Dov Karmi
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Dov Karmi was a renowned Israeli architect
.
, Ukraine
, then part of the Russian Empire
. In 1921 he emigrated to British-ruled Palestine (now Israel
).
He initially studied art at the Bezalel School of Art and Craft
, Jerusalem, but was attracted to archtecture and went to Belgium
to complete his studies in this field at Ghent University
.
Karmi worked in partnership with several other architects, particularly in Tel Aviv, and during his professional career designed more than two hundred buildings. Karmi's main style was a modernist and he influenced a generation of Israeli architects.
, for architecture
, the first recipient of the Prize in this field.
In 2002, Karmi's son, Ram Karmi
, was awarded the Israel Prize for architecture and Carmi's daughter, Ada Karmi-Melamede
, also received the Israel Prize for architecture, in 2007.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
.
Biography
Karmi was born in 1905 in OdessaOdessa
Odessa or Odesa is the administrative center of the Odessa Oblast located in southern Ukraine. The city is a major seaport located on the northwest shore of the Black Sea and the fourth largest city in Ukraine with a population of 1,029,000 .The predecessor of Odessa, a small Tatar settlement,...
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, then part of the Russian Empire
Russian Empire
The Russian Empire was a state that existed from 1721 until the Russian Revolution of 1917. It was the successor to the Tsardom of Russia and the predecessor of the Soviet Union...
. In 1921 he emigrated to British-ruled Palestine (now Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
).
He initially studied art at the Bezalel School of Art and Craft
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design is Israel's national school of art, founded in 1906 by Boris Schatz. It is named for the Biblical figure Bezalel, son of Uri , who was appointed by Moses to oversee the design and construction of the Tabernacle ....
, Jerusalem, but was attracted to archtecture and went to Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
to complete his studies in this field at Ghent University
Ghent University
Ghent University is a Dutch-speaking public university located in Ghent, Belgium. It is one of the larger Flemish universities, consisting of 32,000 students and 7,100 staff members. The current rector is Paul Van Cauwenberge.It was established in 1817 by King William I of the Netherlands...
.
Karmi worked in partnership with several other architects, particularly in Tel Aviv, and during his professional career designed more than two hundred buildings. Karmi's main style was a modernist and he influenced a generation of Israeli architects.
Israel Prize
In 1957, Karmi was awarded the Israel PrizeIsrael Prize
The Israel Prize is an award handed out by the State of Israel and is largely regarded as the state's highest honor. It is presented annually, on Israeli Independence Day, in a state ceremony in Jerusalem, in the presence of the President, the Prime Minister, the Knesset chairperson, and the...
, for architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
, the first recipient of the Prize in this field.
In 2002, Karmi's son, Ram Karmi
Ram Karmi
Ram Karmi is a leading Israeli architect. He is head of the Tel Aviv-based Ram Karmi Architects company, and is known for his Brutalist style.-Biography:Ram Karmi was born in Jerusalem, and grew up in Tel Aviv...
, was awarded the Israel Prize for architecture and Carmi's daughter, Ada Karmi-Melamede
Ada Karmi-Melamede
- Biography :Karmi-Melamede was born on December 24, 1936 in Tel Aviv, in Mandate Palestine .She studied at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London from 1956 to 1959 and at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology from 1961 to 1962, being awarded her degree in 1963.-...
, also received the Israel Prize for architecture, in 2007.
See also
- List of Israel Prize recipients