LAPIDUS, MORRIS — (1902–2001), flamboyant Odessa born architect who brought the ideas of Hollywood luxury to hotel design in Miami Beach during the 1950s and 1960s. In his lifetime he built 1,200 buildings and 250 hotels. His style was an adaptation of form… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Lapidus, Morris — born Nov. 25, 1902, Odessa, Russia died Jan. 18, 2001, Miami Beach, Fla., U.S. Ukrainian born U.S. architect. He came to the U.S. as a child and grew up in New York City. After earning an architectural degree, he worked in New York architectural… … Universalium
Morris Lapidus — (* 25. November 1902 in Odessa; † 18. Januar 2001 in Miami Beach, Florida) war ein US amerikanischer Architekt russischer Herkunft. Bekannt ist er für gleichermaßen extravagante wie moderne Hotelbauten in geschwungenen Formen, deren Stil er in… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Morris Lapidus — Born November 25, 1902(1902 11 25) Odessa, Ukraine Died January 18, 2001(2001 01 18) (aged 98) Miami Beach, Florida USA Nationality … Wikipedia
Morris — Morris, Charles W. Morris, Desmond John Morris, William * * * (as used in expressions) Brandes, Georg (Morris Cohen) Goldwater, Barry M(orris) Hillquit, Morris Morris Hillkowitz Hunt, Richard Morris Lapidus, Morris L … Enciclopedia Universal
Morris — /mawr is, mor /, n. 1. Gouverneur /guv euhr near /, 1752 1816, U.S. statesman. 2. Robert, 1734 1806, U.S. financier and statesman, born in England. 3. William, 1834 96, English painter, furniture designer, poet, and socialist writer. 4. Wright,… … Universalium
Lapidus — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Eric Lapidus, Filmproduzent und Drehbuchautor Morris Lapidus (1902–2001), US amerikanischer Architekt Ted Lapidus (1929–2008), französischer Modeschöpfer Diese Seite ist eine … Deutsch Wikipedia
Lapidus — There are two theories to the origin of the name Lapidus. The first is thought to be derived from the Latin word for stone Lapidas . There were many members of the Ancient Roman Consul with the name Lepidus and Lapidus. On the other hand, Lapidus … Wikipedia
Morris Lapidus — Le Fountainbleau à Miami. Morris Lapidus (25 novembre 1902 18 janvier 2001) était un architecte américain originaire de Russie. Dans les années 1950, il réalisa les plans de nombreux hôtels aux formes courbées dans un style architectural néo… … Wikipédia en Français
Lapidus — biographical name Morris 1902 2001 American (Russian born) architect … New Collegiate Dictionary
