John Prizeman (15 November 1930 – 11 July 1992) was a British architect and designer. He was the author of four books.
John Prizeman | |
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Born | 15 November 1930 Little Bookham, Surrey, U.K. |
Died | 11 July 1992 Brighton, East Sussex, U.K. |
Alma mater | Leighton Park SchoolArchitectural Association School of Architecture |
Occupation(s) | Architect, designer |
Spouse | Willow Bentley |
Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
Early life
editJohn Prizeman was born on 15 November 1930 in Little Bookham, England.[1] He was raised as a Quaker, educated at Leighton Park School and later graduated from the Architectural Association School of Architecture.[1]
Career
editPrizeman began his career by working for Felix Samuely.[1] He subsequently established his own practice as an architect and designer.[1] He designed buildings in the United Kingdom and overseas, including "hotel villages, prefabricated houses, housing developments and conversions" as well as "a plastics factory, several restaurants" and art galleries.[1] He also became known for designing kitchens.[2] He donated one of his kitchen sketches to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.[3]
Prizeman was the author of four books.[1]
Personal life and death
editPrizeman married Willow Bentley.[1] They had a son and two daughters. He died on 11 July 1992 in Brighton.[1]
Works
edit- Kitchens (1966)
- European Interiors (1970)
- Living Rooms (1970)
- Your House (1975)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Ott, Max E. (31 August 1992). "Obituary: John Prizeman". The Independent. Archived from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ^ Rose, Steve (30 March 2012). "Constructive criticism: the week in architecture". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Sketch for Flower Kitchen". Victoria & Albert Museum. Retrieved 6 July 2017.