Rem Koolhaas

Rem Koolhaas is a renowned Dutch architect, urban planner, and professor born on November 17, 1944. He is best known for his innovative architectural designs and provocative theories on urbanism. Koolhaas co-founded the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in 1975, leading to the creation of iconic buildings around the world, such as the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing and the Seattle Central Library. He has also been involved in numerous urban projects, including his research on the urbanization of Lagos, Nigeria. Koolhaas has received numerous accolades, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2000, and his work has had a significant impact on architectural discourse and practice.