Arne Jacobsen

Arne Emil Jacobsen, also known as Arne Jacobsen, (11 February 1902 – 24 March 1971) was a Danish architect and designer that was born and raised in Copenhagen. In 1927, he graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts obtained his first job at the office of the City Architect of Copenhagen. After only 2 years on the job, Jacobsen started his own firm.

 

Jacobsen famous architectural achievements include the National Bank in Copenhagen (1971), SAS Royal Hotel & Terminal, Copenhagen (1960), and St. Catherine's College in Oxford, UK (1963). It is said that his fear of flying inhibited him from making a full impact on the American Architectural environment.

As an architect, Arne Jacobsen had very strong decision making skills, making it possible for him to influence not only the design of the building itself, but the majority of the details. Over the years, he ventured into various fields related to his work, such as light fixtures, furniture, cutlery, door handles, sanitary fixtures, fabrics, and wallpaper patterns. "The Egg" and "The Swan" are two famous chairs designed by Jacobsen.

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