John Prizeman

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

John Prizeman
Born15 November 1930
Little Bookham, Surrey, U.K.
Died11 July 1992
Brighton, East Sussex, U.K.
Alma materLeighton Park SchoolArchitectural Association School of Architecture
OccupationArchitect, designer
Spouse(s)Willow Bentley
Children1 son, 2 daughters

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. Ott, Max E. (August 31, 1992). "Obituary: John Prizeman". The Independent. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  2. Rose, Steve (March 30, 2012). "Constructive criticism: the week in architecture". The Guardian. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  3. "Sketch for Flower Kitchen". Victoria & Albert Museum. Retrieved July 6, 2017.


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