William Van Alen

(1883–1954) amerikansk arkitekt

William Van Alen (United States, 1883–1954) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, William Van Alen belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

William Van Alen was born in Brooklyn and died in New York City. William Van Alen trained at Pratt Institute.

One of the best-known works is ‘Chrysler Building’. The catalogue has one building by William Van Alen. The dated building is from 1931.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Pierre Chareau, William F. Lamb, Otto Bartning, Ivan Meštrović, and Ernst Lichtblau.

• Chrysler Building