* 1921 in Berlin
† 1983 in Berlin
- studied at the Technical University Berlin, including under Hans Scharoun; Diploma 1948
- 1950 studied at the Institute for Town & Country Planning Kings College, Durham University, England
- 1953 Government Building Council, Berlin
- 1956–1960 freelance architect in Berlin, member of various associations
- 1957 contact architect of H. A. Stubbins during the construction of the Congress Hall
- 1960 Senate Building Director of West Berlin; active in urban planning
- from 1961 member of the Akademie der Künste (West)
- from 1967 Director of Architecture at the Akademie der Künste
- President of the Akademie der Künste from 1971 until his death
- from 1964 honorary professorship
- 1966–1970 professorship at the TU Berlin
- from 1970 freelance architect again.
- also active as painter, graphic artist and designer: numerous buildings, mainly in Berlin e.g. Brücke-Museum Dahlem, St. Agnes Church, Mehringplatz, Kreuzberg
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