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David Chipperfield

Star architect

Sir David Chipperfield was born in London on December 18, 1953. He studied architecture at the Architectural Association (AA) in London and received his degree in 1977. His major works include the Neues Museum in Berlin, the Museum Folkwang in Essen and the Turner Contemporary Museum in Margate, England. Throughout his career he’s won several awards including the RIBA Royal Gold Medal for Architecture.

Berlin's iconic Neue Nationalgalerie is reborn

Berlin's iconic Neue Nationalgalerie is reborn 23.08.2021

After six long years of painstaking renovations, Mies van der Rohe's architectural masterpiece and shrine to modern art is finally reopening to the public.

Germany's oldest copy shop is still going strong after 200 years

Germany's oldest copy shop is still going strong after 200 years 29.08.2019

Berlin's Gipsformerei has been making plaster copies of famous sculptures since the early 19th century. It is one of the last places on Earth plying this unique craft, and against all the odds, its order books are full.
James Simon Gallery opens on Berlin's Museum Island

James Simon Gallery opens on Berlin's Museum Island 11.07.2019

Beginning Friday, visitors will enter Berlin's Museum Island via the spectacular James Simon Gallery designed by star architect David Chipperfield.

Star architect David Chipperfield on what makes Berlin special

Star architect David Chipperfield on what makes Berlin special 17.12.2018

The award-winning British architect, now 65, told DW what has changed about Berlin, how he feels about Brexit and why he's inspired by one of the poorest areas of Europe.

David Chipperfield: The architect of minimalism

David Chipperfield: The architect of minimalism 17.12.2018

A look at the most exciting designs of prize-winning British architect David Chipperfield, including his museum designs in Germany's Ruhr district.
Berlin's Museum Island welcomes new stately entrance

Berlin's Museum Island welcomes new stately entrance 13.12.2018

As of 2019, visitors to Berlin's Museum Island complex will gain access to its different museums via a new building, the James Simon Gallery designed by star architect David Chipperfield.
Euromaxx Edition: Prominent Europeans program the show

Euromaxx Edition: Prominent Europeans program the show 26.10.2018

Euromaxx asked you to tell us which famous European you’d like to see as guest editor of a “Euromaxx Edition” program.
Euromaxx puts European creative stars in the production seat

Euromaxx puts European creative stars in the production seat 15.10.2018

Some very famous faces on Europe's creative scene got behind the camera to film special episodes for Euromaxx, DW's lifestyle and culture TV show. The episodes give viewers a one-week backstage pass to the stars' lives.

Okwui Enwezor leaves Munich's Haus der Kunst

Okwui Enwezor leaves Munich's Haus der Kunst 05.06.2018

Munich's Haus der Kunst is facing turbulent times once again, with the resignation of artistic director Okwui Enwezor. What will the future hold for the renowned institution?
Venice reveals 500-year-old landmark

Venice reveals 500-year-old landmark 06.10.2017

Whoever believes tourists have already discovered everything there is to see in Venice is wrong: A 500-year-old palazzo on St. Mark's Square will be renovated and opened to the public for the first time.

Photographing living rooms

Photographing living rooms 24.04.2017

French photographer Dominique Nabokov photographs the living rooms of famous personalities such as Gérard Depardieu and David Chipperfield. The spaces - always void of people - reflect their owners' lifestyles. 
Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine | 05.11.2016

Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine | 05.11.2016 05.11.2016

Urban experiment Berlin: Germany’s capital reinvented itself architecturally after the fall of the Wall. Architects David Chipperfield, Daniel Libeskind and curator Kristin Feireiss were salient figures in that process.
Urban experiment Berlin

Urban experiment Berlin 04.11.2016

After the fall of the Wall, Berlin had the opportunity to reinvent itself as the capital of reunified Germany. David Chipperfield was one of the architects who shaped its new face. He now looks back at the results.
Urban experiment Berlin

Urban experiment Berlin 25.01.2016

After the fall of the Wall, Berlin had the opportunity to reinvent itself as the capital of reunified Germany. David Chipperfield now looks back at the results of the urban planning experiment.
Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine | 23.01.2016

Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine | 23.01.2016 25.01.2016

Urban experiment Berlin: Germany’s capital reinvented itself architecturally after the fall of the Wall. David Chipperfield and Daniel Libeskind were salient figures in that process.
David Chipperfield: 6 thoughts on Berlin and architecture

David Chipperfield: 6 thoughts on Berlin and architecture 01.10.2015

David Chipperfield has shaped the face of the new Berlin. He told DW how he sees the city - and why architecture shouldn't be such a competitive sport.
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