Stephen Paraskevopoulos 1926-1976: Forefront in Architecture (parallel-text Greek and English)

Stephen Paraskevopoulos was a Greek-American architect who was a professor at the University of Michigan School of Architecture from 1954 to 1976. He is considered a pioneer in the field of architecture and urban planning, known for his innovative designs and use of modern technology. His work had international impact and was awarded many distinctions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2022
Publisher: Kapon Editions

Stephen Paraskevopoulos, a professor at the University of Michigan's School of Architecture from 1954 to 1976, is the subject of this presentation. It chronicles his diverse career as a teacher, researcher, inventor, and visionary. His interest in international development, the efficient use of modern technology, and the importance of research for the industrial production of new building materials and methods, particularly plastics, drove him to pioneering applications in architecture and urban planning.

Paraskevopoulos was born in Athens in 1926. He graduated from the School of Architectural Engineering of the NTUA in 1951 and from the University of Michigan in 1955. From 1954 to 1976, he pursued an academic career at the University of Michigan, in addition to many administrative positions, including chair of the Doctoral Program in Architecture and director of the University Architectural Research. Paraskevopoulos is considered a pioneer in the field of architecture and urban planning, not only regarding concept design and the research and final design phase, but also in the implementation of the projects. His work and research had international presence and impact and were awarded many distinctions.

The text in this book is presented in both Greek and English.

Weight: 850g
Dimension: 239 x 215 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9786185209926