Adolf Loos

Quick Facts

Full Name	Adolf Loos
Occupation	Architect
Date Of Birth	Dec 10, 1870(1870-12-10)
Age	154
Date Of Death	August 23, 1933, Kalksburg
Birthplace	Czech Republic
Country	Czech Republic
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Adolf Loos Biography

Adolf Loos is one of the most popular and richest Architect who was born on December 10, 1870 in Czech Republic, Czech Republic. Wrote the manifesto, “Ornament and Crime,” which espoused minimalism and influenced Modernist architecture. Designed the Steiner House and Rufer House in Vienna.

He and Frank Lloyd Wright both had an impact on modern architecture.

His father was a German stonemason who passed away when Adolf was nine. He was married three times, first to drama student Carolina Catherina Obertimpfler, then to dancer and operetta star Elsie Altmann, and finally to writer and photographer Claire Beck.

Adolf Loos Net Worth

Adolf Loos is one of the richest Architect from Czech Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Adolf Loos 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied at the Dresden University of Technology before exploring the United States for three years. His return to Vienna in 1896 led to friendships with Ludwig Wittgenstein, Arnold Schönberg, Peter Altenberg, and Karl Kraus.

He advised against wasting time on “superfluous” decoration and was a strong opponent of the Vienna Secession during its period of greatest popularity.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Adolf Loos Dating?

According to our records, Adolf Loos married to Claire Beck Loos , Elsie Altmann-Loos , Lina Loos. As of December 1, 2023, Adolf Loos’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Adolf Ranked on the list of most popular Architect. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Czech Republic. Adolf Loos celebrates birthday on December 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Adolf Loos

1. Adolf Loos was an Austrian and Czechoslovak architect.
2. He was a key figure in the development of modern architecture.
3. Loos believed in functionalism and rejected ornamentation.
4. His most famous work is the Steiner House in Vienna.
5. Loos wrote influential essays on architecture and design theory.
6. He was a mentor to other notable architects, including Le Corbusier.
7. Loos’ designs were characterized by simplicity and clean lines.
8. He advocated for the use of industrial materials in construction.
9. Loos’ influence can be seen in contemporary minimalist design trends.
10. He died in 1933 at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire architects today.

What is Adolf Loos famous for?

Loos became a pioneer of modern architecture and contributed a body of theory and criticism of Modernism in architecture and design and developed the “Raumplan” (literally spatial plan) method of arranging interior spaces, exemplified in Villa Müller in Prague.

What did Adolf Loos believe in?

Adolf Loos (December 10, 1870 in Brno, Moravia – August 8, 1933 in Vienna, Austria) was an early-twentieth century Viennese architect. He believed that what is beautiful must also be useful, and linked beauty and utility by returning an object to its true utilitarian value.

Who was Adolf Loos and what did he contribute to the development of modern

design?

Adolf Loos was an Austrian architect, designer, and critic whose intellectual contribution has been crucial to the advent of the Modern Movement. He was and remains one of the most important promoters of rationality in architecture and can be considered in all respects the forefather of modern architecture and design.

Was Adolf Loos a secessionist?

From the Vienna Secession to a Rationalist revolution, Adolf Loos paved the way to Modernism. From humble beginnings in Moravia to widespread international acclaim, Loos was one of the first architects to abandon excessive architectural decoration.

Where is Adolf Loos from?

Brno, Czechia