Arne Jacobsen

Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971)

Born in Copenhagen, Arne Jacobsen trained as a bricklayer before studying architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts in Copenhagen where he graduated in 1927.

In 1930 he created his own studio which he directed until his death in 1971.

He is both an interior designer, designer of furniture, fabrics and ceramics, who Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts in Copenhagen.

His most famous projects are "ST Catherine's College" in Oxford and the "SAS" hotel in Copenhagen.