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Valentin Vaerwyck
Valentin Vaerwyck (3 March 1882, in Ghent – 27 November 1959) was a Flemish Belgian architect. Zomergemgemeentehuis 9-08-2008 11-28-23.JPG, Town hall in Zomergem, 1923 Gerechtshof_dendermonde.jpg, Dendermonde courthouse, 1927 PM 124860 B Ronse.jpg, War monument in Ronse External links *http://inventaris.vioe.be/dibe/persoon/4864 Architects from Ghent 1882 births 1959 deaths {{Belgium-architect-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Architects From Ghent
An architect is a person who plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose. Etymologically, the term architect derives from the Latin , which derives from the Greek (''-'', chief + , builder), i.e., chief builder. The professional requirements for architects vary from location to location. An architect's decisions affect public safety, and thus the architect must undergo specialised training consisting of advanced education and a ''practicum'' (or internship) for practical experience to earn a license to practice architecture. Practical, technical, and academic requirements for becoming an architect vary by jurisdiction though the formal study of architecture in academic institutions has played a pivotal role in the development of the profession. Origins Thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1882 Births
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