Maria Bergson | |
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| Born | 1914 |
| Died | March 19, 2009 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Interior Design Magazine's Hall of Fame (1990) |
Maria Bergson (1914 – March 19, 2009) was an American interior designer, industrial designer, and architect best known for revolutionizing commercial office design.[1] She specialized in the design of commercial interiors including offices, banks, hotels, hospitals, stores and the design of furniture and lighting fixtures.[2] She was the first woman designer to be published in Who's Who in America (1956).[2][3] In 1990, she was inducted in Interior Design magazine's Interior Design Hall of Fame and recognized as a pioneer in contract interiors and speaking out of the importance of professionalism.[4]
- ^ "New York Times Deaths". New York Times. April 1, 2009.
- ^ a b "Maria Bergson: 1990 Hall of Fame Inductee". www.interiordesign.net. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "Ladies Gaining Ground in 'Who's Who'". St. Petersburg Times. February 28, 1956..
- ^ Marian, Kristi (2009). Interior Design Magazine's Hall of Fame Award: What Does the Hall of Fame tell us about the interior design profession? (Masters Thesis). Washington State University.