Morris Lapidus
(1902–2001) architect (1902–2001)
Morris Lapidus (United States, 1902–2001) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Morris Lapidus belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.
Morris Lapidus was born in Odesa and died in Miami Beach. Morris Lapidus trained at Columbia University and Boys and Girls High School. Morris Lapidus was awarded National Design Awards.
One of the best-known works is ‘Fontainebleau Miami Beach’. The catalogue has one building by Morris Lapidus. The dated building is from 1954.
Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Louis Kahn, Welton David Becket, Arne Jacobsen, Edward Durell Stone, and Marcel Breuer.