Wolfgang Alexander
American architect and design theorist (1936-2022)
1936 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
American architect and design theorist (1936-2022)
Born
October 4, 1936
Died
2022 (age ~86)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
architect, urban planner, university teacher
United KingdomBorn in ViennaDied in Binsted
1936
Born in Vienna (1936-10-04)
2008
Awardhonorary doctorate of Hasselt University
2014
AwardGlobal Award for Sustainable Architecture
2022
Died in Binsted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wolfgang Alexander?+
Wolfgang Alexander is American architect and design theorist (1936-2022). Born in 1936.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Alexander born?+
Wolfgang Alexander was born on October 4, 1936.
When did Wolfgang Alexander die?+
Wolfgang Alexander died in 2022, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — October 4, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
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