William Van Alen

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Architect
gptkbp:affiliation New_York_City_architecture_community
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Art Deco
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:American_Institute_of_Architects
gptkbp:awards AIA Gold Medal
gptkbp:birthDate 1883-04-04
gptkbp:children gptkb:William_Van_Alen_Jr.
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Brick
Limestone
Steel
gptkbp:culturalImpact gptkb:Icon_of_New_York_City
gptkbp:deathDate 1954-05-15
gptkbp:design Functionalism
Geometric shapes
Lighting fixtures
Terrace
Landscaping
Stained glass
Murals
Spire
Lobby design
Exterior lighting
Art Deco motifs
Ceiling designs
Elevator cabs
Floor patterns
Ornamental metalwork
Setback design
Vertical lines
Wall treatments
Art_Deco_furniture
Mosaic_tiles
Art_Deco_ornamentation
Glass_curtain_wall
Sculptural_details
Chrysler_eagle_gargoyle
Ziggurat_form
gptkbp:education gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkbp:famousFor gptkb:Chrysler_Building's_spire
gptkbp:floors 102
gptkbp:height 1046 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label William Van Alen
gptkbp:influenced Modern architecture
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Louis_Sullivan
gptkbp:inspiration Nature
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Chrysler_Building
gptkbp:legacy Influence on skyscraper design
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Chrysler_Building
gptkbp:notableFeature Skyscraper design
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:Chrysler_Building
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
gptkbp:placeOfDeath New_York_City,_New_York
gptkbp:releaseYear 1930
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Margaret_Van_Alen
gptkbp:style Art Deco