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Vilhelm Wohlert

Vilhelm Wohlert / Image Credits: Le Klint
Vilhelm Wohlert (1920-2007) was a Dutch architect and designer, born in Copen­hagen, Den­mark. Wohlert trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under Professor Kaare Klint. Learning from Kaare Klint proved significant to Wohlert, as Klint's teachings influenced his work for the rest of his career. Wohlert graduated from the academy in 1944 was later employed here from 1968 - 1986, as a Professor of Structural Art. Wohlert's designs have received outstanding praise for their sculptural forms achieved through precise structural elements, and his work has become classed as iconic designs.

In 1949, Vilhelm Wolhert founded Bo & Wohlert with Jorgen Bo. Their studio was based in Copenhagen and they spent their time restoring various historical churches. The duo were celebrated for the design of the Louisianna Art Museum in Denmark. A project they dedicated over 30 years of work to, designing a group of buildings that sit alongside the villa.

Vilhelm Wohlert received numerous prizes and awards during his time in the architecture and design field; including the C.F. Hansen medal from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1979, the Gold Medal in 1946 presented by the same academy and the Danish National League for Built Heritage and Landscape's Cultural Prize.

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