Rem Koolhaas is a Professor of Practice in Architecture and Urban Design at Harvard Graduate School of Design. He founded the Office for Metropolitan Architecture in 1975, alongside Elia Zenghelis and Madelon Vriesendorp. Koolhaas graduated from the Architectural Association in London and gained recognition with his publications, including 'Delirious New York' and 'S,M,L,XL', which summarize his architectural work and tackle contemporary societal issues through the lens of architecture. He leads various research initiatives at Harvard, including Project City, which explores urban changes globally. Koolhaas's influential projects include the Netherlands Embassy in Berlin, the Seattle Central Library, and the CCTV headquarters in Beijing, his largest completed work to date. His contributions have earned him several prestigious awards, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2000 and the RIBA Gold Medal in 2004. Koolhaas is recognized not only for his design but also for his critical thinking in architecture, making him a prominent figure in contemporary architectural discourse.
Harvard Graduate School of Design • Cambridge, MA
Teaching in the field of Architecture and Urban Design.