John Prizeman

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John Prizeman
Born15 November 1930
Died11 July 1992
Alma materLeighton Park SchoolArchitectural 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Works[edit]

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

References[edit]

  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.