of 95.
Liane Zimbler was a member of important groups. These included the American Society of Interior Designers and the Association of Women in Architecture.
Notable Projects
Here are some of the projects Liane Zimbler worked on:
- Gnadenwald House, 1934-1938
- Toch residence, Santa Monica, CA, 1941
- Panzer residence, Beverly Hills, CA, 1942
- Boswell residence, Los Angeles, CA, 1944
- Dahlberg residence, Beverly Hills, CA, 1945
- Foster bedroom & bath, Beverly Hills, CA, 1950
- Barbas residence, Beverly Hills, CA, 1951
- Dr. J. Brody residence, Beverly Hills, CA, 1952
- Moore residence, Los Angeles, CA, 1955
- Stewart residence, Beverly Hills, CA, 1955
- Feldman kitchen, Los Angeles, CA, 1956
- Schwartz residence, Camarillo, CA, 1956-1957
- Huebscher residence, Los Angeles, CA, 1959-1960
- Elliot Evans Company Reception Room, Los Angeles, CA, 1960
- Candianides residence, Venture, CA, 1961
- Silverberg apartment, Los Angeles, CA, 1962
- Barasch residence, Los Angeles, CA, 1960-1965, 1975
- Engelman residence, Los Angeles, CA, 1965
- Levy residence, Los Angeles, CA, 1965
- Wasserman residence (foyer), Los Angeles, CA, 1968
- Recycled House, Beverly Hills, CA, 1974
