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John Prizeman
Born15 November 1930
Died11 July 1992
Alma mater Leighton Park School Architectural Association School of Architecture
Occupation(s)Architect, designer
SpouseWillow Bentley
Children1 son, 2 daughters

John Prizeman (15 November 1930 – 11 July 1992) was a British architect and designer. He was the author of four books.

Early life

John Prizeman was born on 15 November 1930 in Little Bookham, England. [1] He was raised as a Quaker, educated at Leighton Park School and later graduated from the Architectural Association School of Architecture. [1]

Career

Prizeman began his career by working for Felix Samuely. [1] He subsequently established his own practice as an architect and designer. [1] He designed buildings in the United Kingdom and overseas, including "hotel villages, prefabricated houses, housing developments and conversions" as well as "a plastics factory, several restaurants" and art galleries. [1] He also became known for designing kitchens. [2] He donated one of his kitchen sketches to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. [3]

Prizeman was the author of four books. [1]

Personal life and death

Prizeman married Willow Bentley. [1] They had a son and two daughters. He died on 11 July 1992 in Brighton. [1]

Works

  • Kitchens (1966)
  • European Interiors (1970)
  • Living Rooms (1970)
  • Your House (1975)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Ott, Max E. (31 August 1992). "Obituary: John Prizeman". The Independent. Archived from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  2. ^ Rose, Steve (30 March 2012). "Constructive criticism: the week in architecture". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Sketch for Flower Kitchen". Victoria & Albert Museum. Retrieved 6 July 2017.