jan kaplicky 1937-2009

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the architect jan kaplicky of future systems died yesterday morning he was 71.
czech born kaplicky left his homeland in 1968, and settled in britain,
where he cooperated with renowned architects including norman foster,
richard rogers and renzo piano before founding future systems in 1979.
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selfridges building birmingham,UK by future systems, 1999 - image

national library of czech republic, prague by future systems, 2007 - image
The Selfrideges building is one of the most inspired sights in Britain.
My thoughts go to his family and friends.
He was a wonderful person.
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helen frankenthaler 1928-2011
renowned american abstract expressionist artist helen frankenthaler has passed away on tuesday, december 27th, 2011.
enzo ferrari museum, modena, italy
the new building has been constructed according to kaplicky's original design. it combines the latest in construction and energy saving technology, while representing the visual language and materials of the cars.
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'remembering jan kaplicky - architect of the future' is an upcoming exhibition at the design museum, london dedicated to the work of the architect and designer.
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