Steven Groák Explained
Steven Groák (1944–1998) was head of research and development at Ove Arup Partnership in London, UK from 1990–1998.[1]
Beginning in 1976 he joint-edited Habitat International, a journal devoted to planning and building in developing countries, with Otto Königsberger. Groák was also the author of The Idea of Building,[2] [3] a book published in 1992 by E&FN Spon, commissioned by the Building Centre Trust to mark the 60th anniversary of The Building Centre. He died suddenly in 1998.[4]
See also
Notes and References
- David Gann. "Obituary: Building on new designs: Steven Groak", The Guardian, June 18, 1998. News: Pg. 16. Gale Document Number: GALE|A76088111
- Review by Barry Russell, "The Idea of Building: Thought and Action in the Design and Production of Buildings by Steven Groák", AA Files, No. 25, Summer 1993.
- Review by Nigel Woolner, "THE IDEA OF BUILDING by Steven Groák", RSA Journal, Vol. 141, No. 5437, March 1993, pg. 250-251.
- Web site: Steven Groak, Arup research head, dies at 54. 11 June 1998.
