Constantin Brodzki

Constantin Brodzki
Born(1924-10-26)26 October 1924
Rome, Kingdom of Italy
Died27 March 2021(2021-03-27) (aged 96)
Linkebeek
NationalityBelgian
Alma materLa Cambre
OccupationArchitect
Known for
AwardsBaron Horta Prize [fr] (2007)[1]

Constantin Brodzki (French pronunciation: [kɔ̃stɑ̃tɛ̃ bʁɔdzki]; 26 October 1924 – 27 March 2021) was an Italian-born, Belgian architect. He is mostly known for his Brutalist architecture and prefabricated modules using concrete in fluid and organic shapes.[2][3][4] He was awarded the quinquennial Baron Horta Prize [fr] in 2007.[1]

Brodzki was born in Rome and moved to Belgium before World War II. After an internship working with architects involved with building the UN Headquarters in New York City, he moved back to Belgium, where his most notable works, including the CBR Building, were realized. On 28 March 2021 it was reported that Brodzki had died, at the age of 96.[5][6]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference soir.award was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Interview Constantin Brodzki: 'We vergeten maar al te vaak dat beton geen hard materiaal is'". architectura.be (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Iconisch Brussels kantoorgebouw krijgt make-over". De Tijd (in Dutch). 16 November 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Brodzki, Constantin". inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Décès de Constantin Brodzki, l'architecte des immeubles CBR, Rob et de l'ancien Musée du Cinéma". RTBF (in French). 28 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Constantin Brodzki, l'architecte du bâtiment CBR à Bruxelles, est décédé". bx1.be (in French). 29 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.