Koolhaas

/ ˈkulhɑs /

noun

1. Rem. born 1944, Dutch architect and theorist, co-founder of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (1975); buildings include the Grand Palais and associated developments in Lille, France (1989–96); books include S, M, L, XL (1996)

Example Sentences

Dutch architect and theorist Rem Koolhaas might have part of the answer.

From Salon

“Junkspace is what remains after modernization has run its course,” Koolhaas wrote.

From Salon

The building was designed with multipurpose and multidisciplinary intent by Ellen van Loon from the Office for Metropolitan Architecture, the Dutch firm founded by Rem Koolhaas, costing “around £240 million,” or $290 million, according to a spokesman for the venue.

From New York Times

Since then, through recessions, competition near-misses, abandoned projects, the Covid-19 pandemic and the more routine challenges that confront new firms, he’s been wrestling with sky-high expectations, lingering doubts, and Koolhaas’s XL-sized shadow.

From New York Times

Joshua Ramus really doesn’t want to talk about Rem Koolhaas anymore.

From New York Times