Ralph Rapson | |
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Born | |
Died | March 29, 2008 | (aged 93)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Occupation | Architect |
Practice | Ralph Rapson and Associates |
Buildings | Guthrie Theater (demolished), Riverside Plaza (Cedar Square West), University of Minnesota Rarig Center, churches, residences and U.S. embassies |
Projects | Knoll furniture, Case Study House |
Ralph Rapson (September 13, 1914 – March 29, 2008) was Head of the School of Architecture at the University of Minnesota for 30 years. He was an interdisciplinary designer, one of the world's oldest practicing architects at his death at age 93, and also one of the most prolific. His oldest son is the philanthropist Rip Rapson.[1]